How far can Iowa go?

[7Got6]

I can tell you whose defense is not better than Iowa State’s……Maryland. The Terps gave up 5.3 yards per play to West Virginia and 5.7 yards per play to Kent State. When they got to face a Big 10 offense (Illinois) it reduced to 4.7 yards per play as expected.

Maryland’s scoring D #8 > ISU’s #28

 

[Neptune78]

Maryland’s scoring D #8 > ISU’s #28

Let's see where the Terp's D is rated after they run into the machine known as the Iowa offense!

 

[jctisu]

Iowa jumped more spots in the AP poll after they beat Indiana at home than they did when they beat a top 10 ISU on the road.

Because there wasn't much more room to climb compared to where they were before Indiana...?

Come on man at least try.

 

[rochclone]

Possibly Maryland’s, #8 scoring defense currently.

The 1980’s is calling. Scoring defense….next thing we will be talking about is total yardage when the Big 10 teams runs 55 plays.

 

[rochclone]

I know you have trouble reading but PSU averages 6.46 yards per play.

I was looking at team rankings website. Not sure why they have 5.9. Maybe they only count stats against FBS teams.

 

[rochclone]

ISU's Yards per play vs Iowa was like 4.8 and even worse when ISU was playing Purdy and Hall. ISU's yards per play was 6.56 vs the Baylor. The sad thing is Baylor is the 2nd best defense in the Big12.

ISU's offense is going to look lights out playing cupcake defenses in the Big12 from here on out. Heck on Saturday ISU gets a play against a defense that is ranked lower than UNLV's D.

I know as a fan of Iowa basketball you aren’t used to it but not every teams peeks in the first month of the season.

 

[rochclone]

Maryland’s scoring D #8 > ISU’s #28

That game against Howard helped a little.

 

[iahawks]

The 1980’s is calling. Scoring defense….next thing we will be talking about is total yardage when the Big 10 teams runs 55 plays.

Big 12 fans think games are won with yards and not points.

 

[GoHawks]

Big 12 fans think games are won with yards and not points.

Ya I don't think you can pick a year past, present, or future where points allowed won't matter?

 

[JP4CY]

Big 12 fans think games are won with yards and not points.

Ya I don't think you can pick a year past, present, or future where points allowed won't matter?

These are bad.

 

[7Got6]

The 1980’s is calling. Scoring defense….next thing we will be talking about is total yardage when the Big 10 teams runs 55 plays.

Its literally the only stat that matters.

 

[GoHawks]

These are bad.

I want to clarify is scoring defense opponents points per game or defensive td's? If it's the former I'm not sure what the argument is

 

[JP4CY]

I want to clarify is scoring defense opponents points per game or defensive td's? If it's the former I'm not sure what the argument is

Everyone probably raters defenses differently.
Some use total yards
Some use YPP
Some use scoring

 

[GoHawks]

Everyone probably raters defenses differently.
Some use total yards
Some use YPP
Some use scoring

I'd agree with that but to imply defensive scoring is or will ever be outdated is flat out wrong.

 

[JP4CY]

I'd agree with that but to imply defensive scoring is or will ever be outdated is flat out wrong.

Yes it matters. I think he was trying to be funny. Maybe not but saying a fanbase thinks games are won by yards though?
Maybe I'll just lump you all in with Levi the felon.

 

[Legend Hawk]

Everyone probably raters defenses differently.
Some use total yards
Some use YPP
Some use scoring

All is useful when looking at defenses. I like YPP more that YPG as you have such a disparity in plays per game that are run. Scoring (PPG) is always going to be the bottom line though.

 

[JP4CY]

I can tell you whose defense is not better than Iowa State’s……Maryland.

Dude, you nailed it.

 

[kirk89gt]

I didn’t think an offense could look worse against the Hawks than ours…..

Apparently, Maryland wants that title bad!

 

[Peter]

Remember a couple of weeks ago when all the Iowa fans were hyping up Maryland? Lol this team is worse than UNLV.

 

[drmwevr08]

Started out great, for a few minutes. Then it got ugly quick. Guess who's not Tua?