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hall4cy

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Usually I am not one to post and get overly excited about a single game from last year to try and see how that will carry over to the following year, but I couldn't resist after re watching the 2011 game.


A few big things jumped off the page at me when re-watching that game.
  • Jantz looked great. Every time he was in trouble he danced around the pocket and found open receivers. He was opportunistic and threw for a very high percentage. He can really run when he doesn't have a busted up ankle.
  • Shontrelle was the best back on the field the entire day. I think alot of us forget how good he is after missing two-thirds of the season last year. He was very shifty and made alot of people miss.
  • Osemele rolled his ankle early in the 1st quarter and was hampered by that the rest of the day. He was picked up for some holds and wasn't a difference maker in that game.
  • turnovers turnovers turnovers. Iowa state turned over the ball on 1st and goal on their opening drive with a bad snap. Fumbled the ball inside the iowa 10 once again in the 2nd quarter and then coughed up another on our own 20 in the 3rd.
  • Penalties - Yikes, if we cleaned up the penalties, Iowa state marched the entire game.
  • Field Goals - Again Iowa state goes 0-2 on makeable fieldgoals inside 45 yards.

It was truly an ugly game to watch from the turnover/penalty/FG side of things, but Iowa state really looked like the better team the entire day. Given our returning starters and Iowa's issues at running back, 3 losses on o-line and one of the worst defensive lines of the Ferentz era, I think mismatches could be even greater for ISU. I feel pretty good about going into Kinnick next weekend and giving the Hawks fits.

Bold Prediction - ISU - 27 Iowa - 20 (but it won't be that close on the field)
 
if the Clones can win this year its a strong possibility they could get the next one in JTS and Rhoads could sell a 3 game win streak vs the in state rival to recruits. a lot at stake for both programs this year.
 
Don't forget about Iowa having a new offensive and defensive coordinator. Jantz was able to scramble at will against the Hawks because they rarely sent an extra man. Once we hit UCONN, Texas and aTm is when he got overwhelmed with pressure. I doubt Iowa sits in a base defense all game with the new coordinator.
 
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The_Architect said:
Don't forget about Iowa having a new offensive and defensive coordinator. Jantz was able to scramble at will against the Hawks because they rarely sent an extra man. Once we hit UCONN, Texas and aTm is when he got overwhelmed with pressure. I doubt Iowa sits in a base defense all game with the coordinator.
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This is what I will be watching in Iowa's game this weekend. Just to see what they might be changing.

If they sit back against Jantz again, I do not see the DL getting any sort of pass rush and he will once again look like a Heisman contender against them.
 
I am not gonna even think about predicting Iowa until after Saturday when we see both teams on the field for the first time.
 
The_Architect said:
Don't forget about Iowa having a new offensive and defensive coordinator. Jantz was able to scramble at will against the Hawks because they rarely sent an extra man. Once we hit UCONN, Texas and aTm is when he got overwhelmed with pressure. I doubt Iowa sits in a base defense all game with the new coordinator.
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With our Dline, we're probably going to have to blitz in order to get pressure this year, not sure we have a choice. It'll definitely be interesting to see if KF pushes the bend but don't break defense still, or if that was a Parker deal.
 
I feel strangely confident about the Iowa game this year, but I'm trying to temper my expectations. This is the best chance we've had in 10 years to win in Iowa City, and I really hope Rhoads and company can step it up.

I'm predicting the Clones win by 2-3 points, but be prepared for a dogfight
 
I can never predict this game. Iowa always puts a respectable product on the field. I think there are too many question marks on both teams to tell.
 
Go2Guy said:
I'm really nervous about Tulsa more so than Iowa. Am I just paranoid, or is it legit?
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You should be a lot more worried about Iowa. ISU should beat Tulsa. The game is at home, they have superior talent. Tulsa has a good offense and will put up some yards and score some points but unless ISU turns the ball over a lot they should win.

Iowa on the other hand. It is in Kinnick which is a very hard place to play especially since the fans will be wanting to beat ISU badly after the loss last year. I think it will be extremely loud there. Also Vandenberg was very good at home last year and they will be out for revenge.
 
rholtgraves said:
You should be a lot more worried about Iowa. ISU should beat Tulsa. The game is at home, they have superior talent. Tulsa has a good offense and will put up some yards and score some points but unless ISU turns the ball over a lot they should win.

Iowa on the other hand. It is in Kinnick which is a very hard place to play especially since the fans will be wanting to beat ISU badly after the loss last year. I think it will be extremely loud there. Also Vandenberg was very good at home last year and they will be out for revenge.
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Yeah; we've only won 5, maybe 6 times at Iowa for the entire series - it doesn't happen often. And I agree Vandenberg might be the difference in the game, but hoping SJ can step up like he did last year.
 
hall4cy said:
Usually I am not one to post and get overly excited about a single game from last year to try and see how that will carry over to the following year, but I couldn't resist after re watching the 2011 game.


A few big things jumped off the page at me when re-watching that game.
  • Jantz looked great. Every time he was in trouble he danced around the pocket and found open receivers. He was opportunistic and threw for a very high percentage. He can really run when he doesn't have a busted up ankle.
  • Shontrelle was the best back on the field the entire day. I think alot of us forget how good he is after missing two-thirds of the season last year. He was very shifty and made alot of people miss.
  • Osemele rolled his ankle early in the 1st quarter and was hampered by that the rest of the day. He was picked up for some holds and wasn't a difference maker in that game.
  • turnovers turnovers turnovers. Iowa state turned over the ball on 1st and goal on their opening drive with a bad snap. Fumbled the ball inside the iowa 10 once again in the 2nd quarter and then coughed up another on our own 20 in the 3rd.
  • Penalties - Yikes, if we cleaned up the penalties, Iowa state marched the entire game.
  • Field Goals - Again Iowa state goes 0-2 on makeable fieldgoals inside 45 yards.

It was truly an ugly game to watch from the turnover/penalty/FG side of things, but Iowa state really looked like the better team the entire day. Given our returning starters and Iowa's issues at running back, 3 losses on o-line and one of the worst defensive lines of the Ferentz era, I think mismatches could be even greater for ISU. I feel pretty good about going into Kinnick next weekend and giving the Hawks fits.

Bold Prediction - ISU - 27 Iowa - 20 (but it won't be that close on the field)
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It wasn't like Iowa played their best game either. I would expect a tight game with mistakes making the difference this year.
 
Are we playing Iowa this weekend? Where have I been? How did we do against Tulsa? Oh wait....I am glad the OP is not a player.
 
hall4cy said:
Usually I am not one to post and get overly excited about a single game from last year to try and see how that will carry over to the following year, but I couldn't resist after re watching the 2011 game.


A few big things jumped off the page at me when re-watching that game.
  • Jantz looked great. Every time he was in trouble he danced around the pocket and found open receivers. He was opportunistic and threw for a very high percentage. He can really run when he doesn't have a busted up ankle.
  • Shontrelle was the best back on the field the entire day. I think alot of us forget how good he is after missing two-thirds of the season last year. He was very shifty and made alot of people miss.
  • Osemele rolled his ankle early in the 1st quarter and was hampered by that the rest of the day. He was picked up for some holds and wasn't a difference maker in that game.
  • turnovers turnovers turnovers. Iowa state turned over the ball on 1st and goal on their opening drive with a bad snap. Fumbled the ball inside the iowa 10 once again in the 2nd quarter and then coughed up another on our own 20 in the 3rd.
  • Penalties - Yikes, if we cleaned up the penalties, Iowa state marched the entire game.
  • Field Goals - Again Iowa state goes 0-2 on makeable fieldgoals inside 45 yards.

It was truly an ugly game to watch from the turnover/penalty/FG side of things, but Iowa state really looked like the better team the entire day. Given our returning starters and Iowa's issues at running back, 3 losses on o-line and one of the worst defensive lines of the Ferentz era, I think mismatches could be even greater for ISU. I feel pretty good about going into Kinnick next weekend and giving the Hawks fits.

Bold Prediction - ISU - 27 Iowa - 20 (but it won't be that close on the field)
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Bolder Prediction - ISU 27 - Iowa 6
 
Go2Guy said:
I'm really nervous about Tulsa more so than Iowa. Am I just paranoid, or is it legit?
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I heard on Miller and Brinson... Tulsa is a 1.5 point favorite at Trice (which supposedly counts for 5 points) and Iowa is a 6 point favorite at Kinnik (again homefeild gives a 5 point favorite) so on neutral fields, Tulsa would be a bigger favorite than Iowa...

Not sure if I agree with this logic but nontheless an interesting way to think about it.
 
Reasons I'm always hesitant to get excited to play at Iowa........ I'm almost 30 and we've won there 3 times in my lifetime.
 
Go2Guy said:
Yeah; we've only won 5, maybe 6 times at Iowa for the entire series - it doesn't happen often. And I agree Vandenberg might be the difference in the game, but hoping SJ can step up like he did last year.
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12 times. I get your point, but you underestimated by half.
 
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