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Now, I know some of this has to do with what can often be called a 'lumbering' offense. But again, as much credit as we give Phil Parker...we do not give him enough. average points per game allowed by Iowa: 2016 18.8 2017 19.9 2018 17.0 2019 14.0 2020 16.0 2021 19.2 2022...

I just hope Indiana doesn't become the new Wisconsin for Iowa.

6.5 feels about right. Less than a touchdown. The final result against Indiana was less than a touchdown. I think the Hawks have a chance, at least even...of winning. Not likely, but they'll have to play the game for us to find out. But then there's that whole streak thing of teams not named...

I said before (keep in mind I know jack squat about how to play football or evaluate play beyond results like scores and stats) that this may be one of the more complete defenses we've seen. Because there's no standout certifiable "studs" beyond maybe Graves? There's no Sanders, Devries...

I love that this thread has devolved into overanalysis of a decided silly play. Allow me to over-over-analyze. Because I love over-analyzing. We're rather happy at the moment. We've got a team that shows some offensive life for the first time in over a half a decade. We're not the butt of jokes...

I was so lasered in on Gene Wilder 'cause he said the line. Just watched a documentary about him recently. What a fascinating fellow. Didn't even think of Mongo. That's double the irony. Gene delivered the line. But you also had an actual Hawkeye footballer in the movie too. Dolph could...

I think it will. I think we will see far more coordinators get promoted. And again, I think it's possible to go from whatever to Toledo to PSU. But not whatever, to Toledo, to Iowa State, to PSU. Unless you show near spectacular results at whatever, Toledo, AND Iowa State.

Ice fishing? You know how you catch a Minnesotan? Dig a hole in the ice. And put a ring of peas around it. When the Minnesotan comes up to take a pea, you kick him in the icehole. Someone throw the flag. Unnecessary posting on the messageboarder . Converting dad jokes to football jokes. 10...

Punt returning is winning.

This reminds me of something I saw last night. Not worthy of a thread on it's own. I get a lot of what must be Big 10 Network posts....video montages of Big 10 coaches answering the question "What's the hardest stadium to play in..." type stuff. One I got last night. "Who's the one player past...

Yah. Statistically Stanley Sneak was Iowa's most successful play in terms of success rate for years. Maybe in all of Hawkeye history? And if you added up the average yards gained on QB sneaks during that era across all of college football....it had to be 2+ yards more than any other average.

Bottom line... You've got Moulton and an offensive line that's fully grown into their cleats. A very good Vander Zee back in the mix. The other receivers are competent. Wetjen is a legit threat on offense. Gronowski showing the ability to throw some pretty fair balls, but also has the ability to...

I think the jet sweep is just setup. At least I hope so. I guarantee Wetjen is on the radar of every opponent's special teams coaching. AND I guarantee that the last few opposing defensive coordinators prepared their teams for him. And absolutely will be preparing for him after Saturday. How...

Can we get a harumph for the Governor?

While I love that quote... It's maybe the single greatest ad-libbed moments in cinematic history. But also, let's enjoy a touch of irony. That line was delivered by a 1955 Iowa grad. And while I don't mind a little humor and I don't really care so much that it was "against" us, I'm glad Dolph...

At this point, don't we have to keep it? At least until they lose? I mean, I'm not changing my underwear until they lose again.

WTF? I dipped in the middle of the IA/MN third and ISU had just tied it at 27? I was halfheartedly hoping they'd win because it would make Iowa look better.

Dayummm! Harsh. I'm here for it.

Upcoming offensive line looks pretty good. At least against a dejected Gopher team. Epenesa looks like an Epenesa. At least from one play. What a fun game. Hard to say anything other than Gronowski is more than capable. Phil Parker is a genius. Wetjen for Heisman. Well, not really, but you...

So, Dad just called and asked me to come have dinner with him at the care home. The food ain't great, but it's also not terrible. He's pretty lonely with Mom being in memory care. I'm so happy right now, I agreed to go. I'll grab a 6 pack and somee Taco Bell on the way home and finish watching...