^^^2011 SEASON PREDICTIONS^^^
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HawkeyeDaniel
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7-5 possibly 8-4.
bws258
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^^^ 2011 SEASON PREDICTIONS ^^^
Tenn Tech 7 Iowa 31
Iowa 24 Iowa St 13
Pitt 20 Iowa 27
UL-Monroe 3 Iowa 45
Iowa 23 Penn St 14
Northwestern 27 Iowa 34
Indiana 21 Iowa 38
Iowa 35 Minnesota 17
Michigan 28 Iowa 35
Michigan St 16 Iowa 24
Iowa 31 Purdue 20
Iowa 17 Nebraska 16
Iowa 31 Wisconsin 28
13-0 (9-0)
Tenn Tech 7 Iowa 31
Iowa 24 Iowa St 13
Pitt 20 Iowa 27
UL-Monroe 3 Iowa 45
Iowa 23 Penn St 14
Northwestern 27 Iowa 34
Indiana 21 Iowa 38
Iowa 35 Minnesota 17
Michigan 28 Iowa 35
Michigan St 16 Iowa 24
Iowa 31 Purdue 20
Iowa 17 Nebraska 16
Iowa 31 Wisconsin 28
13-0 (9-0)
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IowaBanker
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2011 Prediction
vs. Tennessee Tech W 41-10 1-0(0-0)
*Low scoring in the first half…Iowa keeps pounding the ball and plays good defense for a warm up win for Iowa State. It will be a sour win, but a win that is good for a younger team.
@ Iowa State W 27-10 2-0(0-0)
*Iowa State scores its first “real touchdown†against the Iowa defense and once again keeps the game close until the fourth quarter when the Hawks show the better talent and program. ISU may score first in this contest.
vs. Pittsburgh W 21-17 3-0(0-0)
*This game will be closer than a lot of Hawk fans may think. A new coach and program is being installed at Pitt but this game has the making to be Iowa’s first major test. This game will have Iowa fans on their toes until Pitt’s final Hail Mary falls to the turf and the Hawks squeak out a solid win for a young team.
vs. UL-Monroe W 38-3 4-0(0-0)
*Some may think our defense will have at least one shut out this season…this game will be the closest game to a shut out we have all season. A good warm up game for conference play and heading into a bye week will add a “W†to the win column. Basically, a cake walk.
@ Penn State L 20-21 4-1(0-1)
*Iowa has HAD Penn State’s number recently; we have also been a very veteran team as of late. This season the Lions catch us on a late second score in the second half in which the Hawks cannot put together a winning drive. This year’s Iowa-Penn State game is another classic as it’s been since the 2008 season.
vs. Northwestern W 30-17 5-1(1-1)
*Can Iowa rebound? Can we finally beat Northwestern? The answer would be yes, as I just cannot see the cats beating Iowa under the lights with the strips going on in Kinnick. This game is close if not tied at halftime and the hawks put a great second half together defensively. Pat Fitzgerald will lose his mind after a bad call or a big special teams/defensive play by the Hawkeyes.
vs. Indiana W 20-14 6-1(2-1)
*Iowa struggles offensively against an underrated Hoosier team this season. However, Iowa scores late in the third quarter and plays stellar defense in the fourth quarter. Once again a big play comes up big for the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter stopping Indiana’s chances at a tie or possible win in Iowa City. This game will be close, and Iowa will become bowl eligible once again.
@ Minnesota W 35-10 7-1(3-1)
*Floyd comes home in 2011 as the Hawkeyes beat Minnesota on the road. The game will be intense at the beginning and honestly Minnesota will be ready for the fight. A strong Iowa team and rebuilding Minnesota team is the difference as the Hawks pound the Gophers Ferentz style.
vs. Michigan L 21-24 7-2(3-2)
*Michigan comes into I.C. looking good under new coach Brady Hoke. This game will be close and Michigan has a shot at upsetting the Hawkeyes in Iowa City this season because of a balanced attack and much improved defense. A late or last second field goal lifts the Wolverines to a upsetting lose for the Hawkeyes as they head into Michigan State. The Hawkeyes division championship hopes are still alive if they can beat Michigan State.
vs. Michigan State W 24-13 8-2(4-2)
*Easily the home game of the year for the ’11 Hawkeyes. This years Spartan-Hawkeye match up will not be a blow out like last season in Iowa City. The game will be fun, and will be a defensive battle as the Spartans can only squeak out 13 points in a second half comeback attempt. The Iowa running game comes up big with Coker and White in the backfield. This win would put the Hawkeyes in a three way tie if not the lead for the division championship.
@ Purdue L 17-23 8-3(4-3)
*The trap game of 2011. Iowa at Purdue is the heart breaker for 2011. Iowa has not played well in West Lafayette and was pounded 31-6 the last time they traveled to Purdue. The game is close the entire time as Purdue’s defense takes away Iowa’s passing attack and our defense gets worn with the up tempo offensive attack Purdue brings to the game. This game sets up the Iowa-Nebraska game winner as the division champion.
@ Nebraska L 24-27 8-4(4-4)
*The game of 2011. The renewed rivalry of Iowa-Nebraska doesn’t disappoint as the classic match up comes down to a huge play late in the game. Whether that’s a special teams play or defensive interception who knows? It could be a first down pickup to end the game that decides the division champion. However, this game could go either way, Nebraska’s 12th man becomes a factor or the Hawkeyes slip up late in this rivalry.
OVERALL:GATOR BOWL BID 8-4(4-4)
*The Hawkeyes finish in first or second place for the division as Michigan State and Nebraska should also be in consideration for the division title. The Hawkeye’s accept a bid to play Florida in the 2012 Gator Bowl; the Hawkeyes beat Florida and end the season at 9-4(4-4) moving onto 2012 on a high note. 2008 and 2011 will be merely similar seasons as the Hawkeyes move into place to make another legit shot at winning the Big Ten in 2012.
FINAL RECORD: 9-4(4-4)
Losses to: @ Penn State, vs. Michigan, @ Purdue, and @ Nebraska.
MNHawkeyeFreak
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Re: ^^^ 2011 SEASON PREDICTIONS ^^^
I don't know about the scores but on an earlier 2011 season prediction thread, this is what I said. Hawks all the way. Big Ten champions and in National Championship game in NOLA with LSU. (now that their QB has been arrested, not so sure) but anyway...Dream BIG or go home!!
I don't know about the scores but on an earlier 2011 season prediction thread, this is what I said. Hawks all the way. Big Ten champions and in National Championship game in NOLA with LSU. (now that their QB has been arrested, not so sure) but anyway...Dream BIG or go home!!
DesMoinesHawki
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9-3 ....
Loss at Nebraska
Loss at Purdue (I think this will be our 'oops' game.) We have always struggled on the road at Purdue.
Loss at Penn State
Loss at Nebraska
Loss at Purdue (I think this will be our 'oops' game.) We have always struggled on the road at Purdue.
Loss at Penn State
2011 Prediction
vs. Tennessee Tech W 41-10 1-0(0-0)
*Low scoring in the first half…Iowa keeps pounding the ball and plays good defense for a warm up win for Iowa State. It will be a sour win, but a win that is good for a younger team.
@ Iowa State W 27-10 2-0(0-0)
*Iowa State scores its first “real touchdown†against the Iowa defense and once again keeps the game close until the fourth quarter when the Hawks show the better talent and program. ISU may score first in this contest.
Very realistic projection IMO. I see some similarity to 2008 as well. Expect a few heart breakers with pretty close scores. I do think we can beat Nebraska though and along with NW and ISU that's one I really want in our win column. I think by November, this team will be a tough out and Nebraska will be a battered mess.
vs. Pittsburgh W 21-17 3-0(0-0)
*This game will be closer than a lot of Hawk fans may think. A new coach and program is being installed at Pitt but this game has the making to be Iowa’s first major test. This game will have Iowa fans on their toes until Pitt’s final Hail Mary falls to the turf and the Hawks squeak out a solid win for a young team.
vs. UL-Monroe W 38-3 4-0(0-0)
*Some may think our defense will have at least one shut out this season…this game will be the closest game to a shut out we have all season. A good warm up game for conference play and heading into a bye week will add a “W†to the win column. Basically, a cake walk.
@ Penn State L 20-21 4-1(0-1)
*Iowa has HAD Penn State’s number recently; we have also been a very veteran team as of late. This season the Lions catch us on a late second score in the second half in which the Hawks cannot put together a winning drive. This year’s Iowa-Penn State game is another classic as it’s been since the 2008 season.
vs. Northwestern W 30-17 5-1(1-1)
*Can Iowa rebound? Can we finally beat Northwestern? The answer would be yes, as I just cannot see the cats beating Iowa under the lights with the strips going on in Kinnick. This game is close if not tied at halftime and the hawks put a great second half together defensively. Pat Fitzgerald will lose his mind after a bad call or a big special teams/defensive play by the Hawkeyes.
vs. Indiana W 20-14 6-1(2-1)
*Iowa struggles offensively against an underrated Hoosier team this season. However, Iowa scores late in the third quarter and plays stellar defense in the fourth quarter. Once again a big play comes up big for the Hawkeyes in the fourth quarter stopping Indiana’s chances at a tie or possible win in Iowa City. This game will be close, and Iowa will become bowl eligible once again.
@ Minnesota W 35-10 7-1(3-1)
*Floyd comes home in 2011 as the Hawkeyes beat Minnesota on the road. The game will be intense at the beginning and honestly Minnesota will be ready for the fight. A strong Iowa team and rebuilding Minnesota team is the difference as the Hawks pound the Gophers Ferentz style.
vs. Michigan L 21-24 7-2(3-2)
*Michigan comes into I.C. looking good under new coach Brady Hoke. This game will be close and Michigan has a shot at upsetting the Hawkeyes in Iowa City this season because of a balanced attack and much improved defense. A late or last second field goal lifts the Wolverines to a upsetting lose for the Hawkeyes as they head into Michigan State. The Hawkeyes division championship hopes are still alive if they can beat Michigan State.
vs. Michigan State W 24-13 8-2(4-2)
*Easily the home game of the year for the ’11 Hawkeyes. This years Spartan-Hawkeye match up will not be a blow out like last season in Iowa City. The game will be fun, and will be a defensive battle as the Spartans can only squeak out 13 points in a second half comeback attempt. The Iowa running game comes up big with Coker and White in the backfield. This win would put the Hawkeyes in a three way tie if not the lead for the division championship.
@ Purdue L 17-23 8-3(4-3)
*The trap game of 2011. Iowa at Purdue is the heart breaker for 2011. Iowa has not played well in West Lafayette and was pounded 31-6 the last time they traveled to Purdue. The game is close the entire time as Purdue’s defense takes away Iowa’s passing attack and our defense gets worn with the up tempo offensive attack Purdue brings to the game. This game sets up the Iowa-Nebraska game winner as the division champion.
@ Nebraska L 24-27 8-4(4-4)
*The game of 2011. The renewed rivalry of Iowa-Nebraska doesn’t disappoint as the classic match up comes down to a huge play late in the game. Whether that’s a special teams play or defensive interception who knows? It could be a first down pickup to end the game that decides the division champion. However, this game could go either way, Nebraska’s 12th man becomes a factor or the Hawkeyes slip up late in this rivalry.
OVERALL:GATOR BOWL BID 8-4(4-4)
*The Hawkeyes finish in first or second place for the division as Michigan State and Nebraska should also be in consideration for the division title. The Hawkeye’s accept a bid to play Florida in the 2012 Gator Bowl; the Hawkeyes beat Florida and end the season at 9-4(4-4) moving onto 2012 on a high note. 2008 and 2011 will be merely similar seasons as the Hawkeyes move into place to make another legit shot at winning the Big Ten in 2012.
FINAL RECORD: 9-4(4-4)
Losses to: @ Penn State, vs. Michigan, @ Purdue, and @ Nebraska.
I don't think i could survive another season like this!
Would not have expected anything less from you.
azhawkeyefan
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10 - 2, this is assuming we stay healthy, if we struggle with injuries I can see us closer to 7 wins....
Tenn Tech 0 Iowa 52
Iowa 31 Iowa St 10
Pitt 10 Iowa 24
UL-Monroe 7 Iowa 49
Iowa 14 Penn St 17
Northwestern 17 Iowa 42
Indiana 24 Iowa 35
Iowa 30 Minnesota 13
Michigan 17 Iowa 28
Michigan St 14 Iowa 24
Iowa 41 Purdue 10
Iowa 17 Nebraska 20
Toss up on whether Nebraska or Iowa wins the Legends, I think 2 conference losses will win it and Nebraska's schedule is brutal. I can see them with 3 or 4 losses going into the Iowa game.
Tenn Tech 0 Iowa 52
Iowa 31 Iowa St 10
Pitt 10 Iowa 24
UL-Monroe 7 Iowa 49
Iowa 14 Penn St 17
Northwestern 17 Iowa 42
Indiana 24 Iowa 35
Iowa 30 Minnesota 13
Michigan 17 Iowa 28
Michigan St 14 Iowa 24
Iowa 41 Purdue 10
Iowa 17 Nebraska 20
Toss up on whether Nebraska or Iowa wins the Legends, I think 2 conference losses will win it and Nebraska's schedule is brutal. I can see them with 3 or 4 losses going into the Iowa game.
