2012 Game by Game predictions
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Add to this, as another poster stated, if Garmon comes in strong. Having the backfield as a strength on D vs the DL is unique for Iowa. The opposite was true in the Brad Banks year and we did OK on D. If the DL comes in a little better than expected, the D could be unexpectedly strong.
Sure, if there are no improvements this year, 7-5 is certainly the realistic prediction. However, how often is there no improvement on an Iowa team without key injuries during the season? This staff is too education oriented to allow that. There is a laundry list of improvements above that could make a difference and any of them are certainly possible. The sticking point is, of course, no key in-season injuries. Barring that, we'll do better than 7-5 for the regular season.
STILLBUSTER
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Not joining the fray, here but have to say, that pic+caption is the best in a while! Actually signed off, kept chuckling, and compelled to get back on just to post this.
As an objective, casual observer watching the ****-fight unfold, gotta say,
Ghost - 1
nick - 0.
GhostofBTT
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There is no loyalty oath. Also, there is a difference between hoping they win and expecting they won't.
Why can that not be questioned? There have been times our OL hasn't looked steller, we lose a 1st round LT and a Solid RT and a lot of "new" faces on the OL. Until the positions are set in stone the OL to me is still questionable. All because it is a position of strength doesn't mean it can never have a down year.
The only positions that could truly be argued without question should be the D-backs, LBs and TEs.
For game experience, the weakest positions right now are DL, RB, and OL.
Johnnyhawkeye
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Last time I checked, none of us here have seen this defense play.
eveningnewsteam
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They should start 5-0, but I cringe looking at the back half of the schedule
HawkeyeRyno
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Why is everyone assuming Iowa beats Iowa State? They beat us last season and are a better team this season. Probably one of the better defenses we'll see and their offense will cause problems with our defense playing only 2nd game.
Because it is at home. I think Iowa should be able to run on them because their Dline is not that good. Additionally they lost Johnson at corner and I believe he is being replaced with another CB the size of Reeves, like 5'8. Vandenberg will be improved and is always better at home.
Should be able to force Jantz or Barnett into some turnovers if they really are going to play a little more aggressive this year.
GhostofBTT
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In that case, it is safe to assume they will be teh unstoppable.
AreWeThereYet
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First four games: 3-1 vs. Northern Illinois, Iowa State, UNI, Central Michigan
Lower tier Big Ten teams: 2-1 vs. Minnesota, Northwestern, Indiana
Middle of the pack: 1-1 vs. Penn State & Purdue
Better Big Ten teams: 1-2 vs. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State
Team starts out very shaky but the competition isn’t so great either. Team improves gradually but so does the opposition.
Injuries are the wild card. This team is very inexperienced and very thin. A few key injuries could turn a 7-8 win season into a 5-6 win season. It's a lot more likely things go down from 7-8 wins than up.
Lower tier Big Ten teams: 2-1 vs. Minnesota, Northwestern, Indiana
Middle of the pack: 1-1 vs. Penn State & Purdue
Better Big Ten teams: 1-2 vs. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State
Team starts out very shaky but the competition isn’t so great either. Team improves gradually but so does the opposition.
Injuries are the wild card. This team is very inexperienced and very thin. A few key injuries could turn a 7-8 win season into a 5-6 win season. It's a lot more likely things go down from 7-8 wins than up.
Something in this ballpark
I;m not ready to go by game yet but we will win one we shouldn't and lose one or two we shouldn't.
We win 6-8 games (probably 7) and most likely are bowling in Texas.
Exactly. The Hawks will lose at least one they shouldn't in the first 5 games.
iahawks912
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Best line-backing core we shall see all season IMO.
Hawkfromnorwalk
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Yes, they have linebackers. They lost big parts of their DLine and defensive backfield however. Anybody remember how effective Greenway and Hodge were in 05 when they had a young DLine? Same thing for ISU in 2012.
BSpringsteen
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If we win 7 games, it's because we start the season 5-0. I don't see a lot of scenarios in which we finish better than 2-5.
EddyP
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Kurt thrives in these "scenarios". Where have you been the last 10 ******* years?
