Does anyone out there think the Hawks will win easily on Saturday?
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OLWPAORWWM
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Hmmm, let's see here...
Stud QB? Check
Ferocious Defensive line? Check
Defensive backs emerging? Check
Unstoppable RB? Check
Minnesota still sucks? CHECK CHECK and CHECK
Add a great WR who is on a hot streak, and honestly, I cannot fathom how Iowa loses this game. I predict they win by at least 17.
Stud QB? Check
Ferocious Defensive line? Check
Defensive backs emerging? Check
Unstoppable RB? Check
Minnesota still sucks? CHECK CHECK and CHECK
Add a great WR who is on a hot streak, and honestly, I cannot fathom how Iowa loses this game. I predict they win by at least 17.
M1911A1Hawkeye
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I believe that Iowa will win the game. However, it will not be an easy win. Go Hawks!!!!
Throw in the fact that we never lose a game we are suppose to win, and the fact that the coaches have it all figured out and we're golden!
1977Hawkeye
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I like Iowa's chances of winning this weekend, but that doesn't mean I'm ready yet to say that this team can go on the road in conference play and win "easily". The W. Michigan game was a nice start in restoring some confidence, but I want to see the team play well two Saturdays in a row before getting too confident.
Again, this depends on how you define "easily". I don't see a blowout. Could Iowa win by double digits (like 10-13 point margin)? Possibly. I'm not that wowed by Minnesota. But it's still a road conference game, for the pig.
I expect a tight game, with the final score being decided by 7 points or less. I think it'll go down to the wire.
Again, this depends on how you define "easily". I don't see a blowout. Could Iowa win by double digits (like 10-13 point margin)? Possibly. I'm not that wowed by Minnesota. But it's still a road conference game, for the pig.
I expect a tight game, with the final score being decided by 7 points or less. I think it'll go down to the wire.
chadfrey
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This is a game Iowa should win — but we have seen that before. It will not be an easy win.
the No. 2 QB from Minny plays into our defensive strength. He is not a fleet-footer, Mike Vick kind of runner. He's more of a traditional HB playing QB. The Hawks will find out if they are ready for a B1G running game, that is certain.
Overall I found Minny to be underwhelming in the game I watched Saturday. Like that QB, but as a whole they did not impress. IMHO the final score was not indicitive of the game or the way they played.
The Iowa offense will learn quite a bit on Saturday too. Yes we blew out WM, but the offense wasn't responsible for a lot of those points.
I think Iowa wins Saturday — in a close game.
the No. 2 QB from Minny plays into our defensive strength. He is not a fleet-footer, Mike Vick kind of runner. He's more of a traditional HB playing QB. The Hawks will find out if they are ready for a B1G running game, that is certain.
Overall I found Minny to be underwhelming in the game I watched Saturday. Like that QB, but as a whole they did not impress. IMHO the final score was not indicitive of the game or the way they played.
The Iowa offense will learn quite a bit on Saturday too. Yes we blew out WM, but the offense wasn't responsible for a lot of those points.
I think Iowa wins Saturday — in a close game.
NEIChawk
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It will be a close game....we've been there before in close games @ Minnesota, only to have the lead ripped out of our hands right at the end....The message boards will be alive on Saturday because of how close it will be...I'm also thinking less than 7 points....I feel this is a must game if Iowa has any chance of doing well in the division.....If there's a road win to steal, this is it....
MiniMoeHawk
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Minny's offensive strength is running the ball and their weakness is passing the ball. Iowa's defensive strength stuffs the run. There will not be any fake punts and onside kick problems in this game to choke away the win. Iowa wins by 10
I hope I am wrong but I don't see two easy wins in a row. I think this is going to come down to a field goal either way. Vegas has the Hawks favored by 1 point and they usually are not too far off.
Husky28
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It'd be nice to win by 17... my confidence isn't anywhere near that.
AZHAWKFAN1
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3 point game sounds about right. Iowa 27, Minney 24.
WinOneThisCentury
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Ok, here's where I'm at. I think NIU's offensive line is much better than Minnesota's offensive line. NIU couldn't run the ball on Iowa. Advantage Iowa.
Their four non-conference opponents scored scored an average of 24 points. I think Iowa's offensive line is much more physical than anyone they have faced and will wear down the front seven for the Goofs. Advantage Iowa.
Rudock has had a road start in a more difficult environment and handled it well. I think he's getting comfortable and is allowing the game to come to him. I just don't see him making the mistakes necessary for the Goofs to win. Advantage Iowa.
Minnesota's QB isn't a consistent thrower. I'm not saying Iowa's DB are world beaters mind you, but we are ok. I'd call this an advantage to Iowa also.
I think this game is in the neighborhood of 31 - 13 or something like that. Once again, if we turn the ball over more than once, all bets are off.
Their four non-conference opponents scored scored an average of 24 points. I think Iowa's offensive line is much more physical than anyone they have faced and will wear down the front seven for the Goofs. Advantage Iowa.
Rudock has had a road start in a more difficult environment and handled it well. I think he's getting comfortable and is allowing the game to come to him. I just don't see him making the mistakes necessary for the Goofs to win. Advantage Iowa.
Minnesota's QB isn't a consistent thrower. I'm not saying Iowa's DB are world beaters mind you, but we are ok. I'd call this an advantage to Iowa also.
I think this game is in the neighborhood of 31 - 13 or something like that. Once again, if we turn the ball over more than once, all bets are off.
DodgerHawki
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There's no way to say at this point that Iowa "should win". Nor that Minnesota "should win." There just isn't enough evidence yet against comparable competition to make a judgement one way or the other. Minnesota beating Western Illinois, UNLV, New Mexico State and San Jose State doesn't say a lot. Iowa looks better the last 2 weeks, but the first 2 were not impressive.
Leidner is not Michael Vick, but the guy can move. He is a load. He doesn't need to run for 155 and 4 TD's against Iowa, but if he's able to convert 3rd and short or mediums running the ball that could be the difference.
I had the opposite impression of Minnesota. They came in with a plan against San Jose State - to run it right at them. And that's exactly what they did. It's pretty much what Iowa did to Iowa State. If Iowa's defense can put Minnesota into 3rd and 8+ yard situations, I'm not convinced the Gophers can throw the ball well enough to win the game. But that's a big if.
SmokeTownHawk
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If some are looking for something like a 55-0 beat-down of a few years ago I'd never predict that with any opponent. Should Iowa win? Sure if they play a mistake-free game but that's certainly not a given even if every starter plays from here on out. No gimmes on the schedule.
chadfrey
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We may not agree on the rest...but I'm with you on this for sure. I have serious doubts about Leidner's ability to throw the effectively and consistently.
Hopefully I'll be lighting a victory cigar at the end of this one, rather than cracking open a bottle of Jack to drown the loss.
If Iowa plays clean football (no turnovers, no giveaways on spec teams), they will win. Play sloppy, allow the Goofballs to get all geeked up, and it is going to be a tough go. MN's only chance is for Iowa to be off cue. That is the way it was the last two times the Hawks played up there. Nightmares.
