Hawks should dominate this Saturday

[SpiderRico]

Iowa should do well this Saturday. If Iowa State goes after Nathan Stanley, that will leave some openings for the running game and the passing game. As we saw last Saturday, Stanley didn't get flustered by the pressure. Hopefully Daniels is fully ready. If ISU doubles Fant, that's going to leave others open.

Defense. I would expect Ragumba to be ready to play after having to sit out and watch last week. Iowa's defensive line will show Iowa State a whole different level of play than what they saw last week.

The key to the game is keeping Iowa State's offense on the bench. If Iowa lets ISU hang around it may come down to who gets the ball last. I think I predicted a squeaker win for Iowa, but a 10 point win wouldn't be a surprise.

I think it's as easy as, win the turnover battle and we win the game....lose the turnover battle, and we most likely lose....

 

[ChosenChildren]

Unlike most games, though, this game typically isn't one at the LOS....it's typically some crazy, fluke play or series of plays....

1. 2001 - Grant Steen int to seal the win, only to have the ball stripped
2. 2002 - Inexplicable fumbles by Banks
3. 2003 - Two blocked punts by Iowa
4. 2005 - Tate knocks himself silly after int, missing rest of the game
5. 2007 - "Shaggy" hits 5 straight field goals
6. 2008 - Brodell runs back punt
7. 2011 - Steele Janz runs wild
8. 2015 - CJ avoids safety

If this game was won at the LOS, as most football games are, we wouldn't be 9-10 since 1998....unfortunately, this game is marked more by crazy plays that seem to turn the tide.....

This is the correct analysis. Iowa will be very fortunate to win this game.....Iowa State will be sky high

 

[pythagoras]

The student section at any college football game as an opposing fan is not good....while they may be humans, many certainly don't act like human beings. I've seen instances of people having beer poured on them, spit on, swore at, etc....and in this day and age of increased "tribalism", it's probably not the best idea in the world....

You're here you're afraid to even step foot in a stadium let alone sit with young adults in an opposing section. I suggest if you ever get a chance to see games outside of the state avoid Arkansas Razorbacks they allow guns through the gates.......

 

[trj]

I think this game is won on the lines and I like Iowas lines a lot better than the clowns. I also believe Iowa will have a pass rush against them and that they will generate ZERO run game.

ISU will probably counter with a lot of short passes. Let their passing game set up the run. Spread Iowa out to create running lanes for Montgomery. Don't be surprised if ISU throws the ball a lot early.

 

[DBAHawkFan]

Since KF has been here Iowa has won by two TD score only five times, with 2 of those the last two seasons.

Every other VICTORY has been within 10 points. KF is 9-9 against ISU

History tells us the game will be close.

 

[Joshbrown]

3 positive things about last Saturday

1) Brian gave me the impression he is willing to break past tendencies. As Arvada hinted at, Iowa's trademark offense has relied on execution almost to the exclusion of all else. Imagine adding the element of unpredictability to the already existing element of execution. Brian has a chance to set himself apart, and the first signs are hopeful.

2) Stanley could've been broken by that game, but he showed resilience. The thing great Kirk QBs have (Stanzi-Tate-CJB-etc) is total belief in their own ability. Stanley didn't surrender or get rattled and that was very positive.

3) 4 turnovers for Iowa and 2 for Wyoming. And Iowa still wins by 3 TDs. This point is tied to the second point. A Quarterback and a team (and a coaching staff) that believes in itself can overcome almost all self-inflicted wounds. We see it every Saturday in many different stadiums: 1 team gets momentum, the other team wrestles it away, and then the original team steals it back and wins the game. If this team keeps growing and stays with the "next man in philosophy", I see this team as one that refuses to let momentum escape them for very long.

 

[vosov]

Since KF has been here Iowa has won by two TD score only five times, with 2 of those the last two seasons.

Every other VICTORY has been within 10 points. KF is 9-9 against ISU

History tells us the game will be close.

Since 1934, ISU has won by 14 or more 3 times.

 

[HawkeyeDenis]

When ISU wins it's usually by a few points. Iowa tends to win by bigger margins.

 

[Xerxes]

When ISU wins it's usually by a few points. Iowa tends to win by bigger margins.

Yep. In the KF era ISU has beaten Iowa twice by double digits. 2000 (24-14) and 2005 (23-3) while Iowa in that same time span has won by double digits 7 times

 

[Caddy]

Iowa should do well this Saturday. If Iowa State goes after Nathan Stanley, that will leave some openings for the running game and the passing game. As we saw last Saturday, Stanley didn't get flustered by the pressure. Hopefully Daniels is fully ready. If ISU doubles Fant, that's going to leave others open.

Defense. I would expect Ragumba to be ready to play after having to sit out and watch last week. Iowa's defensive line will show Iowa State a whole different level of play than what they saw last week.

The key to the game is keeping Iowa State's offense on the bench. If Iowa lets ISU hang around it may come down to who gets the ball last. I think I predicted a squeaker win for Iowa, but a 10 point win wouldn't be a surprise.

Stanley wasn't flustered? He fumbled 3 times and threw a pick. I would hardly say that isn't flustered. His pre snap reads have a long way to go as well. Hopefully he improves, but I can see him having a very difficult time against better defenses when they bring pressure.

 

[uihawk82]

I predicted 27-13 but I dont think it will look that close. ISU will throw the kitchen sink on defense at the hawks but I see the Oline making enough holes to get some big runs and I see Wadley and Butler catching swing passes in space or downfield to open things up. Butler was wide open a couple of times last week. Fant and the other TEs should find space against blitzing Lbkrs and the wideouts can do damage against man to man. Stanley needs to stay poised as he can make the throws.

With Ragumba rejoining the defense I think they will play very sound. ISU has not ran the ball well on the hawks the last few games and I do not see it happening this year. And look for some more pressure on the ISU qb as passing is the only way they consistently move the ball. Maybe PParker sees if 4 man rush can put a lot of heat on Park or maybe he adds in more more man as an occasional blitzer. Whatever, I remember Parker's words after the 2014 loss that the hawks did not play aggressive enough so I see aggressive on both sides of the ball and a pretty good beat down.

my own bump, i did not see our defense tackling so poorly and playing somewhat soft. PParker needs to get some get variables and aggressiveness in the dee

 

[Joshbrown]

^^^^^ You are not allowed to start another thread for 6 weeks