HN Staff College Picks for Week 2

Schwartz wrote that some Hawk fans can't discuss the game rationally. I like most of his articles and am glad he writes for HN but him writing that Iowa's chances to win are bleak was not a rational take on his part as well.

Not trying to beat a dead horse but had to comment on his prediction.
 
Schwartz wrote that some Hawk fans can't discuss the game rationally. I like most of his articles and am glad he writes for HN but him writing that Iowa's chances to win are bleak was not a rational take on his part as well.

Not trying to beat a dead horse but had to comment on his prediction.

I get the feeling Schwartz consulted his magic eight ball to make his pick. I'm not sure how a team that is better at almost every position and Vegas favors, can have "bleak" chances.
 
I get the feeling Schwartz consulted his magic eight ball to make his pick. I'm not sure how a team that is better at almost every position and Vegas favors, can have "bleak" chances.
"Bleak"
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How so?

Bleak

dismal, dreary, bleak, gloomy, cheerless, desolate mean devoid of cheer or comfort. dismal indicates extreme and utterly depressing gloominess. ⟨dismal weather⟩ dreary, often interchangeable with dismal, emphasizes discouragement resulting from sustained dullness or futility.
 
How so?

Bleak

dismal, dreary, bleak, gloomy, cheerless, desolate mean devoid of cheer or comfort. dismal indicates extreme and utterly depressing gloominess. ⟨dismal weather⟩ dreary, often interchangeable with dismal, emphasizes discouragement resulting from sustained dullness or futility.
Directed at Schwartz
 
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