loesshillshawk
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Ok as some know me on this board...I love two teams the Iowa Hawkeyes and whoever Lil Debbie plays. I have grown up getting Lil Debbie slammed down my throat in Southwest Iowa. With that being said I watch all their games diligently, almost as a fan, hoping they will lose. I have some thoughts on the game and how it will play out. Feel free to join in and have a conversation about the game...not comments we are willing to share.
Number 1 I think Iowa is behind the 8 ball in this one. It is senior day at Nebraska and say what you will that stadium and it's fans are passionate about their football. I also think it is Abdullah's last game at Nebraska, and we do not need more motivation from him. Number 2 I think their defense is starting to find their identity. I also see them doing what Bo loves to do on defense...BLITZ. Now I believe we can handle the blitzes, however, I see our coaches doing their normal drop back scheme keeping all but maybe 2 or 3 receivers in to block and they are too good on the back end to have any success. I do however see some chinks in the armor on defense for Lil Debbie. I think they are susceptible to a strong running team, one that is physical upfront. They have LB issues and if we can get CANZERI on some of those outside zone runs, I think he can pop some big gains. Number 3 their offense is really in a bit of a quandry right now. What QB do we play, will they turn the ball over, will they use their team speed or not. If you watch Lil Debbie you see a team that does not have an identity on offense. They are all over the place with play calling and not sticking to things that could cause big issues for us. We have trouble with a mobile QB, we have trouble with speed at the RB and return folks, we will have trouble with Kenny Bell, he is a legit big time receiver. He however does not like to be pasted...it is critical we hit him early and often. Number 4 special teams are a huge advantage for Nebraska, they have speed all over the field. Number 5 their team is playing to save their coaches job, a loss to Iowa and Bo IS GONE. Win against Iowa and it becomes a very difficult decision for a college to fire two coaches with 9 win seasons!!!
So what does this mean for Iowa. Number 1 we must have good things happen early. Nebraska needs a reason to doubt themselves from the top down. Earl lead by Iowa and the booo birds will be out in a big way. We must win the TO battle. Nebraska needs to help us with one of their 4 to 5 turnover games. Our defense must contain the field, and what I mean is make Nebraska beat you through the middle of the field. That being said, after last week I saw an Iowa team in the 2nd half who found an identity...a reason to believe if you will. I think we are motivated, we are not afraid of Nebraska and if we get the above mentioned things to happen, we can walk of out Lincoln with a couple things. First the trophy, secondly Bo's head on a platter. I am predicting a 10-7 half time lead. In the 3rd quarter we open a lead of 20 to 13...fans become a bit nervous as a couple turnovers lead to short fields. The Hawks go into the 4th quarter and score early to go up 27 to 13. Then Lil Debbie comes back in a big way, with 2 minutes left it is 27-27 after a Kenny Bell TD reception. We march down the field on several play action passes versus Nebraska blitz's and Mr. Meyer hits a 48 yard field goal at the end to seal the deal 30-27. Feel free to interject
Number 1 I think Iowa is behind the 8 ball in this one. It is senior day at Nebraska and say what you will that stadium and it's fans are passionate about their football. I also think it is Abdullah's last game at Nebraska, and we do not need more motivation from him. Number 2 I think their defense is starting to find their identity. I also see them doing what Bo loves to do on defense...BLITZ. Now I believe we can handle the blitzes, however, I see our coaches doing their normal drop back scheme keeping all but maybe 2 or 3 receivers in to block and they are too good on the back end to have any success. I do however see some chinks in the armor on defense for Lil Debbie. I think they are susceptible to a strong running team, one that is physical upfront. They have LB issues and if we can get CANZERI on some of those outside zone runs, I think he can pop some big gains. Number 3 their offense is really in a bit of a quandry right now. What QB do we play, will they turn the ball over, will they use their team speed or not. If you watch Lil Debbie you see a team that does not have an identity on offense. They are all over the place with play calling and not sticking to things that could cause big issues for us. We have trouble with a mobile QB, we have trouble with speed at the RB and return folks, we will have trouble with Kenny Bell, he is a legit big time receiver. He however does not like to be pasted...it is critical we hit him early and often. Number 4 special teams are a huge advantage for Nebraska, they have speed all over the field. Number 5 their team is playing to save their coaches job, a loss to Iowa and Bo IS GONE. Win against Iowa and it becomes a very difficult decision for a college to fire two coaches with 9 win seasons!!!
So what does this mean for Iowa. Number 1 we must have good things happen early. Nebraska needs a reason to doubt themselves from the top down. Earl lead by Iowa and the booo birds will be out in a big way. We must win the TO battle. Nebraska needs to help us with one of their 4 to 5 turnover games. Our defense must contain the field, and what I mean is make Nebraska beat you through the middle of the field. That being said, after last week I saw an Iowa team in the 2nd half who found an identity...a reason to believe if you will. I think we are motivated, we are not afraid of Nebraska and if we get the above mentioned things to happen, we can walk of out Lincoln with a couple things. First the trophy, secondly Bo's head on a platter. I am predicting a 10-7 half time lead. In the 3rd quarter we open a lead of 20 to 13...fans become a bit nervous as a couple turnovers lead to short fields. The Hawks go into the 4th quarter and score early to go up 27 to 13. Then Lil Debbie comes back in a big way, with 2 minutes left it is 27-27 after a Kenny Bell TD reception. We march down the field on several play action passes versus Nebraska blitz's and Mr. Meyer hits a 48 yard field goal at the end to seal the deal 30-27. Feel free to interject
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they have a stud defensive end...his name is slipping my mind. I agree the key to beating Lil Debbie is running right down their throat...no gimmicks...here we come and stop us if you can.
