blubberhawk
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Nice stat, but relatively meaningless. The only stat that matters is that we are 4-2, with losses to the only decent teams we have played.
Incredible Stat Regarding Iowa's Red Zone Defense
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Nice stat, but relatively meaningless. The only stat that matters is that we are 4-2, with losses to the only decent teams we have played.
Eda
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The stat is tremendous and shouldn't be dismissed. Fact
Section136
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Ok then. Every thread on this board should be discussing Iowa's 4-2 record and nothing else. Right?
blubberhawk
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Probably not..but in the end, all that matters is the won-lost record. Again, the stat will be much more important if we keep it going against the good competition coming up.
ColoradoHAWKEYE
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even a broken clock is right 2 times a day....but nonetheless..."we're #1, we're #1..."
Eda
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Here's a nice stat that may enjoy.. It comes from Jonny Websites write up preview of the game this wkend. If you really think Iowa just gives up the big play, and that's all... Give the preview a read.
"Iowa is 3rd in the league in fewest passing plays allowed of 10 yards or more while OSU is 8th and the Hawkeyes are 4th in fewest passing plays allowed of 20 yards or more (16) while OSU is third in that category (15); Michigan State is #1."
I've linked it, just in case you'd like to read some more...
http://www.hawkeyenation.com/forum/football/60880-preview-huge-challenge-awaits-columbus.html
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DDThompson
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All of these insane stats are going to change saturday.
or,
they'll give up big passing plays so red zone won't matter.
or,
they'll give up big passing plays so red zone won't matter.
I will remind you that as the season progresses, nearly all of the teams around the country will be playing in-conference competition, half of which will be on the road, and will have tougher schedules. In other words, although Iowa's stats are not against top level competition, neither are the stats of most other teams. So, as the stats cover a larger number of games, and as competition for most teams getter tougher, the chances that Iowa will remain in the hunt for solid stat rankings are pretty good. Make sense?
JCinthePowerI
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Now this is the type of thinking we need on the Iowa staff. An in-depth analysis uncovers a way of thinking that I doubt many have thought before in regards to this here topic. Excellent work. This kind of thinking makes Iowa's statistics actually pretty impressive.
Thing is big plays. Many on here have said it. I counter by helping the secondary with tips. At this point, thats all i got, because our secondary sucks. I hate to pile more onto the front 7, but they seem to be the ones who have improved the most. Coaching players, what ev. I call it the way it is. Ask those boys out back if they need their hand held while they take a **** also.
HawkPrdatr40
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Real question for ALL is do you believe that Iowa Defense is really that good? If you say yes, I want what your smoking.. 
Eda
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I remember seeing a stat (i believe) before MSU that said Iowa had played the 2nd or 3rd toughest schedule of all B1G members.
Ahead of Wisky OSU and MSU.
As for the 2 losses... I think we know why. And it doesn't have much to do with the defense.
Thanks for calling.
Real question for ALL is do you believe that Iowa Defense is really that good? If you say yes, I want what your smoking..
I don't think it matters what any of us believe OR what anyone of us may be smoking. The fact that it is the best amongst all teams (by far-Oregon is 2nd @ 33%); and the best percentage in 10 years.
To deny that it is impressive, regardless of what you may think, would be just sillllllllllllllllly.
seepig
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That's awesome! Just shows you how mediocre or poor the other 2 phases of the game are....and our coaches on game day are a tremendous liability.
