Keys to the game today

[longtimer]

I guess most would say turnovers on a bad weather day might be the difference

Iowas ability to run the balll

Stop Oregon making the big play. Speed might be the difference

I have to ask the question again. If Iowa wins the toss does Ferentz take the ball

 

[JoeyLabasForPresident]

I have to ask the question again. If Iowa wins the toss does Ferentz take the ball

Yes. I don't like it, but I assume their thinking is, if they lose, they will be getting the ball first. So, you can start with the ball every week, and kick the second half every week. I guess I can see the logic of wanting the consistency, but there's a reason that when other teams win, they defer. Strange to give that advantage, especially for a generally slow-starting offensive team.

 

[ICHawk24]

Gain more yards. Score more points.

 

[ICHawk24]

Kirk when receiving opening kickoff: 64% win ptg
Kirk when kicking opening kickoff: 56% win ptg

 

[99topdawg]

They're out their rb, rt, te, and wr1, or at least a couple are expected to be very limited according to an Oregon writer.

 

[Hawkboys]

Kirk when receiving opening kickoff: 64% win ptg
Kirk when kicking opening kickoff: 56% win ptg

That's 120%!!

Yes, I know the math doesn't work like that.

 

[trj]

They're out their rb, rt, te, and wr1, or at least a couple are expected to be very limited according to an Oregon writer.

A lot of key dudes not playing, combined with shitty weather…this is the perfect recipe for an Iowa win.

 

[thedukeofearl]

I guess most would say turnovers on a bad weather day might be the difference

Iowas ability to run the balll

Stop Oregon making the big play. Speed might be the difference

I have to ask the question again. If Iowa wins the toss does Ferentz take the ball

Yes, it will belong to The Captain

 

[99topdawg]

A lot of key dudes not playing, combined with shitty weather…this is the perfect recipe for an Iowa win.

The biggest thing would if their RB really is out, he's 6'0", 236 lbs. Without traction tackling, he'd be a huge weapon. The injury report doesn't say he's out, but the other 3 are.