Wouldn't matter if we got nine yards every first down play. False start, followed by two yards off tackle, followed by a sack each series will negate any "good" that happens...To the OP, unfortunately Iowa is going up against the best secondary in the nation. They won't be able to throw it all around. They couldn't do it against lesser teams they aren't going to do it against Michigan.
Iowa's real problem this years is controlling the LOS and TOP. Iowa keeps losing time of possession. The key will somehow get them selves in 3rd and short and move the chains and keep Michigan O off the field the best it can. If they can't do that, they won't have a chance. They have to find a way to get 7 yrds on first and second down.
A very loose Iowa team? So we might throw a 15 yard pass?I personally think Michigan is going to flat out destroy Iowa..
but....
Iowa is 18.5 point Dog at Home so can we say that this might add some extra Motivation to the KF Football script. After the beat down in Happy Valley the Iowa team has absolutely nothing to lose Saturday Night. I sense we could see a very loose Iowa team...
A very loose Iowa team? So we might throw a 15 yard pass?
MGoBlog linked on HN home page says it all. They've even circled GD on this pic as an offensive trouble spot for Iowa. If you haven't read the article it's well worth the laugh.
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To the OP, unfortunately Iowa is going up against the best secondary in the nation. They won't be able to throw it all around. They couldn't do it against lesser teams they aren't going to do it against Michigan.
Iowa's real problem this years is controlling the LOS and TOP. Iowa keeps losing time of possession. The key will somehow get them selves in 3rd and short and move the chains and keep Michigan O off the field the best it can. If they can't do that, they won't have a chance. They have to find a way to get 7 yrds on first and second down.