!*****Official 'Cousin Oliver Has A Family Reunion at The Big House' Game Thread*****!

[Caddy]

Michigan has the 13th ranked rush defense in the conference and we can't even run the ball at all. Our line is so overrated it's silly. Combine that with a QB that folds like a tent in a big game and this is what we get.

 

[SCHawkeye2]

We have 13 yds rushing at half.
All B10 tackles?

 

[DBAHawkFan]

Do people really think things will be different when Brian takes over ?

This is all he knows. This is all he’s shown.

 

[BOHICA]

So take away the turnovers (both ours and their pick) who played a better half?

 

[proudhawkfan21]

Game is far from over. 1 possession game still

Didnt say it was...but he is not playing well in a big game

 

[DDThompson]

Against MAC competition. Play a team that is even average, and this is what happens

Well it’s a good thing we play MAC teams then. If we played teams with a pulse and went 0-3 in OOC then what would you have to bitch about?

 

[mopkins]

On the bright side Iowa has 3 turnovers and get the ball back at half down 7

 

[mopkins]

It's a good thing that everyone else in the B1G West not named Wisconsin absolutely look like dog shit this year.

Purdue looks atrocious

 

[hawkinn3]

I don’t want to be Debbie downer but we have zero chance here. You beat these guys with power running or going over the top, we can’t do either. We do not have the personnel to do it. Unless the D scores 3 is all we will have this game.

 

[Stanzi]

I don’t want to be Debbie downer but we have zero chance here. You beat these guys with power running or going over the top, we can’t do either. We do not have the personnel to do it. Unless the D scores 3 is all we will have this game.

We might beat them with power running but after Sargent's fumble on the very first play of the game it seemed to scare the coaches into trying that.

 

[revkev73]

Another dogshit coaching job from family Ferentz.

An experienced and creative OC is invaluable in big games, especially on the road.

That is why nepotism feels good, but often has unhappy endings.

 

[uihawk82]

I'm fully convinced Iowa is the better team. Turnovers and poor playcalling have been the biggest issues. Hopefully we can turn it around in the second half.

We have like 1.3 yards per carry and you think we are the better team????

Both defenses are about equal but right now our offense needs to get some run game going

Goodson seems to be the only Running back making plays but our blocking is not great

 

[revkev73]

I don’t want to be Debbie downer but we have zero chance here. You beat these guys with power running or going over the top, we can’t do either. We do not have the personnel to do it. Unless the D scores 3 is all we will have this game.

Does it seem that Michigan knows WHEN Iowa is going to run and WHERE the play is headed?

 

[#1DieHardHawk]

To win this, the O-line needs to come out with a purpose in the second half.

Jackson is obviously rusty, which is understandable, but there is no excuse for our guard play. The Paulsens and Banwart need to nut up. We can be critical of Stanley and the RBs, but when you've got defenders immediately in your face you're not going to do much.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

By all means, call that timeout and give the kicker more time to warm up and focus. Yeah, he didn't make it but that ridiculous cliche' needs to go

 

[Stanzi]

We have like 1.3 yards per carry and you think we are the better team????

Both defenses are about equal but right now our offense needs to get some run game going

Goodson seems to be the only Running back making plays but our blocking is not great

I didn't say we've played like the better team today, but yes, in general, I think Iowa is a better team.

 

[thawks1]

I see the problem as two fold- guards are not god and AJackson is not playing up to his normal level after his injury

 

[pythagoras]

Excuses are for losers. Tom Brady doesnt blame the wind. No pro qb whines about the wind.

Lol Tom Brady okay this is college

 

[SidFarkas]

An experienced and creative OC is invaluable in big games, especially on the road.

That is why nepotism feels good, but often has unhappy endings.

Just imagine the stink if BF is actually handed the keys to the car...

 

[ForeverHawk]

IOWA D got in a hole early, offense hasn’t clicked yet. Down one score, yet there are so many that are down in this thread. Go kick the dog or cat if you are so miserable!