LG210
Well-Known Member
When I look at something like this I typically like to classify games in 1 of 3 categories.... Probably Win, Probably Loss or Toss up.
The thing about this year's schedule, there really aren't games you would chalk up as a loss. Wisconsin, maybe, but it's at home.
Probably Win: UNI, Ball State, ISU, Indiana, Maryland, Purdue, Ill, Minn
Toss Up: Pitt, Northwestern, Nebraska,
Probably Loss: Wisconsin
In reality, we will probably drop 1-2 games of the Maryland/Purdue/Ill/Minn games but we should win 1-2 of the toss ups.
I keep coming up around the 8-9 win mark so it seems right now.
Good Sign... Both Lines should be solid
Question Mark.... Hawkeye teams that have been good in the past have been lead by Defense. Our biggest question mark is how big of a step back do we take back after the trio of LB.
I think my conclusion is not to touch the line but if forced.... I suppose I'd take the over.
Honest question--when has KF's Iowa lived up to high expectations (I think 9 wins constitutes high expectations) after losing so many linebacker starters? They are pretty important in our defensive scheme.