Preview, Prediction: Wisconsin
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NorthKCHawk
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Rob, two questions. First, do you believe that CM really suffered a concussion on the play where he further demonstrated that he had absolutely no business being on the field? Or, did he get hit and that was used as an excuse to politely remove him from a game where he was (again) sucking?
Second, if he hadn't suffered a concussion, do you believe KF runs him right back onto the field 5 minutes later? I was at the game, and folks around me were ready to unleash some serious hate if that happened.
Second, if he hadn't suffered a concussion, do you believe KF runs him right back onto the field 5 minutes later? I was at the game, and folks around me were ready to unleash some serious hate if that happened.
trj
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There is a pic floating out there from Kakert or Harty(I can’t remember who) showing CM getting hit in the back of the head on the pick 6.
You can check X(twitter) and find it.
NorthKCHawk
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On paper, I agree these teams seem very similar, so a pick 'em game usually defaults to a close win by the home team. However, I maintain that had KF pulled his head out sooner on the starting QB situation, Iowa wins at MSU and keeps that OSU competitive in the second half. No variable impacts a team more than the starting QB, and Iowa is changing that variable for the better moving forward.
I am not saying that Sully is a top tier QB. He is not. But, he will get Iowa at least 4 first downs with his feet that CM was incapable of getting, and both of their throwing (in)accuracy is about the same. When Iowa won, CM protected the ball and did no harm. That is where I land with Sully. Protect the ball, make a few plays, let the OL wear down Wisconsin so Kaleb can pop some big plays.
Home cooking. Playmaking QB capably of extending some drives. Opposing team that turns the ball over. Seems like a win to me.
Iowa 27
Wisky 17
I am not saying that Sully is a top tier QB. He is not. But, he will get Iowa at least 4 first downs with his feet that CM was incapable of getting, and both of their throwing (in)accuracy is about the same. When Iowa won, CM protected the ball and did no harm. That is where I land with Sully. Protect the ball, make a few plays, let the OL wear down Wisconsin so Kaleb can pop some big plays.
Home cooking. Playmaking QB capably of extending some drives. Opposing team that turns the ball over. Seems like a win to me.
Iowa 27
Wisky 17
RobHowe
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The photo of him being it can be found HERE. I took it. 
As I wrote in the preview, I knew something was up when Cade stayed in when Iowa reached the red zone on its first drive. That Sullivan was held back indicated it was planned for him to rotate in later. KF said they were considering the third or fourth possession of the game. It ended up being the fourth.
I do think CM was hurt. He took the late hit and then the shot on the Pick-6. KF said the concussion was diagnosed at halftime. I don't think Iowa would tell the public CM was going to through protocol this week if he wasn't. That could be problematic on multiple levels.
As I wrote in the preview, I knew something was up when Cade stayed in when Iowa reached the red zone on its first drive. That Sullivan was held back indicated it was planned for him to rotate in later. KF said they were considering the third or fourth possession of the game. It ended up being the fourth.
I do think CM was hurt. He took the late hit and then the shot on the Pick-6. KF said the concussion was diagnosed at halftime. I don't think Iowa would tell the public CM was going to through protocol this week if he wasn't. That could be problematic on multiple levels.