UNI 2 pt favorites tomorrow
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FirstDownHawkeyes
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Hawks by 10. These guys get this rivalry, they have some true winners on the team, and they got a taste for how to beat a good team.
I think it's more people not loving a 5 loss team
All the reasons UNI normally give Iowa fits don't really apply this year due to how many iowans we have.
Last time we played them we played 5 guys from Iowa. The last game out against ISU we played 4 guys from Iowa
MiniMoeHawk
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You forgot to mention they were slow, white, farm kids
I'd like to think they found where if they play with urgency and are aggressive they can play with good teams. They may not have magically turned into a defensive juggernaut like they were against ISU but surely if they can at least keep that intensity up they'll give themselves a punchers chance. Our offense is just too good. Iowa has a lot of weapons. If any combination of 2 or 3 of them are hot look out. I like Iowa in this game so long as they aren't all rusty/cold from the week off.
ibahawkeye
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Not a gambler but I don't think I would touch it. The shakeup of the lineup certainly seems to feel like Iowa has some things figured out but I want to see it for more than 1 game to be a believer. Also, I wonder how the week plus layoff will affect the young team and if they will be able to carry the momentum.
ISU isn't what I'm talking about. I'm saying a less talented team who wants it more is dangerous. That is usually the case with UNI because of the in state players.
As far as 2 years ago UNI goes, this just feels different. It just seems like Pemsl, JB, and Baer care more. Maybe it's because they are so young or maybe it's because I just read an article on it. Who knows.
I'm saying we will play 4 Iowa guys tomorrow most likely, last time we played them we played 5 Iowa guys. That doesn't fit with your "All the reasons UNI normally give Iowa fits don't really apply this year due to how many iowans we have" narrative
I think the only difference between Notre Dame and ISU is the amount of open shots made. Probably a little better defense but for the most part, we played two fringe top 25 teams equal with the better shooting team that night coming out on top.
I get it, and it's probably true. For some reason I just don't see Jok and Uthoff as guys chomping at the bit to play UNI. Maybe because of Jok's background and Uthoff coming back from Wisconsin. I see Woody and Oglesby fitting into that most but those weren't players that could impose their will. I think Pemsl will be a beast tomorrow. Baer too.
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deanvogs
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deanvogs
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I honestly don't know what to feel with this team. There are going to continue to be ups and downs. If we beat a good team like UNI tho it will make me feel better after sleep walking through Stetson and ISU.
Since the players view UNI as a real rival, they should come out with emotion at least on Saturday and play with an urgency they haven't had yet this year.
