Vegas sets the O/U at 8.5 wins
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ArvadaHawk
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I think I'd take over (and I'd probably take the over at 9.5, too). Iowa just has the most coming back of all the B1G teams they play. Other than the roadie at Pitt, it be tough to convince me of a loss on their schedule; if you measure the talent, experience of each team and the location game is played. Again, other than Pitt, the toughest games Iowa has are at home. If the past few seasons haven't been to build for this season, then I don't know what to say.
guffus
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8.5 seems high. By my calculations, it should be 7.7
There are just too many games that Iowa has a chance to lose even though Iowa will be favored almost all its games.
@Pitt, @MD, @Minny @ILL - Iowa could lose 1 or maybe 2 of those
Indiana, NW, ISU @Iowa City - Iowa could lose 1 of them
NEB, Wisc @Iowa City - Iowa has a good chance to lose at least 1 of them
Add it all up that's 3 to 5 losses. Since Ferentz likes close games, odds are it will be 4 or 5 losses.
There are just too many games that Iowa has a chance to lose even though Iowa will be favored almost all its games.
@Pitt, @MD, @Minny @ILL - Iowa could lose 1 or maybe 2 of those
Indiana, NW, ISU @Iowa City - Iowa could lose 1 of them
NEB, Wisc @Iowa City - Iowa has a good chance to lose at least 1 of them
Add it all up that's 3 to 5 losses. Since Ferentz likes close games, odds are it will be 4 or 5 losses.
Golfer
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The under would be a compelling bet. I'd say we could lose one of the two east coast games. Rivalry games are always tough. Wiscy and Nebby are split at best. @ Minny, although I have no idea what Minny lost this year, is a trap game.
In a lot of ways, based on how the receivers develop and injuries, we could win 8 games this year, and I might not be extremely pleased by it. Last season was a strange season, and I could see this season being similar, even while mostly winning.
This is year three, and I've always indicated this year would be somewhat a year of harsher judgment.
In a lot of ways, based on how the receivers develop and injuries, we could win 8 games this year, and I might not be extremely pleased by it. Last season was a strange season, and I could see this season being similar, even while mostly winning.
This is year three, and I've always indicated this year would be somewhat a year of harsher judgment.
ICHawk24
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I guess its an easy bet for you.
STILLBUSTER
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ArvadaHawk
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Guf, your statement that I highlighted is completely true and, a person could argue, cost us games. However, I am hoping that BF hides, from KF, the keys to the car this season and GD will open things up. I believe we have offensive talent and I believe we could avg 30+ a game. We should win 10. But, then again, I could be wrong and you could be right!
rschneider
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This has got to be the year. I'm 29 in August, getting over the hill, I need the Rose Bowl or better soon! I'd go to Pasadena if I could get tickets or not.
DP5555
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This will be the only bet I place on the Hawkeyes all season... I've always felt like betting on your own team is a waste of money because you don't necessarily approach it with a level head (you're biased). Iowa got to 8 wins last year with a first year starting QB and a lot of question marks. More experience at QB, stout lines up front on both sides of the ball, and an emerging group of talent at WR combined with the easiest schedule I've ever seen Iowa have should absolutely result in more than 8 wins. I'm taking the over.
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WinOneThisCentury
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This. Now if two offensive linemen go down in the same game within a few plays of each other and either one is named Scherff...all bets are off. That being said, I just don't see with the experience we have coming back and a stable of RBs and WRs that now have their feet wet...we should score more. The D may have a few senior moments with assignments, but you won't run against this team...that's for sure. For once going into a season with a stellar run D, I feel we won't sit back when teams start to throw it. The Raider package is going to get a lot of play again this year...and that will be better too. 9 at minimum.
HawkeyeMHA
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Over all day. 9 or 10 home fries
trj
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Brah, I would kill to be 29 again. You are still in that 18-34 demographic which everyone seems to care about the most. I did not think the millienums or whatever your generation is called even cared if Iowa got to another Rose Bowl.
nationalchamps
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They obviously haven't seen the Lizard play and forgot about the Mangina hiring....
DP5555
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Agreed. You're absolutely right.
I figure one wager on the total number of wins is alright though. Especially since I like the over because obviously I'm going to be cheering for them to win. Gives me a little bonus if my team reaches 9 wins, and it prevents me from getting too wrapped up in each individual game.
Week to week it is a terrible idea. I learned that a long time ago. Especially with the way Iowa tends to play close games. Even in weeks when you think they are going to blow someone out they end up losing or having a nailbiter. Not worth it at all.
The probably haven't hear they are bowling in the SEZ either. All that momentum= a minimum of 6. Add in Wally the Wizard and a couple of You Tube videos and they could get to 8.
As far as Iowa, I think this is the perfect number. They will undoubtedly lose a couple they shouldn't. I could make an argument for 3-5 loses depending on injuries, the performance of our new linebackers, and QB play.
