Will Iowa Escape From New York with a Bowl Victory?

[EstronHawkKing]

 

[HaydenHawk56]

Well, Kurt showed he could. I'm not so sure Kirk can. Depends on how motivated the boys are to play in the cold and run into brick walls.

 

[mopkins]

I voted Yes. I have no idea why. At some point losing streaks have to end?

 

[swanssy]

I voted Yes. I have no idea why. At some point losing streaks have to end?

Same here. I have no real evidence/reasons to back that up other than the last time we played an ACC team in a bowl it went pretty well.

 

[mopkins]

Same here. I have no real evidence/reasons to back that up other than the last time we played an ACC team in a bowl it went pretty well.

I was at that game. Good time, but cold as hell.

For whatever reason I'd much rather have Iowa play an ACC school than any other power 5 conference. At least Boston College won't have better athletes at every single position like Florida and Stanford did.

 

[tksirius]

How much more $$ will Kirk get if they win? Makes a difference.

 

[HawkeyeDenis]

I expect the good Iowa team to make the trip. Iowa 31-17

 

[BVHawk95]

I think we'll be able to bottle up their offense pretty well. Their original starter at QB, a runner, is out, replaced by a senior who the stats indicate is more of a pocket guy. Their passing game is very weak, and somewhat turnover prone, with a 15:10 TD:INT ratio. That should allow us to focus on their stud RB. Jim Reid ought to have some tricks up his sleeve for his old team, but I just don't think BC has da horses to run with us.

 

[EstronHawkKing]

How much more $$ will Kirk get if they win? Makes a difference.

how much did he get just for getting Iowa to this dreary bowl game?

 

[NCHawker]

I think this game will resemble playing Northwestern

 

[uihawk82]

My son is a huge Iowa fan, graduated from Iowa and then graduated from BC. He watches BC play as much as he can so I will ask him for a scouting report.

 

[1hawkeye1]

I will rely on Iowa's recent bowl history for my prediction...

 

[revkev73]

I wonder what the BC scouts are saying about Iowa?

 

[cohawkeye]

BC coaches will put a gameplan in on the 26th

 

[HaydenHawk56]

BC coaches will put a gameplan in on the 26th

Just load the box and watch for up the middle with ole Wadley. Iowa could get spry and throw to the tight ends so watch out!

 

[revkev73]

The odds are in favor of Iowa...BC is a nice draw, albeit to a slum bowl...beatable.

Plus, with a long run of do nothing bowl results, Kirk is due.

I would not place money on Iowa...bipolar preparations and results.

If Iowa gets dusted...well, where do you go next?

 

[trj]

I voted Yes. I have no idea why. At some point losing streaks have to end?

I got burned by this last year. Florida’s offense was so bad I thought Iowa could “do what they do” and win a close game late. Yet got beat by one of the 150 reject Purdue transfer quarterbacks.

 

[BVHawk95]

I got burned by this last year. Florida’s offense was so bad I thought Iowa could “do what they do” and win a close game late. Yet got beat by one of the 150 reject Purdue transfer quarterbacks.

It doesn't help when the offense turns the ball over 3 times, twice in their own territory and once for a TD, and fails to come away with points on their best two drives of the game. I won't try to argue that the game was close, but the defense was not the issue, outside of 2-3 plays.

However, this year, while not great by any means, the passing game at least exists for Iowa (against teams not named Wisconsin), and BC's rushing defense isn't that good, so I think they'll at least be able keep the defense off the field, unlike last year.

 

[mrolympia]

Iowa doesn't break the steak, BC is a blitzing team from what I hear.

 

[MisterLucky]

I voted NO figuring, logically, that my reverse psychology will affect the outcome of the game.