Close game in the O bowl

by Markthejacket on Dec 7, 2009 12:47 AM EST

Look for this game to be very close and down to the wire. Iowa is a resilient team that can score on big plays, and of course our defense isn't exactly the cream of the crop. I haven't looked at the matchups yet, a full synopsis will be forthcoming, but I think we control the ballgame at the end just like against Clemson and put the game out of reach with a late touchdown. Word is Ricky Stanzi will be back for this game but both our O and D lines wll get some much needed rest and recovery so that evens out.

GT- 31 Iowa- 27 off the bat

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When you do you more complete ananlysis

look very closely at the Iowa defense. Iowa won 13 in a row before our QB got hurt. You know how that works, saw the GA game. If he plays all our games, this game isn’t happening.

"I think it's safe to say our concerns are many." -- Kirk Ferentz

by StoopsMyAss on Dec 7, 2009 9:00 AM EST reply actions

I don't think

Iowa would’ve jumped Texas or Bama.

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by BirdGT on Dec 7, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

I don't think SMA is suggesting that Iowa jumps Texas or Bama,

but rather that Stanzi may have lead Iowa to a win in Columbus and Iowa would be headed to Pasadena on Jan 1. Of course, if Stanzi stayed healthy and Iowa lost only one game, I’d imagine this may have been the result, as well. If the BCS truly did conspire to screw the mid-majors, then the OB had no option but to take the Hawkeyes, or risk bringing Cincinnati to Miami.

I’m excited. I think a close game favors Iowa, while a blowout likely means that GT ran over the Hawkeyes. If the Hawkeyes can find a way to keep GT from scoring more than 24, then I think Iowa takes it. If the Jackets get to 30, I fear that Iowa does not have enough offense to keep up. Homer pick: 27-24 Hawks.

by The Mexican't on Dec 7, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions