Cidsports!

[Monster]

I want to punch CID right in the face.

 

[CUIHAWK]

What an idiot.

 

[roseboundhawk]

I like you guys, I really do, so it pains me to expose you to this:

http://cidsports.blogspot.com/

Dammit, I went back to the first page of this thread and noticed this link that I had forgotten about. Yup. Still updating it.

Opening paragraph of most recent article:

Earlier this year, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany stated the conference should stop playing FCS Alabama coach Nick Saban is suggesting the SEC follow suit with a nine league schedule and dropping FCS opponents. Prior to moving the SEC, Saban was a coach in the Big Ten.
opponents, when the conference adopts a nine game league schedule in football in 2016. Now, earlier this month,

 

[douglasbader]

One of the long time posters on TOS actually posted this and was completely serious when discussing a new song for the Football team to come out to. Brants and AZMessDawg!! would fucking love it.

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Taking the field at the 1:20 or 2:45 mark of this one might be kinda cool (especially if cranked)...

[yt]eHuebHTD-lY[/yt]

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

One of the long time posters on TOS actually posted this and was completely serious when discussing a new song for the Football team to come out to. Brants and AZMessDawg!! would fucking love it.

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Taking the field at the 1:20 or 2:45 mark of this one might be kinda cool (especially if cranked)...

[yt]eHuebHTD-lY[/yt]

please tell me everyone over there demanded he kill himself

 

[C-3PO]

Wasn't Hawkbleeder the big mortgage guy?

 

[AustinTXHawk]

One of the long time posters on TOS actually posted this and was completely serious when discussing a new song for the Football team to come out to. Brants and AZMessDawg!! would fucking love it.

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Taking the field at the 1:20 or 2:45 mark of this one might be kinda cool (especially if cranked)...

[yt]eHuebHTD-lY[/yt]

Holy shit that is horrible.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

The one player who is the true wildcard for Iowa Football is JUCO Damond Powell.

Hopefully, he plays for Iowa this season and ever?

Kirk Ferentz is concerned about the young man, who will not be involved in any summer conditioning program in Iowa City. Will he be the basketball version of Pat Ingram?

Will he play much before the trip to his homestate game @ Ohio State? Chad Greenway's first Iowa game was vs. Purdue in 2002.

Conditioning is a concern and Ferentz knows it.

Here is a toast this morning to Damond Powell making it to Iowa City for August camp. Best wishes on those final tests and class assignments Damond.

Summer School can have some perks and your good classwork will pay dividends and give you one heck of an opportunity.

peace

 

[MikeyJoe]

"Will he play much before the trip to his homestate game @ Ohio State? Chad Greenway's first Iowa game was vs. Purdue in 2002."

That is a perfect CID post. LOL

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

The best was the genuine response from someone not versed in cid lore:

Confused where chad greenway fits into this. Am I missing something?

Posted from Rivals Mobile

Followed by Legend:

Nope...just cid being cid.

 

[Hawk4Life94]

The best was the genuine response from someone not versed in cid lore:

Confused where chad greenway fits into this. Am I missing something?

Posted from Rivals Mobile

Followed by Legend:

Nope...just cid being cid.

That's a pretty sick joke someone posing as Legend (rip).

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

The best was the genuine response from someone not versed in cid lore:

Confused where chad greenway fits into this. Am I missing something?

Posted from Rivals Mobile

Followed by Legend:

Nope...just cid being cid.

That's a pretty sick joke someone posing as Legend (rip).

A long, long time ago...I can still remember
How the softball shirts used to make me smile.
And I knew if he had his way
That there was not a bill he would pay
But, maybe, we’d be clean shaven for a while.

But Purethane made me shiver
With every late bill I’d deliver.
Bad news on the doorstep;
He couldn’t take one more step.

I can’t remember if I roared
When I read about his shuttered doors,
But something touched me deep inside
The day GDI died.

So bye-bye, GDI.
Drove his Chevy to the bowl,
And even NotEss said “Hi!”.
And them HaLo boys were drinkin’ Keystone Light
Singin’, "Is this the end of GDI?
"who will we mock without GDI?"

 

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Reading Scott Docterman's article on Iowa Basketball expectations this morning.

Iowa Basketball was 4-8 in Big Ten games decided by nine points or less. Of those 12 games Iowa was outscored 118-82 in the final two minutes or overtime per Scott.

Expectations high for Hawks, but in many ways both Iowa football and basketball are in similar situations heading into this season.

Though, a date in the Big Dance would garner bigger headlines.

Kirk Ferentz has been there in Iowa City, but Fran McCaffery has been there at other venues, but clearly not at the level of the Big Ten and Iowa City.

As Zach McCabe says, "We've got a lot of expectations coming up, but we can't think about those too quickly. We've got to keep working hard and just stay humble."

Both Iowa Football and Basketball need to keep working hard. Iowa Football's off the field and off season condition situations had to have an effect on football.

In 2012, the football IQ seemed to be at an all-time low during the Kirk Ferentz era. Watching Anthony Hitchens get benched for mental lapses late in the home schedule vs. Purdue was one example. The execution during CMU game and the onside kick. Ultimately it is one the coaches, but the same was seen in Dr. Tom Davis' teams ahead of his final seasons.

The coaches can't execute for the players. Look at basketball in the final two minutes of Big Ten close games or overtime.

I believe both Kirk Ferentz and Fran McCaffery, and the respected coaching staffs are capable, but ultimately it will come down to players getting it done.

The Summer prep is huge for both Football and Basketball.

As Scott wrote: elevating the program to elite status in perhaps the nation's best conference means putting up 1,000 shots a day in practice gym or extra reps in weight room. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, next week and all the way through fall practice.

"Players came here to create that environment and ultimately achieve the success we want to achieve." Dochterman talking about McCaffery.

But, that is clearly the case for both Iowa Football and Iowa Basketball.

"I think we're smart enough to recognize that because it's expected, it doesn't mean it's ultimately going to happen... We have to prepare to work. We have to stay together."

In both Football and Basketball, it's not only the team that needs to stay together. The Iowa fan base needs to give the Iowa Football staff this year and next. The rebuilding and reorganization is similar to past experiences at Iowa. Iowa may not meet expectations this season, but they have to prepare to work and they have to stay together. Recruiting is improving after a lean three years in Iowa City.

For basketball, the European trip and expectations are high, for the first time since Iowa's last NCAA win.

Patience is needed and Iowa through hard work and humility should give other Big Ten teams something in the near future.

peace

 

[AZmessDAWG]

I like his ability to develop his talking points and support them cohesively.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

WOB

 

[CamelTones]

The guy has to be putting these posts out there as auditions to be a writer.

 

[RecreationalGynecologist]

What a retard

He did all this on his phone too

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Big Ten Media Day is this week and Mike Hlas comments Off the Field, a good football year for Big Ten?

REALLY?

Maryland and Rutgers added as #13 and #14. Rutgers train wreak can be ignored here. Far back from buzz of Texas A&M and to a lesser degree Missouri added to SEC a year ago.

By the way, Steve Spurrier is right to suggest Notre Dame football should join a conference, as should BYU, who weren't mentioned by Spurrier.. The Big Ten will play 4 games with Notre Dame and BYU. Should be interesting to see how everyone fares?

Ohio and Florida... are both programs overrated in football headed into 2013?

Last year of BCS in 2013, as 2014 will bring College Football Playoff (4 games). The end of the Leaders and Legends after 2013. Mix reviews with East vs. West, when some margee programs begin to rarely dot Iowa's schedule in future, but we get an occasional Rutgers and Maryland in exchange.

Iowa vs. Illinois returns in 2014. Iowa last played in 2008. Sadly, Iowa lost in 2008, but beat #3 Penn State.

The new bowl match ups were announced, but getting Big Ten teams into the College Football Playoff will be more important? Some peg Big Ten the #5 conference in 2013. Ohio State is a Top 10 team, but it is not a given that any other team is a lock for a Top 25 finish in 2013. There will be Big Ten teams other than OSU, but who will it be?

Is the Big Ten pretty bland heading into 2013? Iowa certainly wasn't sexy in 2012. A year like 2004 or 2008 would be nice again. Was Iowa expected to be outstanding in 2004 with a sophomore QB at helm, after three straight seasons of three different senior QBs?

The one fact that remains in 2013... Hawkeyes can't wait for some real football to return to Kinnick and for Iowa. The $$$ question is when?

Does OC Greg Davis have the mojo to compete at Iowa and in the Big Ten. As a QB coach and OC, past stops at UGA, UNC and Texas were more accomplished, than not.

Year 2 was good for OC Beck at Nebrantska. Will the second year be better for Year 2 assistants at Iowa? Iowa needs especially better play as an offense, defense and in both lines.

How physical will Iowa be in 2013? The Rabo effects are hopefully behind Iowa S&C program.

It should be an interesting week for football news?

peace
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[StinkyMcFadden]

This is one of my favorites.

Is he married?

 

[Monster]

This is one of my favorites.

Is he married?

Interested?

 

[RecreationalGynecologist]

He's mentioned a wife before.

 

[Harlan]

What a retard

He did all this on his phone too

Drama of SEC vs. Bland Business of Big Ten? Reply

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Big Ten Media Day is this week and Mike Hlas comments Off the Field, a good football year for Big Ten?

REALLY?

Maryland and Rutgers added as #13 and #14. Rutgers train wreak can be ignored here. Far back from buzz of Texas A&M and to a lesser degree Missouri added to SEC a year ago.

By the way, Steve Spurrier is right to suggest Notre Dame football should join a conference, as should BYU, who weren't mentioned by Spurrier.. The Big Ten will play 4 games with Notre Dame and BYU. Should be interesting to see how everyone fares?

Ohio and Florida... are both programs overrated in football headed into 2013?

Last year of BCS in 2013, as 2014 will bring College Football Playoff (4 games). The end of the Leaders and Legends after 2013. Mix reviews with East vs. West, when some margee programs begin to rarely dot Iowa's schedule in future, but we get an occasional Rutgers and Maryland in exchange.

Iowa vs. Illinois returns in 2014. Iowa last played in 2008. Sadly, Iowa lost in 2008, but beat #3 Penn State.

The new bowl match ups were announced, but getting Big Ten teams into the College Football Playoff will be more important? Some peg Big Ten the #5 conference in 2013. Ohio State is a Top 10 team, but it is not a given that any other team is a lock for a Top 25 finish in 2013. There will be Big Ten teams other than OSU, but who will it be?

Is the Big Ten pretty bland heading into 2013? Iowa certainly wasn't sexy in 2012. A year like 2004 or 2008 would be nice again. Was Iowa expected to be outstanding in 2004 with a sophomore QB at helm, after three straight seasons of three different senior QBs?

The one fact that remains in 2013... Hawkeyes can't wait for some real football to return to Kinnick and for Iowa. The $$$ question is when?

Does OC Greg Davis have the mojo to compete at Iowa and in the Big Ten. As a QB coach and OC, past stops at UGA, UNC and Texas were more accomplished, than not.

Year 2 was good for OC Beck at Nebrantska. Will the second year be better for Year 2 assistants at Iowa? Iowa needs especially better play as an offense, defense and in both lines.

How physical will Iowa be in 2013? The Rabo effects are hopefully behind Iowa S&C program.

It should be an interesting week for football news?

peace
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[Bob Sanders]

His ramblings appear to be a bad clone of Peter King's MMQB. Yikes

 

[The Rock]

This wasn't worthy of a new thread, but Numbers Never Lie piece on the dominance of SEC football is pretty interesting. It will get buried in this thread soon enough.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

ISU's Jake Knott confident, realistic headline

Here's to a successful NFL career... over the years I have never been much of a Cyclone fan. There have been moments for praise, but generally I haven't rooted for the Cyclones or many in the Big 12

Certain players over the years have been worthy of praise and Jake Knott is an example of one.

Nice story and interesting to note the coach's help with the local match.com service.

Good luck to Jake Knott chasing your NFL dreams and not ending another Iowa-ISU game.

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The only time I've ever called out cidsports was when he started a thread congratulating Broderick Binns on mentoring Darian Cooper on the sidelines.

 

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Not buying Ohio State running the table and going 13-0 for the regular season. They very well will win the Big Ten title, but undefeated regular season... sell.

Illinois' Tim Beckman will have the hottest coach's seat, after 2013... buy.

Indiana plays a challenging schedule, so the talk of being the surprise team in 2013 at 6-6 or worse isn't much to write home about. Coverting Iowa and Wisconsin verbals to sign with Indiana was good, but not buying the Hoosiers quite yet... sell.

PSU will have tough road in 2013, as scholarship reductions will eventually hurt. If they can stay healthy, they will be a tough team, but not buying depth in the Big Ten... injuries are part of the landscape... sell.

Purdue welcomes Darrell Hazell, who isn't going to win any 5k or 10k races vs. the Big Ten coaches that run. Did any one catch Fitzgerald, Anderson and Hazell on running a 5k or 10k? This is a Purdue team that lost 28-44 at Minnesota last year. No quick fix in West Lafayette... sell.

Does Wisconsin succeed in Year 1 under Gary Anderson playing a 3-4 defense? The running game didn't get off to good start in '12 and if teams can force Badgers to throw, good things can happen. This team was 4-4 and 8-6 overall, so not sure they can hang with OSU this year... sell.

Iowa... 4-8 awful in '12... team will surprise in '13, if QB play and passing game can make strides... buy!

Michigan... does Hoke win Legends in Year 3? Sell.

MSU... at Iowa, Indiana, Purdue and at Illinois in October could lead Spartans to good start, then Michigan, at Nebrantska, at Northwestern and Minnesota in November could make for an interesting season... defense could be strong, if they can plug some missing pieces. They may be more disciplined in '13? Buy.

Minnesota... Jerry Kill will get Gophers to Glen Mason level... bowl elgible? Possible... Buy.

Nebrantska will underachieve defensively in '13... buy.

Northwestern... "they don't have an imposing offensive line, but they play to scheme well." - an opposing coach suggested. This will be Northwestern's fastest teams, but not sure offensive and defensive lines will be strong enough to pull out Legends title. Sell.

Big Ten isn't a Top 3 conference in the FBS in '13... buying!

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The new Michigan, as when Rodriquez was at the helm at Michigan, when you look at the defensive unit? Is Bo Pelini on his third DC in 5 year?

The Cornhuskers return 1 starter in the front 6 in 2013...

When you look at the NB position, it really is a hybrid secondary/linebacker position. It may work well against certain clubs, but UNL gave uo 20 to So Miss, 36 @ UCLA, 27 to UW, 63 @ OSU, 28 @ NW, 24 @ MSU, 23 to PSU, 70 vs. UW in title game, 45 to UGA @ bowl game.

"They got smoked in a few of those games trying to stop the run. Like any good defense, it starts with the guys up front. And they have a lot of young guys... A lot of jobs will be up for grabs on that defense." - opposing coach pointed out in Athlons publication.

Isn't UNL basically playing a hybrid 4-2-5 defense. The NB is considered a fifth DB slot, though they fill the gap of a LB at 190 pounds.

 

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The bigger question I have is Nebrantska in 2013. Is the move to the Big Ten hurting the defensive reputation of Nebrantska? Iowa held their offense in check (ISU even better), but Iowa was awful as an offense and special teams didn't help enough.

QB Taylor Martinez - risk/reward with 12 INTs, occasional fumble, 23 TDs in air. Does UNL have a TE?

Always solid at RB, but they didn't look outstanding always. Kenny Bell is a good WR...

The OL coaches were reassigned a little, but starting unit has experience, with 3 starters back.

Defense is the real question. No returning starters and LB, with no seniors.

It will be an interesting year in Lincoln?

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The bigger question I have is Nebrantska in 2013. Is the move to the Big Ten hurting the defensive reputation of Nebrantska? Iowa held their offense in check (ISU even better), but Iowa was awful as an offense and special teams didn't help enough.

QB Taylor Martinez - risk/reward with 12 INTs, occasional fumble, 23 TDs in air. Does UNL have a TE?

Always solid at RB, but they didn't look outstanding always. Kenny Bell is a good WR...

The OL coaches were reassigned a little, but starting unit has experience, with 3 starters back.

Defense is the real question. No returning starters and LB, with no seniors.

It will be an interesting year in Lincoln?

peace

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The bigger question I have is Nebrantska in 2013. Is the move to the Big Ten hurting the defensive reputation of Nebrantska? Iowa held their offense in check (ISU even better), but Iowa was awful as an offense and special teams didn't help enough.

QB Taylor Martinez - risk/reward with 12 INTs, occasional fumble, 23 TDs in air. Does UNL have a TE?

Always solid at RB, but they didn't look outstanding always. Kenny Bell is a good WR...

The OL coaches were reassigned a little, but starting unit has experience, with 3 starters back.

Defense is the real question. No returning starters and LB, with no seniors.

It will be an interesting year in Lincoln?

peace

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heh

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Not buying Ohio State running the table and going 13-0 for the regular season. They very well will win the Big Ten title, but undefeated regular season... sell.

Illinois' Tim Beckman will have the hottest coach's seat, after 2013... buy.

Indiana plays a challenging schedule, so the talk of being the surprise team in 2013 at 6-6 or worse isn't much to write home about. Coverting Iowa and Wisconsin verbals to sign with Indiana was good, but not buying the Hoosiers quite yet... sell.

PSU will have tough road in 2013, as scholarship reductions will eventually hurt. If they can stay healthy, they will be a tough team, but not buying depth in the Big Ten... injuries are part of the landscape... sell.

Purdue welcomes Darrell Hazell, who isn't going to win any 5k or 10k races vs. the Big Ten coaches that run. Did any one catch Fitzgerald, Anderson and Hazell on running a 5k or 10k? This is a Purdue team that lost 28-44 at Minnesota last year. No quick fix in West Lafayette... sell.

Does Wisconsin succeed in Year 1 under Gary Anderson playing a 3-4 defense? The running game didn't get off to good start in '12 and if teams can force Badgers to throw, good things can happen. This team was 4-4 and 8-6 overall, so not sure they can hang with OSU this year... sell.

Iowa... 4-8 awful in '12... team will surprise in '13, if QB play and passing game can make strides... buy!

Michigan... does Hoke win Legends in Year 3? Sell.

MSU... at Iowa, Indiana, Purdue and at Illinois in October could lead Spartans to good start, then Michigan, at Nebrantska, at Northwestern and Minnesota in November could make for an interesting season... defense could be strong, if they can plug some missing pieces. They may be more disciplined in '13? Buy.

Minnesota... Jerry Kill will get Gophers to Glen Mason level... bowl elgible? Possible... Buy.

Nebrantska will underachieve defensively in '13... buy.

Northwestern... "they don't have an imposing offensive line, but they play to scheme well." - an opposing coach suggested. This will be Northwestern's fastest teams, but not sure offensive and defensive lines will be strong enough to pull out Legends title. Sell.

Big Ten isn't a Top 3 conference in the FBS in '13... buying!

 

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When I look at College Football, it appears programs are getting worse in overall stregths, but there are exceptions, but as a rule, programs are declining.

Nebrantska has a good offense, but far from a championship program with the defense they will field again this year. Special teams will likely be less productive, as well.

Many programs don't look as good as they were less than a decade ago. Oklahoma, Texas and LSU would be three quick examples.

I have seen Stanford listed #2 as well as #35 in a pre-season poll.

Who are the programs to watch outside #1 Alabama? Who will bring championship level defense in 2013? With the aid of Mr. Steele's magazine.

Notre Dame is in the discussion again due to defense. QB Tommy Rees will have to control offense though. Where should Notre Dame be rated?

Best Big Ten team is Michigan State again on defense. But, even Iowa had enough defense to beat them in '12, but MSU has a far better defense than Ohio State? But, neither Michigan State nor Ohio State look like a top flight program in '13. They may battle one another in the I am a giant douche title game for the Rose Bowl bid.

AAC - no mention here. Louisville will likely be #1, but they will not have a championship level defense.

SEC - Alabama has the #1 defense in college football. But, SEC otherwise is becoming an offensive conference, rather than strong from defense. Missouri and A&M additions didn't help defense.

How good is Florida State in 2013? Could they be ready to be in conversation, due to defense? FSU finished #10 and #8 in the final polls in '12, respectively. They likely are worthy of mention as a Top 10 program.

Virginia Tech is known for quality defense and special teams under Coach Frank Beamer and DC Bud Foster at his constant side.

The Big 12 has slipped and it is due to lack of defense. TCU doesn't have a championship level defense, but it is best in the Big 12. Didn't Iowa State beat TCU in 2012?

Iowa is down right now, but Kirk Ferentz's drop can be noted along with Mack Brown at Texas and Bob Stoops at Oklahoma.

Oregon has a heck of an offense, but defense wins championships. Stanford has the best Pac 12 defense, with USC next. But, depth is a concern for the Trojans.

The SEC is down, as is the Big Ten and Big 12.

The ACC and Pac 12 have two programs with solid defenses. Is championship defense still a common denominator?

Alabama and Notre Dame both had great defenses last year? Auburn and Oregon were both pretty good back a couple years ago. LSU won with defense.

Who's #1?

1. Alabama
2. Stanford

Texas A&M is going to win some games, but they are not as good as team in Year 2 of SEC play. Phil Steele has them outside Top 25 and for good reason.

I disagree with Phil on Stanford though. Defense is worthy of Top 10 ranking. Stanford finished #7 and #6 respectively in 2012. This year's Oregon or Notre Dame from seasons past. #2 for us right now based on strength of confernece and past four seasons.

Florida State is a team to watch. But, could Virginia Tech be a spoiler for them in ACC. Will Clemson getting done with offense?

Ohio State benefits from weak Big Ten. Michigan State will remain top Big Ten defense, but offense will come up short enough to make Big Ten a season of Rose Bowl talk. No one should go undefeated in Big Ten.

Is Wisconsin worthy of a preseason Top 25 ranking heading into '13 under new coach Gary Anderson? They are coming off 8-6 record.

Who becomes top team in SEC East? Georgia won in '12 due to defense. Both LSU and Georgia are projected down in '13 defensively. Alabama will not be quite as strong, but the overall drop by all in SEC will be noticed, except Bama. Ugh!

TCU is only major Top 25 Big 12 team trending in right direction, though Okie State is not significant like Texas and OU.

Michigan State's defense isn't has good as 2012. But, Nebrantska, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois and Penn State are all decling.

Florida State and Virginia Tech remain the top defenses, but the reality of college football is a strong push to offense and scoring and stellar points defense is on the decline.

It should be an interesting 2013. Look for new programs to emerge in the Top 25 and even in the title game.

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Northern Illinois is going to be strong on offense in 2013, especially running the ball and putting up points. Iowa's defense will face stern test in season opener against an experienced Offensive Line of the Huskies.

An opening win will be huge start for Iowa. Iowa State projects as a poor defense in 2013. Remember the 44-41 3ot game in 2011 and 35-3 game in 2009? Last year, 9-6 was shades of PSU 6-4 in 2004.

Indiana will not surprise in 2013. Iowa will be that team in 2013 in the Big Ten. IU will have questions with run defense, which will hold them back, if Phil Steele's projections are right?

Illinois and Coach Bechman... yawn? Illinois is supposed to be the most improved defense in the Big Ten in '13. Let's hope Iowa is actually near the top in that category. It will help in leading Iowa to an improved team in '13.

Many Hawkeye fans give Michigan and Coach Brady Hoke props. But, could Iowa be primed for another upset win over Michigan at Kinnick like 2011? The weakness for Michigan appears to be pass defense.

Top defenses:

1. Michigan State
2. Wisconsin
3. Ohio State

Iowa beat MSU last year. Actually, Iowa beat three bowl teams last year. But, Iowa lost games they should have won like ISU, Indiana and Purdue.

Iowa did beat Michigan and Northwestern at home in 2011.

Iowa has wins over good teams over the past 4-5 years, but also bad losses.

Iowa needs to more consistency in all phases, if they are going to rebound as a program.

The schedule is favorable with potholes.

NIU is first pothole, but Missouri State, at ISU and WMU are programs Iowa should beat. Sadly, Iowa often doesn't go 4-0 and 2-2 was as good as it got last year.

Iowa was 2-2 to open the Big Ten last year. At Minnesota, MSU, bye week, at OSU and Northwestern. Another 2-0 start would be fantastic. Iowa did beat Northwestern at Kinnick two years ago. Ohio State appears to be a monster pothole. Par is 2-2.

The Final 4 is where seasons are truely measured as Coach Hoke has said. It is time for seniors to step up. Iowa was awful last year. The senior class was the worse, since 1978?

Iowa has Wisconsin, at Purdue, bye week, Michigan and at Nebrantska. This is a great opportunity for the seniors at Iowa to right the ship for Coach Kirk Ferentz.

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And 46 minutes later he drops this gem:

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#1 Alabama - three in a row?

#2 Who will it be? Oregon, LSU, Notre Dame have all played, so who will be next?

Could it be Stanford or Florida State?

I will say no on Texas A&M, Texas or Oklahoma. All three programs more worthy of Top 20, not Top 10.

QB Tommy Rees will lead Notre Dame to 3-0 or 1-2 vs. I am a giant douche in 2013?

Does a win over Northern Illinois by Iowa signal a return to the Top 40 for Iowa in 2013? Will a win over Michigan or Nebrantska in 2013 signal a return to the Top 25 for Iowa?

So, the Big East is Butler, Creighton and Xavier basketball rather than College Football.
How things have changed in the College Football landscapes in 2013?

#13 Louisville... Top 10 program for final year in the new American Athletic or AAC?

How far does Coach Snyder and K-State fall? Should TCU or Oklahoma State deserve a top 25 rating? Will either or both out pace Texas or Oklahoma?

Should both Florida State and Virginia Tech be placed above Clemson? VA Tech opens in role Michigan opened in 2012. If they hang with Alabama, should they be placed in the Top 25 dispite loss? After all, VA Tech was 7-6 in '12, but beat Rutgers 13-10 in OT in Russell Athletic Bowl.

Should 8-6 Wisconsin be ranked in preseason Top 25 coming off third straight Rose Bowl loss? Iowa is 6-3 vs. Badgers in Ferentz era, since 8-0 '02 season.

Hlas this morning's Gazette proclaims 'Not a fad: Northwestern football is good' but are they a Top 25 team and will they beat the Golden Bears at Cal to open 2013? Will they remain in Top 25 or earn it?

Iowa is better than Indiana, Minnesota, Purdue and Illinois... but, do they get it done @ ISU or do Cyclones make it 3 in a row. Ugh!

Going down?

Oregon, Boise State, Kent State, Kansas State, LSU, Mississippi State, Florida, Fresno State and even Alabama on defense or overall?

More turnover difference? Even Northwestern and Iowa?

Going up? Western Michigan, Nebrantska and Illinois... even Maryland?

By the way, Notre Dame, Fresno State, Central Michigan, Florida and Iowa State were on the 2012 Going Up list and they all benefited!

Oklahoma State, LSU, Wisconsin, NC State all fell in 2012 and were suggested they would! Others didn't as far though.

Iowa will have more turnovers this year with young QBs. However, defense will hopefully have opportunities to force turnovers again, lead by Kirksey!

Iowa or Indiana... just how much better will each team be? What about Tennessee, Arkansas, Auburn and Missouri? Will Maryland be much improved heading into Big Ten in another year?

Iowa > Northern Illinois, Iowa State, Western Michigan and Missouri State, but will it = 4-0 start? Phil Steele has Iowa better than all four.

Iowa is 8-0 vs. NIU lifetime, Iowa is 3-6 in last 9 true road openers. However, Iowa won at MSU in first true road opener. Will it be a win @ Iowa State like '03 and '09?
Or does Iowa drop third straight in series? Ugh!

Georgia hosts South Carolina coming off game at Clemson. Can Bulldogs open 2-0 in '13?

College Football will open in less than 4 weeks with ESPN North Carolina @ South Carolina...

What an opening season in '13!

peace
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[Gushawk]

It really went downhill after "Iowa is 6-3 vs. Badgers in Ferentz era, since 8-0 '02 season."

 

[Bob Sanders]

Seriously, WTF is going on in this paragraph? As far as I can tell he switched from NIU to ISU after the first comma.:rollfloor:

Iowa is 8-0 vs. NIU lifetime, Iowa is 3-6 in last 9 true road openers. However, Iowa won at MSU in first true road opener. Will it be a win @ Iowa State like '03 and '09?
Or does Iowa drop third straight in series? Ugh!

 

[Monster]

He definitely covers all his bases.

 

[Bob Sanders]

JFC, he just dropped a couple more...

Hawkeyes: 5 Things to Watch... Morehouse story (not linked) my take! Reply
1. Agree, staff turnover, but Marc it is not just OC Greg Davis and WR coach Bobby Kennedy, but all three phases as Iowa transitions on offense, defense and special teams with different coaches. Will Year 2 be good enough or will it take Year 3?

Iowa should win 3-4 more games in 2013...

2. Who's the QB?... Marc is money and Iowa can't afford to finish 11th or 12th here. Iowa needs to find a way to get to the middle of the pack in Big Ten on production. Nothing sexy!

3. Defining pass rush? Drew Ott or others... it's not only pass rush, but run defense stopping or slowing down the Michigan and Northwestern's of the Big Ten. Iowa beat Michigan and Northwestern both in 2011 off the edge. Dominic Alvis and Broderick Binns made plays off edge. Often in run game, as well as breaking up the pass. Binns often did it with PBU.

4. Jordan Lomax... how good will Iowa be at CB. Sorry, it is Corner play, not S play that worries me.

5. If Jordan Cotton is Iowa's Top 2 WR, then Iowa is in trouble. How about those RBs will be important as Marc Morehouse suggests with "creativity" comment, but Iowa needs a #1 WR to emerge.

One looks at MSU or IU and how they made some strides on offense with new WRs. It's Iowa's turn. Players need to step up.

Iowa should be improved across the board in 2013. The only player truely missed would be Micah Hyde, who should make a NFL roster and for a number of years.

Iowa needs to get physical on offense, defense and remain healthy, but depth and experience should be in Iowa's favor more than not. It should be a better year.

Who will be Iowa's PR? Hyde was good at PR.

Jordan Cotton needs to continue to be all-Big Ten gunner and kick returner.

The inferior offense and defense should be improved, if Iowa can remain healthy. Players were banged up in the middle in 2012.

The record reflected it.

peace
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[Bob Sanders]

How will Indiana be the Big Ten's biggest surprise in 2013? Reply
Projected to be league's worst defense. Overhype for IU?

Open on BTN w/ Indiana State, then Navy, Bowling Green and Missouri. Bye week, host PSU, then at Michigan State and at Michigan.

Will Iowa have league's worse offense?

Who will have better non-conference?

peace
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[Bob Sanders]

Will more 3-4 employed in I am a giant douche aid or hurt Iowa offense? Reply

New coach Gary Anderson will employ the 3-4 at Wisconsin, as he did at Utah State. Now it is reported that Nebraka's Bo Pelini is looking at the 3-4 for the Huskers.

Nebrantska will be very solid on offense in 2013, unless injuries and depth become an issue. Lose Top QB or Top RB or a rash of injuries in O-Line can cause a front runner to be in trouble, but how will the defense be in 2013?



With all-world superlatives being thrown at the Huskers' offense, the big question mark as Nebrantska openend camp Saturday was whether the defense can hold up its end of the bargain. Bo Pelini and his staff are hinting at schematic changes, via Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World Herald:


Utilizing a spinner-style rush end who lines up wide of the tight end, kind of like a linebacker? More 3-4 sets? Dropping a safety down in the box? Incorporating cornerbacks in run support more often?

Those are some of the things Pelini mentioned during Big Ten media days. His players hinted at changes Friday.

Here's defensive end Jason Ankrah talking about his confidence-building spring: "We altered a couple plays. Gave me more freedom - well, (gave) all of us more freedom - to not really think on making plays. I took advantage of it. I had fun doing it. This is different, but I like it. It's more of how I really want to play."

This is hardly the first time that Pelini has suggested changes in Nebrantska's defensive strategy in August camp, but after a season where the Huskers finished ninth in the Big Ten in scoring defense, change might finally be in order.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130804_Preseason_college_football_practice_news__Quarterback_questions_dominate_Saturday.html?flv=1#6hDMt8Fh9REFzATu.99


With all-world superlatives being thrown at the Huskers' offense, the big question mark as Nebrantska openend camp Saturday was whether the defense can hold up its end of the bargain. Bo Pelini and his staff are hinting at schematic changes, via Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World Herald:


Utilizing a spinner-style rush end who lines up wide of the tight end, kind of like a linebacker? More 3-4 sets? Dropping a safety down in the box? Incorporating cornerbacks in run support more often?

Those are some of the things Pelini mentioned during Big Ten media days. His players hinted at changes Friday.

Here's defensive end Jason Ankrah talking about his confidence-building spring: "We altered a couple plays. Gave me more freedom - well, (gave) all of us more freedom - to not really think on making plays. I took advantage of it. I had fun doing it. This is different, but I like it. It's more of how I really want to play."

This is hardly the first time that Pelini has suggested changes in Nebrantska's defensive strategy in August camp, but after a season where the Huskers finished ninth in the Big Ten in scoring defense, change might finally be in order.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130804_Preseason_college_football_practice_news__Quarterback_questions_dominate_Saturday.html?flv=1#6hDMt8Fh9REFzATu.99


With all-world superlatives being thrown at the Huskers' offense, the big question mark as Nebrantska openend camp Saturday was whether the defense can hold up its end of the bargain. Bo Pelini and his staff are hinting at schematic changes, via Jon Nyatawa of the Omaha World Herald:


Utilizing a spinner-style rush end who lines up wide of the tight end, kind of like a linebacker? More 3-4 sets? Dropping a safety down in the box? Incorporating cornerbacks in run support more often?

Those are some of the things Pelini mentioned during Big Ten media days. His players hinted at changes Friday.

Here's defensive end Jason Ankrah talking about his confidence-building spring: "We altered a couple plays. Gave me more freedom - well, (gave) all of us more freedom - to not really think on making plays. I took advantage of it. I had fun doing it. This is different, but I like it. It's more of how I really want to play."

This is hardly the first time that Pelini has suggested changes in Nebrantska's defensive strategy in August camp, but after a season where the Huskers finished ninth in the Big Ten in scoring defense, change might finally be in order.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130804_Preseason_college_football_practice_news__Quarterback_questions_dominate_Saturday.html?flv=1#6hDMt8Fh9REFzATu.99
Nebrantska finished 9th in scoring on defense in 2012.

Michigan State is needing a new RB for 2013. It could be thorn in the offense? They are moving a Freshman LB to RB to help the attack in 2013 per the same article.

peace
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[Bob Sanders]

Haha, cid is going full retard today and Legend is calling him out..

2013 Conference Predictions and Updated Top 25 by McIllece Sports - link

They like Wisconsin winning Leaders over Ohio State, though OSU ranked higher. Ok

#34 Penn State > #35 Stanford?

Stassen validates the poll, not sure I would. fwiw

Iowa State more likely to win Big 12 than Iowa. Ok, I guess the odds are better for ISU, since 1912 was ISU's last.

Is anyone buying Okie State in '13?

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Legend's response

No. Effing. Way.


Full retard, cid...you've reached the pinnacle.
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[CamelTones]

This is his favorite time of year. It would be great if Tom or Blair had to ban him for starting too many threads.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

My god

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

Someone should check on his family.

 

[newsbreaker]

Has anyone ever met this guy? I picture him as a slightly older and more focused version of The Game.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

It's AZ's dad/brother/lover or something like that.

 

[Kamala]

Purdue welcomes Darrell Hazell, who isn't going to win any 5k or 10k races vs. the Big Ten coaches that run. Did any one catch Fitzgerald, Anderson and Hazell on running a 5k or 10k? This is a Purdue team that lost 28-44 at Minnesota last year. No quick fix in West Lafayette... sell.

What?

 

[douglasbader]

There is no way he doesn't have ass burgers.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

There's no way he's not a gym teacher.

 

[Fair and Balanced]

Purdue welcomes Darrell Hazell, who isn't going to win any 5k or 10k races vs. the Big Ten coaches that run. Did any one catch Fitzgerald, Anderson and Hazell on running a 5k or 10k? This is a Purdue team that lost 28-44 at Minnesota last year. No quick fix in West Lafayette... sell.

What?

It is fucking wonderful. I love the guy.