**Official Northern Illinois vs. Iowa Football Thread - 3:15pm - BTN**

Dr. Zaius

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Pretty good day all things considered.

Although, seeing the obese 90 year old analyst shuffling down the sidelines in 100+ degree heat index seemed concerning for elder abuse.
 

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Pretty good day all things considered.

Although, seeing the obese 90 year old analyst shuffling down the sidelines in 100+ degree heat index seemed concerning for elder abuse.
I saw a lot of underboob sweat today
 

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Can we get back to the topic at hand…PA guy absofuckinglutely needs to stop with the Hawkeyes First Down. We’re a proper program. Not like those fucks in Ames.
He had a very rough day. Also gave the wrong score after our first touchdown and a couple other errors
 

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He was awful. I will grant him a mulligan for the first time, and I assume there was a reason he was chosen, but he was dogshit today.
 

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I'm still very happy about the game. Just saw Pieper and Winter both ok. Just taken out due to the heat. LJ Phillips in a boot though.
Iowa usually has a pretty solid season when they dominate in their opener. The years when there are struggles and the game leaks into the 3rd quarter, those warts typically last most of the season. Illinois State a couple years ago. SDSU in 2022. Miami of Ohio in 2016. Wyoming is a little different bc of Josh Allen they didn’t exactly light that defense up.
 

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Iowa usually has a pretty solid season when they dominate in their opener. The years when there are struggles and the game leaks into the 3rd quarter, those warts typically last most of the season. Illinois State a couple years ago. SDSU in 2022. Miami of Ohio in 2016. Wyoming is a little different bc of Josh Allen they didn’t exactly light that defense up.
This team has some pros on the offensive line, tight end, and enjoyably receiver. Mediocre QB play can get this team to a 9-3/10-2 ceiling. Go Hawks!!!
 

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This team has some pros on the offensive line, tight end, and enjoyably receiver. Mediocre QB play can get this team to a 9-3/10-2 ceiling. Go Hawks!!!
And I suppose it could be fool's gold to get too optimistic, but the Michigan game sure seems more winnable now.
 

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And I suppose it could be fool's gold to get too optimistic, but the Michigan game sure seems more winnable now.
As long as we don't look like a disaster at QB this coming Saturday, we should be favoured
 

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He was awful. I will grant him a mulligan for the first time, and I assume there was a reason he was chosen, but he was dogshit today.
He did the second half of the last home game of the season. It was after they presented an award for the previous announcer on the field. It was tough to listen to. I was hoping it was just because he was just getting his feet wet with football announcing. He's done Men's wrestling for a while I believe. Hopefully it gets better.
 

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It's just one game against a dogshit opponent, but I think this team has a chance to be better than last season. QB play seems to be average, receivers are the best Iowa has had in years, great line, great running backs, and the defense might be better expected.
 

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It's just one game against a dogshit opponent, but I think this team has a chance to be better than last season. QB play seems to be average, receivers are the best Iowa has had in years, great line, great running backs, and the defense might be better expected.
You, sir, need to manage your expectations. I learned this from a wise soul on this board.
 

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I’m concerned that the QB’s looked average against a bad team.

just pick one and see if you can make them better.
 

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The whole "if you have two QBs you have no QBs" is stupid. Teams have been very successful playing two. I'd obviously like to see one guy separate himself, but what if it doesn't happen? Maybe two guys get it done.
 
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