Last weeks recap: It looked possible for 3 quarters. Hoping one of these days they play a full game.
The Hawkeyes are coming back home for a very important run. They are going to need to pull off a couple of big games to reach the 8 win mark. The first one comes today. We all know that Northwestern has been a pain in the butt the last few years. It's not going to happen this year. Iowa comes in to this game as a 4 point favorite and they are going to cover that.
The run game and 3 TE offense returns to Iowa City. Weisman will run for 125 yards. The other RB's, lead by Bullock and LeShun Daniels, will add over 100 of their own to get Iowa over the 250 yards rushing mark. They will control the clock in a solid fashion.
The 3 TE set is going to make a somewhat significant appearance as well. Rudock will have completions to 4 different TE's and 10 receptions overall. Rudock will have a steady amount of passing throughout the game and will accumulate over 200 yards passing and a couple TD's.
The defense will have a solid effort, limiting the effectiveness of Kain Colter. It will seem like a return to the bend but don't break defense of years passed. Iowa will force NW into a couple of mistakes that help keep the momentum going Iowa's direction.
On a day that will turn out a little warmer than predicted, Iowa will pull out the win 27-16.
Don't forget to stop by the ANF booth. I'm bringing my son tomorrow and he's excited to try and get some autographs.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Hawkeyes @ Ohio St 10/19/13
Well my year to date is sitting at 4-2 for my Hawkeye predictions (I missed posting the Western Michigan game). Amazingly enough this mirrors the Hawkeye schedule. Yes I'm a homer and that is going to show even more today with my prediction against Ohio St. The Buckeyes have won 18 in a row and I think this is the game they over look the Hawkeyes.
The Hawkeyes are going to come out in the first half doing what they do, pound the ball. Weisman is going to have 15 carries in the first half for 80 yards and a TD. This will also result in Iowa having the ball longer than normal. Jake Rudock will add a TD to Hamilton in the first half.
For the defense, they have been talked about this week as the only team that hasn't allowed a rushing TD. It sounded like the Buckeyes were taking that as a personal challenge. I think it's going to work in reverse for this game though. The Hawkeyes are going to take the Buckeyes challenge as a their own challenge and hold them out of the endzone rushing. The Buckeyes will get a passing TD and a field goal in the first half and the Hawkeyes will take a 14-10 lead into halftime.
The second half we will all be surprised when the Hawkeyes make better adjustments than the Buckeyes do. They will start with more focus on the running game, which will set up a nice play action TD to Damond Powell. Then on the next drive for the Hawkeyes they are going to get another long play action pass to Tevaun Smith. Weisman will finish up that drive as the Hawkeyes take a commanding 28-13 lead. The fourth quarter will make us all nervous again as they go a little to soft on the prevent, but the Hawkeyes hold on for a 28-20 victory.
Jake Rudock ends up with 205 yards passing and 2 TD's. Mark Weisman finishes up with 25 rushes for 130 yards and 2 TD's. The defense still holds the rushing game out of the endzone and the Hawkeye state celebrates like we are Rose Bowl bound all week.
The Hawkeyes are going to come out in the first half doing what they do, pound the ball. Weisman is going to have 15 carries in the first half for 80 yards and a TD. This will also result in Iowa having the ball longer than normal. Jake Rudock will add a TD to Hamilton in the first half.
For the defense, they have been talked about this week as the only team that hasn't allowed a rushing TD. It sounded like the Buckeyes were taking that as a personal challenge. I think it's going to work in reverse for this game though. The Hawkeyes are going to take the Buckeyes challenge as a their own challenge and hold them out of the endzone rushing. The Buckeyes will get a passing TD and a field goal in the first half and the Hawkeyes will take a 14-10 lead into halftime.
The second half we will all be surprised when the Hawkeyes make better adjustments than the Buckeyes do. They will start with more focus on the running game, which will set up a nice play action TD to Damond Powell. Then on the next drive for the Hawkeyes they are going to get another long play action pass to Tevaun Smith. Weisman will finish up that drive as the Hawkeyes take a commanding 28-13 lead. The fourth quarter will make us all nervous again as they go a little to soft on the prevent, but the Hawkeyes hold on for a 28-20 victory.
Jake Rudock ends up with 205 yards passing and 2 TD's. Mark Weisman finishes up with 25 rushes for 130 yards and 2 TD's. The defense still holds the rushing game out of the endzone and the Hawkeye state celebrates like we are Rose Bowl bound all week.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Hawkeyes vs Michigan St 10/5
After missing the last two home games due to flag football requirements I'm very excited to make my return to Kinnick Stadium today. Still not sure what the weather is going to provide but hopefully we stay dry, even if it stays cool. I have no problem with a high in the 60's. The fans will pack it in regardless of the weather because this game could really determine what type of season we are looking at. Even though Michigan St appears to be down this year, win this game and Iowa is still a good possibility for the 8 wins I predicted. Lose this game, and it will be tough to get bowl eligible.
The determining factor in whether Iowa wins or loses this game is Iowa's offense. We know both teams have strong defenses. Which teams defense is stronger is the wrong question though. Iowa's D will limit Michigan St. all day and hold Sparty to 13 points. MSU doesn't appear to have that bell cow back that will try and wear down Iowa this year and their QB play has been less than exceptional. I think Iowa will hold them to less than 250 yards of total offense. We will be hearing a lot of 3rd down bells today.
When Iowa has the ball is a little more uncertain to me. This should be by far the toughest defense to date. How will the Iowa line do against a stronger D? I expect pretty good still. Although we probably won't get the 250 yards rushing and 450 yards of total O that we've been enjoying lately, the Iowa offense will clearly win this battle. We will see about 25 - 30 carries for Weisman today and he will end up with 125 yards and a TD. The other RB's will pile on another 70 as we see a little of Daniels again this week with Bullock.
The passing game is going to be a little up and down I think but at the end of the day it will look acceptable as Rudock will compile just over 200 yards and a couple of TD's. One of those TD's will be another long TD pass to Damond Powell. DP won't have a lot of receptions, but when he gets it he makes it count. One of the tight ends will get the other reception. I'm guessing CJF, but you never know which ones will be in there near the goaline.
In addition to the three touchdowns, Michael Meyer will boot in a couple of field goals for Iowa to take a 27-13 win. After that, prepare for everyone's unrealistic and over the top expectations as Iowa heads into their bye week. Now get up and get ready to tailgate!
The determining factor in whether Iowa wins or loses this game is Iowa's offense. We know both teams have strong defenses. Which teams defense is stronger is the wrong question though. Iowa's D will limit Michigan St. all day and hold Sparty to 13 points. MSU doesn't appear to have that bell cow back that will try and wear down Iowa this year and their QB play has been less than exceptional. I think Iowa will hold them to less than 250 yards of total offense. We will be hearing a lot of 3rd down bells today.
When Iowa has the ball is a little more uncertain to me. This should be by far the toughest defense to date. How will the Iowa line do against a stronger D? I expect pretty good still. Although we probably won't get the 250 yards rushing and 450 yards of total O that we've been enjoying lately, the Iowa offense will clearly win this battle. We will see about 25 - 30 carries for Weisman today and he will end up with 125 yards and a TD. The other RB's will pile on another 70 as we see a little of Daniels again this week with Bullock.
The passing game is going to be a little up and down I think but at the end of the day it will look acceptable as Rudock will compile just over 200 yards and a couple of TD's. One of those TD's will be another long TD pass to Damond Powell. DP won't have a lot of receptions, but when he gets it he makes it count. One of the tight ends will get the other reception. I'm guessing CJF, but you never know which ones will be in there near the goaline.
In addition to the three touchdowns, Michael Meyer will boot in a couple of field goals for Iowa to take a 27-13 win. After that, prepare for everyone's unrealistic and over the top expectations as Iowa heads into their bye week. Now get up and get ready to tailgate!
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