What will it take?

[panthertrack]

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I would have to say the #1 thing that has annoyed me about Iowa fans these last few months leading up to this game, are the ones that simply proclaim that Iowa will beat UNI 55-0 (and there are plenty) and that zero UNI players would crack the starting lineup at Iowa, without them even being able to name a single UNI player or never having seen UNI play one game.

Having said that, many of the dual fans on here do seem to have some perspective and at least show UNI a little respect when looking at this game without being so dismissive.

Any Iowa fan who wouldn't take Ruffin is on crack, IMHO.

[TH1974]

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I would have to say the #1 thing that has annoyed me about Iowa fans these last few months leading up to this game, are the ones that simply proclaim that Iowa will beat UNI 55-0 (and there are plenty) and that zero UNI players would crack the starting lineup at Iowa, without them even being able to name a single UNI player or never having seen UNI play one game.

The #1 thing that annoys me about Iowa haters is when they overestimate the percentage of Iowa fans who are this type.

[panthertrack]

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The #1 thing that annoys me about Iowa haters is when they overestimate the percentage of Iowa fans who are this type.

"I'd say 90 percent of the fans I talk to.."

[9YRPLAN]

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the line is iowa -20...which side are you taking?

[06panther10]

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I think that is a pretty fair line. I'd definitely take UNI.

[06panther10]

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The #1 thing that annoys me about Iowa haters is when they overestimate the percentage of Iowa fans who are this type.

I didn't estimate any percentage. I just stated that there are plenty, which there are.

Of the Iowa fans that actually know something about UNI, many of those people are very reasonable. Its the big headed, BCS lover, bandwagon, cannot think for themselves people that I cannot stand.

[FOTY]

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the line is iowa -20...which side are you taking?

NOTE:
However, its hard not to take advantage of over confident Iowa fans when they give me 30 or 35 points.

Spam over: Now, back to the theme of this thread.
For us to win.... I still say that its going to take holding our own on both the O and D Lines. Having a few bouces our way will also have to happen.

I don't expect to win. I expect to be competitive. I want to win.

[06panther10]

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BTW, I have heard from someone in practice that the DB's have a ton of potential, but have struggled a bit so far. So that is pretty much what we have all been predicting about the secondary. They also said that Q Scott has been a beast at the saftey position.

[9YRPLAN]

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[QUOTE=FOTY;179193]NOTE:
However, its hard not to take advantage of over confident Iowa fans when they give me 30 or 35 points.[QUOTE]

what does this mean? im confused...that really is the point spread ive seen.

[panthertrack]

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Griff said the line was -34. I'll take that action.

[TH1974]

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I didn't estimate any percentage. I just stated that there are plenty, which there are.

I wasn't necessarily referring to you.

[9YRPLAN]

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oh, yeah i would take UNI to cover up until about 25 or so. could be more, could be less, but i would leave it alone

[PantherInsider]

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Any Iowa fan who wouldn't take Ruffin is on crack, IMHO.

Over whom? That's the problem. Remember that FCS tackles are not of FBS quality.

Unfortunately, there just aren't too many UNI players that I would take over their IA counterparts. That's sorta the way it's supposed to be, BTW.

I don't think I would take UNI at 20. 24.5...probably.

[TheMacHouse]

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Over whom? That's the problem. Remember that FCS tackles are not of FBS quality.

Unfortunately, there just aren't too many UNI players that I would take over their IA counterparts. That's sorta the way it's supposed to be, BTW.

I don't think I would take UNI at 20. 24.5...probably.

Maybe it isn't 100% sure Ruffin would start but many teams use a rotation up front and any Iowa fan that doesn't think that Ruffin would play 20-30 plays a game is drinking black and gold kool aid.

On the offensive side I would think a couple of UNI receivers would see some good action for Iowa since Iowa is breaking in some new receivers. It is not like Iowa is receiver u and UNI has sent a good number of receivers to the NFL as compared to Iowa. UNI usually as some good players at receiver.

As for the game UNI needs to control Iowa's running game and see if Stanzi can pull a Max Hall.

[Trapped in California]

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Here where I see the keys to the game are

1. Who shows up for Iowa - and I don't mean who has a motor on Saturday. I literally mean, who is available to play? I think the Iowa O Line is one starter going down from having a nightmare scenario facing them. If Dace Richardson or one of the remaning offensive tackles goes down, Iowa will have to keep a TE in to block, reducing options for Stanzi.

Current body count
Bernstine CB - broken ankle - out
Geary DE - ACL - out
Calloway OL - CH3 CH2 OH - suspended
Ferentz OL - CH3 CH2 OH - suspended
Prater CB - CH3 CH2 OH - suspended
Hampton RB - ? knee - probable
Vandervelde OL - torn pec- probable


2. UNI's DBs are "really athletic" whatever that gets you playing all freshmen CBs. If Iowa tries to run before testing our DBs I would seriously wonder what is going on. This is predicated on Iowa's line giving Stanzi time for the 10-15 yard route to develop in the zone's gaps.

3. I believe that UNI's OL will have some success against the Iowa DL. Run at Klug until he proves he can plug the gap (or the others compensate). The linebackers are very good so I don't see them cheating froward.

4. Does UNI have a RB that can catch the ball as a safety valve?

5. Can Jared Herring get behind the Iowa DBs? Will he be the fastest player on the field? I believe he is faster than Speivy in a straight line from what I can find on his track times.