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Title: #2 Michigan (8-1, 12-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-3) Postgame
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2021, 08:58:52 AM
Set for 8 pm on Saturday

I think it's right to say neither of these teams have won the B1G in the championship game era. I remember Iowa being here once before. The biggest question is probably where is Michigan's head at? After such an intense performance, will they be ready to go again. The matchup is interesting - Iowa wants to stop the run and force throws into tight windows, where maybe they can pick them off. They probably won't move the ball much against Michigan, but they also probably don't care that much - they haven't moved the ball against anyone.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2021, 08:59:48 AM
Mornin' Sam,try dirty soxing UM will you >:(
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Cincydawg on November 28, 2021, 09:03:18 AM
I have to go with the obvious, Michigan is a much stouter team with more talent and a great defense.

Iowa could win on TOs, probably needing a lot of them.  Michigan 27  Iowa 13
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MaximumSam on November 28, 2021, 09:03:47 AM
Mornin' Sam,try dirty soxing UM will you >:(
I hope you wear the same sock all week before sending it to Mdot
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2021, 09:09:20 AM
He hasn't given me his address - wuss
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: ELA on November 28, 2021, 09:47:46 AM
If MSU hadn't stubbed their toe at Purdue, OSU would still be going, based on what medina said of the tiebreakers, correct?  Not sure any OSU fans knew they should have been rooting for MSU in that spot at the time.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 28, 2021, 09:52:27 AM
If MSU hadn't stubbed their toe at Purdue, OSU would still be going, based on what medina said of the tiebreakers, correct?  Not sure any OSU fans knew they should have been rooting for MSU in that spot at the time.
I knew that but to be honest, the Michigan Wolverines deserve to go to the championship game.   Also kind of unspoken about but that was pretty damn impressive for Michigan State to rebound yesterday the way they did and get a 10 win season.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 28, 2021, 09:54:48 AM
If MSU hadn't stubbed their toe at Purdue, OSU would still be going, based on what medina said of the tiebreakers, correct?  Not sure any OSU fans knew they should have been rooting for MSU in that spot at the time.

No matter who OSU fans were rooting for, MSU still would have lost to Purdue by the exact same score. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 28, 2021, 10:05:46 AM
Iowa's ball-hawking defense could make this one interesting, if they can force Michigan to throw the ball. 

Based on what I saw from Michigan's OL and run game yesterday, I'm pretty sure Iowa can't force Michigan to throw the ball. 

Michigan is going to do to Iowa what Wisconsin did to Purdue--take the aggressive defense away by running straight into its teeth--and winning that battle.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2021, 10:35:31 AM
I'm guessing the Michigan O and D lines are too strong for the Hawks

not sure who I will be rooting for
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Hawkinole on November 28, 2021, 06:54:50 PM
Iowa is not well-equipped to win this game, but could still win.
Iowa played two other teams with elite defenses, Penn State and Wisconsin, and split those games. Iowa defeated Penn State 23-20 (home), and lost to Wisconsin 27-7 (road).
Penn State game: It was a come from behind win. Iowa had 4 interceptions. A 44-yard pass play Petras to Ragaini in the 4th qtr., and stifling defensive play sealed the win. This is the game PSU's starting QB was injured.
Wisconsin game: The Iowa offense, was offensive to the senses: 24-yards rushing, 132 yards passing. Wisconsin recovered 3 Iowa fumbles.
The good news for Iowa is that the offensive line has shown real improvement the past two games. Rushing production has gotten better.
It is not just the Iowa defense, but its punting, kicking, punt receiving/punt blocking, and kick return teams have contributed. Iowa probably has the best combination of special teams in the Big Ten.
Iowa is the 5th least penalized team in FBS football; Michigan 24th; Ohio St. 78th.
Iowa is not sexy. They do a lot of things well; offense isn't one of them.

Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2021, 06:55:57 PM
michigan's run game and O-line is more like Wisconsin's
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Hawkinole on November 28, 2021, 07:02:18 PM
michigan's run game and O-line is more like Wisconsin's
True. I was just checking a few other things. Michigan played two elite defenses, and defeated Wisconsin 38-17 (road), and Penn State 21-17 (road).
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2021, 07:05:29 PM
I'll likely be rooting for the Hawks and if the Hawks can fine some turnovers and special teams plays, they can win
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 28, 2021, 07:14:42 PM
If MSU hadn't stubbed their toe at Purdue, OSU would still be going, based on what medina said of the tiebreakers, correct?  Not sure any OSU fans knew they should have been rooting for MSU in that spot at the time.
Tiebreaker in that scenario would end up as record of B1G-W opponents. 
Ohio State:
Michigan:
Michigan State


So yes, if MSU had beaten PU the Buckeyes would be heading to the B1GCG.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 28, 2021, 07:19:09 PM
If a tie is like kissing your sister, then a Big Ten Title without a win in THE GAME would be like marrying your sister, and then patterning your family after that show "19 and counting." 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 28, 2021, 07:22:55 PM
I'll likely be rooting for the Hawks and if the Hawks can fine some turnovers and special teams plays, they can win
There is a not insignificant chance that Michigan has a major hangover after beating their biggest rival for the first time in a decade. 

Everybody seems to be comparing Iowa to the Michigan team we saw yesterday but that Michigan team has only made one appearance this year, will they make another?

The Michigan team that we saw yesterday could beat Iowa in their sleep. The Michigan team that:
That Michigan team, not so much.

Even without a "hangover", if Michigan simply reverts to form this is a very winnable game for Iowa.

Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2021, 07:31:56 PM
agreed

most of us will assume that Michigan learned their strengths and will apply them again after using them against Ohio St.

most of us will also assume that we've seen the Hawkeyes best effort.  a 3 point win vs PSU or a 10 point victory over Iowa St.

but, Michigan might not play as well and Iowa might just play their best game of the season
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Cincydawg on November 28, 2021, 07:32:57 PM
I see a spread of 10.5, which is substantial, it would give Iowa about 1 chance in 4.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Mdot21 on November 28, 2021, 07:37:03 PM
The Michigan team that:
  • Lost to MSU,
  • beat RU by a TD
  • beat UNL by a FG
  • Should have lost to PSU:
That Michigan team, not so much.

Even without a "hangover", if Michigan simply reverts to form this is a very winnable game for Iowa.
MSU was a road game, UNL was a road night game, and Penn State was a road game. This will not be a road game, and Michigan may have the crowd with them. I'd have to guess there will be a shit ton of Michigan fans there- this is their first time ever being there and their fans have only waited oh- like 17 years to actually compete for a Big Ten title.

Michigan got jobbed on the Hutchinson TD vs MSU, should've been up 23, but whatever. They still crapped the bed there in the 4th QTR. I 100% believe that experience propelled them to finish the job vs OSU. They don't experience that pain and that defeat- they might not be where they are today. That game was a wake-up call- and they don't finish off Penn State or Ohio State in the 2nd half without blowing that lead vs Sparty on the road.

They were up big on Nebraska early and were up on Nebraska vast majority of the game- on the road- at night- and they kept letting Nebraska back in it. Nebraska had a lead for all of maybe 4 or 5 minutes I think. Michigan was controlling that game- and it shouldn't have been as close as it was. In the Big House or in a neutral field- I think the Nebbies would've got beaten by at least 10. Just a weird game.

No idea on earth how you say they should have lost to Penn State when they out-gained PSU in everything: total yards, rush yards, pass yards, first downs, TOP, oh and the only one that actually matters- points. Michigan's edge duo whipped Penn State's OL- and that was the story of the game. 

Rutgers game- that to me is whatever. Michigan dominated that 1st half- Cade missed three wide open TD's- they should've been up 31-3 at half- but instead were only up 20-3. And then in the 2nd half they didn't even bother to show up- but it didn't really matter- because Rutgers was never a thread to actually win that game- it was like fighting your little brother with two arms tied behind your back and he still can't beat you. It was just a weird game. 

Iowa can absolutely win this game. Any given Saturday. Michigan will have to bring it's A game. I just don't think they're going to be asleep at the wheel here.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 28, 2021, 07:41:41 PM
We usually go by the scoreboard at the end of the Game
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: medinabuckeye1 on November 28, 2021, 08:27:07 PM
MSU was a road game, UNL was a road night game, and Penn State was a road game. This will not be a road game, and Michigan may have the crowd with them. I'd have to guess there will be a shit ton of Michigan fans there- this is their first time ever being there and their fans have only waited oh- like 17 years to actually compete for a Big Ten title.

Michigan got jobbed on the Hutchinson TD vs MSU, should've been up 23, but whatever. They still crapped the bed there in the 4th QTR. I 100% believe that experience propelled them to finish the job vs OSU. They don't experience that pain and that defeat- they might not be where they are today. That game was a wake-up call- and they don't finish off Penn State or Ohio State in the 2nd half without blowing that lead vs Sparty on the road.

They were up big on Nebraska early and were up on Nebraska vast majority of the game- on the road- at night- and they kept letting Nebraska back in it. Nebraska had a lead for all of maybe 4 or 5 minutes I think. Michigan was controlling that game- and it shouldn't have been as close as it was. In the Big House or in a neutral field- I think the Nebbies would've got beaten by at least 10. Just a weird game.

No idea on earth how you say they should have lost to Penn State when they out-gained PSU in everything: total yards, rush yards, pass yards, first downs, TOP, oh and the only one that actually matters- points. Michigan's edge duo whipped Penn State's OL- and that was the story of the game.

Rutgers game- that to me is whatever. Michigan dominated that 1st half- Cade missed three wide open TD's- they should've been up 31-3 at half- but instead were only up 20-3. And then in the 2nd half they didn't even bother to show up- but it didn't really matter- because Rutgers was never a thread to actually win that game- it was like fighting your little brother with two arms tied behind your back and he still can't beat you. It was just a weird game.

Iowa can absolutely win this game. Any given Saturday. Michigan will have to bring it's A game. I just don't think they're going to be asleep at the wheel here.
Oh my it really is feast or famine with you. Two days ago you thought your team sucked and you wanted to fire Harbaugh. Now you are downplaying their shortcomings and talking like they are on their way to a NC.

IMHO they weren't as bad as you thought they were on Friday and they aren't as good as you think they are today.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Hawkinole on November 28, 2021, 08:30:18 PM
There have been 2 games where teams did not bring their A-game to the BTCG. 2012 Wisc. 70 - Neb. 31, and 2014 Ohio St 59 - Wisc. 0. I would not count on Michigan bringing its B-game if I were Captain Kirk.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 28, 2021, 08:44:01 PM
Kirk is a good planner.

Most times has his team ready for the challenge

just doesn't have the trench ponies like usual
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: ELA on November 29, 2021, 12:01:45 AM
Iowa also missed the top three teams from the East, was getting blasted by the fourth place team until their QB went down, and lost to two of the three bowl bound teams in their own division
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 29, 2021, 12:59:06 AM

just doesn't have the trench ponies like usual
Iowa also missed the top three teams from the East, was getting blasted by the fourth place team until their QB went down, and lost to two of the three bowl bound teams in their own division
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Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Mdot21 on November 29, 2021, 03:21:19 AM
Oh my it really is feast or famine with you. Two days ago you thought your team sucked and you wanted to fire Harbaugh. Now you are downplaying their shortcomings and talking like they are on their way to a NC.

IMHO they weren't as bad as you thought they were on Friday and they aren't as good as you think they are today.
Never thought they sucked. Yes, I was fed up at the time they lost to MSU and thought they should move on from Harbaugh. Two reasons: (a) I believed and still believe he was screwing up the QB situation and therefore the team by playing a vastly inferior player over JJ McCarthy. And (b): he crapped down his pants and lost when he was up 16 in basically the 4th QTR vs arch-rival #2 Sparty. Can't do that. The miracle punt muff/block return for TD with 8 seconds left in the damn game and 4th QTR collapse cost him being 5-2 in that rivalry. He's 3-4. 3-4 is just not acceptable. Neither was 0-5 vs you know who. He was 0-5 in THE rivalry- but he's earned himself some good will and gratitude with that W vs Ohio State. But he's got to earn more of those. One alone doesn't mean he can lose that game forever again. Have to stay competitive in that one and make it a real rivalry- not be the annual OSU whipping boy- which let's face it- he was. Aside from 2016- and up until Haskins came in to relieve an injured JT in 2017 and started dealing- none of those games were even close.

And I've actually said all season long that I thought this M team/roster was basically 3 players away from being a legit playoff contender- and that they had basically everything else they needed except for a legit QB (which Michigan might have with JJ), an elite #1 CB, and a true #1 WR (see: Ronnie Bell or Xavier Worthy or even better yet: both!).

Cade has been serviceable, and he's not turned the ball over and he's come through when he's had to for the most part- but he's still severely limited and he limits this pass game and therefore offense and run game. Will he be enough to get through Iowa? Maybe so, but if so it would probably because Iowa has a truly terrible offense and the pressure would not be on him to have to score lot of points. But in a shoot-out vs a really good offense, do I trust him to go blow for blow? Absolutely not. Michigan has gotten more out of their passing game than they were showing very early on in the season- but they still need to take that passing game and bring it a loooooong way forward if they are going to do anything at all if they even get past Iowa- which again- is by no means a lock. Iowa has a terrific defense and Cade has shown he WILL put the ball in harms way- he's been very fortunate more times than not those risks have been INCs or dropped INTs. He will have to be on his absolute A++ game manager game this week and protect that ball at all costs.

As for the CB's- turns out CB Vincent Gray has truly had one of the greatest redemption seasons I've ever seen from a player- to go from where he was last year to year to where he is now- night and day. And it also turns out that Gemon Green going down with injury paved the way for soph. CB DJ Turner- who has been a revelation and a much better player than Green. Turner hadn't really gotten on the field much at all as a froshie in COVID SEASON last year and hadn't really played much this year until SR CB Gemon Green went down with injury.  Gray has played way above his head and turns out DJ Turner might be way better than the 3* ranking and all he needed was an opportunity. He certainly had the athletic profile to be a high quality CB- just didn't play the position much in HS and was a bit on the smallish size. Looks like that time in the weight room and getting more reps at the new position has been paying off for him.

As for the WR's- really surprised me. But I always felt that there is a lot more talent there than people wanted to give them credit for. They have plenty of guys that can play the position and that are plus athletes. Roman Wilson, AJ Henning, Cornelius Johnson, and Andrel Anthony all look very fluid/smooth/explosive to me. These are plus athletes. Mike Sainsitril is probably the slow guy- and he's not exactly slow. This group is pretty good- but it'd have been an embarrassment of riches and possibly even one of the elite units in the entire nation with a healthy Ronnie Bell and if Xavier Worthy had never freaking transferred to Texas right before he was set to enroll.

TLDR version: 
CB Ambry Thomas comes back for his SR year instead of goes pro after sitting out all of 2020, WR's Ronnie Bell & Worthy are in the WR corps healthy & happy, and they start JJ at QB from game 1 and let him grow- this team would be too legit to quit. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Temp430 on November 29, 2021, 07:41:35 AM
Michigan's DBs all played well.  Didn't seen any completed passes by Stroud to his crazy talented WRs that were wide open or behind the D.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2021, 08:43:46 AM
Michigan's DBs all played well.  Didn't seen any completed passes by Stroud to his crazy talented WRs that were wide open or behind the D.
They absolutely did.   It was a great strategy too- use the elite DEs to limit the time Stroud had.  

What can bring them out of man is the running game or a running QB.  Michigan coaching staff only needed to worry about one of those things- and they gambled a bit to shut the other down.  OSU really never made them pay. 

It was a relatively useless 400 yard passing day for Stroud.  
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 08:45:41 AM
On a bad day they still put up 27 so not embarrassing
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 08:50:20 AM
Iowa also missed the top three teams from the East, was getting blasted by the fourth place team until their QB went down, and lost to two of the three bowl bound teams in their own division
Well as we know those variables don't necassarily transfer,on the money line I'd take UM with a return not worth the bet.Hope it's hotly contested either way

Any way moving forward anyone have injury reports for the BTCG?
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2021, 08:53:05 AM
On a bad day they still put up 27 so not embarrassing
Michigan coaching staff was actually brilliant of course, any strategy that works to perfection will be considered brilliant.

how many people realize that at halftime Michigan had more passing yards then running yards?   They (OSU) went into the second half on defense in their two deep shell on most looks which only left five or six in the box, and Michigan took care of that with ease. By the time Ohio State figured it out, they were physically bludgeoned and way too tired.  

If someone would have told you that Ohio State would win the time of possession battle, the turnover battle, and have as many total yards as Michigan, and that the score would be 42 to 27, you would have put lots of money on Ohio State having one this game.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Temp430 on November 29, 2021, 08:54:12 AM
I think Michigan is healthy for the most part.   Even Corum is back from his high ankle sprain.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 09:11:56 AM
how many people realize that at halftime Michigan had more passing yards then running yards?  They (OSU) went into the second half on defense in their two deep shell on most looks which only left five or six in the box, and Michigan took care of that with ease. By the time Ohio State figured it out, they were physically bludgeoned and way too tired. 

At half time the game was 14-13 so they had to be happy considering the history.Maybe this will light a fire under Day because talking to my coaching buddies we weren't impressed with the sloppy play,missed opportunities,penalties .I really think they read their headlines  believed it and turned soft.And the defense definately got winded .Losing Cooper,Smith and Togiai early departure(from 2020) certainly showed and Proctor done proved too much.Only one stat that counts.They don't ask how,they ask how many
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 09:18:44 AM
I think Michigan is healthy for the most part.  Even Corum is back from his high ankle sprain.
Well if they play like saturday it's a foregone conclusion
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 29, 2021, 09:33:38 AM
Iowa knows how to play defense.  I expect them to battle.

Having said that- it is hard not to acknowledge the “journey“ that Michigan is on.

You just get the feeling that they focused on fundamentals and improvement each week this year and brought it all to ahead Saturday. But now they have the confidence of knowing what they are capable of and I don’t think Iowa can match them for 60 minutes. Also I don’t think Michigan will bow to anybody they will face in the playoffs -in other words, they have a real shot to go all the way in my honest opinion. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Temp430 on November 29, 2021, 09:56:07 AM
I think Iowa leads the nation in interceptions.  On the other hand, Iowa's OL has given up a lot of tackles for loss.  Michigan should win if they can get over the Ohio State win and avoid the turnovers that have been so helpful to Iowa this year. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: SuperMario on November 29, 2021, 10:24:51 AM
I think Michigan is healthy for the most part.  Even Corum is back from his high ankle sprain.
This is a very underappreciated fact. There’s been a lot of years in the past 5 or 6, heading into THE game that UM was just beat up and not 100%. Certainly not an excuse, but it helps when all of your horses are healthy.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 10:47:42 AM
If the maize and blue make the playoffs,i'll stick to my guns and root for the BIG TEN.It didn't work last Saturday but I'm ready to go on another run so the conference has that going for them.Don't be a stranger Mario.Be nice to get an appearance from DudeK and hear his takes
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: FearlessF on November 29, 2021, 11:11:47 AM
Michigan's DBs all played well.  Didn't seen any completed passes by Stroud to his crazy talented WRs that were wide open or behind the D.
I was surprised the Buckeyes didn't try more deep throws over the defense, especially in the 2nd half
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: um1963 on November 29, 2021, 01:00:56 PM
Iowa knows how to play defense.  I expect them to battle.

Having said that- it is hard not to acknowledge the “journey“ that Michigan is on.

You just get the feeling that they focused on fundamentals and improvement each week this year and brought it all to ahead Saturday. But now they have the confidence of knowing what they are capable of and I don’t think Iowa can match them for 60 minutes. Also I don’t think Michigan will bow to anybody they will face in the playoffs -in other words, they have a real shot to go all the way in my honest opinion.
I'm getting the same vibes from UM and looking at each of the remaining playoff hopefuls the title really should be up for grabs this year.  UM might of picked the perfect year to pull things together. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: NorthernOhioBuckeye on November 29, 2021, 01:07:40 PM
I was surprised the Buckeyes didn't try more deep throws over the defense, especially in the 2nd half
Stroud wasn't getting the time in the pocket to allow the receivers to get behind the defense. The UM D line, specifically the ends, were getting to much pressure on him. He had to dump the ball off to the underneath receivers to often. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Hawkinole on November 29, 2021, 01:20:45 PM
Well as we know those variables don't necassarily transfer,on the money line I'd take UM with a return not worth the bet.Hope it's hotly contested either way

Any way moving forward anyone have injury reports for the BTCG?




I'm getting the same vibes from UM and looking at each of the remaining playoff hopefuls the title really should be up for grabs this year.  UM might of picked the perfect year to pull things together.
Georgia seems invincible.


Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 29, 2021, 01:31:29 PM
Stroud wasn't getting the time in the pocket to allow the receivers to get behind the defense. The UM D line, specifically the ends, were getting to much pressure on him. He had to dump the ball off to the underneath receivers to often.


Charmin soft QB who won't run, and HC who is all flash and no smash. 
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: utee94 on November 29, 2021, 01:47:09 PM

Georgia seems invincible.



I recognize that it seems a weird thing to say about a team in the SEC that also had Clemson on the OOC schedule, but I don't think we know all that much about Georgia right now.  And CD has basically said the same, over the course of the season.

They've definitely looked the part of Contender against the schedule they've played, but through no fault of their own, both Clemson and the SEC are a bit down this year.  

Even Alabama isn't their usual juggernautty self, but they're still talented and well-coached and I think we'll finally find out something about how good Georgia actually is, this weekend in the SEC CCG.
Title: Re: B1G Championship: Iowa v. Michigan
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 01:51:14 PM

Charmin soft QB who won't run, and HC who is all flash and no smash.
He's in the running for the Heisman and took some shots.I'll take him back for the next 2 yrs if he puts up those numbers
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Cincydawg on November 29, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
UGA has often looked very good against middlin' teams, which is a sign of a very good team, but they have not played an elite team yet.  Only Arky and Clemson are currently ranked, and I see Kentucky snuck in at 25.  I think they could be beaten if you can completely shut down their running game and keep Bennett from escaping.  Get your Dline to get their hands in the air and knock down passes.  On offense, well, you need somehow to establish the run (duh) enough to open passing lanes, shorter passes.

Their secondary is the weakness of the D.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on November 29, 2021, 02:14:00 PM
He's in the running for the Heisman and took some shots.I'll take him back for the next 2 yrs if he puts up those numbers

He might win the Heisman by default, due to lack of competition. I'll give you that. 

Doesn't change the fact that OSU has turned into Oregon. All lightning, no thunder. 
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on November 29, 2021, 02:28:41 PM
Well some quality players left in the off season.I'm surprised they stayed in the national radar as long as they did
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Cincydawg on November 30, 2021, 07:28:44 AM
The Heisman should skip this year I think.  They won't of course.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on November 30, 2021, 07:44:22 AM
Personally I believe Iowa is going to lose to Mich by the same type of score that Iowa lost to Purdue or Wisconsin,  something like 27-7,  but I am trying to psych myself into believing Iowa can win.  So here are some things to think about.

Iowa has won 5 of its 7 last games agsinst Mich, and overall has a winning record against Mich in the last 20 years.

Mich may have just beat OSU 42-27,  but the last time Iowa played OSU,  Iowa won 55-24!

Mich only beat Neb by 3 points.  Iowa beat Neb by 7!

I hear Jim Harbaugh is feeling generous, giving all his bonus money away to those that got screwed in the pandemic.  Well Jim, here is a thought.  Mich owes Iowa a home game from a game you canceled in 2020,  How about you pay Iowa back by switching the CCG to a cold night game at Kinnick?  That worked out pretty well last time.  And if you let Iowa win, that's less bonus money you have to feel guilty about.

I could keep going, but, uh, ok I got nothing.  Just remember.  Punting is winning!

Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on November 30, 2021, 08:09:42 AM
Iowa is a very good team.  Ranked #2 at one point for a reason.  One big factor in Michigan's favor is that the game will be played in neutral Indianapolis and not Kinnick, thank God.  
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Hawkinole on November 30, 2021, 10:03:36 AM
Iowa is a very good team.  Ranked #2 at one point for a reason.  One big factor in Michigan's favor is that the game will be played in neutral Indianapolis and not Kinnick, thank God. 
Iowa is good on defense, and special teams. Michigan is good in all three areas. 
Iowa defeated no one in the current Top 25.
Michigan defeated Ohio State ranked #7.
Both fan bases will travel for this game.
Enough said. Every indication is Michigan should defeat Iowa, and if things go about the way these teams play, it is Michigan, 24-10.
There are so many good Big Ten teams they knocked each other out of the Top 25. Bowl season should be interesting.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on November 30, 2021, 10:42:55 AM
I could keep going, but, uh, ok I got nothing.  Just remember.  Punting is winning!


punting well is winning
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on November 30, 2021, 11:27:02 AM
Iowa punter Tory Taylor has the same average as Michigan punter Brad Robbins, 45.8 yards.  Taylor has 3,157 total punting yards vs. 1,741 for Robbins.  Not sure if that is good or not.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on November 30, 2021, 11:30:38 AM
Tory's leg is tired, but he's had a ton of game reps as practice

any blocked punts, any punts returned for TD?

you know, like Nebraska - game killers
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on November 30, 2021, 11:51:00 AM
any blocked punts, any punts returned for TD?

you know, like Nebraska - game killers
 None on Michigan.  Don't know about Iowa.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on November 30, 2021, 02:33:49 PM
None on Michigan.  Don't know about Iowa.
Iowa is not perfect on punts, but close. 

I think Taylor had 1 punt blocked, against NW.  In another game he had 1 snap go through his legs where he had to run and fall on the ball.  I would blame the bad snap on the long snapper.

Oh there was also a time last year where Taylor dropped the ball and then kicked it.  Thats an illegal kick.  Taylor is from Australia.  I am not sure if he knew that at that time but he knows now.

But I do not think Iowa lost any games because of those mistakes
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on November 30, 2021, 02:56:54 PM
Today Iowa CB Riley Moss was named Big Ten DB of the year.

This is the 5th time in the last 10 years that an Iowa player has won Big Ten DB of the year    Micah Hyde, Desmond King, Josh Jackson, Amari Hooker all won previously.  Iowa coach Phil Parker continues to work wonders with the Iowa Secondary.

Also Iowa KR and PR Charlie Jones won Big Ten return specialist of the year.  Iowa special teams coordinator Lavar Woods continues to work wonders with Iowa's special teams.

If things were fair,  Parker and Woods would be the 2 front-runners to replace Kirk Ferentz when he retires, but of course everybody knows its going to be Brian Ferentz instead.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on November 30, 2021, 03:28:01 PM
That would be absolutely assinine,like Paterno at one time was trying to groom his kid for the gig after Sandusky ""Retired".If i'm on the Board we have a search,tell sonny it's not a family business.There's someone on the staff they like but it's not him
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on November 30, 2021, 05:56:45 PM
College Football Nerds with their awesome as usual break-down. They say don't assume it will be easy, and think it will be close. Their computer model predicts Michigan- 28, Iowa- 19. They both pick Michigan to win 24-13. 

This game always scares me. I hate playing Iowa. Having said that- as long as Michigan plays it conservative, doesn't turn the ball over, make too many penalties, and punts the ball and plays field position and relies on their run game, defense, and special teams- I think they'll be able to pull it out. This might be Kirk's weakest OL, worst QB, and worst offense in his tenure. Iowa feasts on the turnover, other teams special teams errors, and capitalizing on mistakes. 

Keep the game clean, keep everything in front of you, don't make unforced errors, mistakes, or penalties, protect the football, play field position, and force Iowa's offense to try to go 70-80-90 yard drives to score points. Don't give them special teams or defensive TD's or short fields- and they probably just won't score very many points.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXnQNPTfH5A
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on November 30, 2021, 06:04:51 PM
Iowa starting CB Matt Hankins is out. Have not heard any starters out for Michigan.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on November 30, 2021, 06:14:49 PM
College Football Nerds with their awesome as usual break-down. They say don't assume it will be easy, and think it will be close. Their computer model predicts Michigan- 28, Iowa- 19. They both pick Michigan to win 24-13.

This game always scares me. I hate playing Iowa. Having said that- as long as Michigan plays it conservative, doesn't turn the ball over, make too many penalties, and punts the ball and plays field position and relies on their run game, defense, and special teams- I think they'll be able to pull it out. This might be Kirk's weakest OL, worst QB, and worst offense in his tenure. Iowa feasts on the turnover, other teams special teams errors, and capitalizing on mistakes.

Keep the game clean, keep everything in front of you, don't make unforced errors, mistakes, or penalties, protect the football, play field position, and force Iowa's offense to try to go 70-80-90 yard drives to score points. Don't give them special teams or defensive TD's or short fields- and they probably just won't score very many points.
Exactly. 

Michigan has the type of offense that can be successful enough with smashmouth football to outscore the Iowa offense. If you can avoid turnovers, play field position, and just work to wear down the Iowa defense, you'll strangle them. That's the way to beat a defense that feasts on turnovers, mistakes, and getting you behind down-and-distance. Just run it down their throats. 

I know you may not appreciate this, but Michigan should play Tresselball :57: 
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on November 30, 2021, 08:04:52 PM
Spencer Petras named starting QB for Iowa. By the way, how the hell is Riley Moss playing without a PCL in his knee? How does that even work. Sounds painful. Yikes.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on November 30, 2021, 10:36:38 PM
 This might be Kirk's weakest OL, worst QB, and worst offense in his tenure. 
That can't be they wouldn't have gotten here
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on November 30, 2021, 10:39:10 PM
I know you may not appreciate this, but Michigan should play Tresselball 
Blasphemer throw you on a pile with the witches and put you to the torch
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on November 30, 2021, 11:22:27 PM
That can't be they wouldn't have gotten here
idk i mean they did get where they are based largely on the back of that solid defense, excellent special teams, and a nice schedule with some breaks. they didn't have to face any of the top 3 East teams (M, OSU, MSU), and they were getting beat 17-3 by the 4th place East team Penn State until Clifford went out with the injury and his god awful back-up came in that game and really just crapped the bed. Of the 3 teams they played from the West that are bowl eligible- they lost 2 of the 3 and got smoked in both of those games 27-7 (Purdue, Wisc) and the one they won they beat Minny in Kinnick in a close one- 27-22. Their other 3 West games were vs non-bowl teams Nebraska (3-9), Northwestern (3-9), and Illini (5-7). Their cross-over games were Indiana (2-10), Maryland (6-6), and Penn State (7-5) - a game they lose if Clifford doesn't get knocked out when Penn State is up 17-3. Their non-conference was Kent State (7-5), Colorado State (3-9), and Iowa State (7-5). 

Their offensive rankings across the board in both the raw and advanced stats are pretty bad and they are also 1st in B1G play in terms of giving up sacks. When is the last time a Kirk Ferentz Iowa OL was 1st in B1G play at giving sacks?
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 01, 2021, 04:57:54 AM
I agree with most of that except for the part that PSU would have won if Clifford did not get hurt.  PSU early drives were mostly kept alive by Clifford running for 1st downs.  Typically in similar games when a team is scoring early with the QB running, the Iowa defense adjusts and shuts down the other team in the 2nd half.  The Nebraska game and Illinois game are great examples of this.  Iowa was down by double digits and clawed its way back in both games. Iowa probably would have done the same against PSU.  It was already 17-10 before the PSU backip even saw the field.  After Iowa went up 23-20 against PSU, the Iowa offense went very conservative because Kirk Ferentz knew PSU would not score again with its backup QB.  With or without Clifford, Iowa was going to get back in that game.

With all that said,  Iowa did none of those things against Purdue and Wisc following weeks after PSU.  Which was a little strange.  Jeff Brahm more than other coach, just seems to have Iowa figured out.  While Iowa defense seems to be good at adjusting to a running QB during a game,  they have never been able to shut down WR David  Bell.  It does not help that CB Riley Moss was out against Purdue and Wisc.  But DC Phil Parker gets strangely stubborn about not doing double coverage on any WR, even David Bell, and Iowa got burned.

Also I guess Purdue and Wisc are great examples of what happens to Iowa if they get no turnovers.  But PSU was turning the ball over against Iowa, which is why I think Iowa would have come back against PSU even with Clifford.

But I do agree that Iowa's schedule in hindsight was easier than first thought.  Iowa rose to #2 by blowing out #17 Ind, winning @ #9 Iowa State, blowing out @MD, and then beating #4 PSU.  All 4 teams ended up worse than everybody thought they were at the time Iowa played them. As it turned out, the best teams Iowa ended up.playing were in the Big Ten West. One can argue that MSU,  Mich and OSU also benefited from Rutgers, MD, Ind and PSU being worse than originally thought.  MSU especially also got lucky with its schedule, not having to play Wisc, Iowa, Minn or ILL.  We saw what happened to MSU against Purdue.

I am also disappointed Iowa's offense did not get better as the season dragged on.  The MD game gave Iowa fans false hope the offense was getting better.  Turns out scoring 50 on MD is no big deal.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 01, 2021, 06:05:26 AM
I agree with most of that except for the part that PSU would have won if Clifford did not get hurt.  PSU early drives were mostly kept alive by Clifford running for 1st downs.  Typically in similar games when a team is scoring early with the QB running, the Iowa defense adjusts and shuts down the other team in the 2nd half.  The Nebraska game and Illinois game are great examples of this.  Iowa was down by double digits and clawed its way back in both games. Iowa probably would have done the same against PSU.  It was already 17-10 before the PSU backip even saw the field.  After Iowa went up 23-20 against PSU, the Iowa offense went very conservative because Kirk Ferentz knew PSU would not score again with its backup QB.  With or without Clifford, Iowa was going to get back in that game.
After Clifford got knocked out up 17-3, PSU back-up Ta'Quan Roberson proceeded to complete 33% of his passes going 7/21 for 34 yards passing on a completely mind-boggling .62 yards per attempt, 0 TD, 2 INT- he also ran the ball on 10 carries for 27 yards for an avg of 2.7 yards per carry with 1 fumble to boot with a QBR of 23.5. That was an all-time bad performance. I don't think it can be overstated just how badly they were missing Clifford the rest of that game.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 01, 2021, 07:03:28 AM
I guess we will just go in circles on the Clifford argument since Clifford did not finish the Iowa game.  I am just saying the Iowa defense has a history of shutting down QB's like Clifford in the 2nd half of games,  and Iowa was only down by 7 points once the PSU backup QB entered the game.

I will agree however that the PSU backip was absolutely awful.  Possibly one of the worst performances I have ever seen from a backup QB.  That made Iowa's comeback much much easier.  I mean Iowa literally kneeled down 3 times on its 2nd last possession because it had so little confidence PSU would score on its last drive.  He was that bad.

I will also agree that Iowa is not as good as its 10-2 record and is going to lose badly to Michigan.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 01, 2021, 07:24:58 AM
I guess we will just go in circles on the Clifford argument since Clifford did not finish the Iowa game.  I am just saying the Iowa defense has a history of shutting down QB's like Clifford in the 2nd half of games,  and Iowa was only down by 7 points once the PSU backup QB entered the game.

I will agree however that the PSU backip was absolutely awful.  Possibly one of the worst performances I have ever seen from a backup QB.  That made Iowa's comeback much much easier.  I mean Iowa literally kneeled down 3 times on its 2nd last possession because it had so little confidence PSU would score on its last drive.  He was that bad.

I will also agree that Iowa is not as good as its 10-2 record and is going to lose badly to Michigan.
You are what your record says you are, so Iowa deserves credit for being 10-2. I don't know they will lose badly to Michigan. I think it will be very close game. Michigan has to make sure not to beat themselves and make a ton of mistakes, penalties, and turnovers. If they can limit the mistakes, penalties, protect the football and play complimentary football- then I like Michigan's chances to pull out a close one. 
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on December 01, 2021, 11:52:14 AM
Jim Harbaugh went 8 for 13 for 55 yards in #2 Michigan's 1985 10-12 loss to #1 Iowa.  Harbaugh later remarked, "it felt like someone reached in and pulled everything out," when Iowa kicker Houghtlin's last second field goal went through the uprights to win the game for the Hawkeyes.  I think Harbaugh will have Michigan ready to play this Saturday.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MaximumSam on December 01, 2021, 12:02:19 PM
https://twitter.com/ESPN_BillC/status/1466086209969655818?t=mnrfuI-aIXTWTd8qrVYHig&s=19
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 01, 2021, 12:20:52 PM
Jim Harbaugh went 8 for 13 for 55 yards in #2 Michigan's 1985 10-12 loss to #1 Iowa.  Harbaugh later remarked, "it felt like someone reached in and pulled everything out," when Iowa kicker Houghtlin's last second field goal went through the uprights to win the game for the Hawkeyes.  I think Harbaugh will have Michigan ready to play this Saturday.
I was at that game

a couple years ago I had a nice conversation with Chuck Long regarding that game and his career in Iowa City
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 01, 2021, 12:29:58 PM
Jim Harbaugh went 8 for 13 for 55 yards in #2 Michigan's 1985 10-12 loss to #1 Iowa.  Harbaugh later remarked, "it felt like someone reached in and pulled everything out," when Iowa kicker Houghtlin's last second field goal went through the uprights to win the game for the Hawkeyes.  I think Harbaugh will have Michigan ready to play this Saturday.
Harbaugh is also 0-1 as a coach in Kinnick Stadium.  In 2016 #2 Michigan led 10-0 early but ended up losing to Iowa 14-13 on a last second FG by Keith Duncan.  (Yes this was your typical Iowa score with 1 TD,  2 FGs and a safety)
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 01, 2021, 12:34:40 PM
I was at that game

a couple years ago I had a nice conversation with Chuck Long regarding that game and his career in Iowa City
I was at that game too.  That was pure chaos after the game.  I was extremely drunk and I got separated from all my friends,  and this was way before anybody had a mobile phone.   Fortunately I just had to stumble back to Burge Hall on the other side of river, where I was living that year.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on December 01, 2021, 12:35:20 PM
Ferentz is 0-1 in Indianapolis.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 01, 2021, 07:22:33 PM
Harbaugh is also 0-1 as a coach in Kinnick Stadium.  In 2016 #2 Michigan led 10-0 early but ended up losing to Iowa 14-13 on a last second FG by Keith Duncan.  (Yes this was your typical Iowa score with 1 TD,  2 FGs and a safety)
Michigan was screwed once Speight got cracked in half. Iowa broke him in half and destroyed his shoulder. Michigan literally couldn't get first downs. It affected him throwing the football the following week when they played Ohio State. Kid was awful vs OSU and basically handed them the game. Iowa ruined Michigan's season that year. Not only cost them the game in Kinnick but cost them the game vs Ohio State. I think with a healthy Speight they probably win both those games and go 12-0 in the regular season.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 01, 2021, 11:38:02 PM
Should Ferentz somehow pull this out of his wazzou they'll build a statue of him.A Pink One
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 12:00:52 AM
This from a Spartan Board

The only way I see Iowa winning this game, is if UM gets lost on the way there. Which could happen, as they have never been there before.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MarqHusker on December 02, 2021, 12:14:17 AM
I plan to linger downtown.   Doubt I'll buy a ticket.  I will pry open wallet for cfp final though. 

Any fans going?  PM me.  I recall bumping into one of you Michigan fans that were at one of these a few years back.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 02, 2021, 12:27:34 AM
Michigan was screwed once Speight got cracked in half. Iowa broke him in half and destroyed his shoulder. Michigan literally couldn't get first downs. It affected him throwing the football the following week when they played Ohio State. Kid was awful vs OSU and basically handed them the game. Iowa ruined Michigan's season that year. Not only cost them the game in Kinnick but cost them the game vs Ohio State. I think with a healthy Speight they probably win both those games and go 12-0 in the regular season.
Yes, 2016 should have been Mich's year but things changed after Iowa.  I think that Mich actually had another game in-between Iowa and OSU that Mich barely won.  Mich had a very veteran team that year while OSU had a younger team. That should have been the year that Mich beat OSU.    But something always seems to happen to Michigan in November under Harbaugh (until this year anyway).
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 02, 2021, 12:28:51 AM
This from a Spartan Board

The only way I see Iowa winning this game, is if UM gets lost on the way there. Which could happen, as they have never been there before.
I have to admit, that is funny
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 09:49:37 AM
Yes, 2016 should have been Mich's year but things changed after Iowa.  I think that Mich actually had another game in-between Iowa and OSU that Mich barely won.  Mich had a very veteran team that year while OSU had a younger team. That should have been the year that Mich beat OSU.    But something always seems to happen to Michigan in November under Harbaugh (until this year anyway).
Omg you're right, forgot about that- you're right- they played Indiana and slugged it out to a 20-10 win with crappy John O'Korn playing in place of Speight. That hit vs Iowa which broke his collarbone tanked Michigan's 2016 season and Speight's career. He was never the same player after that hit. Not that he was an amazing QB or anything- but he was a solid start-able B1G QB that you could win games with. He went from that to terrible almost overnight after Iowa broke him in half. He got benched at Michigan transferred to UCLA and got benched there too. He actually played out the Iowa game with a broken collarbone and was awful. He played with a special brace vs Ohio State but he was still bad. Speight threw 1 pick 6, another pick which got returned to Michigan's 3 yard line, and he muffed a snap and fumbled the ball when Michigan was on Ohio State's 2 yard line and about to go in for a score. That's a 21 point swing- in a game that was decided by 3 in double OT. They get even mediocre QB play out of him like they had gotten all season before Iowa destroyed his life- they win that game in Columbus. 

Harbaugh owes Iowa payback badly for both his playing career (1985) and coaching career (2016). 
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 02, 2021, 10:04:58 AM
so, it's possible that this one is personal for Jim and therefore, he might pucker?
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 10:05:46 AM
so, it's possible that this one is personal for Jim and therefore, he might pucker?
yup. dude probably has nightmares about Kinnick. Thankfully this game is not in Kinnick.
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 02, 2021, 10:07:25 AM
wait til he sees those black & gold boys coming out of the locker room holding hands
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 02:10:14 PM
SP+ predicts Michigan: 27, Iowa: 16 
Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: ELA on December 02, 2021, 04:23:18 PM

#2 Michigan Wolverines (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 10-2)
8:00 - Indianapolis, IN - FOX
Well, we got the game we all figured we'd get going into last weekend, when all we needed to happen was for Michigan to beat Ohio State for the first time in a decade, and the second time in 18 years; AND then Minnesota to win the Axe game, for also the second time in the past 18 years.  Just about the only predictable part of this matchup is that it required Nebraska choking, and Iowa going full Iowa, with weird ways to score points.  The Hawkeyes better figure out a similar scoring method this weekend, because I don't know how their offense will score against Michigan.  Since letting Kenneth Walker run all over them, the Michigan run defense has absolutely shut opponents down, giving up just 3.1 ypc over their past three games, including just 2.1 last week against Ohio State.  And that was with the threat of that wide receiver trio keeping Michigan's safeties and linebackers honest.  No such threat from Iowa.  And while Ohio State's offensive line got exposed last week, and you figure Iowa will at least put up a better fight, this is far from a typical Hawkeye offensive line.  In fact in standard down situations, they rank in the bottom 10 of the entire FBS in line yards, for both run blocking and pass blocking.  They are outside the top 100 in 7 of the 9 offensive line metrics that Football Outsiders uses.  The two they aren't?  #73 in passing downs sack rate, and #27 in power success rate.  So really, the only time this offensive line isn't terrible is in 3rd or 4th and short situations.  Where Iowa can force at least some issues for Michigan is with their defensive front.  I don't think Michigan will absolutely hammer away at will on the ground, as they did last weekend.  Thus meaning Cade McNamera won't be in nearly as many easy passing situations.  He had a good game, but he didn't go downfield a ton.  Against the best run defense they faced, Wisconsin, who held them to just 2.5 ypc, McNamera was able to carry the offense, recording his highest single game QBR of any Big Ten game this season, completing 61% of his passes for 197 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.  The reason was that even though Michigan was not running the ball well, the Wisconsin offense wasn't putting any pressure on them to come out of it, so they still ran the ball 44 times, even though they only had two non-QB carries of more than 4 yards.  I think you'll see something similar here, although maybe not as extreme.  In Michigan's one loss, the Michigan State offense was doing enough that the quarterbacks had to do more, and you saw two QB fumbles (one lost), and an interception in the fourth quarter.  Iowa I think is going to look a lot like the Wisconsin game.  Michigan's running game will be slowed, but the Hawkeye offense won't do enough (anything) to force Michigan out of their comfort zone.  They'll grind away, emphasize ball security, and pick their spots.  I don't see any way Iowa wins this without being at least +2 in turnover margin, and Michigan will play call away from it, because they can afford to.
MICHIGAN 28, IOWA 17

Title: Re: #5 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #16 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 02, 2021, 04:50:38 PM
Hmm...  The last time that Michigan won at least a Big Ten co-championship was in 2004 when they tied with.....  Iowa!

The last time that Iowa won at least a Big Ten co-championship was in 2004 when they tied with.....  Michigan!

Michigan ended up in the Rose Bowl and Iowa in the capitol one (Citrus) Bowl based on Mich beating Iowa h2h that year.

Well, at least 1 Big Ten conference drought will come to an end this Saturday.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 05:48:14 PM
was looking at getting tickets- and even willing to pay an arm and a leg for them- but then I was looking up flights, hotels, and airbnb's and....nothing. Very limited non-stop flights if any- while they are a ton to DTW or O'Hare. As for where to stay- there aren't very many airbnb's in Indianapolis, period- which makes sense- why would there be? It's Indianapolis. Nobody says, "hey, let me go vacation in Indianapolis". And Airbnb is largely a vacation stays app. Hotels are all sold out or hour plus away.

So I immediately thought: Indianapolis is not the right city for this game. not a big enough city, not enough hotel rooms. i actually looked it up- there are 33,000 hotel rooms in Indianapolis & it's Metro-Area combined- which includes the city itself and it's suburbs. There are 45,000 hotel rooms in downtown Chicago alone- with nearly close to double that when you include it's metro area. And tons of Airbnbs in Chicago as well- as it's the 3rd largest city in the US, a major market and tourist destination. Even Detroit/Metro-Detroit have nearly 48,000 hotel rooms.

Game should move to either Detroit or Chicago. Period. Indianapolis is a dumb location for it.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: utee94 on December 02, 2021, 05:51:32 PM
was looking at getting tickets- and even willing to pay an arm and a leg for them- but then I was looking up flights, hotels, and airbnb's and....nothing. Very limited non-stop flights if any- while they are a ton to DTW or O'Hare. As for where to stay- there aren't very many airbnb's in Indianapolis, period- which makes sense- why would there be? It's Indianapolis. Nobody says, "hey, let me go vacation in Indianapolis". And Airbnb is largely a vacation stays app. Hotels are all sold out or hour plus away.

So I immediately thought: Indianapolis is not the right city for this game. not a big enough city, not enough hotel rooms. i actually looked it up- there are 33,000 hotel rooms in Indianapolis Metro-Area- which includes the city itself and it's suburbs. There are 45,000 hotel rooms in downtown Chicago alone- with nearly close to double that when you include it's metro area. Even Detroit/Metro-Detroit have nearly 48,000 hotel rooms.

Game should move to either Detroit or Chicago. Period. Indianapolis is a dumb location for it.

I don't think they want an open-air game so Soldier Field is out.  I guess Detroit fits the bill though.  And what about Minneapolis?
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 05:57:42 PM
I don't think they want an open-air game so Soldier Field is out.  I guess Detroit fits the bill though.  And what about Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is even smaller with less hotel rooms than Indianapolis. Probably less and more expensive flights as well. 

I really think they should just do it in Chicago, F it. Play it outside.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: utee94 on December 02, 2021, 05:59:49 PM
Minneapolis is even smaller with less hotel rooms than Indianapolis. Probably less and more expensive flights as well.

I really think they should just do it in Chicago, F it. Play it outside.
Why have it in any of those yankee shitholes at all?

Game should be played in Miami, obviously.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 06:06:46 PM
Why have it in any of those yankee shitholes at all?

Game should be played in Miami, obviously.
Now you're talking. Miami itself doesn't have a football stadium however- Hard Rock Stadium is in a suburb of Miami. 

In all seriousness, I think Chicago is a great city (even if it's mayor is an idiot and the local gov't is corrupt as shit and gun violence is out of control) - and that it should be in Chicago. And apparently the new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights about 30 miles outside of Chicago will be state of the art with a retractable dome. There you go. Problem solved. Put it there in the new Bears stadium. 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 02, 2021, 08:21:23 PM
leave it in Indy

I didn't have a problem when the Huskers were in the game

Chicago and Detroit shitholes don't deserve the revenue

Minnie has a GREAT stadium, but it's too far from the center of the conference

get your room early, have some faith in your team

perhaps some cancellations are still coming

many old folks don't want to sit outside in December
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 08:31:08 PM
You tell'em Saki Suds
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 08:32:26 PM
leave it in Indy

I didn't have a problem when the Huskers were in the game

Chicago and Detroit shitholes don't deserve the revenue

Minnie has a GREAT stadium, but it's too far from the center of the conference

get your room early, have some faith in your team

perhaps some cancellations are still coming

many old folks don't want to sit outside in December
Nah. Indy is a country bumpkin small town shithole. F that place in the A. 

Move it to Chicago. Major world city. Better restaurants. More stuff to do. LOT more hotel rooms and AirBnBs. Move it to Detroit for now. When the new retractable dome Bears stadium opens in the suburbs of Chicago in a few years- move it there.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 08:42:09 PM
Nah. Indy is a country bumpkin small town shithole. F that place in the A.

Move it to Chicago. Major world city. Better restaurants. More stuff to do. LOT more hotel rooms and AirBnBs. Move it to Detroit for now. When the new retractable dome Bears stadium opens in the suburbs of Chicago in a few years- move it there.
So you think rising gang activity and murder rates would  be a civic attraction? Get in the corner adults are talking
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Mdot21 on December 02, 2021, 08:49:33 PM
So you think rising gang activity and murder rates would  be a civic attraction? Get in the corner adults are talking
Well, the brand new state of the art retractable dome stadium the Bears are building is going to be in the nice safe suburbs! 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 08:59:05 PM
If the crowd gets there,hell the cops have already been told to stand down or flat out defunded,because of fowl skanks like that mayor
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 02, 2021, 09:05:20 PM
country bumpkin small town shitholes are a FAR better experience for most fans

perhaps not for the donors of substance that have more money than brains

friendly, appreciative hosts that welcome Big Ten fans w/o the crime and high prices
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 09:10:49 PM
And another thing,how much traveling and paying out the wazzou for air fare,rooms,transport,tickets and other astronomical amenities do you think fans can foot extending the season?Crowds will resemble a cricket match
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Abba on December 02, 2021, 09:15:00 PM
I go to the Big Ten championship almost every year.  Indy is great!
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on December 02, 2021, 09:22:23 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLf9xB0PVY
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 02, 2021, 09:25:58 PM
I go to the Big Ten championship almost every year.  Indy is great!
Can you imagine going on the road the next week and the week after that.Supporting the team and ponying up for that parade,crazy IMO
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 02, 2021, 09:27:43 PM
mere mortals gotta believe in their team and plan for the big game

then be pissed when there's an upset
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Abba on December 02, 2021, 10:36:37 PM
My ticket was only 95 bucks.  My friend lives in Indy and buys 4 every year the day they go on sale in August.  He is a Michigan fan and has suffered thru many Buckeye games there, so I'm still going this year.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Honestbuckeye on December 02, 2021, 11:20:32 PM
So you think rising gang activity and murder rates would  be a civic attraction? Get in the corner adults are talking
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-public-schools-moves-to-eliminate-gendered-restrooms

MDOT is right…..more options in Chicago. 🤤
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MarqHusker on December 02, 2021, 11:25:20 PM
Up until this year, Iowa v Michigan State was the 'toughest' ticket for this game in the 11 years or so, and it was the most I had to spend for a ticket.    Many years I've hooked up with some friends or business colleagues who have had tickets.   Street buys anywhere certainly becoming less common overall for obvious reasons.      Gopher Rock and I towered over a scalper for a bit and got a good buy for PSU v UW.  Shame, as much as I do like the convenience and ease of Stub Hub,  I relished the grind of a street corner buy.

I think the game does need to move around in some form of fashion at some point, despite the advantages I have in a 15 mile trip.  With few exceptions (Nebraska, Penn St), an easy hustle in for the participants and a high % of fans.  Indy runs outstanding large scale events, great track record of it. Compact downtown, easy in, easy out.   Always an outstanding vibe for it, its not an afterthought or drowned out by 57 other things.   No shit its not some stay and play week long vacation spot.  Its a CCG, total blow in, blow out 24-60 hr trip tops, whether its in paradise, Chicago, Indy, Detroit,  Cleveland, Flint, wherever.  I'm not 'hanging' out in Chicago in December any longer than I need to.   btw: I have no trouble flying to South Florida NS in/out of Indy.    Flying to the west coast on the other hand, sub optimal like every other non hub city east of the Mississippi.

I'm not opposed to seeing the game in Chicago at all or even outdoors, but when I think stadium, Arlington Heights,  I think about the absolute dud the Fiesta Bowl has become by playing out in Glendale in a giant freaking parking lot.   (a lot in common with Hard Rock imo).   
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: bayareabadger on December 03, 2021, 12:05:07 AM
So you think rising gang activity and murder rates would  be a civic attraction? Get in the corner adults are talking
On the one hand, that's a silly-ass way to define a city. 

On the other, Indy is objectively a fantastic place to host that kind of event, frankly better than Chicago for a litany of reasons (unless you want to make a weekend of it and go to museums or art galleries). If you want to get to town, eat drink, hang out with fans, go to a game, stay over, eat breakfast and leave, Indy is superb. 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Hawkinole on December 03, 2021, 02:07:38 AM
country bumpkin small town shitholes are a FAR better experience for most fans

perhaps not for the donors of substance that have more money than brains

friendly, appreciative hosts that welcome Big Ten fans w/o the crime and high prices
Absolutely. We could host the BTCG at Brown Field in front of 5,100 in  Manchester :( Actually, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the BTCG should be in an outdoor stadium, preferably in Kinnick Stadium, alternatively, in Chicago.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on December 03, 2021, 07:47:49 AM
Chicago is one of my favorite towns.  Always thought the Big Ten championship game should be there.  Now given the crime and political lunacy I think I'd avoid it.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on December 03, 2021, 09:26:14 AM
94 needs to take lessons from 847 on how to disparage a city to scare people away. 847 was much more effective :57:
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 10:16:25 AM
On the one hand, that's a silly-ass way to define a city.

On the other, Indy is objectively a fantastic place to host that kind of event, frankly better than Chicago for a litany of reasons (unless you want to make a weekend of it and go to museums or art galleries). If you want to get to town, eat drink, hang out with fans, go to a game, stay over, eat breakfast and leave, Indy is superb.
I think it's important to have a decent airport for fans that are flying in from all over the country.  I assume Indy has that, been 25 years since I flew into Indy.


museums or art galleries????   90% of Big Ten football fans are knuckle draggin mouth breathers that swill light macro beer and eat chicken wings or burgers
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: betarhoalphadelta on December 03, 2021, 10:27:41 AM
museums or art galleries????  90% of Big Ten football fans are knuckle draggin mouth breathers that swill light macro beer and eat chicken wings or burgers
And the other 10% are Northwestern fans? :57:
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 10:36:45 AM
and they obviously get enough of Chicago
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: utee94 on December 03, 2021, 10:46:54 AM
94 needs to take lessons from 847 on how to disparage a city to scare people away. 847 was much more effective :57:

Ha!

But it's true.  BF's campaign was so effective, he scared himself outta that city.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 10:48:32 AM
just part of the campaign
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: bayareabadger on December 03, 2021, 03:13:43 PM
I think it's important to have a decent airport for fans that are flying in from all over the country.  I assume Indy has that, been 25 years since I flew into Indy.


museums or art galleries????  90% of Big Ten football fans are knuckle draggin mouth breathers that swill light macro beer and eat chicken wings or burgers
And thus, Indy. 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 03, 2021, 03:23:47 PM
90% of Big Ten football fans are knuckle draggin mouth breathers that swill light macro beer and eat chicken wings or burgers
How do you classify those suds you toss back Knuck.....Fearless
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 05:21:55 PM
well, my usual is not a 13% porter or stout, but I do drink them when I can find them

my usual is a 5% Bud heavy - 137 calories

the masses, especially ladies and guys on diets, prefer Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light and now Busch Latte (entire state of Iowa)

Budweiser's flavor might not appeal to Utee and some others, but at least there's some flavor of beer
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MarqHusker on December 03, 2021, 06:41:04 PM
Lot of ignorance/ stereotype on Indy dining scene here which I can understand.   

There are oodles of cities in this country w vibrant, interesting dining that are not SF, LA, NYC etc.   The scale may not be the same but it's lazy preconceptions that people need to let go of.  
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 06:49:49 PM
St. Elmo Steak House makes plenty of national lists.

I've not been there, but it's got to be decent
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MarqHusker on December 03, 2021, 10:37:50 PM
That's the thing,  I wouldn't call it a top flight steakhouse.  It's 100+ years old and has an infamous appetizer, which is outstanding.     The bar is great and it's a fun atmosphere,  but as far as steak, it's like Peter Luger's.     It's underwhelming.    At least they don't cut your steak in slices like your six years old like Lugers.   

Despite all of that, the place prints money. 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Brutus Buckeye on December 03, 2021, 10:50:37 PM
well, my usual is not a 13% porter or stout, but I do drink them when I can find them

my usual is a 5% Bud heavy - 137 calories

the masses, especially ladies and guys on diets, prefer Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light and now Busch Latte (entire state of Iowa)

Budweiser's flavor might not appeal to Utee and some others, but at least there's some flavor of beer



Beer contains phytoestrogen and prolactin. These two chemicals can increase the estrogen levels your body produces. ... These two estrogen-increasing chemicals are typically found in hops and barley, which of course, are two of the most common ingredients in beer.


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Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: FearlessF on December 03, 2021, 11:03:39 PM
That's the thing,  I wouldn't call it a top flight steakhouse.  It's 100+ years old and has an infamous appetizer, which is outstanding.    The bar is great and it's a fun atmosphere,  but as far as steak, it's like Peter Luger's.    It's underwhelming.    At least they don't cut your steak in slices like your six years old like Lugers. 

Despite all of that, the place prints money.
I've heard about the shrimp cocktail with horseradish - I'd like to try it.

I'm not a huge fan of Ruth's Chris or Luger's, but I'd guess Indy has some great steaks someplace if you know where to go. 
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: LittlePig on December 04, 2021, 07:37:48 AM
In the 2 games Kirk Ferentz and Jim Harbaugh have coached against each other,  they are 1-1 and neither team has ever scored more than 14 points.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Cincydawg on December 04, 2021, 07:44:26 AM
I don't find national lists of restaurants to be useful personally.  Maybe a Michelin star means something, or not.  Nobody can go by every BBQ or steak place in the country, and if they did, it would be their opinion.  The highly rated places I've been are more about service than food.  

Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: 847badgerfan on December 04, 2021, 08:27:32 AM
Can't go out at night anymore in Chicago. The Loop is dying, fast.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Temp430 on December 04, 2021, 08:47:52 AM
In the 2 games Kirk Ferentz and Jim Harbaugh have coached against each other,  they are 1-1 and neither team has ever scored more than 14 points.
I think both those Iowa teams were better than the current edition.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 04, 2021, 09:05:14 AM

Beer contains phytoestrogen and prolactin. These two chemicals can increase the estrogen levels your body produces. ... These two estrogen-increasing chemicals are typically found in hops and barley, which of course, are two of the most common ingredients in beer.

So walk into the next Biker Bar and start knocking over those beers and report back how that worked out
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MarqHusker on December 04, 2021, 02:56:06 PM
Michigan fan far out numbering Iowa fan downtown at this hour.  Not surprising.    Couldn't ask for better weather.  
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: Hawkinole on December 04, 2021, 07:34:40 PM
The Cedar Rapids Gazette says Coe College's football team > Michigan, and speculates Iowa > Coe College.
Coe College’s football team is better than Michigan’s?! | The Gazette (https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-football/coe-colleges-football-team-is-better-than-michigans/) So regardless, I think Iowa is going down tonight.
Title: Re: #2 Michigan (8-1, 11-1) vs. #13 Iowa (7-2, 10-2) CCG Week
Post by: MrNubbz on December 04, 2021, 07:42:59 PM
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?