Michigan's offense was a bit underwhelming last Saturday and now gets tested against the nation's #1 defense. Iowa finally got their offense humming last weekend by actually scoring points. I think the key to the game for Michigan is to keep Iowa's defense from scoring.Ed Zachery
Ed ZacheryI think he's still out. It's do or die with JJ.
So, does Jimmy play the game manager QB in Iowa City?
maybe after the first turnover
Michigan's offense was a bit underwhelming last Saturday and now gets tested against the nation's #1 defense. Iowa finally got their offense humming last weekend by actually scoring points. I think the key to the game for Michigan is to keep Iowa's defense from scoring.turnovers will be the key for Michigan. JJ has got to take care of the football. He threw one bad ball out of 22 attempts that should've been picked vs Maryland but the defender couldn't get a foot in bounds. It was a very late bad throw across the field that he forced into double coverage. He can't do something like that vs Iowa- those basterds will intercept that. His other 21 throws were not in harms way. He needs to stick with those 21 and ditch that 1. I think he can do that.
yup, Michigan doesn't allow Iowa's defense or special teams to score, they win easilyMichigan has excellent special teams units themselves. I think that unit will show up to play, they normally do. JJ HAS to take care of the football this game or else Michigan is in trouble.
yup, Michigan doesn't allow Iowa's defense or special teams to score, they win easilyYou don't need to be nearly as good as Michigan for this to be a winning formula against Iowa. Both Rutgers and SoDakSt would have won if they had kept Iowa's D from scoring.
If Michigan goes up 7-0, they should just punt on 1st down like it was 1918might not be a bad idea lol. seriously though they should just try a lot of quick smoke screen passes to Bell and Wilson, some outlet swing passes to Edwards, maybe a reverse or two with AJ Henning, and tons of Blake Corum & Donovan Edwards rushing the football. Nix the stupid f'ing trick plays like they tried to run last week with Ronnie Bell and don't throw the ball over the middle of the field like at all and stay away from the sideline throws- those are dangerous bc they can go for 6 in the wrong direction. Want to throw some 40-50-60 yard deep shots with JJ- by all means have at it. Even if those are picked, long as you make the tackle they are kinda like punts.
Edwards with the ball in his hands is terrifying. He's a total cheat code. Is he the best RB? Not sure. But he's a dangerous RB, while also being arguably the best pass catcher in the conference. Harbaugh should just steal an entire Madden play book, just to get him the ball. He's what Le'Veon Bell was, once he was a pro, but while still in college. Bell wasn't that dude when he was in East Lansing.hate to sound like a homer, but can't say I disagree. I have never seen a RB at Michigan as good as he is running routes and catching the football. He could legit play WR at a high level. He barely played last year as he was a true frosh behind two really good RB's- and this year he's been injured- he has yet to be unleashed. JJ McCarthy said in his presser the other day that he's glad to be getting #7 back this week. I believe they are like room-mates/BFF's. Good to know, and definitely way more info on an injured player than you'll ever get outta Harbaugh.
If Michigan goes up 7-0, they should just punt on 1st down like it was 1918hah, they beat the hawks by 50
hah, they beat the hawks by 50no way. Game is in Kinnick and Iowa is too good at defense for that.
If Michigan goes up 7-0, they should just punt on 1st down like it was 1918Ha. This genuinely made me laugh because it may be true. This will be an interesting game.
no way. Game is in Kinnick and Iowa is too good at defense for that.if Michigan punts on 1st or 2nd down, they win by 50
IF JJ protects the football and Donovan Edwards is full-go 100% - I think Michigan wins by like 10-14, but it'll be maybe a 21-7 or 21-10 type of game.
Iowa is about to break out their fun and gun offense and put up 50+ ...LOL. Right
Iowa is about to break out their fun and gun offense and put up 50+ ...Well, stranger things have happened.
Besides RB Edwards starting OG Keegan and LB Hill-Green should be back for the Iowa game. I assume backup QB McNamara is still out with an injuries since I was not able to find any speculation otherwise. And I could swear I saw backup OT Barnhart dressed on the sideline last Saturday so I assume he's good to go as well..Edwards and Keegan coming back healthy will be a big boost to the offense. Keegan is one of the best guards in the B1G. Edwards completely changes that offense. He's an explosive RB that can also run between the tackles and he allows them to give Corum a break and keep Corum fresh, and Edwards completely changes the dynamic in the passing game- he is a complete mismatch in the pass game- he runs routes and catches the football like a WR. Pretty obvious they don't trust the true frosh RB CJ Stokes after he put the ball on the turf when Michigan was in the red zone. Never saw him again after that. Michigan needs Edwards back asap- glad to hear he'll be back this week.
On a personal note: I am in rural NE Iowa. My mom (age 88), dad (age 90), my sister, my brother, are in Tucson, and my other sister is moving this week - to Tucson.Ha I've been helping a friend pack two moving cubes/storage containers since sunday and will finish tomorrow(he has had neck/back operations and will need a knee replaced).His house just sold for 500K and they are moving to Phoenix to be closer to family but he wants to stay in Ohio - can't stand the heat. But his wife is working all week (dumb move)
On a personal note: I am in rural NE Iowa. My mom (age 88), dad (age 90), my sister, my brother, are in Tucson, and my other sister is moving this week - to Tucson.
If predictions about climate change are true, everybody will be moving from Arizona to the Midwest in 50 years. I think I will just stay here when I retire. I can just stay inside when it gets cold out.so, what's the attraction in an abandoned mall?
I also predict the next coming fad will be retirement communities built around old abandoned shopping malls. Where you can walk from your home to the mall without ever having to go outside. Too bad I don't have any money to invest in this idea.
Iowa isn't going to blitz anyways, they'll stay in that cover 4 and play zone and drop 7-8 into coverage all day long and keep everything in front of them, but JJ has surprisingly done great this year vs the blitz.Iowa doesn't blitz often, but they do, and when they come, they are usually effective
I have this idea about climate tourism where people from the South can visit and I charge them for the privilege to shovel snow off my drive.Lmao brilliant
Here is an interesting statlike Jim said...Kinnick is a place where top 5 teams go to die. And he has ample experience in dying there- as both player and coach at Michigan. His 2016 team as coach when they were #2 in the nation and in 1985 as the starting QB of Michigan when they were the #2 team in the nation.
Iowa's results in its last 6 home games against AP top-5 foes:
2008 vs. 3. Penn State, W 24-23
2010 vs. 5. Michigan State, W 37-6
2016 vs. 2. Michigan, W 14-13
2017 vs. 4. Penn State, L 21-19
2017 vs. 3. Ohio State, W 55-24
2021 vs. 4. Penn State, W 23-20
This week, No. 4 Michigan comes to Iowa City
All good things got to come to an end..........but hopefully not for another week ;D(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/DeepEthicalFrillneckedlizard-size_restricted.gif)
| BIG TEN GAME OF THE WEEK |
| #4 Michigan Wolverines (1-0, 4-0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0, 3-1) |
| NOON - Iowa City, IA - FOX |
| Iowa City has been none too pleasant for Michigan football over the past two decades, losing 4 straight, going back to 2005, and 5 of 6, back to 2001. Granted, during the 4 game home win streak, Iowa was favored twice, and the two times they were underdogs, it was by one score. The big concern with Michigan this year was the front seven, and while its a one game sample size (the first three games could not mean less), the concerns seem validated. The Maryland offensive line bullied Michigan, and opened running lanes all over the place. They did a solid job, last drive against a prevent defense not withstanding, against the passing attack, but if Michigan can't win a trench battle, there are few teams that should concern them more than Iowa. That said, this isn't just a bland Iowa offense, it's a bad Iowa offense. They couldn't run on Rutgers last week, and thankfully Spencer Petras had his best game of the season, low bar acknowledged, and Iowa finished +3 in turnovers. The fact that J.J. McCarthy is facing his second hostile road environment, the first being in limited duty in East Lansing last year, when he fumbled the ball twice, means that is not off the table. But Rutgers doesn't have the offense to survive 3 turnovers, particularly when they generate none themselves. Even if, worst case scenario, Michigan turns the ball over 3 times, I have to believe their secondary can bail them out a few times, and unless those turnovers are actually scored upon, I'm concerned just how much Iowa can do, even with a short field. It was certainly a little surprising how well Maryland ran the ball against Michigan, but it was certainly not surprising that Maryland did move the ball. Iowa hasn't moved the ball on anyone, even Rutgers. And while Kinnick is certainly nasty to opposing teams, thanks to Big Noon Kickoff (which for the record, I like), it certainly doesn't give home teams the same type of edge that have fueled a number of those wins for the Hawkeyes. I think Iowa's run game works, and they generate more offense than expected, but unless their defense can score, those turnovers to touchdowns, turn into turnovers to punts. J.J. McCarthy probably makes a couple of mistakes in his first road start, but he also makes enough throws to beat an Iowa defense that hasn't faced a legit NFL quarterback since??? Josh Allen in the 2017 opener. |
| MICHIGAN 27, IOWA 21 |
If Iowa has a chance in this game, it's going to be a 9-7 or 10-9 stinker rank with punts, fumbles, missed field goals, and squabbling teammates.yeah, I'm kinda with you. I don't see how Iowa gets more than 10-13 points unless Michigan has special teams gaffes and/or turnovers on offense that go the other way- pick 6s, fumble scoop and scores.
A couple of thoughtsCorum is the best back in the B1G imo. He reminds me of a jacked up Mike Hart with home run speed- which is basically the only thing Hart lacked- Hart was slow as sh*t. Corum is a complete back, he can protect the passer and catch the ball as well- he runs hard between the tackles effectively and picks up the tough yards- and then when he's got any daylight he's got the legit 4.4 speed to hit the home run.
I was really impressed with Blake Corum and his ability early in the game to find little holes in the line where the typical RB might only get a short gain. A few more games like he has had the last 2 weeks and he will definitely be in the Heisman discussion.
Iowa did not lose the game just because of penalties. It was pretty obvious Mich was the dominant team start to finish, but some of the penalties called on Iowa did not help its chances . Iowa probably needed to play a perfect game to beat Michigan, which includes getting no penalties. If Iowa was ever going to come back, it had to play penalty free to have a chance.