Will ISU take the ball to start the game?

If they win the toss will they defer or keep it since Iowa likes to start out wihth the ball?

Im guessing defer.

defer

I think CPR will elect to defer. If we can keep Iowa to a short first drive, we will have the ball with a shorter field which is what our offense needs.

Defer. I think our defense will be our biggest weapon tomorrow, and needs to make a statement right away. Plus possession right after half will only benefit us in what I'm hoping is a competitive game.

This will be a tough decision.... I say take it and hit them coming off the bus.

I say take the ball. Iowa scores on that first possession a lot. I'd love to have a shot at scoring first.

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Originally Posted by Doc

I say take the ball. Iowa scores on that first possession a lot. I'd love to have a shot at scoring first.

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True. Last year Iowa scored first and just kept their foot on the gas:arghh:

But I still think we're dealing with a different beast this year.

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Originally Posted by dfwcy

If they win the toss will they defer or keep it since Iowa likes to start out wihth the ball?

Im guessing defer.

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It's really a toss-up. :smile:

Seriously, I'm mixed about it. Either way, ISU cannot go 3-and-out on its first possession. It's equally deflating if that happens, but probably even worse if Iowa gets the ball first and scores a TD.

Defer then onsides kick :yes:

Depends on what the wind is like...

I think they will defer, but I kind of wish they would take the ball. UNI got the ball first and ended up with a field goal. If we could ahve gottent he ball and gotten a lead first, it might have been a different ball game.

Iowa usually wants the ball first too, so I am heisitant to give them what they want.

Another reason to take the ball... IMO, we have a better shot at getting Iowa's offense to go 3-and-out at the start of the 2nd half than at the start of the game. We have a better shot at good field position then.

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Originally Posted by ISUKing

Defer then onsides kick :yes:

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I like that idea. (Assuming ISU gets recovers it)

I could totally see it happening, too.

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Originally Posted by chuckd4735

Depends on what the wind is like...

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Always have to take this into account but I'm on record saying they should take the ball. I just think it would energize the stadium to take the ball and score first and might make Iowa uncomfortable.

If Iowa gets the ball first and scores, I think you'll see a lot of "here we go again" faces in the crowd.

Defer.

Just after the entrance...the energy in the stadium is at it's highest point. Put the defense on the field and turn 'em loose. See if you can get a turnover where the offense needs 40 yards to the endzone or a punt where they only need 60 to get into the endzone.