Some early betting lines are out
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I would be all over that Iowa spread. Expect that line to drop and maybe go the other way.
I also think isu would cover the tcu spread. That's too much at home.
I also think isu would cover the tcu spread. That's too much at home.
Our team had definitely quit. We went toe to toe with a lot of their roster the year before with a 3-9 team.
Both scary. I'd feel more comfortable with TCU covering. Iowa/ISU is usually a coin flip. I just don't know too much about either team right now.
How will our Juco additions perform when the lights come on, will we have an offensive line, running game, linebackers, can we get a rush on the opposing QB? And I just don't know anything about Iowa, well because I don't care enough to follow them. Except the Hawks typically can put together a decent line on both sides of the ball.
A few of us were talking last night about when was the last time we had a dominant rush end and the only one that came to my mind was Berryman. Without pressure we are in huge trouble, no matter how good our secondary is.
How will our Juco additions perform when the lights come on, will we have an offensive line, running game, linebackers, can we get a rush on the opposing QB? And I just don't know anything about Iowa, well because I don't care enough to follow them. Except the Hawks typically can put together a decent line on both sides of the ball.
A few of us were talking last night about when was the last time we had a dominant rush end and the only one that came to my mind was Berryman. Without pressure we are in huge trouble, no matter how good our secondary is.
Only thing we have really heard about the ends is that they look good in practice. I think we can expect much more pressure with Tucker being a nuisance in the middle. I try to keep from drinking the cool aid too much, but if Tucker and Harris turn out to be men, then we may have ourselves a stingy defense.
We need more than a few brand new players to play like they are seasoned veterans right out of the gate... Not normally witnessed.
FWIW, in the "post-streak" era, ISU has only been the betting-line favorite twice (Ferentz's first two years), but has managed marks of 13-4 ATS and 10-7 SU.
The only times ISU didn't cover were in 2003, Rhoads' first two seasons (2009-10), and 2013.
Yeah because iowa has covered 4 times in 15 years while going 7-7. LOL
Dang these facts. Too funny.
Dang these facts. Too funny.
Did you forget the injury riddled team TCU had that year? They had essentially quit too. They were horrible that year. Of course that game or last years game has nothing to do with this season. ISU probably has 2-3 legit Big 12 starters on D, 3-4 legit Big 12 starters on O. 3 of those happen to be WR's mind you. I do not expect ISU to be competitive in many Big 12 games. I'd take TCU to cover and ISU to cover and probably win outright against Iowa.
TCU took a knee last year against us which was more embarrassing then running up the score. TCU will show no mercy this year knowing they need to hammer everyone to get into the playoff.
It'll help with the sound reflection at least. The SEZ middle section itself... well its probably an older section and its only about 2/3 sold right now so you can draw your own conclusions.
Iowa will cover this year and then some. I've been told this by every hawk fan I know. I can't blame them for having more confidence at this point.
