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Time: Noon
Location: Kinnick Stadium
Weather: 68 Sunny
TV: Fox (Johnson & Klatt)
Line: Michigan -10.5
These teams played 10 months ago and it was very lopsided. That was on a neutral field and the Wolverines were one of the hottest teams in the country at the time. It will be interesting to see how the teams have changed from that match-up as Jimmy says, "Kinnick is the place Top 5 teams go to die".
Here is a quick list of how top 5 teams have fared at Kinnick since 2008:
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
Dear Jimmy,
Your team showed heart last weekend, winning a football game when they didn't have their A game. The LB's struggled and the DE's couldn't get enough pass rush. JJ's deep ball was off but thank goodness for Blake who ran wild. Now, it's time for another test. A road game to the pink locker rooms of Kinnick stadium.
This will not be the same team that you faced in Indy and won't be a blow out as this Iowa team gives up just over 5 points a game on defense. This is also one of those Black/Gold Games for Iowa, where the fan base will be wearing the specific color for its section. The Hawkeyes will be ready on Saturday as they will want to pull an upset and protect that nice record against visiting Top 5 teams.
Your team will need to play its best game of the year with fundamental football. Iowa is not going to trick you, but they will play fundamental ball. They also got tape from the Maryland game and know how to put Michigan's LB's on skates. Watch for Iowa TE's as they will try to match those guys up against Michigan's LB's. Michigan's Dline will need to shut down the run and force Iowa to pass, which they don't prefer. Michigan needs to win this game on defense by shutting down the struggling Iowa offense.
Michigan's offense needs to play clean (no turnovers) and find ways to get points. Field goals will be important in this game but the Wolverines also need to score a few touchdowns. Iowa's scores by having their defense score points or setting up its offense with a short field. Better play calling from the coordinators and clean offensive execution will be key. A strong run game always travels.
Jimmy, this year has gone pretty well for the Wolverines. You started with 3 easy games and got tested against Maryland. I hope Michigan gets back some dinged-up players and is ready to steal the energy in Kinnick. You have the best team but the team that plays smarter on Saturday will win. Test Iowa's secondary and keep JJ from taking too many risks (Iowa will try to knock him out due to injury). Let Blake run and Moody kick some field goals. Feed your TE's and lock down Iowa's offense. Play Michigan Football.
Michigan 20 Iowa 12
6 comments:
Hi, my name is Sarzano, and it's my turn ... I used to watch Sir Graves Ghastly when I was younger .... now it's my turn ... I am now Count Crapula,, and I vant to eat your "bowel movement"
Thanks Bob. Crazy how well Iowa has plays top 5 teams at home.
We probably don't have any updates on the injury's? All? Edwards? Hill-Green? Others?
Dear Jimmy,
Be as much aggressive as possible. Throw the ball deep at least 5 times. If you connect on 2 of them throw more... Keep their defense honest and loose....
I am not giving my predication. Like I said all week, I am very nervous about this game...
Blue for life...
Fire Don Brown from UMASS.....
No updates on injuries as the norm for the program. Best bet is to get on twitter hour to 1/2 an hour prior to game time. That is when we will know for sure. Since this is road game, sometimes info will leak if player x or y didn't make the trip as it's a rule for Jimmy not to have injured player's travel.
-Bob
I can live without All being suited. But believe we run a big risk without having Edwards - his run/pass options create a nice challenge to that IA D-line.
I don't have any feelings of dread. Maybe I should because this is where "Top 5 teams go to die", but this team seems different. As long as Michigan stays patient, plays clean, and doesn't turn the ball over they'll win by at least 2 TDs.
-Stays patient: Take what they give you...don't force anything
-Play clean: No stupid penalties...only two acceptable times for a penalty are to prevent what would be a TD and to prevent the QB from being laid out.
-Don't turn the ball over: Self-explanatory
Michigan on defense: Running game between the tackles, short passes, and trick plays
Michigan on offense: Play action, zone reads, and attack outside the tackles
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