THE BIG 10 THREAD

[rmilia1]

You might be right, but so far this season, we continue to step on our dicks (i.e. Wisconsin). We move the ball between the 5s and 10s great, but have trouble once we get close and we have a QB that continues to throw bone-headed passes to the other team.

Our best win is against ISU. I have to see more.

That's fair

 

[Skerpokes]

So that’s how the pay for all of those fired coaches contracts.

Also how we pay for all the shiny trophy cases.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

So that’s how the pay for all of those fired coaches contracts.

and all of those balloons

 

[iowajerms]

- bye
- Minny
- Indy
- Mary

Slow your crazy roll. I would say we're behind Mich, OSU, Wiscy, Sparty and Penn St.

Ohio State

Penn State - W by 1
Indy - W by 23 (Iowa beat them by 26)
Minn - W by 16 (Iowa beat them by 17)
Purd - L by 29​

Wisconsin

Bye
Neb - W by 17
Mich - L by 25
Ill - W by 29​

Michigan State

CMU - W by 11
NW - L by 10
PSU - W by 4
Mich - L by 14​

Penn State

Ill - W by 29
OSU - L by 1
MSU - L by 4
Ind - W by 5 (Iowa beat them by 26)​

- How do they look any better than Iowa's over the past month?

 

[iowajerms]

You might be right, but so far this season, we continue to step on our dicks (i.e. Wisconsin). We move the ball between the 5s and 10s great, but have trouble once we get close and we have a QB that continues to throw bone-headed passes to the other team.

Our best win is against ISU. I have to see more.

What is another game that Iowa did that? You named the 1 game where it was literally costly, and Iowa still nearly pulled it off.

 

[wingsauce7]

Ohio State

Penn State - W by 1
Indy - W by 23 (Iowa beat them by 26)
Minn - W by 16 (Iowa beat them by 17)
Purd - L by 29​

Wisconsin

Bye
Neb - W by 17
Mich - L by 25
Ill - W by 29​

Michigan State

CMU - W by 11
NW - L by 10
PSU - W by 4
Mich - L by 14​

Penn State

Ill - W by 29
OSU - L by 1
MSU - L by 4
Ind - W by 5 (Iowa beat them by 26)​

- How do they look any better than Iowa's over the past month?

- Do you honestly think we are better than OSU?

- We'll find out about PSU on Sat and I hope we can finally get them.

- Wisconsin BEAT us at Kinnick

- Sparty is another team like UW, and PSU-we haven't shown we can beat them.

I think all our remaining games are winable, but we need to stop making dumb mistakes. I'm perplexed at many of Stanley's decisions. The kid goes full bonehead at times.

 

[wingsauce7]

What is another game that Iowa did that? You named the 1 game where it was literally costly, and Iowa still nearly pulled it off.

The other ones haven't cost us the game, but have kept the opponent within reach none-the-less. For example, Minny is driving for a score deep into Iowa territory in the 3rd with the game still within reach. Moss makes a great interception and the very next play, Stanley throws it RIGHT to the DB.

He did it Saturday too on a terrible, "what are you thinking" pass.

 

[iowajerms]

- Do you honestly think we are better than OSU?

- We'll find out about PSU on Sat and I hope we can finally get them.

- Wisconsin BEAT us at Kinnick

- Sparty is another team like UW, and PSU-we haven't shown we can beat them.

I think all our remaining games are winable, but we need to stop making dumb mistakes. I'm perplexed at many of Stanley's decisions. The kid goes full bonehead at times.

No. Ohio State is better. But over the past 3-4 weeks, I think Iowa has looked better. #2 was a tough one though.

Penn State was a tough one because they are the one with the toughest B1G top teams to this point. I didn't really cost them when they lost to Ohio State, because they played good. Like you said, Saturday will decide the argument.

One, a lot has happened since Wisconsin game. Second, Iowa looked good vs Wisconsin. Two special teams mishaps was costly, and Iowa has made sure they haven't happened again. That last TD Wisconsin had means nothing to me. Just made the game longer.

Lewerke has 8 TDs and 7 Int. He has a 6.6 average. Stanley has 16 TDs and 6 int, with 8.0 average. And though MSU has just as good, or better, rush defense than Iowa, they are far worse at pass defense. To me, Michigan State is at the same level as Northwestern or Purdue.

 

[iowajerms]

The other ones haven't cost us the game, but have kept the opponent within reach none-the-less. For example, Minny is driving for a score deep into Iowa territory in the 3rd with the game still within reach. Moss makes a great interception and the very next play, Stanley throws it RIGHT to the DB.

He did it Saturday too on a terrible, "what are you thinking" pass.

He tried lobbing it to Hockenson but the 30 mph wind took a 5 yard pass 15 yards. Hornibrook and Lewerke are far worse than Stanley at bonehead plays.

 

[iowajerms]

Michigan is obvious #1. All but 1 that I saw had Ohio State #2 and Iowa #3. Chicago had them switched. It is interesting after that. Penn State was #4 to #7. Wisconsin was #5 in all but 247, they were #6. Purdue ranged from #4 to #7.

Spoiler: BTN

Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan takes over top spot in post-Week 8 list
1. Michigan
2. Ohio State
3. Iowa
4. Penn State
5. Wisconsin
6. Michigan State
7. Purdue
8. Northwestern
9. Maryland
10. Indiana
11. Nebraska
12. Minnesota
13. Illinois
14. Rutgers

Spoiler: 247sports

Big Ten Power Rankings: Change at the Top, Terps Drop
1. Michigan
2. Ohio State
3. Iowa
4. Purdue
5. Penn State
6. Wisconsin
7. Michigan State
8. Northwestern
9. Maryland
10. Indiana
11. Illinois
12. Nebraska
13. Minnesota
14. Rutgers

Spoiler: ESPN

Power 5 conference power rankings after Week 8
1. Michigan
2. Ohio State
3. Iowa
4. Penn State
5. Wisconsin
6. Purdue
7. Michigan State
8. Northwestern
9. Indiana
10. Maryland
11. Nebraska
12. Minnesota
13. Illinois
14. Rutgers

Spoiler: Omaha

Sam McKewon's Big Ten football power rankings, Oct. 22
1. Michigan
2. Ohio State
3. Iowa
4. Penn State
5. Wisconsin
6. Purdue
7. Northwestern
8. Michigan State
9. Indiana
10. Maryland
11. Nebraska
12. Minnesota
13. Illinois
14. Rutgers

Spoiler: Chicago Tribune

Big Ten power rankings: Michigan rises to the top after Purdue's upset of Ohio State
1. Michigan
2. Iowa
3. Ohio State
4. Purdue
5. Wisconsin
6. Northwestern
7. Penn State
8. Michigan State
9. Indiana
10. Maryland
11. Nebraska
12. Minnesota
13. Illinois
14. Rutgers

 

[wingsauce7]

He tried lobbing it to Hockenson but the 30 mph wind took a 5 yard pass 15 yards. Hornibrook and Lewerke are far worse than Stanley at bonehead plays.

Well, I think if we're reduced to debating who's the bigger bone-head between 3 QBs, we can fairly say they all win.

I can see where you're coming from jerms, but I'm not ready to make the kind of jump you're making. Iowa needs to show they can win a game against a good team. Losing to Becky at home sucks and really good teams don't do that.

Get a win at PSU and follow it up @ Purdue and I'll change my tune. Wins against 3 of the worst B1G teams, a MAC team, a FCS team and Iowa St don't impress.

 

[iowajerms]

Which division is more exciting right now? The two favorites to win the CCG are in the East and play each other the week prior. But the division is basically between those two.

Over half the West still could win that division and most of the games between them have yet to be played. But whoever wins will be underdogs in the CCG - even Purdue vs Ohio State.

 

[Moab]

If Hornibrook doesn't play Sat, we get to find out if @Great Dayne knows what he's talking about with Coan... I doubt he does any better... but you just never know until the "bullets are live".

 

[7Samurai13]

If Hornibrook doesn't play Sat, we get to find out if @Great Dayne knows what he's talking about with Coan... I doubt he does any better... but you just never know until the "bullets are live".

Hmmmm sneaking suspicion if Hornibrook doesn’t start and Coan does well, @Great Dayne suddnely will be back from his vacation.

 

[Moab]

Hmmmm sneaking suspicion if Hornibrook doesn’t start and Coan does well, @Great Dayne suddnely will be back from his vacation.

You know that's happening... he'll be all puffed up and talking his usual homer crap

 

[wingsauce7]

What is another game that Iowa did that? You named the 1 game where it was literally costly, and Iowa still nearly pulled it off.

Eh hmm. It's happening AGAIN. Stanley is terrible.

 

[Innermind]

I believe it's pretty safe to say that most of the college football world will become Northwestern fans this Saturday night Nov. 3rd when the Wildcats host Notre Dame.

 

[iowajerms]

From someone who works at the college I went to an hour from Lincoln. She is from Alabama.

 

[rmilia1]

So it looks like if Michigan wins this week vs PSU the East will come down to OSU vs Michigan ( if PSU wins it's basically anyone's ballgane again ).

Likewise if Iowa wins at Purdue the West looks like it'll come down NW at Iowa the next week.

Big big games coming up the next 2 weeks

 

[Skerpokes]

Where is the updated B1G rankings @iowajerms ? And I expect Nebraska to make a big jump up into the top 6 after putting together really impressive back to back wins