2012 Big Ten Thread

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

There is never an inappropriate time to chant "Who Hates Iowa". I even chant it during sex.



A lot of people think we'll actually be better with Shortell because he's a better passer, but those people are dumb. The Gophers led the league in lowest yards needed on 3rd down (an important stat considering how important it is to sustain drives). The biggest reason for this was the lack of negative yards because Gray has such fantastic running ability. Without him, I think we're going to be facing a lot of 3rd and longs.

So, to answer your question, yes.

Woooo we may win 2 Big Ten games!

It's a good thing we will have to face Shortell. Running QBs always kill us (except Denardzzz who can't beat us) and Gray, if I recall correctly, was no exception last season. But we are usually decent against passing QBs and this year our pass defense is head and shoulders above every other area that it makes me feel better knowing we face Shortell.

Also, Floyd needs to come home. He doesn't like it up in the cold or hearing how awesome the Vikings are. Haha, just kidding, he doesn't hear that in Minnesota either.

[iowatreat54]

If any of your teams lose to us this season, you should quit football forever.

[yo123]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

If any of your teams lose to us this season, you should quit football forever.

What the **** was your team doing on that onside kick? No one even went after it.

[scottyboy]

hai guyz, we beat Arkansas. We can join your conference?

[Bulldogs]

Rutgers > the SEC imo.

[bearsfan_51]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

hai guyz, we beat Arkansas. We can join your conference?

You can have Indiana's spot.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by yo123

What the **** was your team doing on that onside kick? No one even went after it.

We were confused because the previous 3 times they tried to kick, it was to the right. But we tried to throw them off on the 4th by still only lining up 4 guys AND not going for it. I guess that genius game plan backfired...

[bearsfan_51]

Iowa still matches up pretty well with Minnesota. Gray should still be out, and without him, our running game is pretty bad. On the other side of the ball, our passive defensive is fantastic, but we haven't been able to stop the run.

Minnesota looks to be a better team than Iowa, but I think we're the underdogs in this game because Iowa runs the ball so well.

[StickSkills]

Well Illinois looks VERY beatable for Penn State, Northwestern looks tough but i think we can win, and Iowa looks beatable. It's not too crazy to think that PSU can be 5-2 heading into the OSU game.

[bearsfan_51]

Originally Posted by StickSkills

Well Illinois looks VERY beatable for Penn State, Northwestern looks tough but i think we can win, and Iowa looks beatable. It's not too crazy to think that PSU can be 5-2 heading into the OSU game.

They could just as easily be 2-5.

[StickSkills]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

They could just as easily be 2-5.

You saw that Illinois was down 52-17 to Lousiana Tech last night, right? It was also LTech's passing offense that destroyed them.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Iowa still matches up pretty well with Minnesota. Gray should still be out, and without him, our running game is pretty bad. On the other side of the ball, our passive defensive is fantastic, but we haven't been able to stop the run.

Minnesota looks to be a better team than Iowa, but I think we're the underdogs in this game because Iowa runs the ball so well.

How's the DL look? Weisman is a strong, Physical runner, but our OL has been opening up giant holes the last 2 weeks. If Minnesota can fill the gaps, and make our WRs beat them, it might get ugly for us.

[bearsfan_51]

Yeah, Illinois isn't good; neither is Penn State. Sonny Dykes is doing impressive things at LA-Tech, they aren't a pushover.

A team that lost to Ohio and Virginia shouldn't be taking anyone for granted. They could easily lose all of those games.

[bearsfan_51]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

How's the DL look? Weisman is a strong, Physical runner, but our OL has been opening up giant holes the last 2 weeks. If Minnesota can fill the gaps, and make our WRs beat them, it might get ugly for us.

DL is fantastic against the pass. I don't know the sack numbers, but they are good, and we've been pounding the quarterback.

Run defense is much less impressive. The defense is built on speed.

[StickSkills]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Yeah, Illinois isn't good; neither is Penn State. Sonny Dykes is doing impressive things at LA-Tech, they aren't a pushover.

A team that lost to Ohio and Virginia shouldn't be taking anyone for granted. They could easily lose all of those games.

If there was ever a team that matches up favorably for PSU, it's Illinois.
Week 1 against WMU:
WMU's QBs: 28/47, 265 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
Week 2 against ASU:
ASU's QBs: 23/29, 318 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTS
Week 3 against Charleston South:
CSU QBs: 5/17, 29 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT <--- I'm assuming they're an option team?
Week 4 against Louisiana Tech:
LTech's QBs: 15/22, 284 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs
Also LTech's Patton had 6 receptions, 164 yards, 2 TDs.

Then looking at PSU's offense, McGloin is leading the Big 10 in passing yards (1,003), completions (83), and touchdowns (9). Meanwhile he has only 2 interceptions, both that went through the hands of receivers. Also, Allen Robinson leads the Big 10 in receptions (7.2 per game), yards (101.1 per game), and TD catches (5).

[Giantsfan1080]

Michigan and ND have cancelled their series.

[ryno626]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Michigan and ND have cancelled their series.

False. Notre Dame cancelled the series

[Docta]

Tom Osbourne retires. The B1G is falling apart.

[bearsfan_51]

Minnesota is 4-0. All is well.

[Smooth Criminal]

Not for long. I took Minnesota to cover. They will inevitably get blown out today. Same goes for you Penn State fans.

[Grizzlegom]

Originally Posted by Smooth Criminal

Not for long. I took Minnesota to cover. They will inevitably get blown out today. Same goes for you Penn State fans.

You were saying?

[bearsfan_51]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Minnesota is 4-0. All is well.

The world is over.

[bearsfan_51]

Bill O'Brien looks like the real deal, which is good, because he'll need to be.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

The world is over.

Floyd just needed to come home, that's all.

I also overestimated Shortell and your D is not good.

[princefielder28]

Minnesota simply has nothing when it comes to skilled players on offense and the defense has more speed than usual but they lack the physicality.