Iowa fans not all that confident
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We tried against Ohio State. Couldn’t do it, so we settled for field goals. It becomes difficult to score in the Red Zone because there is less ground to cover. Jackson and Strong need to step up, just like Harrison did for OSU.
How do you come away from this video thinking their offense isn’t terrible? They had 169 total yards of offense in this game.
Their offense scored 13 points last year and had 270 yards. We had one of the worst offenses and the 2nd worst defense even though we saw the defense was getting better.
They average 220 yds on offense this year and 17 points
I don't see them getting shut out but if we do not turn the ball over- I have a hard time seeing them beat us.
happy to be wrong and will root to be wrong but thinking they don't score points on offense is utterly retarded with our offense. They are going to sell out the run and force Gav to beat them in the air
I have faith in our D but they will score points on us
I still believe we win but some here think we can just run at pleasure on them at at home
Again- there are never definitive. But everything I look at says they are going to have a harder time scoring then we are. TOP- we are at 32+ mins and they are conf worst with 27. They have been in the RZ less than everyone else too. But when they are, they do score but it is an even split between TD/FG(10/10). Which isn't good. We have 29 RZ scores and it is 22/7 (TD/FG)
And in conference- their running game has not been good- less than 4 yds per carry while we are 5.4 per carry in conference.
I believe our T/O ratio is even better too.
I agree with 95's point that Iowa's focus on D should be our running game. I don't agree that it means we cannot beat them with Wimsatt having a big passing day.
Based on what Iowa's offense has done to date, if we do on O what we did against Ohio State, I think that's enough to win unless turnovers burn us. The turnover on downs in the red zone when we were down 28-16? That's a FG attempt if we are not down two TDs at that point. If we put up 19 Saturday on four FG and a TD, I think that's enough to win if they don't score on D or special teams.
Rutgers turnover margin = +5
Iowa turnover margin = -3
Based on what Iowa's offense has done to date, if we do on O what we did against Ohio State, I think that's enough to win unless turnovers burn us. The turnover on downs in the red zone when we were down 28-16? That's a FG attempt if we are not down two TDs at that point. If we put up 19 Saturday on four FG and a TD, I think that's enough to win if they don't score on D or special teams.
Rutgers turnover margin = +5
Iowa turnover margin = -3
Bottom line is Rutgers against Iowa needs to make the big play , the big catch, the opportunistic big fumble or interception. No more excuses of well… we almost did it.
I honestly think we can beat them with our base stuff. I think we're a better team.
A lot of people keep saying they have a better defense. But how? We played a much tougher schedule and let up less total yardage. Maybe you can say without Powell.
You would be correct. We are a better TEAM… this isn’t about individual players but a physical Rutgers team who ain’t gonna stop CHOPPING.
And that win needs an asterisk because the starting QB was knocked out of the game and the backup likely had no first team snaps in practice.
Unless you have seen Iowa play, you won't believe how bad Deacon Hill really is.
BTW, with all do respect, Iowa has a better defense and special teams.
If they lost 31-0 to PSU, how well would their defense do against Michigan and OSU? Both Michigan and OSU got defensive TD's in our game
I am not big in comparing scores. I think you may be able to run on the Hawks, as long as you take care of the ball. Field position will play some part, but not sure we can move the ball on you. OL pretty banged up and we do not have a passing game. So on paper you should win the game.
But, it is in Kinnick and a very tough place to play. Turnovers probably going to play a bit part along with field position.
Here is to a clean game and no injuries!
But, it is in Kinnick and a very tough place to play. Turnovers probably going to play a bit part along with field position.
Here is to a clean game and no injuries!
The defense wore out in 2nd half. I believe it was 10-0 @ halftime.
Iowa fans know they'd get boatraced against Michigan or tOSU when the defense is on the field for 75%+ for the game.
As a Rutgers fan, I don’t think the team is there yet to beat a heavy/physical team like Iowa.
RU needs better QB play since it will be impossible to run on Iowa.
I just don’t see a win. Especially with Powell out.
RU needs better QB play since it will be impossible to run on Iowa.
I just don’t see a win. Especially with Powell out.
Game may end up that way but I am not understanding that thought process...Our OL and RB are just moving everyone right now- earlier in the year, not so much. We ran for almost 250 against OSU who actually has a better defense and run defense then Iowa.
What does worry me- their home field is worth more than the normal 3 points. This is a very difficult place to visit.
Let’s see how we run the ball today on the road against Iowa compared to at home vs tOSU.
It'll come down to the refs. I think it's an even game but expect the B1G zebras to call it for the West Div leading home team. B1G doesn't want a sub .500 conference team in the league championships (if they lose to us their next 2 games are 50/50 imo). If they shock us with fair officiating, RU 16 Iowa 13; flip the score with the expected screw-job.
I fully expect Iowa to get away with holding all day
Me too, and throw in a couple crap PI's against us and no calls for them.
you just said exactly what my one concern was...you did read my entire post, no?
100% agree with this - they will get away with a ton of blatant ****
I really hate to say this but I see a lot of RU fans who are setting themselves up for yet another heartbreaking, disappointing loss. It seems to me we are jinxing ourselves with all this confident talk of beating #22.
I hope I'm wrong but The Rutgers Experience (TM) says otherwise.
I hope I'm wrong but The Rutgers Experience (TM) says otherwise.
I told everyone all week, we would not run on them and needed to be able to throw the ball. They sold out on the run daring us to throw and we dindn't change any plays or take advantage of the lone top safety at all. horrible job by the coachesI wasright.
RU did NOT run the ball on Iowa.
You need a better understanding.
fans are worse as they think they understand what is going on but they don't and they blindly believe in Greg. We'll never get to what we could be with him, he's not the guy
Yes on the other hand does know the game and he does understand. He's not at fault thinking we'd run, he just didn't give the Iowa coaches enough credit for recognizing we are one dimensional and they will play to that
so many tried to tell me I was loony for saying we were one dimensional but what do you call us when we can't complete more than half our throws?
I'm not sure it matters the coach, the plays, the players, it's always going to end like this for Rutgers,
We're unable to rise to an occasion and will never be anymore than we are right now.
40 years. Show me what's changed.
tonight was on coaches yet again. Greg's insistence on a gameplan that doesn't work, no real qb development, no stretching the field, having a 1 dimensional offense rely on defense
Greg sucks
The players and the coaches change. The story remains the same. For over 40 years.
i agree, it's because our fans don't demand more
fanbase of losers and cucks who are ok with sucking and do nothing but make excuses
incredible
Didn't expect the Rutger's offense to be so putrid.
That OLine is BAD, and I didn't understand why the defense didn't blitz an immobile Deacon Hill?
Iowa lives off of flipping field position in the punt game.
no our fans accept this, continue to make excuses, have no real basis to judge a coach other than some marginal success over 10yrs ago against a watered down league. Hell, Flood took the same kids and smoked the league!
enough is enough