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QUOTE (BearSox @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 10:59 PM) Are you kidding me? If the punter makes a good throw, thats a first down and plus some. It was a good aggressive call on the most important game of most of those players lives. It was open, Texas wasnt ready... the punter just p**** armed the throw. That is never a good call. You make a call like that, that early in the game, if you don't think you have a shot in hell to win.

QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 10:10 PM) Don't you think the injury to McCoy also throws Bama for a loop too? You've spent weeks preparing for something and a couple plays into the game, it means nothing. Obviously Gilbert isn't as talented, but it certainly had some effect on Alabama too. Not at all. They didn't have to worry about the pass and Saban could call blitz packages that would eat Gilbert alive.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 09:28 PM) I'll be the first to say it, I really think Boise could have competed with both these teams. Rip away... s***, I think OSU and Iowa would have competed, if not won.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 09:21 PM) Bama scored 17 points on offense on full drives. A pick 6, a drive started at the 3 (that still took 3 tries to get in) and a meaningless last minute TD that was also on a short field. It's easy to argue Bama would still win, but to be impressed with their offensive performance? No. There offensive performance was awful. I still don't get how they drubbed Florida. They have zero QB play and a very one dimensional offense that can be stopped by a good defense. Florida may have beaten Cinncy (who isn't that good) but they weren't that great nor was the SEC. SEC was good but these teams weren't the goods they were made out to be. I'm not saying Bama didn't earn there shot, but there were at least a few teams that I feel would have beaten them.

QUOTE (T R U @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 09:17 PM) Bama is prolly the best defense in the nation all things considered, I don't think you can assume McCoy would light it up against them had he played the whole game.. Texas also has a very good defense and Bama ran all over them, easily, its not really a surprise that their passing game looks terrible tonight they didnt need it at all.. Sure, the game goes different with Colt in there.. but Colt doesn't play defense and Bama ran the ball anyway they wanted to. I dont think the result is any different with Colt in there, I still think Bama would have won.. Nebraska's defense is better.

QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 08:58 PM) What happens if Colt doesn't get hurt? Bama’s offense really struggled. The 2nd half Gilbert played well so that may not have been too different, but the 2nd quarter lull (and that’s an understatement) from Texas wouldn’t have gone down the same. I picked Texas beforehand, but this game actually makes me MORE sure a healthy Texas team beats Bama. Seriously, Bama is one of the worse national championship teams I've ever seen. Yes they have a good defense, but it isn't the best defense in the country or anything and they have one of the worse QB's to ever win a national title, imo. I think Ohio State would have beaten both of these teams the way they were playing at the end of the season. Probably not fair for me to say that of Texas, whose defense looked pretty f***ing good outside of about 3 drives all game. Especially since they didn't have McCoy.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 7, 2010 -> 07:46 AM) Bulaga going pro. He'd look real nice on the Bears. Too bad we don't have a pick in the 1st 2 rounds.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 05:01 PM) Obviously numbers don't tell the whole story. Its been a pretty common theme all year long that Olsen's development has been a huge disappointment. He isn't a bust though.

QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 10:47 AM) You can get a different card that gives you better rates. Or just pay the card off every month. No one is forcing you to carry a balance.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 01:09 PM) We didn't hire a good enough coach. I really think the only reason we hired him is because our AD was scared Iowa would hire him. And now, of course, the guy I wanted is getting things going at A&M. They have to make noise this year, because they will very likely lose Brackins and Gilstrap after this year and they are really thin in the post. Chris Colvin, from Chicago, will be a very good PG (think Will Blalock, but possibly more talented), but ISU may have to wait for the next coach to be any good. I remember Jas really wanting McDermott, but this is his fourth season and he's yet to beat a ranked team. That being said, there's no reason we can't beat Duke, or Kansas or Texas at home. We're a top 5 team nationally in three point shooting, so you're never really out of it. That and none of those three teams have John Shurna, who must be Superman. What do I know, my team is in shambles since Alford left.

Heads, why are you so convinced you have the best RB in the state?

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 11:35 AM) I find it odd the Bears fired the TE coach. Clark and Olsen are pretty damn effective even though Desmond dropped some passes this year. Sounds like a firing to make it look like they are firing someone. They got zero development out of Greg Olsen.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 11:30 AM) Didnt the Bears just reach out to the OC at USC? I think it will be to be the QB coach.

How the hell is Alomar not a 1st ballot hall of famer. He is the greatest 2nd baseman of all time.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 10:59 AM) Well, since they are at the bottom, there is no where else to go but up. I hope they stay down and another team emerges. Maybe the Spartans step up.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 10:16 AM) Yes, Robinson is better than Hampton when both are healthy. You just can't ever accuse the Iowa offense of being anything special. And no, the teams aren't close. I've never said they were special. They had two true freshmen at RB who will be good in time though and they have an NFL TE, a few NFL olineman and some pretty solid WR's (as well as a young stud Keenan Davis). They return practically everyone too. And Stanzi will get better. Will they have a dominant offense, no, but with a good oline, quality weapons and even solid QB play to go along with there defense that might be enough to make a run at a national title. I don't know if it will happen but I have my eyes set on back to back BCS births.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 10:20 AM) I believe we are at 18 of 22 for the Buckeyes. Wisco returns a bunch as well. It'll be a good year in the big ten, imo. Michigan should be better too, although I'd rather they s*** themselves with Drill Rod as the coach.

Cool thing is: 19 of 22 starters back for the Hawkeyes as it stands now. And we get Jewel Hampton back, whooooo!!!

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 6, 2010 -> 08:16 AM) Wow, not sure its a good idea, but Cam "ironhead jr" Heyward is staying another year. And I found this on another board: First downs and total yardage of the 4 unstoppable, amazing offenses faced by the Big Ten's 4 bowl winners: 9-155 14-249 9-243 12-260 Touche Rock!!!! Its a good time to be a fan of the Big 10.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 10:51 PM) Iowa has the better OL, WR and TE. ISU has the better RB and QB, I honestly believe. Stanzi is a better game manager, Arnaud has more talent. Iowa has the better RB corps, but ISU has the better #1 RB when healthy. Unfortunately, our QB broke his hand (and played the worst game of his career against Iowa) and the RB pulled his groin (but still ran for 152 against Kansas, and averaged over 5 ypc and ended with 100 against Iowa). That being said, both offenses are not anything special. Iowa's TE and WR are just appreciably better. That being said, your backfield is still loaded next year. Just need to find a QB. So since you are talking injuries, your RB is better than Jewel. We have a supreme team where it matters most. Don't even compare the two. Iowa is a legitimate top 10 team, Iowa State isn't a top 30 team. Not saying Iowa State didn't have a quality season, they did, but the two teams are on entirely different levels.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 09:31 PM) GT looked godawful. Better team in the 2nd half my ass.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 08:47 PM) Bulls***, it was the same story of a "prolific offense" that hadn't seen a defense like the top few in the Big Ten. You give Kirk Ferentz 30 days to prepare for a team that relies on deception and overpursuit, and you are toast. Especially when you have a few guys that will play on sunday. They held the #2 Rushing offense in the country to half their production, and their lowest point total all season. Nice job Hawks. Thank you. Iowa f***ing destroyed Georgia Tech. The scoreboard doesn't do it justice. A slow big ten defense mauled one of the premier offenses in the country. EAT s*** and GO HAWKEYES and GO BIG TEN!!!!

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 01:59 PM) It's weird, I'd say that ISU and Iowa have very similar offensive talent (certainly not on D). Laughable. Moakei, Davis, McNutt, two above average freshmen running backs. Laughable. Oh and one of the best olines in the league.

I would be exstatic if the Bears hired Fewell, Martz, and Bates. Exstatic. I love Marinelli and Toub as I feel they are the two best at there position and I do believe Lovie is fine as a head coach. He is much better than most in the league and while I have said it is time for Lovie to go and would have been 1000% on getting rid of him, I do believe keeping him while making the necessary changes could work out in the Bears favor. This new attitude will be good for the team and I believe hiring Martz/Bates combo would be phenomenal for the offense. Martz would stay for a year or two and than leave for another job with Bates moving up and keeping the staff fresh. The key, imo, to a good staff is to have a stable HC and to consistently be developing your coaches so that they can move on, while still having young fresh minds to step in and replace them (much like you want to do with your player development).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jan 5, 2010 -> 11:05 AM) Not a lot of punts, not a lot of defense, not a lot of fans, and a whole lot of yards on the ground. I think Iowa wins this game 27-13. I'm just praying for a split today for GT, as they have a big basketball game at 6PM against Georgia. If GT loses both....it's going to be a long night for me! Come on Hawkeyes!!