Michigan Writers Take on Iowa
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My favorite Michigan blog is mgoblog and every week they do the write ups on various upcoming opponents. The iowa sections this year have all been gold but since they are playing this week it got a little more attention. Enjoy.
Recap: As a result of a series of decisions I have made in my life — some good, some bad, some incomprehensible — I watched this game. The whole thing. It’s fine, really. I acknowledge my role in this. I place no blame, and I ask for no sympathy.
I don’t know what Iowa football is made of. It’s some bizarre combination of the Saw franchise-style torture porn, distilled Stockholm Syndrome, and whatever metal the One Ring from the Lord of the Rings was made from. One cannot look away, even though one knows this isn’t healthy. But despite its general stupidity and failure to meet even the basic standards of objectively mediocre football, Iowa will, several times per game, do something that will make you sit up and clap like a sea lion offered a mackerel. This game was no different; they score two defensive touchdowns on Rutgers gifts, and doinked in a field goal to hit the historically low Over of 34.5. And I clapped. Oh how I clapped. Mackerel, please.
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The brain is a funny machine. I spent the noon window lamenting the stuck-in-the-mud Michigan offense that only generated 34 offensive points and 463 yards at 7.0 yards per play. I then spent my evening marveling at the efficiency and, dare I say, explosiveness of the Iowa offense. A 42-yard pass play, mostly through the air! A drive featuring plays of 21, 11, and 20 yards in quick succession! Three consecutive drives that covered a combined 204 yards!
Then after the game I looked at the box score: 13 offensive points, 277 yards, 5.0 yards per play.
I fear I have been KirkPilled.
This team is as frightening as: Once more, for old times’ sake.
Fear Level = 5
Michigan should worry about: Great, it’s not Night Kinnick. Night Kinnick FEELS worse. But Day Kinnick is just as evil:
Michigan can sleep soundly about: Iowa is averaging 5.0 yards per target to their wide receivers. And with Keagan Johnson, one of the only two 4-star receivers on Iowa’s roster — missing from the depth chart this week, “Wide Receivers” will continue to mean “Arlan Bruce.” In the SDSU, Iowa State, and Rutgers games combined, Bruce had 21 targets. The rest of the receiving corps had a combined 6.
When they play Michigan: Hnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg.
This week: vs. Michigan, Big Noon Saturday, FOX (Iowa +10.5)
The Road Ahead
Iowa (3-1, 1-0 B1G)
Last week: Won at Rutgers, 27-10Recap: As a result of a series of decisions I have made in my life — some good, some bad, some incomprehensible — I watched this game. The whole thing. It’s fine, really. I acknowledge my role in this. I place no blame, and I ask for no sympathy.
I don’t know what Iowa football is made of. It’s some bizarre combination of the Saw franchise-style torture porn, distilled Stockholm Syndrome, and whatever metal the One Ring from the Lord of the Rings was made from. One cannot look away, even though one knows this isn’t healthy. But despite its general stupidity and failure to meet even the basic standards of objectively mediocre football, Iowa will, several times per game, do something that will make you sit up and clap like a sea lion offered a mackerel. This game was no different; they score two defensive touchdowns on Rutgers gifts, and doinked in a field goal to hit the historically low Over of 34.5. And I clapped. Oh how I clapped. Mackerel, please.
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The brain is a funny machine. I spent the noon window lamenting the stuck-in-the-mud Michigan offense that only generated 34 offensive points and 463 yards at 7.0 yards per play. I then spent my evening marveling at the efficiency and, dare I say, explosiveness of the Iowa offense. A 42-yard pass play, mostly through the air! A drive featuring plays of 21, 11, and 20 yards in quick succession! Three consecutive drives that covered a combined 204 yards!
Then after the game I looked at the box score: 13 offensive points, 277 yards, 5.0 yards per play.
I fear I have been KirkPilled.
This team is as frightening as: Once more, for old times’ sake.
Fear Level = 5
Michigan should worry about: Great, it’s not Night Kinnick. Night Kinnick FEELS worse. But Day Kinnick is just as evil:
Iowa is 5-1 in their last 6 home games against Top 5 teams, and only two of those games were night games. And we get Gus Johnson on the call. And Kirk Ferentz CLEARLY hasn’t used his one “remember and apply the lessons of the last 30 years of collective college football experience” card yet this season.
Michigan can sleep soundly about: Iowa is averaging 5.0 yards per target to their wide receivers. And with Keagan Johnson, one of the only two 4-star receivers on Iowa’s roster — missing from the depth chart this week, “Wide Receivers” will continue to mean “Arlan Bruce.” In the SDSU, Iowa State, and Rutgers games combined, Bruce had 21 targets. The rest of the receiving corps had a combined 6.
When they play Michigan: Hnnngggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg.
This week: vs. Michigan, Big Noon Saturday, FOX (Iowa +10.5)
Favre Scandal - Now x2
- By Jer
- Pro Sports
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Been waiting and surprised this hasn't been talked about. With today's new bombshell, thought I'd post the links for discussion...
Favre Helps Divert $5 million from Welfare to USM Sports
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Personal Charity Diverts $140,000 to USM Sports
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Charity's background: Favre 4 Hope, whose mission statement says it provides support "for disadvantaged and disabled children and breast cancer patients," receives public donations.
Favre Helps Divert $5 million from Welfare to USM Sports
Brett Favre's name arises amid Mississippi welfare scandal
Brett Favre was paid $1.1 million by a nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi. Favre faces no criminal charges.
Personal Charity Diverts $140,000 to USM Sports
Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre's charity donated to University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation while he pushed for state funds
Favre's charity, Favre 4 Hope, donated more than $130,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation from 2018 to 2020 while he was trying to raise money for a new volleyball stadium, according to tax records obtained by ESPN.
Charity's background: Favre 4 Hope, whose mission statement says it provides support "for disadvantaged and disabled children and breast cancer patients," receives public donations.
ISU Passing yards per completion
Is currently, #119 in the nation at 10.10 average. I understand Hunter does a lot of checking down at times, but given our QB and skills position players, I'm surprised this is so low. I think some of this is on Tom Manning as well. During the Baylor game, when we went downfield the success rate was really good. Again, just thought this was interesting.
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Map of USA labeled by an Aussie who's never been here...
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Saw this on twitter and thought it was pretty funny.
Apparently we are now "montanna".
Apparently we are now "montanna".
One way to air your grievances.
Man caught on video urinating on ex-wife’s grave ‘almost every morning,’ NJ reports say
The 68-year-old man visited the cemetery “almost every morning between 6:14 a.m. and 6:18 a.m. with his current wife,” publication says.
I honestly can't think of anyone I'd want to get back at or whatever from past lives including those that really ****ed with me.
However, there's a few times I'd like to go back in time and beat my own ass during a couple of phases.
Late 90s nu metal phase might be #1 on the list.
