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Statefan10 said:
"The 2019 season sets up an interesting dynamic in the Big Ten West. On paper, the Hawkeyes should be the best and most complete team in the division. However, the schedule isn't kind to coach Kirk Ferentz's program. Iowa plays at Iowa State in non-conference play and has road trips to Michigan, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Nebraska in league play. And if that wasn't enough, Penn State visits Kinnick Stadium a week after the road date at Michigan in 2019. Senior quarterback Nate Stanley (2,852 yards and 26 TDs in 2018) leads the way on offense, with three running backs vying for the starting job and the opportunity to jumpstart a ground game that ranked 10th in the Big Ten last year. Tight ends T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant must be replaced, but there's potential at receiver with Brandon Smith, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Tyrone Tracy and Nico Ragaini in place on the outside. The offensive line could be the best unit in the Big Ten. The interior is a little unsettled going into the fall, but tackles Alaric Jackson and Tristan Wirfs will contend for All-America honors. The strength in the trenches extends to the defense. End A.J. Epenesa recorded 10.5 sacks in a limited role last fall and should rank among the top players in the nation with a full workload in 2019. Chauncey Golston is a capable end on the other side, but the Hawkeyes have to identify some depth across the line to keep the starters fresh late in the game. Three starters are back to headline a standout secondary but filling the void left behind by hybrid defensive back/linebacker Amani Hooker won’t be easy."
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They have Iowa at 18 and ISU at 24
 
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He is applying for a waiver, and could get it.
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OK? But if he doesn't get it you're losing your best WR, replacing him with nobody noteworthy, your HC has a history struggling to develop that position and it expect it to be better? That seems very optimistic
 
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Cat Stevens said:
Jesus you’re an idiot. Think of the level of loser piece of **** you have to be to be so worthless you have to come here to try to get validation from people you know are better than you.
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Enlighten me Garfield, who is better than and and at what? I am curious
 
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I think you guys are respectable, but it is not easy to go 8-4 every year in a P5 conference. So while isu is on the uptick, they certainly could regress to 6-6 just as easily they could go 9-3
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Well sure. But when you recruit really well, have a solid culture where players aren't getting suspended left and right and they are buying into what the coach is selling, have a fan base that is incredibly loyal, and don't have a high turnover rate in coordinators, continued success happens easier.
 
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CyTwins said:
Agreed. Best in the state for sure
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Best potential to be the best ever, but he has not done it for longevity quite yet. If he stats 10 years, wins a big 12 title, and goes to the football playoff and wins a game. He will be the best ever
 
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Not really. As some fans have very unrealistic expectations. I think iowa has a real shot at 7-5 this year.
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You predicted 8-4 in your previous post and now sound optimistic to go 7-5.
 
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They have Iowa at 18 and ISU at 24
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Yeah many different magazines, news papers, articles, etc, have Iowa State and Iowa ranked. Depending on the one, you can find either or higher than the other. I've seen Iowa State as high as 15 and as low as NR. I've seen Iowa as high as 16 and as low as NR.
 
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Statefan10 said:
Well sure. But when you recruit really well, have a solid culture where players aren't getting suspended left and right and they are buying into what the coach is selling, have a fan base that is incredibly loyal, and don't have a high turnover rate in coordinators, continued success happens easier.
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With that success the coordinators will soon start to get more attention, and they will leave for an opportunity. ISU and Iowa fan bases are loyal to a fault most of the time. And minimal suspensions have happened at both places recently so i am not sure what you mean there.... unless it was not a dig at iowa and pointing out a good culture for ISU, with which i agree.
 
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Statefan10 said:
Yeah many different magazines, news papers, articles, etc, have Iowa State and Iowa ranked. Depending on the one, you can find either or higher than the other. I've seen Iowa State as high as 15 and as low as NR. I've seen Iowa as high as 16 and as low as NR.
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Yeah i know, to many unknowns for both team to get a good read. All we know is the defenses will be good.
 
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Enlighten me Garfield, who is better than and and at what? I am curious
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You’re a loser who goes to your chief rivals site to try to get validation. You know you are inferior

And that would be at life there skippy.
 
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With that success the coordinators will soon start to get more attention, and they will leave for an opportunity. ISU and Iowa fan bases are loyal to a fault most of the time. And minimal suspensions have happened at both places recently so i am not sure what you mean there.... unless it was not a dig at iowa and pointing out a good culture for ISU, with which i agree.
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Heacock turned down Notre Dame last year
 
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CyTwins said:
Iowa State doesn't really have that many unknowns
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Secondary, rb, wr, are certainly unknown for breakout players sake. Those were your stars last year. Eisworth is good, but who steps in by him is important.
 
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