Shuck U

Coming off a 4-8 season, why wouldn't we be happy to get to 7-4 and continuing to get closer to back on track? We're okay with any season outcome? Umm...Yes, that's why so many Iowa fans are fed up with Ferentz, want him out, etc; because they're content with whatever each season brings us... People want 8 or more wins every year. It's not easy to do with some of the inherent disadvantages, and quite honestly we were spoiled during the 2000s because of how good we became. When things started to slip a bit, and 7 win seasons started happing, people in Hawkeye Nation are getting antsy because they demand more. To think that Iowa fans are content with average, 7 win seasons, on a consistent basis is absurd. This year, though, coming off 4-8 with what was seemingly a much tougher schedule, I think in August, many would've been content with 7 wins. Now? People want 8, and they want it bad. A likely trip to the Outback Bowl after a 4-8 season would make this one a pretty darn good one for Iowa fans. Iowa fans want this one Friday because it is a perfect opportunity to start turning this into a rivalry that could be pretty good someday. I came across a stat today..Since 1998 Nebraska has 64 losses. From 1962-1997 they had only 69. Nebraska Football will never be what it was; be mad at 8-3, especially with a weak schedule, but additionally, understand that you're not a program that will win 10+ every year anymore. The national recruiting that made Nebraska so good is not near what it was, and their defense just isn't close to that true 90's blackshirt d. I understand this is a Husker forum, and it may not be my place to make this post, but I thought I'd give my take from an Iowa perspective. Go eat an Iowa dick, you'll find noone here that's your type.

Maybe most Iowa fans have a more realistic expectation for where their program is at this point. Maybe Nebraska fans shouldn't be so upset at an 8-3 record? Seeing as that has been and will be the norm for Nebraska football for quite some time it might be a good idea to not set the bar too high. The college football landscape is vastly different than it was when Nebraska was a power. This makes it very difficult for a program like Nebraska or Iowa to compete for National titles on a consistent basis ("...but you're an Iowa fan what do you know about winning titles?" Please save it.) I do think it's fair for the both of our programs to expect 8-10 win seasons on a regular basis with the occasional 11 when things fall into place and 6-7 when it's time to rebuild. Both of our programs simply don't have the recruiting resources to do that. I mean lets face it both fan bases come from boring states to a 5 star athlete from Florida. My main point is that I don't believe that Nebraska is what it once was and most likely never will be. I'm not even trying to start a flame war by saying that, Nebraska has great history and it's hard to match that in the mid-west. What is more likely to happen is Nebraska consistently being a tough team that is enjoyable for their fans to watch. As for me from an Iowa perspective, I truly believe that Iowa is getting better from being in the toilet last season and could be ready to make this series something special over the years. Friday's game should be great as both teams are very even and have strengths and weaknesses that will create interesting matchups. Iowa is not Colorado, but it's hard for me to say that given the recent results. For Iowa's sake I hope that they show some passion that was lacking the past two years to show that they are even with Nebraska. Here's to a great game on Friday I'm sure there's a Nebraska joke thread on an Iowa board somewhere. Steal one of these, change the "Iowa" to "Nebraska" and go type it there. Laugh with your kind. Now here's to kicking your collective teeth in AGAIN. :box :box

Ahem.... As the winners go by

"We have 4 top ten finishes" Truly as good as it will get for Iowa--EVER 5 TITLES and a trophy you losers haven't even touched yet. Suck it all year again Iowa!

Can't afford one I self medicate and have several good counselors though.

Thank you. It was an honest question, I see Jack's team just won another championship last Sunday

Could the staff and players at least read Jack's book? I think we miss this man as much as anyone.http://www.championshipformula.com/

At least they didn't take it to the house on that play

Only 1 of 5 turnovers, but it was early and it changed the game. Only quoting you because it fit best, but here's a big fat TOLD YA SO. After I posted it, even the BTN guys were talking about the "pitch relationship" WTF Newby was out there then, and why the pitch went to him instead of Abdullah I will never know

LOL you guys are dicks. Funny though.

Michigan didn't see it, nor did Northwestern. Every time I see it I cringe a little. I think MSU will go for the ball when they see our option coming, hopefully Tommy is wise to that possibility, but roughly half of his pitches are flat out scary looking. Nobody has really stopped our option, so I think we are ripe for the picking and them picking off a pitch or us fumbling one and Sparty taking one to the house could be a huge momentum changer. Bad feelings about today, but then again I felt the same way last week! GO BIG RED!!

I'm with you! What a transformation in a couple of short years. Miles has done a hell of a job, and the university committing to basketball is a very important key to his success. Gulf Coast looked shell shocked all night, lots of energy in that arena. I wasn't there but holy cow did it sound loud in there!!

Couldn't agree more. +1 because I can't +2.

You mean like having our OC as a QB coach plus a GA who works mostly with the QBs? Not at all. I mean like a real, dedicated, paid to coach quarterbacks. not call plays. I looked around, seems I was wrong, dedicated QB coaches mostly exist in the NFL. Just wonder why Taylor had to go to California to change anything about his game.