I'm calling it now: Iowa wins next week

Ellobo · 2026-09-19T22:53:00-0500

But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

Anon1751800595 · 2026-09-19T22:56:21-0500

No one cares and no one asked you. Go back to Annie Arbor you #%$&ing #%$& face. And #%$& Michigan and #%$& you too. You #%$&ing cheaters.

Ellobo · 2026-09-19T22:59:05-0500

Anon1751800595 said:
No one cares and no one asked you. Go back to Annie Arbor you #%$&ing #%$& face. And #%$& Michigan and #%$& you too. You #%$&ing cheaters.

Well that didn't take long

Thank you for your hospitality

Madman_1 · 2026-09-19T23:04:11-0500

Ellobo said:
Well that didn't take long

Thank you for your hospitality

Iowa nice.

Anon1751800595 · 2026-09-19T23:04:31-0500

Ellobo said:
Well that didn't take long

Thank you for your hospitality

And thank YOU for #%$&ing right off.

85Bears · 2026-09-19T23:10:09-0500

Ellobo said:
But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

That’s actually a smart game plan. I’m sure Phil will make things confusing for Underwood, who appears to be easily confused.

313oldman · 2026-09-19T23:22:05-0500

85Bears said:
That’s actually a smart game plan. I’m sure Phil will make things confusing for Underwood, who appears to be easily confused.

i respect phil parker, but i don't think iowa has players on defense as good as oklahoma..and venables is also a highly regarded dc...should be a close game, probably decided by TO's or special teams..

85Bears · 2026-09-19T23:32:50-0500

313oldman said:
i respect phil parker, but i don't think iowa has players on defense as good as oklahoma..and venables is also a highly regarded dc...should be a close game, probably decided by TO's or special teams..

I think we have better defenders than Western Michigan

Ellobo · 2026-09-19T23:35:02-0500

85Bears said:
That’s actually a smart game plan. I’m sure Phil will make things confusing for Underwood, who appears to be easily confused.

I'm actually being serious and that's kind of what I meant...though I don't think Parker needs to overthink it. Just play basic fundamental D, keep the ball in front of you (e.g. don't give up big plays) and just wait for Underwood to confuse himself.

FanInBlack · 2026-09-19T23:39:46-0500

313oldman · 2026-09-19T23:43:43-0500

85Bears said:
I think we have better defenders than Western Michigan

lol, i'm sure you do...honestly, it was the first game that the staff coached underwood, and WOTS is that they were shocked that he couldn't run the offense as well as he did in practice..the entire gameplan for wmu had been predicated by what they saw in fall camp...when he pooped his pants in an actual game, they were surprised and had to try to cobble offense together on the fly during the game...games 2 and 3 are a realistic expectation of what Michigan's offense is going to be going forward...i would expect underwood to run 12-15 times if iowa shows looks that he struggles with early..

85Bears · 2026-09-19T23:49:27-0500

313oldman said:
lol, i'm sure you do...honestly, it was the first game that the staff coached underwood, and WOTS is that they were shocked that he couldn't run the offense as well as he did in practice..the entire gameplan for wmu had been predicated by what they saw in fall camp...when he pooped his pants in an actual game, they were surprised and had to try to cobble offense together on the fly during the game...games 2 and 3 are a realistic expectation of what Michigan's offense is going to be going forward...i would expect underwood to run 12-15 times if iowa shows looks that he struggles with early..

Cool story bro

Ellobo · 2026-09-19T23:49:55-0500

313oldman said:
lol, i'm sure you do...honestly, it was the first game that the staff coached underwood, and WOTS is that they were shocked that he couldn't run the offense as well as he did in practice..the entire gameplan for wmu had been predicated by what they saw in fall camp...when he pooped his pants in an actual game, they were surprised and had to try to cobble offense together on the fly during the game...games 2 and 3 are a realistic expectation of what Michigan's offense is going to be going forward...i would expect underwood to run 12-15 times if iowa shows looks that he struggles with early..

This is accurate

313oldman · 2026-09-19T23:55:12-0500

85Bears said:
Cool story bro

was trying to be civil..iowa has played one decent P4 team at home and looked pedestrian on offense..game will be close, but iowa doesn't have the defense it had last year, and the offense is still suspect..and the game won't be played in the cozy confines of kinnick..

Ellobo · 2026-09-19T23:55:35-0500

85Bears said:
Cool story bro

You know he is not giving praise to either Underwood or our staff (who thought they had something they don't)

To be clear...trying to "cobble" together something isn't an endorsement of our O staff...do you want to buy a house that was "cobbled" together? Would you hire that architect again?

313oldman · 2026-09-19T23:55:49-0500

Ellobo said:
This is accurate

i guess we're just going to hear about wmu all year, lol

LaQuintaHawk · 2026-09-19T23:58:44-0500

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Ellobo · 2026-09-20T00:00:49-0500

313oldman said:
i guess we're just going to hear about wmu all year, lol

Fwiw

I've always found @85Bears reasonable to talk football with. We are on his board...

LaQuintaHawk · 2026-09-20T00:01:25-0500

Ellobo · 2026-09-20T00:03:41-0500

LaQuintaHawk said:
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Seems like that Iowa fan is homeless...why is he telling me to get off land he doesn't own

313oldman · 2026-09-20T00:03:56-0500

Ellobo said:
Fwiw

I've always found @85Bears reasonable to talk football with. We are on his board...

i agree, i've had a few good exchanges with him....

313oldman · 2026-09-20T00:04:50-0500

Ellobo said:
Fwiw

I've always found @85Bears reasonable to talk football with. We are on his board...

and not nearly as bad as the psu board

JerseyCityHawk · 2026-09-20T00:06:24-0500

Anon1751800595 said:
No one cares and no one asked you. Go back to Annie Arbor you #%$&ing #%$& face. And #%$& Michigan and #%$& you too. You #%$&ing cheaters.

Ahhhhhh dudes cool and offers some good insight- take it easy bro

Palmerhawk · 2026-09-20T07:10:36-0500

#1....nobody knows nothing at this point.

#2 .. conference games do narrow the focus.

#3...more than ever,with so much player turnover, it's a crapshoot on who can really play....

#4... Michigan always has talent edge with their 10 million dollar QB vs our 10 dollar QB

5... But that's why they play the game on grass,not paper.

KuwaitHawk · 2026-09-20T07:50:46-0500

Palmerhawk said:
#1....nobody knows nothing at this point.

#2 .. conference games do narrow the focus.

#3...more than ever,with so much player turnover, it's a crapshoot on who can really play....

#4... Michigan always has talent edge with their 10 million dollar QB vs our 10 dollar QB

5... But that's why they play the game on grass,not paper.

Or is it artificial turf?

Hawkfan82 · 2026-09-20T07:59:01-0500

Lauck vs Michigan's right defensive end. Forgot his name. That is going to determine the game.

Hawkfan_08* · 2026-09-20T08:26:29-0500

Ellobo said:
I'm actually being serious and that's kind of what I meant...though I don't think Parker needs to overthink it. Just play basic fundamental D, keep the ball in front of you (e.g. don't give up big plays) and just wait for Underwood to confuse himself.

If Michigan were smart, they would do what you suggested in the op. Why wouldn't Michigan make it boring? I am not trying to be a jerk but I'm not seeing it with Underwood. His decision making is still questionable and he's not super accurate. He can run and he can make people miss. Why wouldn't Michigan ugly up the game and try to keep the ball on the ground against a defense that's pretty much all new in the front 7?

As far as athletes go, we never are going to have the money to out recruit anyone. We will try to out work you though.

uihawk82 · 2026-09-20T08:33:38-0500

Ellobo said:
But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

Mich has a very good defense and so does Iowa so I think the lower scoring type game is probable. If Hank Brown and the Iowa passing game works then Mich might have to be in a lighter box defensively so maybe Iowa can pound the ball also. We shall see if Mich can consistently run the ball on Iowa.

And there might be some big plays one way or the other, there usually are, that is the difference.

Anon1691799187 · 2026-09-20T08:34:46-0500

Ellobo said:
But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

no you don’t….
MeCheatagain
will cheat again
for the win
go cry on Stalion’s shoulder

Jonesy5960 · 2026-09-20T08:37:50-0500

Ellobo said:
But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

It's going to be a very close game either way. QB play will likely decide things. Our starter was 12-12 for 153 yards and 2 TD's yesterday. How did yours look?

The_Joker13_rivals · 2026-09-20T08:41:12-0500

313oldman said:
was trying to be civil..iowa has played one decent P4 team at home and looked pedestrian on offense..game will be close, but iowa doesn't have the defense it had last year, and the offense is still suspect..and the game won't be played in the cozy confines of kinnick..

Take your civility and shove it up your ***. **** Meatchicken and Ann Arbor is a *****.

Jonesy5960 · 2026-09-20T08:41:48-0500

Anon1751800595 said:
No one cares and no one asked you. Go back to Annie Arbor you #%$&ing #%$& face. And #%$& Michigan and #%$& you too. You #%$&ing cheaters.

Ellobo · 2026-09-20T08:45:40-0500

Hawkfan_08* said:
If Michigan were smart, they would do what you suggested in the op. Why wouldn't Michigan make it boring? I am not trying to be a jerk but I'm not seeing it with Underwood. His decision making is still questionable and he's not super accurate. He can run and he can make people miss. Why wouldn't Michigan ugly up the game and try to keep the ball on the ground against a defense that's pretty much all new in the front 7?

As far as athletes go, we never are going to have the money to out recruit anyone. We will try to out work you though.

That's an interesting point/question...I'm asking myself the same thing

Michigan is trying to run a complicated O that has a lot of east/west stuff. It's not working one bit.

Ellobo · 2026-09-20T08:51:11-0500

Jonesy5960 said:
It's going to be a very close game either way. QB play will likely decide things. Our starter was 12-12 for 153 yards and 2 TD's yesterday. How did yours look?

Looked fine...I guess

The problem is the design of our O...it tries to do too much...our OL and blocking is lost in space...

Ellobo · 2026-09-20T09:01:17-0500

uihawk82 said:
Mich has a very good defense and so does Iowa so I think the lower scoring type game is probable. If Hank Brown and the Iowa passing game works then Mich might have to be in a lighter box defensively so maybe Iowa can pound the ball also. We shall see if Mich can consistently run the ball on Iowa.

And there might be some big plays one way or the other, there usually are, that is the difference.

Michigan's D is not the problem. And the DL is the strength of this team. And the DBs can cover. Loaded box or drop 8...this D can do its job.

The problem is our O...and it's not just inability to move the ball...it's making mistakes that lead to points for other teams

That's why KF will win this game...he knows that and will design a game plan to let Michigan hand it to him

AFM22 · 2026-09-20T09:05:14-0500

313oldman said:
lol, i'm sure you do...honestly, it was the first game that the staff coached underwood, and WOTS is that they were shocked that he couldn't run the offense as well as he did in practice..the entire gameplan for wmu had been predicated by what they saw in fall camp...when he pooped his pants in an actual game, they were surprised and had to try to cobble offense together on the fly during the game...games 2 and 3 are a realistic expectation of what Michigan's offense is going to be going forward...i would expect underwood to run 12-15 times if iowa shows looks that he struggles with early..

Iowa has typically struggled with mobile QBs

Jonesy5960 · 2026-09-20T09:05:54-0500

Ellobo said:
Looked fine...I guess

The problem is the design of our O...it tries to do too much...our OL and blocking is lost in space...

Honestly I think that Iowa is better offensively AND defensively than Michigan right now and if this game were being played in Kinnick that Iowa would win by multiple scores. I just don't know how our QB is going to respond to a big game in a hostile environment.

Your friend says the defense isn't as good as last year, and the jury is still out because like most of the country they only played one decent opponent, but they do lead the country in points allowed and yardage allowed and have only allowed one touchdown through 3 games. Michigan's offense isn't very good. I expect them to struggle mightily in this game and a score similar to what we saw vs ISU wouldn't surprise me at all.

AFM22 · 2026-09-20T09:07:41-0500

The_Joker13_rivals said:
Take your civility and shove it up your ***. **** Meatchicken and Ann Arbor is a *****.

Hey did you see off topic back open and @McLovin32 is acting like king shid. He needs to be knocked down a peg if you know what I mean.

LaQuintaHawk · 2026-09-20T09:25:12-0500

Ellobo said:
Seems like that Iowa fan is homeless...why is he telling me to get off land he doesn't own

He well might be, but at least he didn’t cheat to get to where he’s at in life. No surprise you feel the need to mock him..

Bierhalter · 2026-09-20T09:44:03-0500

Ellobo said:
But don't worry, by the end of this week I will convince myself that not only will my Wolverines win but you won't have a chance.

The bottom line is this is perfect for KF. He will come up with a game plan to make it the most boring game in the history of CFB (it will be such a boring game) and wait for Michigan to shoot itself in the foot. Michigan has some talent (see I'm already convincing myself) but doesn't have the discipline right now.

*reverses reverse psychology*

I'm calling it now: Iowa wins next week

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