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These guys, DiNardo and Griffith, actually know what they're talking about, and they say the weakest, most uncertain element (other than our depth and maybe playcalling) will get it done.

In dreams become responsibilities, I guess. What they're saying, in effect, is that this could be one really good club.

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DiNardo nailed us last year

I remember watching his preseason predictions about us for 2009. Basically that if we found a serviceable running back we would be 10 wins and take three of four on the road. Griffith and Revisine were a little more skeptical but I am going with coach for his 2010 predictions.

BTW – Griffith looks like he could still play full back in the Big Ten, that guy is huge.

"In my experience, there's no such thing as luck."
―Obi-Wan Kenobi

by The Bacon Explosion on Aug 22, 2010 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

DiNardo is clearly a guy that knows his stuff.

He was a master at knowing how to get his ass kicked at Indiana and LSU.

Less memorable than Sam Okey's Hawkeye career.

by Kyle McCann't on Aug 24, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's not forget the important experience...

in getting his ass kicked that DiNardo acquired as head coach of Vanderbilt (19-25), and as head coach of the XFL’s Birmingham Thunderbolts (2-8).

I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.

-- Judge Smails

by WaterlooChazz on Aug 24, 2010 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't want to doubt the O line

but, with no other knowledge than returning starters, I would assume the D line is dominating them right now in practice. If the O line is already holding their own, that’s fantastic progress, and makes me very optimistic for where they’ll be (barring injuries, obviously) by the middle of the year

It never gets to be easy

by chitownhawkeye on Aug 22, 2010 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

I really don't want to get emotionally invested in 11 wins, regular season.

These guys DiNardo and Griffith just made it harder not to do that. Typical Iowan: can’t invest in prosperity.

Mr. Boh Knows ...

by Bellanca on Aug 22, 2010 9:22 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a team that can go undefeated

Haven’t been able to say that in many years and saying it don’t make it so. But it is nice to have arrived at this point where the possibilities are greater.

"I wish you luck with a capital 'F'" - The Real Elvis.

by StoopsMyAss on Aug 23, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

While Iowa was a few bad bounces from not being the team they were last year...

Those bounces usually wouldn’t have mattered without a Stanziball. I think Rick improves on that this year, and those games where you bite your fingernails down to the quick become comfortable wins, and the close losses become wins as well. IF, and this is the hugest if ever, the o-line can gel before Arizona, and they avoid some catastrophic injuries. Like I said, huge if. But this could be that year. The one you tell the kids about watching every game on TV, and making a game or two in person. Serious fellas, I feel good about this one.

by Norm Parker's Amputated Toes on Aug 23, 2010 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

And, you know, the Toes know their shit

In all seriousness, I agree completely. One hundred percent. Go fight win. The key is that the O-line’s starters are figured out and more than competent as individuals and as a unit. That said, the Arizona game can likely be won without a perfect line. The problem lies in that the next week, Ball State, will hardly be a test of blocking prowess, and the week after that is Penn State. Yeah, and I think they have a decent defense. For some reason, they’re called LInebacker U. I can’t possible imagine why. Yes, that’s a linebacker.

You see what I did there? Yeeeaaaaaahhhh.

by hkobb7 on Aug 23, 2010 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

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