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10/3/03-
UM/Iowa Prediction
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Michigan |
Iowa |
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Offense |
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Michigan seems to have the advantage but much if their
statistics were generated versus substandard competition.
The last two weeks the offense has been inexplicably
inconsistent. Something tells me the Wolverines were looking
forward to this game ever since last year's 34-9 pasting at the
Big House. I know that I have...
Advantage- Michigan |
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Defense |
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The Iowa defense manhandled the Wolverines last
year. Expect the Wolverine defense to come up big...Still
too close to call...
Advantage- Even |
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Special Teams |
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Steve Breaston has electrified the return game. Iowa would
be stupid to kick him...The Michigan placekicking game is an
adventure every time they take the field and the Wolverines
can't seem block well when punting the ball...
Advantage- Even |
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Intangibles |
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Make no mistake this has been a red letter game for
the Wolverine since last season when Iowa spanked them 34-9 at
Michigan Stadium. But...The game is on the road. The
crowd will be a factor and Iowa needs to play well this season
to validate when happened last season. If Iowa gets blown
out they know that last season will be viewed as an anomaly
rather than a true resurrection of their program. The
Wolverines simply don't have the reputation of a team that can
get it done on the road.
Advantage-
Iowa |
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Prediction |
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Michigan runs the ball and show the nation that they can win
close games on the road. |
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Michigan 27 Iowa 24 |
Go Blue!
Phil
Callihan
UMGoBlue.COM, Editor-in-Chief
phil@umgoblue.com
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Phil Callihan is the Editor-in- Chief of
UMGoBlue.COM. Phil graduated from the University of Michigan
in 1993 and has been a football season ticket holder since 1994.
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