Today, Saturday, September 29th, 2007, the Hawkeyes were beaten by Illinois, and the players and their fans, are wondering if we can win ANY games this year. The fans ranged from heartbroken to angry, at the antics by the offense, and the only good words were for how well the defense did, until they just plain got worn out from being on the field so long.
Whoever was calling the plays for the Hawkeyes, must have a fetish for Boston College, and their former quarterback, Doug Flutie and his Hail Mary pass which saved the game for them. However Christensen is no Doug Flutie, and the Hawkeyes are no Boston College, so get the offensive coordinator to pull his head out and get back to some basic football plays. These are too inexperienced to try once in a lifetime plays, "every" play.
Iowa (2-3, 0-2) played added to its difficulties with penalties and breakdowns in pass protection. Jake Christensen passed for 308 yards and three TDs but was sacked nine times, with end Jammie Kirlew getting four of those sacks. The Hawkeyes also missed two field goals, including a straight-on 25-yarder, and an extra point. The haven't won a Big Ten game since beating Purdue 47-17 last Oct. 7.
Kellen Lewis threw two touchdown passes and was officially credited with a third when he ran 71 yards after picking up a teammate's fumble, leading Indiana to a 38-20 victory over Iowa on Saturday.
Next week it is on to Penn State, and a tough team, Perhaps, the coaches will use this week to try and come up with some realistic plays to move the ball down the field, because the defense cannot win the game by itself!! Good Luck!!
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