1. The Good and the Bad in Iowa Hawkeyes' Win over Northern Iowa

    Following Iowa's anemic offensive showing against Iowa State, Hawkeye fans were on the ledge. But following their win against UNI, Hawk fans can step back...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 8 months ago 2,200 reads 1 comments

  2. Breaking Down Northern Iowa's Chances of Beating the Hawkeyes

    This week, the FBS Iowa Hawkeyes will face the FCS Northern Iowa Panthers. Under normal circumstances, that should mean an easy win for the Hawks, and a lot of playing time for the second and third string players...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 8 months ago 2,945 reads 6 comments

  3. Analyzing the Iowa Hawkeyes' Anemic Offense and What It Needs to Be Successful

    After two games, one thing can safely be said about the 2012 Iowa Hawkeyes. Their offense is not good. It has averaged a paltry 12 points against two decidedly respectable defenses—Northern ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 1,841 reads 3 comments

  4. Iowa Football: Key Matchups When the Hawkeyes Play the Iowa State Cyclones

    Iowa's opening game—an 18-17 win over Northern Illinois—didn't go as planned. It was a tougher opponent than the Hawks have been used to on opening weekend, and many good things came out of the performance...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 3,365 reads 3 comments

  5. College Football: The Rose Bowl and Other Preseason Big Ten Bowl Predictions

    Though something resembling a college football playoff is just around the corner, there is no replacing the bowl season. In effect, having just looked intimately at every Big Ten team, this is the way the conference bowl picture shakes out...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 669 reads 5 comments

  6. Iowa Football: Key Matchups When the Hawkeyes Play Northern Illinois

    Iowa will begin the 2012 season outside of the friendly confines of Kinnick Stadium. The Hawks will meet the Northern Illinois Huskies at Soldier Field in Chicago...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 2,183 reads 4 comments

  7. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Michigan State Spartans, Part 4, Final Analysis

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Michigan State program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Spartans will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 891 reads 15 comments

  8. Iowa Football: 2012 Season Preview for the Hawkeyes

    After nine months and countless running backs thrown on the pile of AIRBHG (Angry Iowa Running Back Hating God), the football season has finally arrived. And with it comes a slew of questions that will eventually generate answers...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 2,721 reads 9 comments

  9. Big Ten Breakdown, 2012: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 4, Final Analysis

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Wisconsin program ; what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Badgers will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 1,022 reads 8 comments

  10. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 3, Defense

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Wisconsin program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Badgers will do this season. Two days ago, I scanned the 2012 Wisconsin offense and how it projects...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 337 reads 2 comments

  11. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Ohio State Buckeyes, Part 4, Final Analysis

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Ohio State program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Buckeyes will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 791 reads 14 comments

  12. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Michigan State Spartans, Part 3, Defense

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Michigan State program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Spartans will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 1,082 reads 2 comments

  13. Power Ranking the Top 25 Defenses in College Football 2012

    Last year, the Alabama defense let up 8.2 points-per-game (PPG), which was the best defensive showing—in terms of PPG—in the BCS era...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 9,999 reads 13 comments

  14. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 2, Offense

    Last week I got my feet wet with Wisconsin , looking at the program, what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Badgers will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 522 reads 2 comments

  15. Iowa Football: Power Ranking the Hawks' Schedule from Easiest to Toughest

    Since the end of last season, it has been evident that this season's Big Ten won't have many surprises. The top of the conference consists of five teams; the bottom consists of three ...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 3,166 reads 10 comments

  16. Iowa Hawkeye Football: Barkley Hill Leaves Open Practice with Knee Injury

    The hits keep on coming with Iowa's running backs. On Saturday, Iowa held its second open practice of fall camp—the last time fans will see the Hawks until Sept. 1 when Iowa plays Northern Illinois...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 2,623 reads 9 comments

  17. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Ohio State Buckeyes, Part 3, Defense

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Ohio State program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Buckeyes will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 1,038 reads 10 comments

  18. Iowa Hawkeye Football: The All-Ferentz Dream Team

    As Kirk Ferentz will be entering the 14th year of his tenure as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, it seems a perfect time to put together an All-Ferentz Dream Team. In all cases, I tried to be true to the players' positions...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 2,426 reads 9 comments

  19. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Michigan State Spartans, Part 2, Offense

    Last week I got my feet wet with Michigan State , looking at the program, what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Spartans will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 1,052 reads 4 comments

  20. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Wisconsin Badgers, Part 1, Overview

    Team Overview Over the duration of Bret Bielema 's time as the head man in Madison, he has been something of an afterthought within the Big Ten...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 9 months ago 733 reads 0 comments

  21. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Ohio State Buckeyes, Part 2, Offense

    Last week, I got my feet wet with Ohio State , looking at the program, what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Buckeyes will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 10 months ago 594 reads 0 comments

  22. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Michigan State Spartans, Part 1, Overview

    Team Overview One has to look through the full history of Michigan State for a full appreciation of what Mark Dantonio has accomplished in his time in East Lansing. Michigan State has never had two double-digit win seasons in a row...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 10 months ago 712 reads 1 comments

  23. Power Ranking Every FBS Stadium

    The top stadiums in the world of college football. Putting them in order is quite a task. After all, how does one judge one against the other? Most fans think their stadium is the best and that is that...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 10 months ago 8,271 reads 2 comments

  24. Iowa Football: Analyzing Hawkeyes' Updated 2012 Preseason Depth Chart

    With the beginning of fall camp, the Hawkeyes released an updated—post-De'Andre Johnson dismissal (per ESPN )— depth chart . Things are going to change between now and the Sept...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 10 months ago 3,473 reads 4 comments

  25. Big Ten Breakdown 2012: Michigan Wolverines, Part 4, Final Analysis

    I began by taking a broad overview of the Michigan program , what it has done over the last five years and what that might tell us about what the Wolverines will do this season...

    David Fidler Written by David Fidler about 10 months ago 1,123 reads 10 comments