For the most part predicting statistics is a jellybeans in a jar type of deal. But I took a look at the Iowa Football statistics from last year and coupled that with some of my on thoughts who will be the starters and how the playing time will shake out. So, things like the running back rotation and the depth chart for the linebackers, depending on how they turn out, will likely determine the success of my predictions. Also, these are certainly not all inclusive. I'm sure there will be an end-around or reverse resulting in a receiver getting some rushing yards, or maybe another McNutt pass, and I know more players will record tackles than those listed. I don't think any other explanation is really needed. Please chime in with your thoughts in the comments.

A whole year has gone by since my first post on Fight For Iowa. (Actually it's been a year and one day...I took Easter off.) It is really kind of hard for me to believe. This all started out as kind of an experiment. I had never had a blog before or even put much content out on the internet via a website or forum or even Facebook. But I spent much of my time scouring the depths of the web for any mention of Iowa Football during the way too long off season. So, really, this blog was a place for me to consolidate what I had read and then provide an opinion on it.

There are more updates from spring practice coming out now that Coach Fran isn't stealing all the attention away from football. Which means...more bullet points!

More Practice Pictures:

• Day 5 (Wednesday) - 29 pics
• Day 6 (Thursday) - 28 pics

NOTE: Links to the pictures from Iowa's first 4 spring practices are in the Spring Update post.

The seal on Iowa's spring practice has been pretty tight these past few days, as it always is, and the talk of the town is about basketball or something. Apparently hiring a new coach is some kind of big deal... Actually, I really like McCaffery, especially after his press conference today. I think he's going to be good for the program and for the first time in years I am actually interested in Iowa basketball again (and strangely want a mocha from McDonalds...) Maybe I'll blog about basketball next year some, though football will always be first. Anyway, the official site has been providing some great content via its "Camp Central" page and the coaches clinic gave way to a few more things to talk about.