Plenty to talk about this week on the Chuck Long Podcast. We start with a look back at the win over Rutgers and the Hawkeyes scoring 22 points in the victory. Did we see the development that fans have been hoping for from Deacon Hill? What did Chuck think of the performance from the Iowa quarterback and did we see Brian Ferentz relax as a playcaller? 

We then talk about the continued amazing play of the Iowa defense. How do they keep getting teams to take the bait and play the way that they want them to play? How does Phil Parker keep this unit performing at a very high level? 

Then we look at the race in the Big Ten West. The race that Iowa is in total control of with a two game lead with two games to play. But, there are two tricky games left, including one on Saturday against Illinois. We look at the game and also peek ahead to Nebraska. 

Finally we wrap up talking about the mess at Michigan, James Franklin firing more coordinators, Jimbo Fisher getting paid to not work, and we pick some games.