How far can Iowa go?

[SEIOWA CLONE]

I mean, if you’ve bad football I can understand that insight. Iowa’s defensive line puts an emphasis on getting their hands up. How many hands did they get Purdy passes? It’s not unique to that game. Iowa leads D1 in Ints since 2017. Helluva lucky streak ha

Its all about the scheme of the defense, which is a soft zone the whole game. The corners are off the WR's and everything is being funneled back towards the middle and the two safeties. That is why teams like North Western cam have a field day against EIU. Their passing game is set up for the short pass, which the defense is made to give up. The key is to be patient, and not force long passes down field, but try and chip out the defense instead of going to the long pass play.

QB's that are not patient, and what to throw it deep are going to get burnt by the scheme that EIU plays on defense. Go back and watch the QB from Maryland, he was hurt by trying to throw over the top of the defense, going for the home run, instead of taking the short pass. EIU wants to make you drive the ball, and is willing to give up completions until at the end of the drive when everything is compressed around the endzone. They also play few teams getting 4 or more guys out on pattern, which forces them to have a LB play one of them in coverage, which has hurt them in the past. They also do not flip corners to cover the best WR, which allows the offense if they have one to get a match up on the weakest corner on the field.

 

[rochclone]

Don’t come at them with good comps or facts, this crowd doesn’t like that.

UTEP and Boise State is a good comp? What are we comparing CUSA/MWC with the Big 10? I guess I’m not shocked they outdrew UTEP by 4 fold.

 

[rochclone]

Here you go, Iowa and ISU at the same time.

Wait Iowa only got 500K against Colorado State. Hell Colorado State and San Diego State drew 200K in the comp that dumbass gave us. Guess the Hawks are worth 300K eyeballs over San Diego State.

 

[rochclone]

Priceless.

 

[7Got6]

Its all about the scheme of the defense, which is a soft zone the whole game. The corners are off the WR's and everything is being funneled back towards the middle and the two safeties. That is why teams like North Western cam have a field day against EIU. Their passing game is set up for the short pass, which the defense is made to give up. The key is to be patient, and not force long passes down field, but try and chip out the defense instead of going to the long pass play.

QB's that are not patient, and what to throw it deep are going to get burnt by the scheme that EIU plays on defense. Go back and watch the QB from Maryland, he was hurt by trying to throw over the top of the defense, going for the home run, instead of taking the short pass. EIU wants to make you drive the ball, and is willing to give up completions until at the end of the drive when everything is compressed around the endzone. They also play few teams getting 4 or more guys out on pattern, which forces them to have a LB play one of them in coverage, which has hurt them in the past. They also do not flip corners to cover the best WR, which allows the offense if they have one to get a match up on the weakest corner on the field.

Agreed. Similar to my second post elaborating on their philosophy.

 

[TRYHARDER]

Its all about the scheme of the defense, which is a soft zone the whole game. The corners are off the WR's and everything is being funneled back towards the middle and the two safeties. That is why teams like North Western cam have a field day against EIU. Their passing game is set up for the short pass, which the defense is made to give up. The key is to be patient, and not force long passes down field, but try and chip out the defense instead of going to the long pass play.

QB's that are not patient, and what to throw it deep are going to get burnt by the scheme that EIU plays on defense. Go back and watch the QB from Maryland, he was hurt by trying to throw over the top of the defense, going for the home run, instead of taking the short pass. EIU wants to make you drive the ball, and is willing to give up completions until at the end of the drive when everything is compressed around the endzone. They also play few teams getting 4 or more guys out on pattern, which forces them to have a LB play one of them in coverage, which has hurt them in the past. They also do not flip corners to cover the best WR, which allows the offense if they have one to get a match up on the weakest corner on the field.

So you’re saying you have it all figured out and Matt Campbell and Brock Purdy can’t?

 

[besserheimerphat]

I mean, if you’ve watched bad football I can understand that insight. Iowa’s defensive line puts an emphasis on getting their hands up. How many hands did they get Purdy passes? It’s not unique to that game. Iowa leads D1 in Ints since 2017. Helluva lucky streak ha

Every coach teaches their defensive line to get their hands up. That's not an "Iowa philosophy." Not all tipped passes are tipped by defensive linemen, or even defensive players at all. Are you suggesting Parker calls a "have the ball bounce off the WR to our safety" play? Or a "have our DE deflect the ball to our cornerback" play? That's what it sounds like you are saying.

Acknowledging the fact that tipped passes are unpredictable does not detract from the fact that Iowa has a good secondary. Iowa has a good secondary. They would have a ton of INTs even if every tipped pass hit the ground. Because they are good. Iowa's defense is good regardless of the fact that they seem to catch some breaks. Every team has an expected range of performance. Iowa's range is higher than most on defense and secial teams. This year both of those units are playing at the high end of that range. That's also an aspect of luck.

When Iowa catches breaks, as they are this season, they are playoff contenders. When their luck is "even," they are an 8-9 win team. When they have bad luck, they are a 6-7 win team. That's a hell of a program. It will be interesting to see if it can be maintained once Ferentz hangs it up. Too bad the fanbase is such a bunch of insecure *******.

The "luck" I'm talking about is more than just turnovers. It's also things like having great special teams synch up with great defense, so your traditionally okay offense doesn't limit the team. Not suffering injuries. Not getting targeting calls (if you don't think those are random, you don't watch enough football).

 

[Legend Hawk]

Wait Iowa only got 500K against Colorado State. Hell Colorado State and San Diego State drew 200K in the comp that dumbass gave us. Guess the Hawks are worth 300K eyeballs over San Diego State.

ISU has drawn 275K or less viewers for 3 out of their 5 games. When they played Iowa and Baylor those teams brought some eyeballs to the games, and ISU got punked in both games with lots of people watching.

That is a YO! when your teams draws less than 275K viewers in the majority of their games so far this year.

 

[Hairless Otter]

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[rochclone]

ISU has drawn 275K or less viewers for 3 out of their 5 games. When they played Iowa and Baylor those teams brought some eyeballs to the games, and ISU got punked in both games with lots of people watching.

That is a YO! when your teams draws less than 275K viewers in the majority of their games so far this year.

I don’t understand what you are trying to exactly prove. In games where Iowa was a decided favorite +20 points (Kent State and Colorado State) they drew 513K and 515K respectively.
In the three games where Iowa State has drawn less than 275K one one of those games was on CBSSN and the other on ESPN+. In all three games Iowa State was favored by more than 30+. Those games aren’t going to get ratings because the public thinks it will be a blowout.
Let’s see what the ratings are for Kansas State, Oklahoma State and West Virginia the next three weeks. I would be greatly surprised if we don’t see 1.50 million or more for each of those games.

 

[iahawks]

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And...this is why ISU and KU will never get in the Big 10. They don't move the needle enough. No offense, but it is true.

 

[cyfan92]

And...this is why ISU and KU will never get in the Big 10. They don't move the needle enough. No offense, but it is true.

It was 28-0 after 1 quarter... I didn't even watch past that until the following morning on YouTube TV replay

 

[cyfan92]

First team in Iowa City on Saturday to score 20+ wins

 

[rochclone]

First team in Iowa City on Saturday to score 20+ wins

Just so I’m clear 40% of the Big 12 conference is in the Top 18.

 

[GoHawks]

First team in Iowa City on Saturday to score 20+ wins

Penn state has a good punter too. Was hoping we could steal some yards

 

[Peter]

So what are the Iowa fans in here anticipating the rest of the way? 15-0 with a chip? Playoff appearance? B1G champs? How far can Iowa go this year?

 

[cyfan92]

My prediction for Saturday in IC

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A repeat of the 2019 game. Iowa runs the ball better than the 2019 game (70 yards, 2.3/carry) and passes worse. Stanley is far greater than Petras and ISM and Smith are far better than what Iowa has right now

 

[GoHawks]

My prediction for Saturday in IC

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A repeat of the 2019 game. Iowa runs the ball better than the 2019 game (70 yards, 2.3/carry) and passes worse. Stanley is far greater than Petras and ISM and Smith are far better than what Iowa has right now

I kind of think we lose a close game too. Wouldn't shock me to see it be 17 to 12 type again. I don't think penn states line is as good as 2019 though and Don't think they can let Clifford be a game manager like that particular one again. If he throws for 150 yards or whatever it was we will win

 

[cyfan92]

I kind of think we lose a close game too. Wouldn't shock me to see it be 17 to 12 type again. I don't think penn states line is as good as 2019 though and Don't think they can let Clifford be a game manager like that particular one again. If he throws for 150 yards or whatever it was we will win

I agree on the 150 throwing for Penn State. This is by far the best QB and WR combinations Iowa will have faced. Penn State isn't great at running. Turnovers and field position will likely win the day. That's where I think Petras looses the game for Iowa. He will have to make those tight window throws to get first downs in the second half.

 

[GoHawks]

I agree on the 150 throwing for Penn State. This is by far the best QB and WR combinations Iowa will have faced. Penn State isn't great at running. Turnovers and field position will likely win the day. That's where I think Petras looses the game for Iowa. He will have to make those tight window throws to get first downs in the second half.

I agree on wr part especially since Demus was injured early. I don't think Clifford is any better than Purdy or Tagavaoila though. I believe Petras has gotten better and this will be a test to that.