Well that's a interesting concept and I sort of see your point. But it sure would be nice to find our Unicorn coach that wins and wants to be here
Iowa: Game Thoughts
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Well that's a interesting concept and I sort of see your point. But it sure would be nice to find our Unicorn coach that wins and wants to be here
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I would love to have a Ferentz type coach that stays years . I just think in football it would benefit the coach to move on to an easier program. We would be kmow as a spot a young coach can make a name for himself to get a higher profile job. I think it’s a win win.
The Iowa DB didn’t even have to break on the rout. Just jogged in front of it and walked into the end zone.
It was basically Coopers pick 6 reincarnated.
I said to my buddy that first drive when all they did was hit out routes that it was super dangerous throwing that against Iowa. When you do it all game one of them is bound to get picked off. Reminded me of a similar pick that Purdy threw against them a couple years ago.
My feeling exactly, we are never going to out Iowa the squawks, but every year the staff has been here we keep trying to do it.
This is Iowa.
They are fine with running the clock and keeping the game close, there defense is in zone coverage abut 90 percent of the time, which means they are trained not to give up the big play. Make the offense drive the field, but since everyone is looking back towards the QB, it allows for plenty of INT, if you jump the pass.
Strong special teams, they are not going to lose games on special teams, nor mental mistakes. Everyone that plays for them its preached from day one, do your job and if everyone does it, we will win a lot more than we lose.
We throw the ball downfield a couple times at most, quick outs do not work against EIU because they are playing a zone defense, there is always a safety to come up to help with support. You have to throw the ball deep to force them to stay back.
One blocked field goal and a pick 6, mistakes you cannot make against EIU.
Every 5 years is a lot of turnover.
Every 5 years is a lot of turnover. No coach is coming to ISU with that hanging over their head and that’s not Pollard’s approach. CMC has exactly want he wants - control over the program w/o big donors in his space. He’s created his own playground.
I really hope Sama is RB1 in the next few games. Norton is okay, but once Sama learns how to read blocks he is the most talented RB we have.
Yeah was close to housing a punt return last week. Other highlight was lots of space vs. Clemson two years ago that showed some promise.
Needs the space to start though and fundamentally I've not seen much good which makes the difference.
And Texas last year I think. Some of it is the routes they have him run. But obviously you can not drop balls.
great post! Although I'm not sure they will be the best defense, Texas looks really good.
Bingo on Noel. He has zero business returning punts or kickoffs.
I like Rocco. I don't think he's the problem, not at all.
But I would start JJ for one simple reason... and not because he might leave...
he's the first QB since, IDK, a long time, who probably has the arm to consistently push the ball down field. That opens up a play book, opens up the running game and he's not a stiff so he can also move. He'll make young player mistakes but he brings something we don't have and haven't had.
Throwing deep isn't just about having receivers who can run. Obviously that's part of it. But just as important is having a QB who can consistently get the ball down field with pace. And its not like Rocco's a super experienced veteran. Whoever is at QB is going to make young mistakes.
So for me, I'd roll the dice on the higher ceiling kid. Who I think is JJ.
Rocco isn't the problem, not at all. He's not playing badly. I also don't know if he's the solution. I don't know that JJ is either but IMO his physical traits give him a slight edge
I'd also give Gaines time at receiver, just to see what we have. I'd throw to Bitter more because he seems reliable and reminds me a little of Akers. And I'd roll with Sama, Norton and maybe even Hansen at RB / KOR etc.
Basically I'd dub this the year of the freshie on offense at skill position
But I would start JJ for one simple reason... and not because he might leave...
he's the first QB since, IDK, a long time, who probably has the arm to consistently push the ball down field. That opens up a play book, opens up the running game and he's not a stiff so he can also move. He'll make young player mistakes but he brings something we don't have and haven't had.
Throwing deep isn't just about having receivers who can run. Obviously that's part of it. But just as important is having a QB who can consistently get the ball down field with pace. And its not like Rocco's a super experienced veteran. Whoever is at QB is going to make young mistakes.
So for me, I'd roll the dice on the higher ceiling kid. Who I think is JJ.
Rocco isn't the problem, not at all. He's not playing badly. I also don't know if he's the solution. I don't know that JJ is either but IMO his physical traits give him a slight edge
I'd also give Gaines time at receiver, just to see what we have. I'd throw to Bitter more because he seems reliable and reminds me a little of Akers. And I'd roll with Sama, Norton and maybe even Hansen at RB / KOR etc.
Basically I'd dub this the year of the freshie on offense at skill position
Where are we going to get our wins? It’s looking like maybe 4 again if we’re lucky. I think our D will always give us a chance but if we can’t figure out how to score it’s going to be another frustrating season.
Didn’t do this the first year. Had Jacob park and Montgomery. Let the QB run and played loose and put up points.
But every other year so damn scared of this defense. I get they are good but you’re out here calling plays like they are the 85 Bears.