I watched the BTN replay in 60 and a huge shoutout to the defense for containing and forcing Chubba Purdy into mostly short gains and losses. It looked like there were not a whole lot of stunts and twists but good pressure without it and forcing many throws into the turf. Chubba did make some big 3rd down completions, probably the most by Parker's unit this season except for PSU. It was fun to watch Purdy's parents see their boys lose a 4th or 5th game to the hawks. The hawk front 7 especially looked great against the run as they gave up nothing big in the run game, multiple tackles for loss, and they were VERY physical.
Stevens' first kick that was nullified by delay of game was perfect with high ascent angle and straight thru and after watching the 2nd kick he did kick it lower and maybe a bit to the right. His made FG was high enough.
And his third FG was high enough but NEbby players got good penetration and hands about 10 or a little more feet in the air. The hawks need to look at giving the kick blockers not only too much penetration up field but also the ability to jump without getting blocked in their chest which makes it harder to jump.
And Nebby a top #3 rushing defense was doubled up on by the hawks. Iowa had a number of 6-7 yard runs, two good gaining jet sweeps by KalebB, and the two big bursts by LeshonW who is showing such quick footwork to juke tacklers.
Hill struggled with touch and accuracy but if the passing game can get back to 50+% then they might be able to move the ball in the BCGame. I was not that impressed with with Mich's secondary if they are the opponent.
Stevens' first kick that was nullified by delay of game was perfect with high ascent angle and straight thru and after watching the 2nd kick he did kick it lower and maybe a bit to the right. His made FG was high enough.
And his third FG was high enough but NEbby players got good penetration and hands about 10 or a little more feet in the air. The hawks need to look at giving the kick blockers not only too much penetration up field but also the ability to jump without getting blocked in their chest which makes it harder to jump.
And Nebby a top #3 rushing defense was doubled up on by the hawks. Iowa had a number of 6-7 yard runs, two good gaining jet sweeps by KalebB, and the two big bursts by LeshonW who is showing such quick footwork to juke tacklers.
Hill struggled with touch and accuracy but if the passing game can get back to 50+% then they might be able to move the ball in the BCGame. I was not that impressed with with Mich's secondary if they are the opponent.
