I like what KF said when asked about commits taking more visits, the roundabout but necessary route to the Proctor visiting Oregon thing. The head coach said the program didn't depend on one recruit, and if they didn't get somebody, they'd recruit around that. It was an honest, transparent statement that emphasized team and integrity. And it was a message to Proctor and every other Iowa recruit and prospective recruit--a perfect message, IMHO.
But then KF said DeJean may not return punts against Minnesota because he's too great a blocker. I was deeply disappointed but not surprised. KF, once again, values blocking above playmaking. DeJean doesn't need great blocking. He just needs the ball. In contrast, despite DeJean's excellent blocking, Arland Bruce IV has been a mediocre to poor punt returner all season. After seeing what DeJean did last week without DeJean blocking for himself, KF is STILL not convinced he should keep DeJean back there. And that's the kind of analysis that leads to the nation's worst offense. Even after KF admitted DeJean is a rare talent, he says something like that about punt return . . .
But then KF said DeJean may not return punts against Minnesota because he's too great a blocker. I was deeply disappointed but not surprised. KF, once again, values blocking above playmaking. DeJean doesn't need great blocking. He just needs the ball. In contrast, despite DeJean's excellent blocking, Arland Bruce IV has been a mediocre to poor punt returner all season. After seeing what DeJean did last week without DeJean blocking for himself, KF is STILL not convinced he should keep DeJean back there. And that's the kind of analysis that leads to the nation's worst offense. Even after KF admitted DeJean is a rare talent, he says something like that about punt return . . .