I left 2 choices open as I fully expect everyone to pick one of the answers.
Has your optimism changed with DH in the portal?
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Same level.
We need an above average OL paired with our gimpy QB1, and I’m not sure George Barnett can make that happen..
We need an above average OL paired with our gimpy QB1, and I’m not sure George Barnett can make that happen..
Top one. It was incredibly obvious that DH was a perennial WTF. However, Lester started out working with what he had, and didn't go negative - gave everyone shot. And in the end, I think Lester helped to fix this in a way that was respectful and tactful. This is a good sign overall.
but, now we got no experience { hardly} unless cade mac gets healthy
Like with Brian leaving, addition by subtraction.
Remember Brad Banks couldn't beat out Kyle McCann
Nothing has changed, yet, other than DH never seeing the field in an Iowa uni ever again.
But that fact alone means things are trending upwards at a very high incline already.
But that fact alone means things are trending upwards at a very high incline already.
True - was Banks at Iowa for spring practice? It's not impossible, it just seems unlikely to me.
p.s. the more bad QB's that come through here the better Kyle McCann looks. His senior year QB rating was 148.5.
Agree to a point, I lean towards ML not being as "likeable" as DH to the coaches, mainly JB and BF. Anyone with a pulse could see that ML could at least move the pocket and make teams respect his ability to run (see TN game). The good ol' boys club is gone from what I can see with TL at the OC helm.
Been talked about ad nauseam. By none other than Brad Banks. People see what they chose to see…
As for optimism, it’s usually pretty static for me. We have a good coach, not a great one.
We usually, as do most teams, struggle in certain games.
We are always a QB injury or poor OL away from some real offensive clunkers.
But talent wise we can usually compete with most teams.
Per always I expect to win 10ish games, 9 is reasonable and 8 is a bit of a disappointment.
Our margin for error should be better IF we can get a competent 2nd QB, Marco isn’t it for me.
I agree with most of this.
Stanzi couldn't beat out Christensen (until O'Keefe stepped in)
Beathard couldn't beat out Rudock (Rudock injury)
My one complaint is that Iowa's overall evaluation of QB's might be one of the worst in all of P5.
We probably need to pause a moment and anyone, including myself, that was skeptical that the staff was truly opening up the competition give credit to the staff as it does appear there was indeed an open competition AND transparent conversation between the staff and DH.
Doesn’t solve the shortage of QB certainty for the position yet, but it does reinforce that KF and staff really try to keep things “in house” and do right by the players (aka never throw them under the bus like other programs coaches).
Doesn’t solve the shortage of QB certainty for the position yet, but it does reinforce that KF and staff really try to keep things “in house” and do right by the players (aka never throw them under the bus like other programs coaches).
I think Marco will be good, seems to be a good fit for RPO. Has some wheels. Was so refreshing to see a qb scramble for first downs. We saw like 5 passes from him and made judgement, he also got thrown to the wolves after staff said only deacon would play in bowl game.
I was thinking 6-6 next year
I'm feeling pretty good about 7-5 now
I'm feeling pretty good about 7-5 now
Meh….probably not the worst. Let’s remember up until Petras. We had some pretty decent quarterbacks….
I was never as negative on Stanley as some of our more “pleasant” posters were. In fact if he played on any of these last couple teams were are the national championship playoff conversations.
Not saying we could win he still had his own inconsistency issues, but he was a pretty decent quarterback…
The point Remains, we aren’t nearly as good at talent evaluation on offense as we are on D.
TE withstanding…
Wow, that’s a very pleasant, open eye approach. One I believe myself.
I don’t think our checks and balances for identification at the quarterback and wide receiver position is particularly good and we may have entered into that category at offensive line….
But the things our fans say about our “head coach” is literally shocking to me.
I still believe he wants to win, I still believe he wants to do things in an honorable fashion, and I also think he gets irritated enough by the fans. He’s more than willing to look like the stooge. They often think he is….
Hell, I can be like that myself. For people I care for and respect or don’t even know (meaning no negative vibe) I have great love and appreciation and I would just as soon they think positive of me.
People that have proven to be bombastic, shortsighted jackalopes, I really don’t care what they think of me.
Same.
I'm optimistic because we have a top 5 defense and a schedule where we will only be an underdog once, that hasn't changed.
While I'm glad we freed up a scholly to go get a more capable QB, the fact is, as of now, we only have 3 QB's on scholarship: a hobbled starter who is one hit away from his career being over, a backup who has played one series in his career, and a true freshman who isn't on campus yet.
I would have to imagine we'd look pretty appealing to the few capable QB's in the portal, but nothing is a sure thing.
I'm optimistic because we have a top 5 defense and a schedule where we will only be an underdog once, that hasn't changed.
While I'm glad we freed up a scholly to go get a more capable QB, the fact is, as of now, we only have 3 QB's on scholarship: a hobbled starter who is one hit away from his career being over, a backup who has played one series in his career, and a true freshman who isn't on campus yet.
I would have to imagine we'd look pretty appealing to the few capable QB's in the portal, but nothing is a sure thing.
I feel better knowing DH won’t be in if something happens to CM. But KF is still an unknown as far as QB’s and who he decides is the backup. If he thought Hill was worth a scholarship, if another QB from the portal comes in that could be good or not so good. Have to hope for the best.
or when stanzi couldn't "beat out" worm killer christiansen?
I think all service academy qbs put up better passing numbers than bacon hill did
There are still a lot of obstacles for this offense to overcome, but this is a step in the right direction. My guess is that TL recognized right away that DH did not belong in his offense, and although I don't like the fact that DH took snaps away from ANYONE this spring, I respect TL for at least giving DH a chance to earn the privilege of staying on the roster. Having an OC/QB coach who is competent is such a huge leap forward for this program; I don't see how optimism cannot be up.
Glad you mentioned McCann's rating. There has been a lot of revisionist history about that season. McCann's rating was one of the very best of the KF era - I think that is 3rd or 4th highest.
If Cade is well and stays healthy it doesnt matter that Hill is gone.
Marco is way more of an athletic threat to make plays and Lester will have him working on his footwork, throwing mechanics, and the new offense so I think ML will be ready to be QB#2 by the first game.
Resar and Poholsky are probalby better than Hill
So I am more excited
Totally dependent on if we can land a decent QB in the portal.
Tough situation. Cade is QB1 so basically we're hunting for a backup. Don't know how attractive that will be.
On the plus side...the QB room is pretty empty (really empty
) so that might entice someone.
I recall at one of the clinics that KOK said (when Tate and others were there) - "How many of you took snaps under center in HS?" I think only 1 of the 4 QB's stated they had, KOK's response "Wow, maybe I should do a deeper look into film, I wasn't aware of that". Take it for what it's worth.
