How Are You Guys Feeling Today?
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BIG made sure they had a Playoff Team, If Iowa had made a charge there would have been calls to stop Them , Pretty clear to see, If that replay call had been made in the Mich/ OSU game Cities would still be burning but the B1G has zero problem jobbing Iowa. That said Iowa's offense is beyond terrible , and that is all on Kirk
The game score/results are pretty much as expected. I am 100% in agreement with your comments above, but I have stronger feelings than "think" about KF retiring.
If you travel around CF boards - especially the B1G boards - EVERYONE agrees that Iowa has a top 5 to 10 defense annually. Hats off to Phil Parker who is a top 5 DC.
But, I was watching the game last night and once Michigan got to a 10-0 lead, I knew it was over and that's just pathetic - period. And it isn't just this year - it's year after year. That just points back at the HC
Prepared myself for the loss in advance. Knew how it would go . Decided to use my time well spent seeing Godzilla .
This morning still woke up knowing our offense sucks and being thankful we only have to see the BF clown show for one more game.
Overall I am disgruntled with college football. The same teams always end up in the playoff mix and everyone knows they are teams that historically have been dirty AF and have violated rules to win. The increase in gambling and replay makes the whole game feel as scripted as WWF. I’ve always enjoyed NFL, but more so now since there are no college playoff teams I would invest time to watch and NFL refs are somewhat accountable.
As for Iowa, Ferentz can be a figurehead given his chase of a record but there needs to be accountability with control at another level. Perhaps an associate head coach or preferably Phil and a new OC have full authority to call the game.
As for Iowa, Ferentz can be a figurehead given his chase of a record but there needs to be accountability with control at another level. Perhaps an associate head coach or preferably Phil and a new OC have full authority to call the game.
I just feel so awful for PP and the defense. They hold one of the best offenses in the country to ~150 yards and 10 points less than their average despite the offense and special teams gifting them 2 touchdowns with drives <10 yards. This defense belongs on TV today watching the CFP selection show, while the offense doesn't deserve playing for the Div III championship. So maddening as a fan; I can't imagine what it's like for Craig, Jackson, Evans, Castro, etc.
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I lot to unpack if you look at the overall program. The problem is, our offense is SO BAD that nibbling around the edges is not going to make any meaningful changes.
Here are some of my observations from the Michigan game, then overall/macro:
BTCG:
-Special Teams "TD" was significant and while game was still only 10-0, it felt like any further deficit was going to be a killer
-Once we had to basically "abandon" the run, we had no chance
-Our O line really makes things difficult, and while not "terrible" they just did not open enough running holes or give Hill the time needed to get the ball to our not so great receivers
-A few key dropped passes (Ragaini, Vines) were huge as they were 20+ yards
-Obviously the fumbles were just devastating and highlighted Hill's lack of pocket awareness
-Not blaming the loss on the refs of course, but even Dean Blandino threw up on the booth overturn of the Hill incomplete pass + play blown dead - just crushed any minute chance we had for a comeback
-I would have liked to have seen Labas or Lainez, and this game put a gigantic explanation point on fact that we must have a QB who is either elusive in the pocket, can get out and gain yards with his feet or both
-Felt we should have take a few more chances, maybe on a 4th and 1, call a play action to try and catch them off guard and get some points OR a double move/fake pass to flat - we were just so predictable (realize Hill had very limited time, but pull in an extra blocker)
Longer team implications:
Its not just playcalling, it is needing a reset to want to be aggressive on offense and expect to score points.
-Creative, confident OC
-Head coach that is innovative and understands the importance of scoring/offense in todays game
-Higher priority on recruiting quality skill players, especially WR
-Have to find a way to get O line play back to at least above average
-MUST have different QB recruiting strategy or one that fits the rest of the offense. (It boggles my mind that we keep recruiting and playing statue "pro style" QB's yet do not make NFL/Pro style throws, have below average O lines and generally well below average WR's)
Here are some of my observations from the Michigan game, then overall/macro:
BTCG:
-Special Teams "TD" was significant and while game was still only 10-0, it felt like any further deficit was going to be a killer
-Once we had to basically "abandon" the run, we had no chance
-Our O line really makes things difficult, and while not "terrible" they just did not open enough running holes or give Hill the time needed to get the ball to our not so great receivers
-A few key dropped passes (Ragaini, Vines) were huge as they were 20+ yards
-Obviously the fumbles were just devastating and highlighted Hill's lack of pocket awareness
-Not blaming the loss on the refs of course, but even Dean Blandino threw up on the booth overturn of the Hill incomplete pass + play blown dead - just crushed any minute chance we had for a comeback
-I would have liked to have seen Labas or Lainez, and this game put a gigantic explanation point on fact that we must have a QB who is either elusive in the pocket, can get out and gain yards with his feet or both
-Felt we should have take a few more chances, maybe on a 4th and 1, call a play action to try and catch them off guard and get some points OR a double move/fake pass to flat - we were just so predictable (realize Hill had very limited time, but pull in an extra blocker)
Longer team implications:
Its not just playcalling, it is needing a reset to want to be aggressive on offense and expect to score points.
-Creative, confident OC
-Head coach that is innovative and understands the importance of scoring/offense in todays game
-Higher priority on recruiting quality skill players, especially WR
-Have to find a way to get O line play back to at least above average
-MUST have different QB recruiting strategy or one that fits the rest of the offense. (It boggles my mind that we keep recruiting and playing statue "pro style" QB's yet do not make NFL/Pro style throws, have below average O lines and generally well below average WR's)
I expected the D to eventually collapse under pressure like the PSU game but they didn't. I thought going in Iowa would lose 40 something to nothing. The D didn't allow that. I was offered a $50 bet by a Mich grad on whether Iowa would score or not. I didn't even have to think about it and wisely said no with a laugh. Iowa is not a good team. They are not a top 25 team. We have played only two and have lost by a combined score of 57 - 0. I am expecting Iowa to move to 0 - 3 against teams in the top 35 after the bowl. I just hope we score a point.
Hungover
Cashed in on a couple bets last night.
Michigan -21.5, unders 35.5, Iowa unders .5
Had the sex with my lady (no pics)
Cashed in on a couple bets last night.
Michigan -21.5, unders 35.5, Iowa unders .5
Had the sex with my lady (no pics)
Michigan was held to 12 points on drives that started outside Iowa's 6 yard line. An offense with a hint of life and this game goes down to the wire.
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Meh, Michigan is gonna lose to Bama in the farce that is the CFP so I'm okay with how things played out, considering we never were given a chance to win anyway.
I'm actually feeling ok about Kirk and the direction. Michigan was widely pedestrian IMO. I think actually getting a kick a** OC and some portal help on offense, Iowa can compete for NY6.
As long a Phil is around, 10 wins is doable about every year, after what we have seen the last 5 years.
As long a Phil is around, 10 wins is doable about every year, after what we have seen the last 5 years.
Last night was about what I expected. I felt pretty indifferent then and I am pretty indifferent today.
I have a feeling I’m one of many Iowa fans just ready for the Brian Ferentz disaster to be over.
I have a feeling I’m one of many Iowa fans just ready for the Brian Ferentz disaster to be over.
Don’t listen to Ron. He’s a douche and an idiot. Congrats on your sobriety. Keep it up.
Congratulations and kudos to you! What you are doing is not easy.
I wouldn’t let it eat you up. He was crying a couple weeks ago presenting him with a game ball. So he clearly respects him as a coach and loves working for him….😂
He’ll be fine…I do so enjoy pointing that out to you guys though 😊 in your fantasy worlds Phil is mad as hell at Kf, but he isn’t…
Didn’t we play two top 10 teams….
And K-St and Okie St lost to ISU, so you know, of course we couldn’t beat them….
Doh?!
We were there because the hawks won more games than the rest of the division. We didn't pick it, the boys just won enough games put in front of them. Another elite defense hung out to dry. 10 wins on their shoulders. Hoping for bowl victory. GO HAWKS
Explain why anyone on a football board wants/needs to listen to a pious, reformed drunk preach about the evils of Satan’s beverage?
Nothing unexpected about this game given our complete ineptitude offensively. Our defense was terrific as usual and the final score was not indicative of how close this game could have been minus the unfortunate turnovers and the blown fumble call. It will be interesting how many offensive players jump into the portal tomorrow - specifically the backup QB's. Being a backup QB at Iowa and watching Hill play quarterback would certainly beg the question - "why aren't I at least given a shot?"
Because many of us have been there. And many of us actually like to empathize & lift people up and be joyful and positive. It is the major reason we get super ass tired of the complaining. We have that in our real life’s. We don’t need it here.
It’s one thing to point out mistakes, it’s another entirely to make it a life style like many of you.
Congrats @WildTurk I quit for 17 years, restarted, vodka, over did it and now quit except when on vacation or going to friend weekends out of town.
It definitely can take on a life of its own!!
Kudos….
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