I know Iowa won, and I know it's picking nits............ but there were more mental and physical mistakes than almost any game in recent memory. From missed/poor coverage to penalties to dropped interceptions to knowing game situations.
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PJ Fleck is a douche. And I agree #28 has no business being on the field. I understand he's a backup but is there really no one else?
PJ Fleck is a douche. And I agree #28 has no business being on the field. I understand he's a backup but is there really no one else?
It’s the bend but don’t break mentality. They played better I thought for being really young.I know Iowa won, and I know it's picking nits............ but there were more mental and physical mistakes than almost any game in recent memory. From missed/poor coverage to penalties to dropped interceptions to knowing game situations.
Iowa's pass defense has been the bend don't break for 40 years. It usually doesn't break. A lot of QBs through years have walked away from 300 yard losing efforts against this philosophy.
You have to give Minny credit for putting pressure on Iowa’s D by throwing deep a lot today.
We got lit up tonight in the passing game. Gave up way too many yards. We have to get better with our zone scheme which is way to soft. I realize we are a little young in a few spots and how Koener couldn't make that interception is beyond me.
They played a really good receiver corps and a scheme that makes it tough to rush the passer and tough to stay disciplined because you have to respect the RPO.
We held them to the fewest points they've scored since Ohio St. last year. It was a good performance, overall.
We held them to the fewest points they've scored since Ohio St. last year. It was a good performance, overall.
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#28 has a name Koerner and you’re not correct that he is a “backup”.
Well, whatever he is he's NOT good...
The "mental" part is what was so bad today. Late hit by Belton, the interception rather than knocking the ball down(risk after rolling over of dual possession), #28 biting on play action on first Minny TD, and seldom looking back for the ball.
Those are mental, not physical and have nothing to do with "bend, but don't break".
He took Merriweather's spot. I would like to see Merriweather back. Either way, Hawks win!
Was OJ hurt?
Was OJ hurt?
Except Iowa seldom blitzed, so the linebackers should have primary responsibility for the RPO.
it was a horrible drop, but I just think he couldn’t read that the ball was tailing away like a curveball and he thought he had it. IDK.
It was a horrible drop, but I just think he couldn’t read that the ball was tailing away like a curveball and he thought he had it. IDK.
This. Their averaging 40 pts per game, second only to OSU, and we held them to 19 pts, and yet the bitching. No surprise here I guess....
The ball definetly looked like it was moving away from his hands, kinda weird actually.
Minnesota’s receivers, especially Johnson and Bateman, are freaking studs. Bend but don’t break did it’s job, and it was nice to get a pass rush when it mattered
And yet......... if Iowa would have lost, they would have been the primary reason. They teach guys to look back and find the ball in middle school.This. Their averaging 40 pts per game, second only to OSU, and we held them to 19 pts, and yet the bitching. No surprise here I guess....
And Yet..... it happens, on other college and pro teams as well, and not just Iowa.....
They made some questionable plays, but those are some good receivers playing for Minnesota. #6 is a legit NFL player.
Hopefully Ojemudia is good to go next week.
Hopefully Ojemudia is good to go next week.
Agreed, I'm just saying you can coach this till your blue, and sometimes they just screw the pooch, even when their in position. Moss in particular usually seems to be in the right place, often he just needs to turn and play the ball, like he did on the interception.
giving up 30-40 yard passes isn't bending imo
we also need to capitalize on INTs when they are absolute gimmes.
And we did it without our best CB. Ojemudia missed the game. It really was a good performance.This. Their averaging 40 pts per game, second only to OSU, and we held them to 19 pts, and yet the bitching. No surprise here I guess....
If you'd asked me pre-game, I'd have told you there was no way they score more than 24 against us. But, if you'd told me Ojemudia was out, given what I've heard of their WR corps, I'd have upped that number to 31 - which actually says a lot for my opinion of our CB depth - they are also good. I'd basically have guessed we got beat one more time than with OJ.
Yeah, I flubbed. I actually corrected it before I saw this. I sometimes don't proof-read until after I post.
I agree. Moss is rarely out of position. Doesn’t always make the play but he rarely really gets flat out beat.
I agree. Koerner's was a gimme that he dropped. Moss' was no gimme.giving up 30-40 yard passes isn't bending imo
we also need to capitalize on INTs when they are absolute gimmes.
Hawkeyes won. That’s what matters. Defense is good. Koerner is a stud. Iowa legit top 20. Enjoy t
I know Iowa won, and I know it's picking nits............ but there were more mental and physical mistakes than almost any game in recent memory. From missed/poor coverage to penalties to dropped interceptions to knowing game situations.
wow. Enjoy the win over a top 10 team. You’re complaining about penalties?! The Hawkeyes had 3 penalties for 16 yards.
People complaining about Iowa's defense just don't know football. I don't know what else to say. Minnesota's offense has been ripping everyone, including Penn State, which has been quite a bit better on defense than Iowa this year.
Iowa's pass defense under Parker has been top 20 in pass efficiency defense each of the last several years. Coming into today, Iowa was right there at 16 in the country in pass efficiency defense. Probably dropped a few places today.
As others have said, Minnesota is really difficult to defend. No one else has held them to 19. They have 2 great receivers and an accurate QB. The d-line and Welch rose to the occasion for Iowa.
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