What's the deal with Cade's lengthy concussion recovery? How often does it take a guy several weeks to be cleared? Seems pretty rare.
Jackson Stratton would likely be QB1 if Iowa had to play today vs Maryland (confirmed by Kirk on Wed night, Nov 20)
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The OL is not perfect but I agree; they clearly have improved
Doesn't Lester radio down play changes to the QB's headset and then the QB changes the play?
IT USED TO BE that the QB was in charge of reading the defense & changing the play
Now, I don't know....
Says two things really - 1) teams/players historically don't have a good record of waiting until concussion symptons totally clear up and rush them back - See Tua for the best current example; 2) we don't honestly know how severe the concussion was, or if it was the first Cade has experienced in his career.
Good grief this idea parroted by some that "they" need to teach Sully how to slide or go out of bounds on the end of a run as if "they" haven't is ludicrous. Sully knows darn well he should be doing that. He panicked when the rush came and ran it when he should have scrambled and found a receiver or thrown it OOB.
I still can't get used to the whole offense standing up and looking to the sideline to get a new call.
Hopefully it was Cade's first and last
I do wonder when or if the communication to the helmet is cut off during plays. Never really heard the question asked.
I believe it shuts of at 15 seconds on the play clock.
Iowa has a bunch of bad QBs. None of them are good, but Sullivan can at least make Iowa great in their single dimensional offense.
i think everyone's case is different
I'm 100% in the Cade only plays if he is the last guy standing camp. I don't like his height, his lack of speed or even the way he grips the football. There is nothing positive I can say about him in regards to what he could bring to the Iowa offense.
Excellent clipboard holder. All American in fact.
and we only have 3 games left so might as well turn the page and tell Sully that this is his job to win or lose.
Yep, might as well try and improve guys who will be here next year.
Hopefully Lester & KF agree w/ that assessment
If Sully at QB1 got all/most of the reps now thru the bowl game, that would be huge for next season.
I wonder what they really have in Lainez, too.
Depends. I played rugby in college and had one concussion; took me six weeks until I passed the tests and was allowed to play/practice/strength and condition.
Kirk escapes with another excuse laid at his feet.
If we could win games with Deacon Hill, we should be able to suit up a couple HS QB's out of the stands and be OK.
I agree. In that vein, sit Higgins, Jackson, Harris and half the OL and DL. THAT will show how things are done right!
C'mon, guys, it was Kirk. Doing it wrong AGAIN!
Stratton is the choice now.
Cade should be emergency only QB if he is cleared.
Protect Cade...only one brain...no need to risk a long life ahead.
Cade should be emergency only QB if he is cleared.
Protect Cade...only one brain...no need to risk a long life ahead.
Let 'er rip. Who is backup if Cade can't go?
That's a good question. I think it depends on how bad Sully's ankle/ injury is and Cades concussion is. A healthy Sully/ Cade probably starts. If not then Stratton.
yeah; everyone's situation is unique from what I have seen
Stratton has likely been getting all of the QB1 reps
Early on, Cade was struggling with concentrating
I agree with Cade as last option as long as Stratton can run enough plays. He’s only been back getting reps in the Iowa playbook for two weeks. It’s down to just those two guys now.
I can say at least two positive things about Cade. He usually makes good reads and his speed is adequate. The negatives are well known.
What is really interesting is if both Cade and Sully are out what happens if Stratton goes down?
Don’t they have a freshman on the roster? Get the guy some reps.
And he is the one I want in there against the Holios on Black Friday.
Can't take your eyes off the impending wreck.I don't wanna know!
Resar? That's a big fat NO. Lester saw him practice for 12 minutes in the fall and moved him to WR. Yet another QB recruiting gem by Kirk and Brian.
