Petras working out with QB Coach/NFL Prep QB Coach Tony Racioppi

[Franisdaman]

2 words: National. Championship.

Also note that Tony states that Spencer is throwing with anticipation, accuracy and velocity. Lets hope this becomes the norm.

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[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Good. Good tech development and hopefully that translates into confidence in game situations.

 

[TheRealHerky]

I’ve wondered what people who know more than me about the QB position thought about Petras’ footwork last year. I think it was shaky at first and improved some later, but there were times his feet were like Fred Flintstone in the pocket. I think he can make great strides between last year and next and become an excellent QB.

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Game started to slow down for him as the season progressed. He can become a really good qb if he doesn’t try to throw fast balls on every throw which lead to his inconsistency from one quarter to the next. Glad to see he is spending time with an nfl qb coach.

 

[herkyhawk00]

Can he throw a ball accurately to a guy open down field?

 

[texas twister]

Will he choke under real game pressure?

 

[ObeseMuffins]

It’s all mental for Spencer.

 

[Franisdaman]

It’s all mental for Spencer.

i did take him a while to settle down in some games

i just worry what happens with a full road stadium; do the nerves continue to get to him?

 

[Hawk_4shur]

I'm going to be optimistic. He did lead the Hawks to 6 straight wins, and it certainly could have been 8 with Mich & MO games. For the year he completed 57% of his passes and a QB rating of 119.

His stats compared favorably to Nate's first starting year in 2017, with the big exception being TD's.

Unfortunately, he has to jump straight into the fire with Indiana and ISU in the first two games.

I think he's going to have a good year.

 

[BBHawk]

Can he throw a ball accurately to a guy open down field?

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[Franisdaman]

I'm going to be optimistic. He did lead the Hawks to 6 straight wins, and it certainly could have been 8 with Mich & MO games. For the year he completed 57% of his passes and a QB rating of 119.

His stats compared favorably to Nate's first starting year in 2017, with the big exception being TD's.

Unfortunately, he has to jump straight into the fire with Indiana and ISU in the first two games.

I think he's going to have a good year.

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from what I have seen and heard, they are really working hard on getting the ball out of Spencer's hand quickly, unless, of course, they are going for the home run/deep route

I can't remember the number they are trying to hit. Is it either 2 seconds or 2.5 seconds and they want the ball thrown.

 

[HawkIDrummer]

SP certainly has the arm...no doubt about that.

 

[David1979]

Good to see he is seeking out a coach to help him improve this offseason. Shows his dedication and desire to improve in his weaknesses.

 

[madmax1191]

Good to see he is seeking out a coach to help him improve this offseason. Shows his dedication and desire to improve in his weaknesses.

Also begs the question, what is KOK good for?

 

[UNIowaHawk]

A lot of people have been really hard on Petras for last years performance, which admittedly wasn't very good. However, last year was a different year for a lot of players including Petras-- no spring ball, limited practices, it was his first year as starter, first real game experience. He improved as the year went on which is all I was hoping for.

 

[UNIowaHawk]

Also begs the question, what is KOK good for?

Jailbreak screen passes on 3rd and 8's?

 

[biggreydogs]

 

[CJBauer]

Also begs the question, what is KOK good for?

How many hours a week can KOK work with Petras right now?

 

[hawkfeever]

Also begs the question, what is KOK good for?

He can't work with Spencer right now. There are limits to contact. Also when is it a bad thing to have additional help?

 

[HawCory]

I’ve wondered what people who know more than me about the QB position thought about Petras’ footwork last year. I think it was shaky at first and improved some later, but there were times his feet were like Fred Flintstone in the pocket. I think he can make great strides between last year and next and become an excellent QB.

This is an understatement, imo. I don't remember ever seeing a quarterback do that gallop in place thing he did early in the year. It was bizarre.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Jailbreak screen passes on 3rd and 8's?

You survived Greg Davis. Be thankful.

 

[Hwk-I-St8]

Also begs the question, what is KOK good for?

KOK (and the whole coaching staff) have limited time to work with players, including a lot of time where they can't coach them at all.

KOK's role is work with the QB's when it's allowed and to provide guidance to the QB's on what to practice when contact isn't allowed. It's entirely possible that he suggested this training to Spencer.

There's also my personal belief that KOK was brought on board to mentor our offensive coordinator as he stepped into a role with which he had no experience.

But by all means, feel free to hate on our coaching staff. That's a pretty popular activity here it seems.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

This is an understatement, imo. I don't remember ever seeing a quarterback do that gallop in place thing he did early in the year. It was bizarre.

I remember announcers in the 1st game saying that the "happy feet" was good footwork... 🤣

 

[BBHawk]

KOK (and the whole coaching staff) have limited time to work with players, including a lot of time where they can't coach them at all.

KOK's role is work with the QB's when it's allowed and to provide guidance to the QB's on what to practice when contact isn't allowed. It's entirely possible that he suggested this training to Spencer.

There's also my personal belief that KOK was brought on board to mentor our offensive coordinator as he stepped into a role with which he had no experience.

But by all means, feel free to hate on our coaching staff. That's a pretty popular activity here it seems.

I'll add that O'Keefe won't be here forever. He's close to retirement age.

 

[Tim Dodge Rules]

I'm going to be optimistic. He did lead the Hawks to 6 straight wins, and it certainly could have been 8 with Mich & MO games. For the year he completed 57% of his passes and a QB rating of 119.

His stats compared favorably to Nate's first starting year in 2017, with the big exception being TD's.

Unfortunately, he has to jump straight into the fire with Indiana and ISU in the first two games.

I think he's going to have a good year.

He led them? As in because of him?

 

[HawkIDrummer]

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Anybody else think these gender reveal things are stupid as hell?

 

[NevadaHawk]

Glad to see Spencer working out with a coach who can teach proper mechanics. His footwork and throwing motion look improved to my untrained eye. I believe Spencer will take a big step this year and the offense will be better because of his improvement.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

2 words: National. Championship.

Also note that Tony states that Spencer is throwing with anticipation, accuracy and velocity. Lets hope this becomes the norm.

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3 words.......

Spoiler

National

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Championship

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GUARANTEED

 

[michael.nelson311]

Pretty easy when no one is covering the receiver..no pass rush and no fans screaming at you......

 

[Pat McGroyne]

Anybody else think these gender reveal things are stupid as hell?

Yes.

 

[kceasthawk]

Pretty easy when no one is covering the receiver..no pass rush and no fans screaming at you......

Maybe so, but all we can ask is that he's putting in the work to improve and lead the Hawks. It looks like he is, so good for him. I'm sure it hasn't escaped Spencer who is a pretty smart young man, that the three QB's who came before him, ALL either are in the NFL, or are at least still affiliated with a team on their practice squad. Whens the last time that Iowa had their last three signal callers in the league? How many current NCAA teams have their last three in the league? I'll bet not many. It should be obvious to SP that NOW is the time for him to take a big step forward, and I think he will....

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

This is a great story, QB doing voluntary work with a tutor, on his own time and dime, to improve. Cannot understand the negative reaction.

 

[BBHawk]

This is a great story, QB doing voluntary work with a tutor, on his own time and dime, to improve. Cannot understand the negative reaction.

Some have preformed conclusions that just aren't universally true.

 

[FWIW4922463]

Velocity? We know the kid can throw the ball like a bullet. What we're not so sure of is if he has any touch on the ball. Can he feather it in there when appropriate, or is everything still a full-speed fastball? Any decent QB, just like any decent pitcher, knows when to throw at what speed. After all, if you're knocking receivers over with velocity, accuracy doesn't mean a thing.

But sure, give the kid credit for trying to get better, although it would seem that most athletes are trying to improve. If Petras goes all Garza on this off-season training program and gets anywhere near the same results, then woo-hoo! Great for him and great for the Hawkeyes.

 

[CO_hawk]

This is a great story, QB doing voluntary work with a tutor, on his own time and dime, to improve. Cannot understand the negative reaction.

Its the internet.
Even with a snarky comment, I'm sure the negative Nancy's are still glad he has the ambition to improve.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Its the internet.
Even with a snarky comment, I'm sure the negative Nancy's are still glad he has the ambition to improve.

No I think its like a Bohannon thing. They just hate Petras and want him to fail so they can get another QB they will hate within 12 months.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Since he's KF's pick for the job and will be getting all the snaps barring something unforseen happening, it's good to see him putting in extra work. Results on the field in real game action remain to be seen.

 

[BBHawk]

From what I have read, his coaches and teammates love and respect him. Seems like the only group that doesn't like him is the same old bunch who would whine if Brady were the QB.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

I can't wait for Petras to blow up and play his ass off and for his haters to suddenly like him while saying shit like, "see, now he's doing what I was asking for all along!!" Get wrecked. Same Ferentz 2.0, 3.0, 27.0 bullshit.

 

[HawkIDrummer]

No I think its like a Bohannon thing. They just hate Petras and want him to fail so they can get another QB they will hate within 12 months.

I think it's a bit different than the Bohannon thing. JBo has come off like an attention whore for quite awhile. That wears on people.

Petras has done no such thing. The criticism he's getting (fair or not) comes from his up and down first season. He's been pretty humble along the way.