Post game thoughts.....
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tbh without those pick sixes game could've gone differently...you guys have very good lines.
The usual suspects will ignore the game and piss & moan about fans who want a decent offense.
There's wanting a decent offense, and then there's wanting the offense to be bad so they can bitch. A lot of people on here are the latter.
No one needs to wish it was bad. It IS that bad! You seem to be missing the obvious here sparky…
I'm not going to bitch after a win. First of all, I actually LIKED what Iowa did on the first series of the game with a new QB with zero game experience. Thats the kind of offense you can build off of in the future, all you need is the athletes to do it.
That said, Kentucky has a really good defense, although I'm not sure Iowa's offense didn't have something to do with it. They never did get the run game going.
Overall, my only quibble is that Castro or X wasn't the game MVP, although CDJ played a great.
That said, Kentucky has a really good defense, although I'm not sure Iowa's offense didn't have something to do with it. They never did get the run game going.
Overall, my only quibble is that Castro or X wasn't the game MVP, although CDJ played a great.
There's not wanting to to criticize, and there's being so upset by criticism that instead of talking about the game you just want to bitch about other posters.
Iowa's defense was as good as they get.
Iowa's offense was as bad as they can get.
I saw some talent in Labas, and some hope for the future. But not with our existing OC. Is that even arguable?
Spot on - agreed on all points! Don’t forget about special teams as well!
He ran scout team all year- maybe get a PWO to run scout so out freshman qb runs our offense!!
Seriously? Get over yourself. People wouldn’t be on here if they weren’t fans. You know what’s amazing? We have a D coordinator who continues to coach up guys who were QB’s in high school like Castro or then the occasional 4 star like X who the minute he hits the field is ready because of coaching. Why can we at least not be competent or expect something similar on offense? Why don’t you ask your supposed friends who are at practice?
Don’t forget Lavar woods too.
There's wanting to criticize, and there's being upset that other people aren't criticizing as much as you. The biggest problem with message boards in general is people get more upset over what isn't said than what is.
No, and I already said as much.
No, those people are tired of being proven right.
Are you really asking why we can't find an all-world WR coach on a whim? Because that would be Phil Parker's equivalent. Those coaches don't grow on trees and they don't stick around at places like Iowa for long.
Another start would to have some form of continuity in the room instead of tons of injuries and transfers.
That's just ridiculous. People want a good offense. Period. It's been worse than shitty the past 2 years.
No shit. I'm not disputing that. But you can tell who wants that to actually be better and who just wants to bitch based on how quickly they're back to pissing and moaning not even an hour after a bowl win.
Nobody wants the offense to be bad so they can bitch!!!! They want a good offense. Your argument is beyond ludicrous!!
Holy shit try reading, that's not what I said.
There's an element of the Iowa fanbase that will NEVER be happy no matter how many points we score or games we win. It's useless listening to them or trying to cater to them because they're miserable people.
Frosty has lost his mind. But offensive coordinators don’t grow on tree you know.
1. It was really obvious after the first series that it was going to be really really hard for Kentucky to do anything offensively. The Iowa defense knew it and just sat back and waited for the mistakes. And they made them. It was a good thing overall to win the game, but a bad thing for us fans that wanted to see some offense. It was way too easy to go in conservation mode, play defense and special teams and squeeze the life out of them.
2. Labas looked ok, didn't look rattled or nervous, but didn't do too much either. Nice to see him run a little bit, but, he also missed all of his second level throws. Still, I say he was better than Padilla and should have been 2nd string at worst this season.
3. Only one deep look, to Lachey, and nothing much to the WR's except for the nice catch by Nico. Painfully obvious there is no field stretcher on this roster right now. No Brecht? No Bostik?
4. O line did look better in my eyes. Exchange not an issue and no real showing of ineptness. Admit the bar is pretty low for this group, I give them a C-. Kentucky has a really good defense and they were pretty much at full strength.
5. Pretty boring game overall but the blueprint for Iowa success.
6. Need playmakers asap as we don't have anyone that can win in space.
2. Labas looked ok, didn't look rattled or nervous, but didn't do too much either. Nice to see him run a little bit, but, he also missed all of his second level throws. Still, I say he was better than Padilla and should have been 2nd string at worst this season.
3. Only one deep look, to Lachey, and nothing much to the WR's except for the nice catch by Nico. Painfully obvious there is no field stretcher on this roster right now. No Brecht? No Bostik?
4. O line did look better in my eyes. Exchange not an issue and no real showing of ineptness. Admit the bar is pretty low for this group, I give them a C-. Kentucky has a really good defense and they were pretty much at full strength.
5. Pretty boring game overall but the blueprint for Iowa success.
6. Need playmakers asap as we don't have anyone that can win in space.
Decent is even strong. Most of us would accept a functioning offense.
It appears that way. Drinking early for New Years Eve.
Pretty sure Labas only attempted 3 passes deeper than 10 yards all game.
Bad miss to LaPorta
Great catch by Ragaini
Slight overthrow to Lachey
You're correct that they clearly didn't ask him to do much.
Guys, just ignore Frosty. He’s a fvcking troll, good grief. I think Labas played very well for his first start against a good defense. We will never know for sure, but I think based on KF history with the QB position, once again he was playing the far inferior player at the position. I’m so fvcking sick of this shit. I know we are stuck with KF for at least a couple more years, so best to just accept it. Really can’t wait for a new regime to take the reigns.
I have to admit, I’m a little happy that Labas didn’t come out and light it up, and give Kirk some excuse to not make the major changes on offense we all know is badly overdue. It will now be VERY difficult for Kirk to say that shouldn’t include staffing changes as well.
My issue with OP and others on the board is that they’re inventing fantasy posters that don’t exist, but in their minds have been arguing Brian should be retained as OC. By now, that’s 99.999% of the fan base that agrees on that.
It was a stretch to make that argument after last year, it’s impossible now.
I am just curious, can you explain why the play calling was bad? Or are you just upset that Iowa cannot gain yards and score??
I put him on ignore. I got tired of his schtick.
GOOD.
Great win for the team! I'm happy for all the guys that gave us everything this season. SP, you are a man and will be a success anywhere you go beyond football. Too many others that were outstanding this year despite circumstances that were extremely challenging. These players deserve better.
BAD.
I've not been real vocal in calling for Brian's head because I thought the outside stuff would eventually take care of that for us but...with what I'm hearing that might not be the case. I listened to his pre-game radio interview this morning...I was dumbfounded by what he said and the way he thinks and communicates. I just don't think he's very smart. He appears to work hard and he's had the benefit of great training/great mentors/great opportunity yet he still lacks polish and just doesn't seem to get it. He's an experienced and adequate football mind but he doesn't have a great sense of awareness or vision and he is not a leader. He needs to move on. If he returns next season in any capacity it will be to the detriment of the program.
Great win for the team! I'm happy for all the guys that gave us everything this season. SP, you are a man and will be a success anywhere you go beyond football. Too many others that were outstanding this year despite circumstances that were extremely challenging. These players deserve better.
BAD.
I've not been real vocal in calling for Brian's head because I thought the outside stuff would eventually take care of that for us but...with what I'm hearing that might not be the case. I listened to his pre-game radio interview this morning...I was dumbfounded by what he said and the way he thinks and communicates. I just don't think he's very smart. He appears to work hard and he's had the benefit of great training/great mentors/great opportunity yet he still lacks polish and just doesn't seem to get it. He's an experienced and adequate football mind but he doesn't have a great sense of awareness or vision and he is not a leader. He needs to move on. If he returns next season in any capacity it will be to the detriment of the program.
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