1. LSD looked a lot like Shonn Greene last night. Wow. This was the first time I thought, yeah, he is our best RB. He is a beast and deserves 20-25 carries per game. Canzeri/Wadley 8-10. Wish Wadley could pass block t earn some catches out of the backfield.
2. Loved watching Tom's post game celebration video and seeing all the interaction between players. CJB and Wiegers, Mitchell stopping by the student section, the players enthusiasm. Love it.
3. Our scheme is allowing for some big yardage lately. Minnesota's FS and SS were constantly within 8-9 yards on most plays. Despite that our OL is so good we still managed a great night on the ground. Our FS and SS are consistently 12-15 yards behind the LOS on most plays. I know that's "our philosophy" but as the game went on and Minnesota continued to find gaps between our LBs and safeties, it was frustrating that we didn't adjust. I know our bend-but-don't-break style has allowed us to win every game, but when a team has figured out where to hurt us and we don't do anything, it is frustrating. We struggle against TEs if the team wants to use them.
4. Great atmosphere on TV. To all of you there, it looked and sounded insane on TV--great job.
5. I think Kirk was looking down at the beginning of the interview because we was trying to not get emotional. He has held it together pretty well after games, but I guarantee if we beat Purdon't and Nebby he will tear up after the game.
6. Why were we not in nickel or dime on the last drive??? I have no idea why we would have players who were more ineffective in passing situations playing over players who are more effective. The problem is I think it will take us getting beat to see any changes here. I'd rather be frustrated and not get beat, but it will probably take a loss before we change our base for nickel in obvious passing downs/possessions.
7. What will the Sports Illustrated article be like? Doubt it will be a cover, but.... what else happened this week/weekend in the sports world that would keep Iowa off a regional cover?
GO HAWKS.
2. Loved watching Tom's post game celebration video and seeing all the interaction between players. CJB and Wiegers, Mitchell stopping by the student section, the players enthusiasm. Love it.
3. Our scheme is allowing for some big yardage lately. Minnesota's FS and SS were constantly within 8-9 yards on most plays. Despite that our OL is so good we still managed a great night on the ground. Our FS and SS are consistently 12-15 yards behind the LOS on most plays. I know that's "our philosophy" but as the game went on and Minnesota continued to find gaps between our LBs and safeties, it was frustrating that we didn't adjust. I know our bend-but-don't-break style has allowed us to win every game, but when a team has figured out where to hurt us and we don't do anything, it is frustrating. We struggle against TEs if the team wants to use them.
4. Great atmosphere on TV. To all of you there, it looked and sounded insane on TV--great job.
5. I think Kirk was looking down at the beginning of the interview because we was trying to not get emotional. He has held it together pretty well after games, but I guarantee if we beat Purdon't and Nebby he will tear up after the game.
6. Why were we not in nickel or dime on the last drive??? I have no idea why we would have players who were more ineffective in passing situations playing over players who are more effective. The problem is I think it will take us getting beat to see any changes here. I'd rather be frustrated and not get beat, but it will probably take a loss before we change our base for nickel in obvious passing downs/possessions.
7. What will the Sports Illustrated article be like? Doubt it will be a cover, but.... what else happened this week/weekend in the sports world that would keep Iowa off a regional cover?
GO HAWKS.