The Iowa Defense isn’t elite. They are highly overrated and overhyped.

[NorthernHawkeye]

Played average to poor teams in the first four games.

With the game on the line, when it mattered the most they gave up a 99 yard drive to Iowa State. And let's not forget that in that 10-7 loss, Iowa State left 14 points on the field having turned it over twice in the endzone as they were about to score.

And now Michigan. Getting gashed all over the field. And it started right from the first Michigan drive with a fresh defense.

It's time to be honest folks.

 

[KFSuperStar]

It’s time to overreact folks.

 

[Hawk and Awe]

Don’t you have a dog you should be kicking right now?

 

[Dargo]

Good, not elite, and not nearly as good as everyone thought.

 

[tdburg11]

Played average to poor teams in the first four games.

With the game on the line, when it mattered the most they gave up a 99 yard drive to Iowa State. And let's not forget that in that 10-7 loss, Iowa State left 14 points on the field having turned it over twice in the endzone as they were about to score.

And now Michigan. Getting gashed all over the field. And it started right from the first Michigan drive with a fresh defense.

It's time to be honest folks.

Agree. Total BS. This is not an elite defense

 

[TheonGreyJoy]

Northern isn’t wrong.

 

[SotaHawk87]

It’s rough to be on the field for 2/3 of the game.

 

[tdburg11]

Agree. Total BS. This is not an elite defense

Although the KF-BF offensive braintrust sucks so bad that it’s almost impossible to do anything on defense. Take a look at the offensive output over the last six games… all your need to know. This is as bad as it gets and three people are to blame - Barta-KF-BF.

 

[Greenway4Prez]

Good pass-rushing DL, weak against the run.

And I’ll say it: Moss is the weak link in the secondary

 

[shanksit44]

It’s rough to be on the field for 2/3 of the game.

That’s true. So maybe stopping a few of their 10/11 play drives every once in a while early in the game might help.

 

[MilleGinja]

Defense executed just fine. Michigan played a smart football game, not taking risks. Iowas offense once again lost us the game

 

[ichawks]

Played average to poor teams in the first four games.

With the game on the line, when it mattered the most they gave up a 99 yard drive to Iowa State. And let's not forget that in that 10-7 loss, Iowa State left 14 points on the field having turned it over twice in the endzone as they were about to score.

And now Michigan. Getting gashed all over the field. And it started right from the first Michigan drive with a fresh defense.

It's time to be honest folks.

Michigan looked much stronger and faster. They are very well coached. I believe we’re seeing the beginning of the for the Ferentz era. I hope.

 

[Steamboat529529]

We held Michigan to under four touchdowns. Say what you want but there aren’t many defenses that will do that this year. They aren’t the problem.

 

[herkyblowz]

Agreed, D is over-ranked.

 

[Etalicus]

Your blaming defense for being on the field so long and getting tired? They did very well against a good Michigan. I was disappointed in not figuring out how to stop the run attack though

 

[HawK + i]

Complimentary football would help, sometimes it helps if the offense can control the game to take pressure off the defense, cannot expect them to carry the load every week.

 

[texas twister]

The defense is a little over rated. Of course theyu shine against their previous foes. They did a good job against UM. It is entirely the offense. Don't worry, Captain Kirk will not fire his son.

 

[Hawk fan in Minn]

They gave up 20 points and a garbage TD at the end to one of the best offenses out there. Let’s not over react

 

[desihawk]

bro the D is good. may not be the best, may not even be elite as in top-5. but a top-10 D is still pretty damn good.

 

[HungryHawk]

No not elite, which is a stupid word used way too frequently. But this is a very good defense. Maybe overrated, but likely because of unrealistic expectations. They will continue to look worse as the season wears on unfortunately because they will be trying to carry this team all year long.

No they aren't perfect, but certainly good enough to deem any thread calling them out as a problem, on the whole, stupid.

 

[Hawk fan in Minn]

If the offense was even average and kept the defense off the field a little more they would be better than they are. They have to wear down as the game progresses

 

[Hawkfan_08]

What if I told you the #4 team in the nation had less than 400 yards of offense while our offense didn't even have 100 yards of offense in 1 half.

Until the offense does anything other than be terrible, I'm blaming them.

The offensive line is the biggest problem we have.

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

I'll take "Stupid Posts" for $2,000 Alex.

D held the best scoring offense in the country to 20 pts not including garbage time TD. Midway through the 3rd quarter our offense had been on the field for less than 11 minutes. The D can only do so much. Open your eyes.

 

[Hawk fan in Minn]

I'll take "Stupid Posts" for $2,000 Alex.

D held the best scoring offense in the country to 20 pts not including garbage time TD. Midway through the 3rd quarter our offense had been on the field for less than 11 minutes. The D can only do so much. Open your eyes.

Spot on here

 

[Shafthawk]

They do need to be better against the run. At times Corum was hit after 2 yards but pushed the pile for another 5 yards.

Can’t have that. 2nd and 8 versus 2nd and 3 is huge.

We will lose to Illinois unless the Rush D improves.

 

[HawkLogic]

Good pass-rushing DL, weak against the run.

And I’ll say it: Moss is the weak link in the secondary

I disagree on pass rush. Evans is undersized and Waggoner is not super athletic. Shannon on small side. Van Ness seems to stick out for play making. Iowa gets a consistent push on pass rush, but doesn't get ton of sacks. So far, We've only played two real P5 teams (ISU and Michigan) and are 0-2. Rutgers is a bottomfeeder year in and year out.

Secondary is okay...they're more ball hawks that make you pay with INTs then cover guys. There are only a handful of White CBs in all of college football and Iowa has two---that is not a racist statement, just an observation that most coaches do not think white guys are good at CB position based on who they play. The NFL concurs.

Iowa is a top4 defense in B1G.. The B1G isn't very good at football, if you consider competing for National Titles the yardstick.

 

[grayhair81]

It’s rough to be on the field for 2/3 of the game.

They weren't tired when Michigan rolled down the field on the first drive. The D line is average at best. I know everyone gets a chubby when VanNess makes a crap O line like Rutgers look bad but there isn't a gap-filling run-stuffer on that unit.

 

[grayhair81]

I disagree on pass rush. Evans is undersized and Waggoner is not super athletic. Shannon on small side. Van Ness seems to stick out for play making. Iowa gets a consistent push on pass rush, but doesn't get ton of sacks. So far, We've only played two real P5 teams (ISU and Michigan) and are 0-2. Rutgers is a bottomfeeder year in and year out.

Secondary is okay...they're more ball hawks that make you pay with INTs then cover guys. There are only a handful of White CBs in all of college football and Iowa has two---that is not a racist statement, just an observation that most coaches do not think white guys are good at CB position based on who they play. The NFL concurs.

Iowa is a top4 defense in B1G.. The B1G isn't very good at football, if you consider competing for National Titles the yardstick.

Applause.

 

[DewHawk]

The dline was owned in the first half. They actually played better in the second half with the usual lousy offense.

 

[unoHawkeye]

Like clockwork, Iowa defense gives up more than 20 points against a top team nationally and it’s their fault, while the offense puts up 7 points before garbage time and can’t stay on the field or finish drives

I’m going to call “the notion that Iowa’s defense needs to play perfect ball and the offense should never have to step up to win a game”… Battered Iowa Fan Syndrome

Fact: the best teams in college football (like Michigan, for example) have good defenses AND offenses, and can win games even when one unit doesn’t have the best day

 

[Heathen Raider]

Michigan has weapons , They are good on O and didn't turn the ball over , Iowa's defense has had better Days but in the end it always falls back to that garbage offense and KFs refusal to try to spark the O by bringing in a QB with a pulse who doesn't look like he swallowed every pill in the drawer ending in Pam. this is what Iowa is until a QB change is made, Iowa had Guys open all game and Petras missed so many throws in the 1st half that put the D right back on the Field. I have never seen a QB at this level with the experience level with worse vision and lack of going thru progressions who panics in clean pockets.

 

[percyland]

They are on the field for 90% of the game and are dang near top of the nation for points allowed and yards allowed. They are elite.

If we had even a HS style offense they’d be even better with a little rest and better field position.

 

[isuisshit]

The defense had a really rough time in the 1st half, I don't think anyone would argue that.

 

[fezzador]

don’t forget the injuries. Iowa was either completely missing some key personnel, or some weren’t at 100%.

 

[biggreydogs]

Good pass-rushing DL, weak against the run.

And I’ll say it: Moss is the weak link in the secondary

@NorthDSMHawk he just attacked your son.

 

[MRock_2]

Michigan totally Harbaugh'd after the 20-0 lead and pulled the plug on the offense. The domination of the game wasn't anywhere close to the final score. You all know that.

 

[unoHawkeye]

Michigan totally Harbaugh'd after the 20-0 lead and pulled the plug on the offense. The domination of the game wasn't anywhere close to the final score. You all know that.

Lol… when going into Iowa and winning by two scores isn’t enough

 

[Stormn Norman]

Good pass-rushing DL, weak against the run.

And I’ll say it: Moss is the weak link in the secondary

I said it last week… There’s a reason why teams pick on him & throw his way & it’s because they see an advantage..

 

[DewHawk]

Michigan totally Harbaugh'd after the 20-0 lead and pulled the plug on the offense. The domination of the game wasn't anywhere close to the final score. You all know that.

As much as I would like to disagree this is probably true.

 

[blhawk]

Not having Jacobs, Roberts, or an offense to speak of makes it tough. Still pretty good but not as good as we were hoping for