We can dissect the Wisconsin game all we want but the simple fact remains Iowa made crucial mistakes you can't make against top teams like Wisconsin and Wisconsin made plays when it mattered most. Give credit where credit is due and move on.
With that said, there were also a lot of encouraging things that happened in the Wisconsin game. One, I thought our offensive line played great and I think you are seeing the positive impact line coach TP is having on that unit. Two, wide receivers were making plays and Stanley played nearly flawless until crunch time (seems he reverted back to getting too amped up and antsy which is a major concern). Third, Brian called a good game.
Moving forward, Iowa should beat everyone left on their schedule with the exception of Penn State (game is still winnable if they play well). So, the obvious question becomes, what will be the approach the rest of the season? Namely, does the Iowa offense continue to attack down field, continue to break tendencies and go play action on 1st Down once in a while, or does Brian go back to trying to stubbornly establish the run every first and second down and consistently end up in 3rd and Long obvious passing situations?
To me, how Iowa approaches the rest of the season from an offensive standpoint will determine whether the Hawks end up something like 10-2 or 7-5. My concern is Brian goes into a shell with their first road test and it becomes BAU. Let's hope not.
With that said, there were also a lot of encouraging things that happened in the Wisconsin game. One, I thought our offensive line played great and I think you are seeing the positive impact line coach TP is having on that unit. Two, wide receivers were making plays and Stanley played nearly flawless until crunch time (seems he reverted back to getting too amped up and antsy which is a major concern). Third, Brian called a good game.
Moving forward, Iowa should beat everyone left on their schedule with the exception of Penn State (game is still winnable if they play well). So, the obvious question becomes, what will be the approach the rest of the season? Namely, does the Iowa offense continue to attack down field, continue to break tendencies and go play action on 1st Down once in a while, or does Brian go back to trying to stubbornly establish the run every first and second down and consistently end up in 3rd and Long obvious passing situations?
To me, how Iowa approaches the rest of the season from an offensive standpoint will determine whether the Hawks end up something like 10-2 or 7-5. My concern is Brian goes into a shell with their first road test and it becomes BAU. Let's hope not.
