That's the only thing I can come up with for the way the plays were called.
This was a test for Sullivan, and he failed
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I don't blame Sullivan. I think he could be really good...however, anyone who says it's Lester's offense is wrong. It is definitely Ferentz's philosophy. They have ZERO intermediate passing game. It is almost all short passes.
That's because Sullivan can't read a defense.
The sad part is he looked better than anything we’ve had recently. I’m sure next year will be the year our QBs don’t blow
It's not all on Sully. Our offense hasn't been able to get WRs open for years. It's the scheme, too.
He can’t be really good. Been in college 4 years now and he can’t drop back and deliver. Runs way too early and makes terrible mistakes. Likeable guy but not a starter at this level
he's been good in several games for a half but can't think of any where he played decent all the way
My bad. Exterior blockers.
Didn’t you see Gill drop that important pass that caused us to punt?
Sure. But why is that? Check the play calls. That had about 110% to do with it. The play calls in the first half kept UM off balance. In the second half? LOL It was back to play not to lose, and guess what happend, again? That's all on the coaches. You put any QB in that same situation, and you're gonna get the same result. OTOH, give Sully ALL freakin' day to stand still and throw, like the Mizzou QB, and see how that turns out.
Parker NEVER blitzed the entire damn game. That is criminal, and despite the inept second half play calling on offense, if the D had blitzed in key situations, Iowa would have won anyway. Pretty simple really.
This loss is more on the Defense IMHO. Also Coaching. I knew we were screwed when we gave them the ball back on 4th & 2. Should have went for it . 3:24 left in the game.
Luckily for us, QBs get better each year at Iowa. 🙄
I’m a Hawkeye through and through but it’s time for a youth movement in Iowa City. We have Dinosaur coaches playing a game played 40 years ago. Hell I’m a Dinosaur too but I can see it. It’s time for a change and I want Kirk to get that record and then walk into the sunset after next year.
Agree he was horrible the 2nd half...if he starts for Iowa next year 4 wins is MAX they will get
Defense was once again not up for the challenge against a top 25 team and legit offense. Sullivan is Music City Bowl is your ceiling QB. Iowa needs a good portal QB.
Missouri QB showed today what a good QB can do with even backup receivers in the game.
Missouri QB showed today what a good QB can do with even backup receivers in the game.
Sully isn't the guy, but also not all his fault. Bad play calling from Lester in the second half and our WRs always have someone draped over them. They never get open.
Also, our pass pro is still very bad. Watching how long Cook had to pass with thier OLine was jaw dropping.
Also, our pass pro is still very bad. Watching how long Cook had to pass with thier OLine was jaw dropping.
Sullivan is light years ahead of what Iowa has fielded the last 5+ years. The coaches are the ones failing the athletes.
There’s a goal line package for him next year, but please coach up a starting QB! Sully is not winning on the road in the B10.
Sullys biggest problem today was leaving a perfectly clean pocket and letting plays develop. He had time to throw almost all day. Hes to quick to try and run and then he panics. First half his initial reads were open and he hit them. 2nd half he wasn’t trusting anything and it cost him and us.
Where are the screens and designed draws? Iowas qbs are hamstrung by a lack of imagination.
Sullivan played well I thought, some great runs and passes today. Lachey is way slower than prior TEs, easily draped and part of why that pick happened. We knew he wasn't NFL when season started. Gill dropped a key 3rd down catch. Lester needs to try a few deep shots instead of 0. And at least one trick play. I thought the last 4th and 1 was the perfect time to try something, they were sitting on sneak.
77% completions. Would have been better if Gill didn’t drop his. Only took 2 sacks (not ideal timing but they never are) all in all he is ok. Needs to read defenses better and stay in pocket better.
He has potential but I’m not seeing him being even close to as good as what the top teams have. 7-5 next year if the defense doesn’t step up and if PP doesnt freaking send some blitzes every once in a while (that’s the most frustrating thing about this loss)
He looked great on the first drive and couple other early ones
But good teams adapt. Other than the 25 yard floater to the TE….was there another pass that went further than 10 yards ?
RBs were very solid but outside the one big run, everything was contained
Defense adjusted to take away the short passes, and they bent and didn’t break with the running game. Basically played Iowa D better than Iowa cause they could get QB pressure
But good teams adapt. Other than the 25 yard floater to the TE….was there another pass that went further than 10 yards ?
RBs were very solid but outside the one big run, everything was contained
Defense adjusted to take away the short passes, and they bent and didn’t break with the running game. Basically played Iowa D better than Iowa cause they could get QB pressure
He doesn’t trust his arm. He started the game off staying in the pocket and completing passes. Then he has one scramble for an easy 10 yards and it’s like his mind can’t forget that easy run - because the rest of the game he just wants to take off and try to scramble for that easy 10 yards everytime Lester called a pass play.
I'm very skeptical as well, but it wouldn't surprise me if he's the best QB on the roster. That's the problem. The room is comprised of 5 backup QB's and no starters. They still need to find QB1.
The irony is those plays not to lose were runs up the middle that were gashing the crap out of Mizzou. Then we tried to throw or run outside.
He's better then what we've had.
Brown was a puzzling selection IMO, but we know little about him other than Lester was still looking for a higher level QB after signing him up. I think that tells us a lot about not only Brown, but everyone else on the roster.
Dude is an injury waiting to happen … his running around will work vs Albany
get him killed vs any decent team
