Two Deeps/Game Notes for Iowa at Penn State

[Blair Sanderson]

Linked below.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.si...ocuments/2018/10/22/Notes08_at_Penn_State.pdf

OFFENSE
SE - Brandon Smith, Kyle Groeneweg
TE - Noah Fant, Shaun Beyer
LT - Alaric Jackson, Mark Kallenberger
LG - Ross Reynolds, Landan Paulsen
C - Keegan Render, Cole Banwart
RG - Dalton Ferguson, Cole Banwart
RT - Tristan Wirfs, Levi Paulsen
TE - T.J. Hockenson, Nate Wieting
WR - Nick Easley, Ihmir Smith-Marsette
QB - Nate Stanley, Peyton Mansell
FB - Austin Kelly, Joe Ludwig
RB - Ivory Kelly-Martin, Toren Young/Mekhi Sargent

DEFENSE
DE - Anthony Nelson, Chauncey Golston
DT - Sam Brincks, Cedrick Lattimore
DT - Matt Nelson, Brady Reiff
DE - Parker Hesse, A.J. Epenesa
OLB - Nick Niemann, Barrington Wade
MLB - Kristian Welch, Amani Jones/Jack Hockaday
WLB - Djimon Colbert, Kristian Welch
LC - Julius Brents, Matt Hankins
SS - Amani Hooker, John Milani
FS - Jake Gervase, Geno Stone
RC - Riley Moss, Michael Ojemudia

SPECIAL TEAMS
P - Colten Rastetter, Ryan Gersonde
K - Miguel Recinos, Caleb Shudak
LS - Jackson Subbert, Nate Vejvoda
H - Colten Rastetter, Ryan Gersonde
PR - Kyle Groeneweg, Ihmir Smith-Marsette
KR - Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Kyle Groeneweg

 

[David1979]

Hockaday making an appearance. LIsted as an /or with Jones behind Welch. Welch has played good at MLB the last two weeks. Should be interesting to see who wins out between him and Hockaday once Hockaday is fully healthy.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Full Game Notes

 

[millah_22]

Brady Ross looks like my company's accountant but with a thicker neck. Looks like he's 35.

 

[dbrocket]

I think this season could be special, so I don't want to look ahead yet. But, there are really not a lot of seniors in these two deeps and most of them are in very deep position groups. If we can avoid getting hit too hard by guys leaving early, the roster for next year will be salty (on paper).

 

[Slappy Pappy]

I think this season could be special, so I don't want to look ahead yet. But, there are really not a lot of seniors in these two deeps and most of them are in very deep position groups. If we can avoid getting hit too hard by guys leaving early, the roster for next year will be salty (on paper).

We are setting up nicely for back-to-back double digit win seasons! Fingers crossed!

 

[desihawk]

I do understand why Amani Jones is not starting at mlb and I'm not suggesting that he start. However, his closing speed combined with raw hitting ability should be utilized somewhere. Perhaps at FB? Basically a seek and destroy job that he takes to like a duck to water. Play him both ways -- backup at both mlb and fb.

 

[rchawk]

I do understand why Amani Jones is not starting at mlb and I'm not suggesting that he start. However, his closing speed combined with raw hitting ability should be utilized somewhere. Perhaps at FB? Basically a seek and destroy job that he takes to like a duck to water. Play him both ways -- backup at both mlb and fb.

Isn't Amani on the kickoff team? If he can stick to his lane coverage he will blow somebody up sooner or later.

 

[desihawk]

Isn't Amani on the kickoff team? If he can stick to his lane coverage he will blow somebody up sooner or later.

True. But kick-offs occur only a handful of times (that too on good days). If he could be destroying a lb, DE, or DB (when the sap decides to blitz) play after play, maybe then msu takes injury timeouts 'coz they actually need it.
I can already see flaws in my argument however -- 'coz we have no idea whether he can help out on 4th and short as a ball carrier, or catch a pass on the rare occasion we unveil that play. Kirk ball thrives on multi-faceted well rounded players, so maybe he's slotted perfectly.

 

[hawkeyeinmo]

I do understand why Amani Jones is not starting at mlb and I'm not suggesting that he start. However, his closing speed combined with raw hitting ability should be utilized somewhere. Perhaps at FB? Basically a seek and destroy job that he takes to like a duck to water. Play him both ways -- backup at both mlb and fb.

Little late for position change (especially other side of the ball) for this season. Don’t need a fullback going the wrong way causing collision/fumble. Next season? Maybe.

 

[StallmanCurse]

I do understand why Amani Jones is not starting at mlb and I'm not suggesting that he start. However, his closing speed combined with raw hitting ability should be utilized somewhere. Perhaps at FB? Basically a seek and destroy job that he takes to like a duck to water. Play him both ways -- backup at both mlb and fb.

Amani's not playing due to the mental side of the position. Dividing his attention would be detrimental to his development. I still think he starts at mlb next year.

 

[Pepperman]

Isn't Amani on the kickoff team? If he can stick to his lane coverage he will blow somebody up sooner or later.

The worst thing for him right now is thinking about "blowing somebody up". That's a recipe for a flag and the bench.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Amani's not playing due to the mental side of the position. Dividing his attention would be detrimental to his development. I still think he starts at mlb next year.

Yeah ... going into next season, I expect the competition at the LB positions ... especially at MIKE to get re-opened. I don't think that ANY seeming incumbent is safe. I think that they each have to approach it like they have ... have each guy be prepped to start ... and you do your job when you're called upon. If you do that ... you'll still likely play ... and, more importantly, you're helping to make your team better!

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I honestly don't remember, has Easley been listed ahead of ISM since ISM's injury?

 

[David1979]

I honestly don't remember, has Easley been listed ahead of ISM since ISM's injury?

He has been listed ahead of him the whole season.

 

[desihawk]

Toren Young is listed but can someone confirm that he will be available? I forget why but ive been under the impression that he might not go against psu.

 

[Harbinger273]

We are starting to get some real good depth developing in numerous groups. Back to back 10+ win seasons would be incredible. Talent is up and coaching is as well. This is the season to set a new trend for more winning year in and year out.

 

[David1979]

Toren Young is listed but can someone confirm that he will be available? I forget why but ive been under the impression that he might not go against psu.

Sounds like he is good to go.