Two Deeps/Game Notes for Iowa vs. Maryland

[Blair Sanderson]

Linked below.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.si.../documents/2018/10/15/Notes07_vs_Maryland.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 - Toren Young, Mekhi Sargent/Ivory Kelly-Martin

DEFENSE
DE - Anthony Nelson, Chauncey Golston
DT - Sam Brincks, Cedrick Lattimore
DT - Matt Nelson, Brady Reiff
DE - Parker Hesse, A.J. Epenesa
OLB - Barrington Wade, Nick Niemann
MLB - Kristian Welch, Amani Jones
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

 

[93hawkeye]

No Brady Ross. Did I miss that he's inured or something?

 

[mstp1992]

No Brady Ross. Did I miss that he's inured or something?

Got injured in the second half, I believe.

 

[ichawk24]

Niemann listed 2nd string. Hockaday not listed. IKM second string slash.

 

[nu2u]

Defense notables:
Brincks will start ahead of Lattimore
Niemann back in business but will back-up Wade
Moss and Brents with second consecutive starts over Ojemudia and Hanks at CB
Welch starts at MLB ahead of Jones; Hockaday not listed

 

[Buckwatcher]

I hope Matt Hankins is the starter over Moss. In my opinion he's the best corner on the team.

 

[mstp1992]

Defense notables:
Brincks will start ahead of Lattimore
Niemann back in business but will back-up Wade
Moss and Brents with second consecutive starts over Ojemudia and Hanks at CB
Welch starts at MLB ahead of Jones; Hockaday not listed

At this point Moss and Brents appear to be getting more comfortable. Yes, they will make freshman mistakes, but their ceiling seems higher.

 

[nu2u]

At this point Moss and Brents appear to be getting more comfortable. Yes, they will make freshman mistakes, but their ceiling seems higher.

You could be right but IMO Ojemudia is the best run defender of the bunch and Maryland is a run heavy offense (currently 3rd best in the B10 at 245 ypg).

 

[OILCHECKER]

Defense notables:
Brincks will start ahead of Lattimore
Niemann back in business but will back-up Wade
Moss and Brents with second consecutive starts over Ojemudia and Hanks at CB
Welch starts at MLB ahead of Jones; Hockaday not listed

Brincks over Lattimore notable- It's been this way all season.
Moss and Brents will be making their 3rd consecutive start- Minnie, Indy and this week.

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Regardless of the depth chart I'm guessing we'll see more of the 4-2-5 look this week with Welch and Colbert at LB and Stone, Hooker, and Gervase on the field together to counter the speed of Maryland's run attack.

 

[DutchyFunStar]

With a run heavy opponent I wouldn't be surprised to see Welsh and Jones manning the LB spots in the new 4-2-5 which is really just the same 4-3 with Hooker playing Nieman's spot. Unless some eagle eye has spotted a difference between the LEO and the STAR positions.

 

[mstp1992]

You could be right but IMO Ojemudia is the best run defender of the bunch and Maryland is a run heavy offense (currently 3rd best in the B10 at 245 ypg).

That's true. I suppose it's good to have players with different skill sets at the same positions. Indiana was a pass-first team, Maryland loves to run the ball. Put in your best players for the situation.

 

[Zildjian6868]

Any word on the severity of ross’ injury? He has been the unsung hero of making our running game work this year.

 

[steventrelain]

Any word on the severity of ross’ injury? He has been the unsung hero of making our running game work this year.

https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/team/23/p2

Ross' injury does not affect the O. Backups are capable. Rushing offense currently at 86th in the nation.

 

[cheerscoach]

Iowa used their TE's in more of an "H" back way last week to run power. With Ross out, I expect to see more of it. Austin Kelly has been waiting almost 5 yrs. for this opportunity, I hope he is jacked and takes advantage of it. He's a tank.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Great that Kelly snagged that TD pass last week. Well earned, and something he'll never forget.

 

[LUC8]

Ross has been ok but not great this year. I've seen him miss blocks on several important plays. That's not to say he isn't the best option at FB when healthy.

 

[nu2u]

Brincks over Lattimore notable- It's been this way all season.
Moss and Brents will be making their 3rd consecutive start- Minnie, Indy and this week.

My bad. I thought Lattimore started last week?..... and your right, will be the freshman CBs 3rd consecutive if they start Saturday against Maryland.

 

[DougFHawkeye]

Any word on the severity of ross’ injury? He has been the unsung hero of making our running game work this year.

All I know is 3rd or 4th and short...I want Ross to get the ball.

 

[cheerscoach]

All I know is 3rd or 4th and short...I want Ross to get the ball.

That's been successful this year. Do you think teams will catch on to it?

 

[DougFHawkeye]

That's been successful this year. Do you think teams will catch on to it?

Sure...but Ross will probably crush them anyway.

 

[cheerscoach]

Sure...but Ross will probably crush them anyway.

Pretty sure Kulick was an even better short yardage runner, but they didn't use him much. Ross does run tough, but if they key him.......I doubt he has as much success. When they keyed Greene, even he couldn't get back to the LOS and who ran tougher than him? It's working because the D's are keying sneak, then back, and by the time they get to the FB, he's already broken through without LB's meeting him at the line. It's nice that people are recognizing the FB's contributions and efforts. They don't get a lot of love.

 

[DougFHawkeye]

Pretty sure Kulick was an even better short yardage runner, but they didn't use him much. Ross does run tough, but if they key him.......I doubt he has as much success. When they keyed Greene, even he couldn't get back to the LOS and who ran tougher than him? It's working because the D's are keying sneak, then back, and by the time they get to the FB, he's already broken through without LB's meeting him at the line. It's nice that people are recognizing the FB's contributions and efforts. They don't get a lot of love.

Not doubting you by any means but I know we are going to run in a lot of short yardage situations and it drives me nuts when we have deep handoffs on short yardage situations. My point is I want Ross to get the ball in quick hitters rather than another back several yards deep. If the defense is going to blow the play up, I like Ross better to try and shake the hit and fall forward a yard or two.