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Utah State QB Cooper Legas is getting ready for a season opener and Week 1 matchup against Iowa. That pits Legas and the Aggie offense against Phil Parker’s defense, traditionally one of the toughest units in the country.
During his game week press conference, Legas was asked about what he sees out of the Hawkeye defense and the challenges in the matchup. While the QB admitted Iowa’s defense is always really good, Legas does not anticipate being confused by what the Hawkeyes throw at him.
“For me, just watching film so far, I think it’s not the most confusing defense I’ve ever seen. They really stick to base stuff, they just do it really well, which is what makes them so awesome every year,” said Legas. “I think there’s — I played defense that confuse me more as far as knowing where guys are going to be and what their responsibilities are, but I think they just do a really good job of not having any busts in coverage or being in the wrong place.”
Legas also cited big and fast athletes on the Iowa defense that allow the Hawkeyes to cover the field well. He expects to be able to recognize the coverages in the season opener but notes the defense is good at doing what they’re supposed.
“They have big fast athletes that cover the field very well,” Legas explained. “I think I’m able to recognize coverage decently with them, but they just do a good job of doing what they’re supposed to do.”
Whether or not Legas is confused by the defense, he will still be facing a unit that allowed 13.3 points per game a season ago and forced 1.8 turnovers a game. Playing in Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes are bound to be tough to score against in the season opener.
Utah State QB says Iowa's defense is 'not very confusing' ahead of Week 1
Paul Harvey | 1 MINUTE AGOUtah State QB Cooper Legas is getting ready for a season opener and Week 1 matchup against Iowa. That pits Legas and the Aggie offense against Phil Parker’s defense, traditionally one of the toughest units in the country.
During his game week press conference, Legas was asked about what he sees out of the Hawkeye defense and the challenges in the matchup. While the QB admitted Iowa’s defense is always really good, Legas does not anticipate being confused by what the Hawkeyes throw at him.
“For me, just watching film so far, I think it’s not the most confusing defense I’ve ever seen. They really stick to base stuff, they just do it really well, which is what makes them so awesome every year,” said Legas. “I think there’s — I played defense that confuse me more as far as knowing where guys are going to be and what their responsibilities are, but I think they just do a really good job of not having any busts in coverage or being in the wrong place.”
Legas also cited big and fast athletes on the Iowa defense that allow the Hawkeyes to cover the field well. He expects to be able to recognize the coverages in the season opener but notes the defense is good at doing what they’re supposed.
“They have big fast athletes that cover the field very well,” Legas explained. “I think I’m able to recognize coverage decently with them, but they just do a good job of doing what they’re supposed to do.”
Whether or not Legas is confused by the defense, he will still be facing a unit that allowed 13.3 points per game a season ago and forced 1.8 turnovers a game. Playing in Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes are bound to be tough to score against in the season opener.
