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Its not like KF is trotting Sam Brownlee out there ahead of Wadley. Daniels, Canzeri, and Mitchell are all quality backs and have been effective. And a fumble will cost you 30-50 yards of field position versus punting the ball away. I would say a fumble is absolutely worse than a 3 and out.
I just wonder if someone spent the time if they couldn't get some photographs of every single RB that has ever played at some point not covering the tip of the ball.
CJ has fumbled more than anyone this year.
Iowa rivals.......where 7-0 just aint good enough.
CJ has fumbled more than anyone this year.
Iowa rivals.......where 7-0 just aint good enough.
JFC still at it?
BTW, listen to Wadley ' s post game interview. He admits ball security (and weight) is a problem for him and he needs to build trust and this is one step in that direction.
That should end this thread. Ball security IS an issue and had always been an issue. Straight from Wadley and from KF.
BTW, listen to Wadley ' s post game interview. He admits ball security (and weight) is a problem for him and he needs to build trust and this is one step in that direction.
That should end this thread. Ball security IS an issue and had always been an issue. Straight from Wadley and from KF.
Stop using facts and common sense. Can't you see this is an outrage?!
OK let us put this to rest....Wadley is exceptional talent-working on not fumbling at as high of a rate, I think he will be fine from here on out. We have some pretty good RB's (4 of them) and a helluva OL! The staff makes mistakes at their jobs and all that are posting are allowed to be overly critical of the coaches without giving any credit to the coaching staff for a 7-0 start because if it were not for the fans things would be the same this year......CJB>JR and in no way last year should there have been a QB controversy, even though CJB did not look exceptionally good last year except for 1 half of football and did very poor in his one start...oh and the fact that JR is now starting at the winningest football program in history after being there only a few months and statistaically was in the top 1/2 of the BigTen, about where CJB is now. CJB is tough as nails and we are ALL glad he is our QB, seems to have worked out for anybody. Isn't there a saying about spilled milk or something....there, now we can move on 
I said a few three-and-outs...our Offense last year, year before, any year where Bullock was #2 guy, etc...gonna edit and add some things...
@hawkeyegamefilm: Iowa RB Akrum Wadley's plant-and-go & hip fluidity remind me of former Oregon RB De'Anthony Thomas; similar economy of movement
@hawkeyegamefilm: Don't think Wadley has the same top gear that DAT has but Wadley is a little bigger than DAT; lightning in a bottle type of player
@hawkeyegamefilm: @BAmbrosy92 not a 1:1 comparison but there are common traits, DAT has better top gear but Wadley isn't a slouch of an athlete
@hawkeyegamefilm: @wa1974 @gazettedotcom yeah a 1.42 10y split is crazy fast, CJ2K's 4.24 40 was 1.40, which is tops in modern combine era
Keep in mind i'm laughing not bitching--couldn't be happier about the new KF versus the old or how much this year's team is kicking butt. To me it's a funny punchline that the first thing KF said was his justification for not playing AW more--or even starting him (how did his thursday pactice look? Lol). The 1.42 split referenced above was Wadley's, the modern combine era is what--last decade maybe?
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Yes, we all know the Kirk haters, it has to be killing them to see us 7-0.
PF, Iowalaw, CV Kid, just to name a few.
Really too bad that they can't be happy about the season.
You know, I have always respected KF for the job he did at Iowa, but I have to admit, I was wanting him gone after last season. If Iowa doesn't have a Northwestern type collapse, I want him back for next season. As much as I was tired of the old Kirk, I have to say I love the new Kirk.
Do you ever read or listen to the players, the other coaches, BF, etc... What is this 'Newkirk' you keep referring to?
Old Kirk?
New Kirk?
If I have to explain the new Kirk vs the old Kirk, then your not paying attention to Hawkeye football. Tell you what, watch BTN Live, maybe they can explain it so you can understand since they have been talking about the "New Kirk" since the Illinois State game. It's on every night, several times so I am sure you can find a time convenient for you. BTW, I prefer your old Kirk to the new Star Trek Kirk.
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It's something they made up for ratings and to attempt to explain how they could be so wrong about this Iowa team. All the players, coaches, and anyone close to the program has said and will say there is no newkirk. If you listen to BF's interview, he alludes to the fact that the only thing his father has changed is the way he wants the press and the public (fans) to perceive him. The way he came across sometimes last year was 'not him' as his son pointed out. As far as coaching they ALL say nothing has really changed except getting back to the basics.
Your right, I guess I was hallucinating the fake field goals, deep passes, going for it on fourth down, Raider packages, blitzing. I must also have been misinformed about them changing practice times and days. Same old Kirk I guess
You know, he was trying to change last year, so I guess he cannot be called the New Kirk. Thanks for setting me straight.
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