It will be interesting to see if he gains some confidence and starts to get it. It would be huge for the Iowa offense if he can become a reliable player they really need that at the WR spot.
Will Brandon Smith gain some confidence from catch in the 4th qtr
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I sure hope he does. Great for him to make that catch and hold on! Big play to set up our only td. His biggest play so far as a Hawk and made it against a very solid defender! Prove yourself BRANDON, be somebody out there! Way to go!
We need him! Way to go Brandon!
That was a big catch. Good route and was able to create separation. Great throw and catch.
The defender grabbed Smith's facemask on the strip arm down. Probably should have been called. Would like more high point catching as our WRs show alligator arms in receiving. Still glad to see Brandon have a catch and a big one. I will enjoy it more when he gets a TD. Go Hawks!
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Hell yes. Big time catch in clutch situation, the kid knows he can do it now. Fantastic play.
Yes, he will. Has to be the aggressor, he has every physical attribute.
Time will tell. He picked a heck of a time to make his first meaningful catch in an Iowa uniform. Played that as well as it could be done. Got leverage on the corner and used his body to keep him away from the ball. It's huge for this offense if he can make some plays.
I was critical of him last week. It was the play of the game.
I am proud of him and hope to see a lot more...
I am proud of him and hope to see a lot more...
Smith's "process" reminds a little bit of Clinton Solomon. He struggled a bit, but developed into a better WR over time. Let's hope this is the first of many steps forward for Brandon
What Iowa fan has not been waiting for Branden to "break out". That was fantastic, DB holding on while he goes and gets the ball - at that point in the game. Awesome.
He won vertically against man free coverage. If he can do that consistently, we will have something. Screw slant routes; just let him go vertical against man.
Looked like Stanley checked to that play too.
Looked like Stanley checked to that play too.
I sure hope so! He and ISM got a long ball each today.. hope ISM isn’t dinged up too bad.
Keep the ball rolling, Brandon. And I only mean that figuratively. I don't mean it literally because you'll have caught the ball. It won't be on the damn ground! That is all.
