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    Stability? I got your stability right here youngsters.

    For the vast majority of current recruits, and all of the future classes, KF has been the head man at Iowa since before they were born. Not a positive for everyone, but stability we do have.
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    Story: Eno Benjamin Reviews Iowa Visit, Hawks Still No. 1

    Eno quote from Scout article: "I just think I've seen all of what I had to see. I've been on this recruiting trail since 9th grade and have seen alot, it's only right I shut this down to a school I know enough about and feel good about the future of the program." Aligns with everything he...
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    HN Class of 2017 Football Recruiting Big Board 1.0

    According to Leistikow they are targeting only 16 total available scholarships. This could fill up quick - I think the start can hopefully allow them to be selective...
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    Recruiting the Star System

    Looking back at the classes and players that make a season like this possible - below are the players that were given two stars or less in the last few classes. Really remarkable that the success rate for significant contribution rate/starting is probably 65% or better already - with the...
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    D King is Finalist for Thorpe Award

    There is a God...
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    Faith Ekakitie showed some fresh legs and power

    I've been thinking for the last couple of weeks that I would like to see Faith in the rotation at Hesse's DE spot. Hesse has done nothing but play hard, but the game plan has obviously been run left to his spot which has setup the play action to take advantage of cole fisher in the pass game...
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    Carl Davis' Attitude

    http://www.hngn.com/articles/92083/20150514/baltimore-ravens-rumors-carl-davis-told-teams-pre-draft-he-would-only-play-50-percent-of-defensive-snaps.htm At least you could say he was honest...
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    Black Heart Gold Pants Gem

    "Punt from both 34's" needs to be a t-shirt before September.
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    10 Most Overpaid College Football Coaches

    No support for Ferentz from me as our future head coach, but these lists are from the fan's perspective and not the University's perspective. I'm not suggesting that another coach wouldn't achieve similar financial results, but even with his ridiculous contract you can't say the University...
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    Brandon Scherff at the combine

    I don't disagree that Scherff is a better guard prospect than left tackle (I think he can be dominant at right tackle too), but I'm not sure that moves him down much. I think teams are moving back to more run game and you have to have great guard play. You look at Zach Martin - I think a lot...
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    Brandon Scherff at the combine

    Marshal Yanda (Best Guard in NFL) - 23 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=61346&draftyear=2007&genpos=OT Bryan Bulaga (Top 5 Right Tackle) - 26 http://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?f=Bryan&l=Bulaga&i=8437 Iowa rightly doesn't emphasize bench in their strength...
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    Vote with your time and checkbooks

    I'm not going to tell everyone else how to should act, but I'll invite others to free up 30 hours of your year as we don't need to watch games live anymore. I was at Ball State - and I'm not happy that I went to watch that in person even though they won in dramatic fashion. I may watch them at...
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    Miller: Are Hawkeye Offensive Problems Systemic?

    It's a fair point CP - although I sometimes think it is of his own doing as well. The Duzey touchdown is a good example, 94 from Ball State is dropping into his zone and Rudock's pass is behind Duzey, which keeps him from being thrown into that zone. The flip side is if the read happens faster...
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    Miller: Are Hawkeye Offensive Problems Systemic?

    Not to be a jerk, it's just kind of funny. The Let's Make a Deal reference actually is a statistical case study that caused a stir back in the 70's - Marilyn von Savant and her 200+ IQ proved you should take one of the other doors when offered. In essence this is then saying CJB (he still may...
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    Miller: Are Hawkeye Offensive Problems Systemic?

    Seems a bit defensive to say that I'm getting into psychology now. You have referenced risk aversion both in regard to the coaching staff, but also in how Rudock is playing. I think Gamefilm used the word "confidence" in his analysis and seemed to hint that it was lacking, along with...
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    Miller: Are Hawkeye Offensive Problems Systemic?

    An honest question, what do you base this on at this point in his career? If I look at the body of his work, I've got to say it is questionable as to whether or not he is capable. This represents the physical and psychological elements in his game. In his career at Iowa he has never been a...
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    Miller: Are Hawkeye Offensive Problems Systemic?

    I'm largely in agreement with the assessment, especially the over-emphasis of no risk, but I think you are not appreciating the fact that not only is Rudock's arm not that strong, but also lacks deep accuracy and that necessary timing. You referenced gamefilms assessment, and he pointed...
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    Quarterback and Other Observations from Saturday

    http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2014/9/8/6120451/iowa-ball-state-2014-recap-analysis Pretty fair assessment I think...
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    Quarterback and Other Observations from Saturday

    I think you have to acknowledge they are a mixed bag. Yes, interceptions are 0 and the completion percentage is high, but 6-7 yards per attempt, 24 pts per game against lower level competition and less than 100 yards per game rushing are also a consideration. I don't think anyone would look at...
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    Quarterback and Other Observations from Saturday

    Was able to be in Kinnick on Saturday and the same things that can be seen on film were more obvious in person. Those who complain about the lack of big plays and throwing down field are accurate to note the lack of plays, but the reason we don't have them is Rudock. He flat out doesn't have...
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