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I was impressed at how they looked as a whole in the no huddle. They were able to sustain drives using the tempo as a driving factor numerous times. All three QBs looked comfortable calling plays at the line and only had a few miscues and burned time outs. There's no denying it, up tempo...

Many plays still have those and most of the 14-15 yards down the field stuff he's talking about are micro adjustments, not macro ones. Adjusting a corner route to a sail route based on coverage/safety alignment is a good example. A sail route is just a flatter corner route and more or less is a...

It's hard to tell how much the running ability will play into the decision. Ferentz has said many times he's not opposed to a dual threat QB but I just don't let see him letting his starting QB have 10 carries a game. The ability to scramble and sustain drives could be a way for Sokol to...

I spent a good portion of the scrimmage portion watching from the end zone angles and focusing on DB's alignment and technique. Nico Law was not suited up today, but was at practice in sweats. Whatever was keeping him out didn't look serious. Scheme wise, Iowa looked mostly the same as they have...

Lot to like about the OL depth this spring. Iowa isn't going to do anything fancy up front, it's going to be primarily zone blocking and a focus on being more physical than opposing defenses. Overall, not a lot that wasn't known coming into today; but it's always nice to reaffirm things with...

I'll be putting together my notes and thoughts in a couple of threads over the next couple of days. First I'll hit the QB battle. Rudock - Has good anticipation and is accurate most times; very consistent when he's in rhythm. Does look overly-mechanical/robotic at times and will close his hips...

Iowa doesn't allow media at day-to-day practices in the Spring or the Fall. You have to get special permission to visit on any non "open" practices.

On his JUCO film he turns a lot of screens into big plays. He also appears to have above average ability to adjust to the ball in the air. His only deficiency would be his size. He's 5'11 175 which means he's gonna have to have plenty of separation and will not be likely to consistently win jump...

Early in the season I think the lack of deep balls was more by design. It looked like Davis was trying to get the basics down first, and most plays JVB was reading short to long. As they got into the season it was clear that the sight adjusts and route checks weren't being made on a consistent...

Iowa's overall quality on D has been been defined by those 3rd and 7 situations; which as you say, has been brutal the last 3 seasons. Some of it has been unwillingness to diversify scheme ie consistently relying on LBs to guard faster WRs. Some has been just quality opposing QBs and O...

The way Iowa wants to play defense the ability for DTs to create some havoc without losing gap integrity is big. It was lacking last year and it was very noticeable at times; especially as the season wore on. LTP wont' be in participating the contact portion so it'll be a good time to see what...

I will be attending Iowa's Spring practice this coming weekend and am putting together a list of things to evaluate and pay special attention to. So far I've got: 1) Each QB's Strengths/Weaknesses 2) OL Position Battles/ 2 deep analysis 3) CB/S updates and changes 4) DE Breakdown - Any...

Update: "Iowa football practice in Des Moines has been moved to Sunday April 14th at 2:30. Valley Stadium." per @trentcondon on Twitter

Whitney Lewis. Guy was a 5* prospect out of HS, ended up weighing like 250-260 at like 6'0 at UNI. He was a contributor but certainly didn't live up to that 5* billing.

Interesting move, as Iowa clearly needs WRs to emerge as play makers; must not think Mabin will push for time. Would have thought FS might be a better fit than CB for Mabin but time will tell. He's listed at 6'2 which means he's probably just under 6'1 and weighs around 190. Iowa is also in...

Intersting move, hope it sticks. Iowa needs all the help they can get on the edges up front. Only returning one proven body at DE with a handful of guy's who may or may not be contributors. Meyer came in at 6'2 235ish, originally thought he might land at DT, but maybe DE is a better fit.

Morris was playing with a groin injury from game 5 on. Not an excuse as playing with injuries is a part of CFB but he definitely wasn't a 100% and missed some time and one start(Northwestern) because of the injury. Groin injuries can be nagging and long lasting if you don't have time to let them...

Honestly it's very surprising to me he's the top overall WR. Not because he isn't a good player, but take a look at the last two years top WRs: #1 in 2013: Laquon Treadwell Laquon Treadwell All American WR Official Mid-Season Highlight Reel 2012 - YouTube #1 in 2012: Dorial Green-Beckham The...

Re: Living and Dying by the Two-Star (with some interesting data from HawkeyeGameFilm These debates are always tough to do, but KMM was the 3rd WR as a Freshman and a starter as a sophomore, and he produced both years. He led the team in receptions a year ago; though I'm not sure anyone on...

I graded/projected JVB as a 4th-5th round pick coming into this year. Figured he'd have a good senior season, and build some momentum for the draft; obviously didn't happen though. In a workout context JVB is likely to perform very well as far as the throwing goes. He'd fit as a developmental...