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1) For some unclear reason, I actually think our offense is going to figure some things out (...even as our schedule gets harder and we face better defenses in the Big10). I think we have a lot of great pieces offensively and we're just not putting it together. Albeit a few upperclassmen and...

After reading the Subject Line of this thread, I thought you were going to ask, "are we as physical as our fanbase thinks?" And I was going to say - Yes. And I'm thinking back to the end of last season and our 5 game win streak... and how bummed I was when the Michigan and Missouri games were...

A reason why a really good recruit would come to Iowa? Ok, let's take a crack: Because they want to: - Play in a premier conference (and compete against strong competition) - Have a chance to play in the NCAA tournament - Set themselves up with the opportunity to play professional basketball...

They are not same/same. This is absolutely ridiculous. Nebraska Football thinking they should win because "they are Nebraska Football" is not the same as Iowa thinking we should have D1 caliber players because they are a D1 program.

This notion of "cheating" is difficult. It's vaguely defined, the NCAA actually has some ridiculous rules, and it seems that forms of rule-breaking are so rampant that we have to ask, "is it cheating, after all?". As college sports fans, I think that so much of the recruitment-cheating we hear...

Fair play to anyone and everyone who finds the silver lining in this loss to Gonzaga. We showed that we can score at a high level against a good defense... even with mediocre efficiency and shooting %. It's very impressive. But that's completely beside the point. This team doesn't defend well...

I see that Tyler Barnes follows this kid on Twitter and has been liking some of his tweets. Ridiculously productive HS player, without much Power 5 recruiting buzz. According to 247, he recently decommitted from Colorado State and now has serious Vanderbilt interest. Wonder if the Hawks will...

I'm incredibly surprised and disappointed with Petras' lack of fundamentals in the pocket. And beyond the stereotypes, "he stares down receivers", "he isn't that fast or he's not that athletic", "he doesn't have a great pocket presence"... I want to specifically talk about his footwork and...

Not saying I don't believe you. But for a legitimate high-level recruit, with NFL aspirations, I'd think football development and NFL aspirations would/should EASILY outweigh his preferred major. Doe he REALLY want to be an engineer?? Or does he want to play on an NFL defense?

Very true. From my amateur internet fan perspective, seems like every recruit these days has a compelling "vision" for success and a path to being a big-time contributor. It's not like we're just filling the quota with bodies. With that being said,more and more underclassmen are declaring...

I think we're all craving this. A fairly mediocre run game, and relatively high talent level on the OL... it's been a bit of a head scratcher. And I'm not familiar with Iowa's 2021 RB targets, nor do I care about stars. But would be awesome to have a high level RB with the elite combination of...

The NFL has obviously been using the Wonderlic for quite a long time. And there are some interesting (touchy) social issues to unpack... Why are people facsinated by Tua's low score? What does it mean? Do people not think he's smart enough to play QB at a high level? It's all a bit messy...

Is this true? Curious to learn about his progression and what he's been up to while on the "DL", so to speak. Fair to say this has been a productive time for him, while not playing? I was (maybe mistakenly) under the impression that his stepping back from the active roster was a scary sign of...

Maybe so... but for a lifelong basketball guy, why not take the NBA shot when it finally comes?

Hope for the best for all these guys. Aside from the conversation surrounding his future in the team and ability to compete for playing time... the physical (and mental) grind of playing college football can take it's toll. Even for guys not "playing" and only practicing - you could make the...

Yeah. To clarify, my list is a "2 deep" and the point is to not list anyone twice. In reality, you could make a list/breakdown like this and list guys twice, to reflect how the real playing time will be split. But I don't know much about Ulis or Perkins. My hunch is that Iowa's backcourt will...

Totally agree. Lot of redshirt opportunities for that incoming crew. Without getting too creative on positions, depth could look like: PG: JT + JBo SG: CJF + CMc SF: Wieskamp + Till PF: Nunge + PMc C: Garza + Ogundele

I sure hope we get Garza back next year. I have no idea which way he's leaning or what decision would make most sense for him. It's quite different than the NFL type discussions - where guys should "take the money" in most cases. It's a little different in basketball. And depending on Garza's...

It's such an interesting conversation. On one hand, he backs it up 100%. He's not out here acting like an out of pocket fool. He's on track to win national player of the year and his confidence level is off the charts. He brings it every single night. On the other hand, I feel like he's not...

After a good win, it's easy to get caught up in the flow and excitement of this team. But are you asking - will we be better with or without JBo off the bench next year? Easy answer, better with him. Added depth? Check. Proven shooter, confident ball handler, all-time elite FT shooter? Check...