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Do NOT trust anyone who says, "Because Big 12 defenses are soft !!". While true... that is absolutely not the point. The point is that Iowa lacks, and has lacked for the better part of a decade, an explosive, attacking offense. We have failed to innovate and modernize our base offensive sets. We...

I recall a preseason video interview where Martin finally spoke with the media and basically said two things: 1) "No comment" on Michigan and the transfer process 2) That he was learning all WR positions, to do whatever he can to help the team and get ready to contribute A bit generic. But it...

Must be injured, right? Otherwise, crazy that he wouldn't slide into the 2 deep.

Thanks Nike. I share the same "play calling" frustrations, but think of it more as a combination of frustrating play calling and play design. I know that sounds super armchair quarterback-ish... for me to say that about our "high level" coaching staff. But it's how I feel. Also, we can all...

Between - Brandon Smith, ISS, Tracy, Martin - it's too bad that only Brandon Smith is really an X wideout, the other three are Z split receiver types. It would have been nice to have 2 of each. My guess is that the total "combined" depth chart at WR will all simply slide up, rather than thinking...

As for the inherent advantage when both teams have a bye game, I don’t completely disagree. But logic says the bye week favors the team that prepares better, that’s better coached, and that needs the time off to get healthy. I’m not familiar with Wisconsin’s injury situation, assuming that’s a...

What happened to Iowa having maulers up front? Watching Iowa’s O Line play (and roster checking jersey numbers, as I become familiar with who’s out there), what happened to our O Line player development? Where is the size? There are a few 280-290 lb guys out there and they’re not getting it...

I think we are all on the same page when it comes to Nebraska’s history v. current state of their program. Their fans being “stuck in the 90s”, etc. They do indeed “overhype” their team. Their expectations are far too lofty. Their fans project a caliber that their play doesn’t merit. But to...

Dude - my road game record is the exact opposite. Maybe I should sit this one out.

I call it the "bend but don't break" offense

It's simple enough, I understand the scheme. I just don't think it worked for Iowa. Thinking back on the game, Purdy consistently had huge success pulling the ball and keeping it himself.

Having the linebacker scrape over sounds like a logical concept. But in practice, it seems to be a tough task. A speedy quarterback can seemingly beat the LB to the edge almost every time.

Maybe so, but I've never heard of a defense in which this is the assignment. To the best of my knowledge, that would be a new idea. DE's job is to contain ("C" gap, if you will). From the QB's perspective, if the DE bites down on the hand off, he keeps it himself off the edge every single time...

As the option read man, I think AJ bit down on the mesh handoff every single time. I was shocked to see that. Brock pulled it and kept it himself, with pretty good success.

Their team is literally named after a type of storm. The irony.

Running suicides next to Garza, I'm sure an athletic college guard looks fast.

Look at TJ's block here at 2:25. He comes across the formation, possibly gets away with a hold... but keeps his feet moving and flows with the rusher to avoid an obvious call. Allows Stafford to step up and throw a great TD pass to a wide open deep WR. If TJ doesn't make that block, this ends up...

Interesting. I thought Dallas Clark was "from" Iowa. Wonder when he moved here from South Dakota.

Dallas Clark

Please, anyone but Tom Arnold