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I get it, but what if the guy on top was on a clock? I don't think it would take much, but some added time after a take-down would add that element of rewarding turn skills. The top guy will know that the clock is ticking, so the attempts would have to be quick. Spencer is a good example with...

We'll see. Lester likes to use motion and quick-hitters, both of which definitely can mitigate poor protection. The problem is that it only takes one weak link. Richman was solid for us at LT this last season and didn't get the recognition he deserved, so replacing him will be a challenge...

While I don't find it "unwatchable," I agree that something needs to change. I would be just fine with a complete conversion to freestyle, but, again, I'd like to see some tweaks to allow for more ground game. As for PSU, we'll have to agree to disagree somewhat there. Cael's had many that were...

You can spend a ton of money on a Ferrari but it's not going to matter if you are driving it in the mud... As I posted on the other thread, our offensive line attrition needs to be the bigger priority. One or two weak links will make any upgrades at QB or WR irrelevant and a waste.

Yeah, the subjectivity is frustrating but it's hard to eliminate it. Push-outs aren't a great alternative, IMO, though. First of all, it's not really wrestling, and, second, seeing a wrestler running around trying to push out his opponent to tie a match is kind of pathetic. I'd be okay with...

Unfortunately, that's the reality we will face. In general, that is typical whenever any head coach leaves, but with the current lack of enthusiasm surrounding the program, it probably will be worse than usual. Sadly, as time goes on, it will be less and less about the coach and/or school...

I'd like to see Gatens get more HC experience before he's even considered for a head coaching job at Iowa. His resume isn't there yet. The next coach likely will end up being more of a transitional figure as Iowa struggles to figure out options to boost support and enthusiasm. Lots of difficult...

Agree for the most part. Everyone is going to have their individual preferences in terms of rules. Personally, I find freestyle to be a little hectic with the current format. Standups occur way too quickly, and, if you are going to have a push-out rule, get rid of the incentive to drop to a...

I think completely getting rid of riding time is one of the first changes I would make. Put the top guy on a clock immediately, but I would make it a little longer than FS. No turn after, say, 40 sec, and back to stand-up. Also, reward early escapes, such as before 15 sec, with 2 points...

Arnold leaving would be a major blow to the program, both talent-wise and from a perception standpoint. I really hope the rumors aren't based in reality, and, yes, IMO he should be our 74. If he's physically more comfortable at 84 I don't necessarily see that as a negative. Ferrari has the...

As a general impact, definitely. In the case of DBs, I'm not so sure. Most of Phil's best defensive backs were low stars and/or lightly recruited. I would guess that it's probably more of a "regression to the mean" situation. Phil has hit on quite a few diamonds in the rough over the last...

Speaking of Schulte, I just can't wrap my mind around what has happened with our DBs. Phil hangs his hat on developing defensive players, especially the backs. It became very apparent early in the season that several players hadn't taken that "leap" we normally see, such as Lee, Hall, Nwankpa...

I can't say I've noticed a huge difference recently. It's always been a judgement call. There were a few others even in the game yesterday that weren't called. I would say one thing that has changed, however, is that it's obvious players and coaches are "coached" to sell it when the chance...

The late hit out-of-bounds call was complete BS and absolutely altered the game, but, either way, completely shutting down the pass offense at the 14 min mark is inexcusable and the blame falls squarely on the coaching. Getting conservative at, say, 8 minutes to go, is one thing, but 14 minutes...

With the attrition we are facing with the offensive line, unless we hit on a few upgrades in the portal, I'm not sure it will matter much which QB Lester successfully targets. As far as I can ascertain from what's been reported, there's only been one lineman we prioritized thus far and he...

All possibly true, but that's not really my point. I was referring to records and statistics, and pointing out that breaking the scoring record in and of itself will not be the bar when comparing any player to Clark. If you combine points, assists, rebounds and steals, Caitlin's collegiate...

JuJu could very well break the scoring record (though I doubt it), but IMO it still wouldn't put her in the same league as Caitlin as a b-ball player. Clark is not a generational player because she scores a lot of points - she's a generational player because of her all-around game, her vision...

It may be some hyperbole, but I thought that Iowa's performance in that game was one of the best I have seen during the Fran era. One, in terms of defensive intensity and hustle, that first 5-10 minutes was exceptional. Utah spaces and motions as well as any team Iowa will face, but yet we...

Those in the know will tell you that Polasek was an abusive a-hole on the practice field. I don't think Kirk was one bit disappointed when he left. As far as o-line recruiting, if there is any stock to be put into rankings, we actually recruited well during that time period. There were a couple...

I'm not on social media so miss a lot of that stuff. I get the point, and, let me be clear, I've always bee a Fran supporter. He's a very good coach that runs a clean program and genuinely cares about his players. I would assume that a lot of the blow-back from fans has been primarily after...