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I will echo, ANY WAY we can at this point. I could care less about passing stats and etc. We score points and extend drives, that is what matters to me. Sure, much like has been said, at least showing some competency in the passing game will only help our running game and offense.

Honestly, Iowa can't look past any upcoming foe. I do not think we have shown we have that ability yet. It's fun to talk about, but we need to focus week to week and win. Period. It's also easy to look back that 2-3 plays separate us from being undefeated at this point. Easy and painful.

Agreed. That is the biggest issue. Make the other pass plays. The misses and overthrows make the picks more glaring. But again, my hope is we eventually hit those big passes. The catch by Howard vs Rutgers was beautiful, and needed. Gronk has to show the opposing defense that he is capable of...

You hear about Kinnick how the fans are on top of the players. Granted it's only 70,000 compared to other venues, but being so close, I'm sure it gets loud. Hoping it's equally loud this Saturday as it was last Saturday.

Exactly. Been a lot of drops on good passes by Gronk. The pick he threw against PSU looked like it was a good pass that was not hauled in as well. My hope is eventually those pass plays are made which only opens up the offense even more.

100%. As long as we are moving the chains, I really don't care. My fear is teams stacking the box, but I will say I believe our O line is prob one of the best in the country. Especially for the fact teams have done exactly that (stacking the box) and daring us to pass. I do think Lester has...

Agreed. Some of the O-lines were not good. Injuries and just poor play. An athletic quarterback can make an O-line even look better. He can buy time and move the pocket too. Guys like Deacon Hill and Spencer Petras were statues. That didn't help. With a mobile quarterback, it forces the hand...

I think every game here on out is a must win. I think we likely have to run the table to even be considered and not an impossible task but definitely a tall task. One game at a time. It definitely starts Saturday. Iowa is not going to sneak up on anyone after how tough we played Indiana. Every...

I know Gronk has his critics. And trust me, at times, I get frustrated to, but as mentioned, he is finding ways to make things happen. Eventually, (I hope) those throws will be made. Each week we have a few new wrinkles and we are making those plays. Beyond the idea of using his legs to make...

I'm with Fry and you both. Maybe it's all the above. What I do like is he is a leader. He has moxie. His leadership alone is invaluable. Hoping he can stay healthy and continue to make some plays for us.

I would really really hope Goetz would read the room and see that's a bad bad idea.

100% Even with a top tier surgeon and PT, I'm guessing it just takes time for the "feel" to come back. There is always the mental side of it too. A lot of Jackrabbit fans have stated they believe it's more a system flaw and blame his accuracy issues on Iowa and their system. Meh, maybe there's...

I think you nailed it. Gronk has that swagger. That confidence that is contagious. When you are in the huddle, he is your guy. The guy you look to to take charge and make a play or will make that play. Now, is he? I think he is. I think some of the gaffs early on are due to lack of practice due...

The win builds some confidence and momentum. That and we came back and kept grinding is a character builder. Hopefully it also will keep us grounded for Minnesota. Rivalry game too.

I've been going to games at Kinnick for over 40 years. And I honestly think it was the loudest I've heard it or very close. Teams do not enjoy going into Kinnick. Especially a night game. That was an electric atmosphere. Hawk fans keep that energy, it definitely could be a boost to the team...

And it wasn't like Dunker was taken back by it. Business as usual. Like he made mention, he was on the sideline eating, taking some deep breaths and focusing on what his job was. Loved it.

They were interviewing Dunker regarding Gronk's long run in the 4th on their go ahead score, when asked if he knew Gronk was calling his own number. He plainly stated that he didn't know and was just worried about blocking his gap. Gronk confirmed this and stated nobody besides he and Lester...

Hoping with him using the RPO and his ability to run it will open up play action or our vertical passing game. It may not always be pretty but if it gets the job done, I can live with it. I was a bit frustrated with Gronk's touch and accuracy, but he made up with it with his feet.

I believe former Hawkeye John Nestor is a member of the Gopher secondary.

I never am sad when the "Bugeaters" lose. But I am not of fan of Fleck and the Gophers either. With Minny being next, it always makes me a little nervous when they get a big win. It gives them a little juice. Is Debby that bad or is maybe Minnesota better than some thought? For now, hoping the...