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The line can’t block 8 guys

For all those that blame the Iowa line every game, Ohio State line looks pretty similar. Just maybe no line can block 8-9 in the box when the defense knows you can’t run or pass.

We beat Rutgers because of the defense. The offense was better in the first half, but still not good. Quarterback play was also bad. The defense did to Rutgers what Penn State did to us. They wore them out. Hate to say it, but we still have a quarterback problem. We also continue to have...

How did TCU ever beat Michigan. Their defense is horrible.

I believe Iowa quarterbacks are expected to stay in the pocket instead of running down field. I don’t understand this since it seems a lot safer to run down field and slide rather than staying in the pocket and getting crunched.

He will not be back. It’s not like this is the first year we have had a bad offense.

I hate all of these ticket outlets. Legalized ticket scalping as far as I’m concerned.

When the opposition is stacking 7-8 and sometimes 9 in the box, no line can be expected to block that defense. That’s why we need a mobile quarterback and more roll out passes. That means Petras needs to stay on the bench and we need to quit thinking our quarterback should never leave the pocket.

Ohio State just had 9 in the box. No line in the county can block that.

Absolutely correct

The defense is given a huge advantage knowing that Petras is not a threat to run. No OL can constantly block 7 or 8 in the box. A dual threat quarterback would make a huge difference in our line play.

I’ve never understood why Alabama never seems to get their linemen to the highest level when it comes to being NFL ready. They have all the best resources, facilities, and raw materials (players), but so often you hear that they lack in some fundamentals. They start with the top line recruits...

I’m a long time season ticket holder and I can relate to all that you say here. I love being in Kinnick on a sunny fall day. An Iowa win is always a bonus, but for me, I enjoy the experience win or lose.

I wonder if Chris Doyle no longer being there has anything to do with the lack of development in our line. Iowa in years past was always known for their strength.

I believe it was just after the Illinois game. Sort of alluded to the fact that Jones didn’t fit in very well when he arrived. Not a big deal, but I don’t remember him making those types of comments in the past.

I’m normally a fan of Kirk Ferentz, but that was a stupid thing to say. All he had to say was the third and fourth quarterbacks were running the practices. I also thought he was a little disrespectful to Charley Jones. News flash! Jones has done a lot for this team.

When you continuously face eight in the box and your quarterback is a statue that locks on to one receiver and your opponent knows what you are about to run, it can be a bit difficult for your offensive line. I admit we have had better lines, but perhaps a more mobile quarterback and better play...

The fact that Petras is not a threat to run also adds to the fact that receivers have a tougher time getting open. Moss mentioned in the post game that he did get caught watching the Kent St. backfield (including their quarterback) a couple of times. Opposing defensive backs have no worries...

Want Illinois to pull this out, but it really bugs me how the refs let Cockburn absolutely camp in the lane. Several times the count gets over 5 seconds on him.