WinOneThisCentury
Well-Known Member
JR has wildly exceeded all expectations. I'm shocked at his ability to make the right decision with the ball, especially when the pocket starts to collapse. Very impressive.
I have no idea what he was thinking on the late pass over the middle with the safety lying in wait, but it was really his only bad decision in the game. He's got to throw that ball away or tuck it and go. There was no one open and he forced it. Definitely a learning experience for him and the thing that also impresses me is that he definitely learns from the mistakes.
Guys, eventually Iowa is going to have to throw teams out of this 8 man look that teams are giving us. When an OSU, Wisconsin, or probably MSU gives you that look, we should be throwing the ball consistently to get them to change the defense. We haven't really faced a defense that can dictate to us yet, but we will. If MSU this week gives us that 8 man front...they will stop our running game. Rudock is going to have to exploit those looks...and he has to do it throwing on first down. This is going to be an interesting few weeks as we will play the two best defenses we will play all year. I'm looking forward to seeing our game plans.
I have no idea what he was thinking on the late pass over the middle with the safety lying in wait, but it was really his only bad decision in the game. He's got to throw that ball away or tuck it and go. There was no one open and he forced it. Definitely a learning experience for him and the thing that also impresses me is that he definitely learns from the mistakes.
Guys, eventually Iowa is going to have to throw teams out of this 8 man look that teams are giving us. When an OSU, Wisconsin, or probably MSU gives you that look, we should be throwing the ball consistently to get them to change the defense. We haven't really faced a defense that can dictate to us yet, but we will. If MSU this week gives us that 8 man front...they will stop our running game. Rudock is going to have to exploit those looks...and he has to do it throwing on first down. This is going to be an interesting few weeks as we will play the two best defenses we will play all year. I'm looking forward to seeing our game plans.
