Fast pace, key to beating Badgers

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revkev73

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It seems that Illinois, in the second half, put into play a fast-paced offense strategy, with no huddle, quick hits, etc. to upset the Badgers. Ohio State seemed to do the same with great success, add in they have NFL speed as well, which sets them apart from Illinois.

If this style of play is a big key to beating the Badgers there are several questions, it seems to me:

Will Kirk allow such a fast paced game plan to be put into place (with the higher risk) and higher reward?

Will BF, if he is allowed, be able to put this new style into play as still a somewhat inexperienced OC, at least with this style of play?

Will Stanley be able to take it from the drawing board and practice field into a game and make it work? Given the assumption the Badgers will be in his grill from the first snap.

Or will Kirk stick to Kirkball and try to grind out a win, running the clock down each play, and most always ready to punt or work for a FG attempt.

Thoughts?

Perhaps another question...will the offense jump at the chance to play this type of game rather than the lethargic, keep it safe, Kirkball?

Should be interesting...you have two weeks guys.
 
I think the key is going to be the front four on defense. They are going to have to keep Coan in the pocket as well as make Taylor go sideline to sideline. We cant let Taylor have success up the middle and gouge us for 6-7 yards on first down. We have to know we cant win this game in the first quarter, but we can certainly lose it. I hope we commit to the run, protect Stanley and let him go to work because our best matchup on the field is Stanley vs. their secondary. As boring as it may be to some, we can't give up on the run too early and a 3-0, or 7-3 type game at halftime is a good thing.
 
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Linebackers have to have their best game in two seasons, and Goodson needs to be the number 1 and number 2 option on offense. What Illinois did was quickly hit the hole before their linebackers and safeties could close it. Illinois' rb's aren't great but two of them were fast and jetted especially on that right side right into the line where the hole was, and they were gashing wiscy for 8 yard gains. Illinois has a worse oline then we do, and not a very impressive offense, but they hit the hole hard and quick. The guy in our backfield that can replicate that is Goodson. On defense this as always against wiscy this is the ultimate do your dang job game. Linebackers need to be where they are supposed to be and tackle well.
 
revkev73 said:
It seems that Illinois, in the second half, put into play a fast-paced offense strategy, with no huddle, quick hits, etc. to upset the Badgers. Ohio State seemed to do the same with great success, add in they have NFL speed as well, which sets them apart from Illinois.

If this style of play is a big key to beating the Badgers there are several questions, it seems to me:

Will Kirk allow such a fast paced game plan to be put into place (with the higher risk) and higher reward?

Will BF, if he is allowed, be able to put this new style into play as still a somewhat inexperienced OC, at least with this style of play?

Will Stanley be able to take it from the drawing board and practice field into a game and make it work? Given the assumption the Badgers will be in his grill from the first snap.

Or will Kirk stick to Kirkball and try to grind out a win, running the clock down each play, and most always ready to punt or work for a FG attempt.

Thoughts?

Perhaps another question...will the offense jump at the chance to play this type of game rather than the lethargic, keep it safe, Kirkball?

Should be interesting...you have two weeks guys.
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Last time at Wisconsin Kirk's game plan was the most conservative game plan ever. I sat in the middle of a Badger section and called almost every play pre-snap to the amazement of Badger fans around me. Is this the game that Iowa doesn't try to "out-physical" Whisky and instead has a creative game plan to actually surprise them?
 
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The key point about playing a fast paced offense is that your offense and your coaching staff have to be efficient.

Given that Iowa likes to slow down everything including play calling to manage the clock that would be a complete break of tendency from Iowa. That is something I don't think this coaching staff could do.
 
revkev73 said:
It seems that Illinois, in the second half, put into play a fast-paced offense strategy, with no huddle, quick hits, etc. to upset the Badgers. Ohio State seemed to do the same with great success, add in they have NFL speed as well, which sets them apart from Illinois.

If this style of play is a big key to beating the Badgers there are several questions, it seems to me:

Will Kirk allow such a fast paced game plan to be put into place (with the higher risk) and higher reward?

Will BF, if he is allowed, be able to put this new style into play as still a somewhat inexperienced OC, at least with this style of play?

Will Stanley be able to take it from the drawing board and practice field into a game and make it work? Given the assumption the Badgers will be in his grill from the first snap.

Or will Kirk stick to Kirkball and try to grind out a win, running the clock down each play, and most always ready to punt or work for a FG attempt.

Thoughts?

Perhaps another question...will the offense jump at the chance to play this type of game rather than the lethargic, keep it safe, Kirkball?

Should be interesting...you have two weeks guys.
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I would like to mention that Illinois rushed Coan the entire game and brought up the safeties to help the LB’s in run support. They dared Coan to beat them with the pass and kept Jonathan Taylor in check. Combined with the tempo on offense that you mentioned, it can be done.
 
ModebaSan said:
I would like to mention that Illinois rushed Coan the entire game and brought up the safeties to help the LB’s in run support. They dared Coan to beat them with the pass and kept Jonathan Taylor in check. Combined with the tempo on offense that you mentioned, it can be done.
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Big two weeks ahead...can Kirk allow his defense and offense to get out of the default setting and be something different, able to morph into a team that can work the weaknesses of the Badges on both sides of the ball. Any bets it will happen?
 
THawk122 said:
Does it count as fast paced if theres no huddle, yet the playclock still gets down to <5??
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No, that would be the "deliberate" option...clock running, low scoring, change the play to a loss at the line.

Perhaps we will see "Opposite Kirk" in Madison.
 
Flawless execution like the OSU game 2 years ago or a game close to the 2015 Wisconsin one. If Iowa wins it will be the latter.

Put me in the “do what we do” category. Iowa will do what they always do and let the chips fall where they may.
 
revkev73 said:
It seems that Illinois, in the second half, put into play a fast-paced offense strategy, with no huddle, quick hits, etc. to upset the Badgers. Ohio State seemed to do the same with great success, add in they have NFL speed as well, which sets them apart from Illinois.

If this style of play is a big key to beating the Badgers there are several questions, it seems to me:

Will Kirk allow such a fast paced game plan to be put into place (with the higher risk) and higher reward?

Will BF, if he is allowed, be able to put this new style into play as still a somewhat inexperienced OC, at least with this style of play?

Will Stanley be able to take it from the drawing board and practice field into a game and make it work? Given the assumption the Badgers will be in his grill from the first snap.

Or will Kirk stick to Kirkball and try to grind out a win, running the clock down each play, and most always ready to punt or work for a FG attempt.

Thoughts?

Perhaps another question...will the offense jump at the chance to play this type of game rather than the lethargic, keep it safe, Kirkball?

Should be interesting...you have two weeks guys.
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I am hoping for a snow storm.
 
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