SCHawkeye2
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Given the state of our pass D and Indiana’s pass offense, I am very concerned.
Gronowske's stats surprisingly consistent for last two games
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MelroseHawkins
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Agree, if Indiana gets up early by few scores, it would be very difficult for Iowa to get back into the game. If Iowa can hang around and get in the 3rd Q and still be in the game, maybe the fronts can lean on Indiana enough to get them tired and gain an edge. Will see.
HuckFinn
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Only so much we can do. Get some solid hits on their QB early. Increase pressure on their QB to make him uncomfortable, not necessarily sacks. Get physical with receivers and risk some penalties. Vary coverages. Let Phil make his usual 1/2 time adjustments.
And. Stop their run game. 1 dimension helps.
This. I don't know that it is so much we have to "figure it out" as much as we just have to play our best ball in the secondary. It won't be a shutout. They are going to make some plays. We have to limit them and do what @HuckFinn said.
NCHawker
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I remember
NorthKCHawk
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While I usually hate this sort of D, this may be a game that we need to slow things down. Keep the safeties two deep high, back off of press coverage, and give them the short stuff. Make them march the length and execute on 12 plays to score. Keep everything in front of you and make hard tackles. Stiffen up in the red zone. Hold Indiana to field goals and hope they screw up somewhere during those long drives.
On the flip side, the offense has to control the ball and the clock. KF will need to gamble on 4th downs to keep drives going. Use Mark's feet a lot. Need TDs, not field goals. We need New Kirk from about 8 years ago for this game.
On the flip side, the offense has to control the ball and the clock. KF will need to gamble on 4th downs to keep drives going. Use Mark's feet a lot. Need TDs, not field goals. We need New Kirk from about 8 years ago for this game.
