Hope we use the short passing game tomorrow

[nickhawk]

The most frustrating part of the Arizona loss to me was not adapting to the constant blitzing and pressure by switching to a quick passing game that used some screens and hot read option short passes that could have been used to burn the 8 man fronts and relentless blitzing.
I know that Michigan uses a 3-3-5 defense, but I think they will try to bring pressure and take away the running game, and I hope that KOK and the staff use some quick hit passes to our playmakers (DJK specifically) to combat the pressure.There is no reason why Iowa's offense can't score 30 + points against the Michigan D, but I think that 3rd down conversions and avoiding turnovers will be the key.As long as the Hawks avoid self inflicted mistakes on offense and special teams, I think the defense will provide the 3-4 key stops needed to allow Iowa to get a key road victory

 

[Herkeynerd]

Iowa runs the ball well, that's why they don't use the short passing game. Get the ball down field off of play action to the post or a deep out or crossing pattern. Most of it is based on a pass between 10 and 20 yards. It's been that way for years, I don't expect that to change too much for tomorrow.

 

[skinnykilmer17]

Iowa runs the ball well, that's why they don't use the short passing game. Get the ball down field off of play action to the post or a deep out or crossing pattern. Most of it is based on a pass between 10 and 20 yards. It's been that way for years, I don't expect that to change too much for tomorrow.

But we did not run the ball well against Arizona. I believe NickHawk's point was that we didn't adapt to that fact and also the blitzes with a shorter passing game.

I agree with him. In my opinion, KOK does not adapt well in-game. If we fall behind due to turnovers/bad special teams play/ poor offensive execution and this turns into a track meet (because Rich Rod will still go full throttle regardless) then we could be in trouble.

 

[cibula11]

You'll see Iowa throw over the top, deep, ALOT today. Look for the double slant with McNutt and DJK after the play action. It'll be there all day.