Iowa Two-Deep for Illinois Game
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NikeHawk21
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Apparently Brents can play in the final three games and still maintain his redshirt. The only game he played in was Michigan. I hope he gets some action but I’m done trying to predict what they are doing with the corner situation. DJ Johnson played early and then never played at all. Terry Roberts got the dime looks. Moss was put in over DJ. OJ’s injury must be worse than we thought.
With Goodson finally listed as the starter and if Brandon Smith is a full go, I’m hopeful the offense can make some noise. Tracy has really gained some confidence and trust with Nate and is definitely a playmaker whether he moves back to the slot or plays on the outside.
With Goodson finally listed as the starter and if Brandon Smith is a full go, I’m hopeful the offense can make some noise. Tracy has really gained some confidence and trust with Nate and is definitely a playmaker whether he moves back to the slot or plays on the outside.
GesterHawk
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Whar Oliver Martin!!!
Did I do that right?
Did I do that right?
Moss had a damn good game against Minny. IIRC he was only targeted 3 times.
1 rec, 5 yards, 1 PBU, 1 INT
Maybe they remembered how they tried to pick on him last year and it didn't go well? But yes he did have a great game.
His PBU in the end zone saved a TD
His PI in the end zone may have saved another TD
His INT ended the game.
NikeHawk21
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He had a PI in the end zone before half that ended up being a good penalty or at least didn’t cost us.
Come to think of it they really exposed our slot and dime corners (Belton & Roberts) and obviously Koerner had a rough day. Not a ton on the outside.
SpiderRico
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My only issue with that is that you usually want your most sure handed guy in the slot with all the traffic in the middle, and Tracy, while showing some dynamic play-making, has missed a lot of easy balls. Then again, Ragini has lately as well. I just really like Tracy on the outside....
Ah I figured I missed something.
Yeah Koerner did have an iffy day. I like what he brings in run support though.
If we could ever get healthy and keep most of those guys that defensive backfield is gonna be absolutely loaded in a few years' time.
SpiderRico
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This is why yards don't mean shit if you're inefficient on the opponent's side of the 50.
Minnesota first 3 drives of the game had one drive go 12 plays/47 yards and end in a missed 50 yd FG. They had another 12 play/87 yard drive stall out at the 6 and end in a FG. They had a 3rd drive that went 9 plays/50 yards that stalled out at the Iowa 31. That's 33 plays/184 yards and 3 points.
Meanwhile, our first 3 drives went 8 plays/75 yards for a TD. Second drive went 9 plays/68 yards for a TD. 3rd drive went 6 plays/69 yards for a TD. That's 23 plays/212 yards and 20 points.
Later on, Minn had a 12 play/76 yard drive stall out at Iowa's 4 on downs. So they had 4 drives that went for 45 plays and 260 yards that netted them 3 points. That is the textbook description of "bend don't break".
This is why I really don't give a shit what kind of offense KF runs....we just need to be better when we get to the opponent's side of the 50. That hasn't been a problem for us at all this year. Hell, for example, we did that like 7 times against Michigan. The problem is being efficient and converting more of those chances into TDs.
probably best QB / WR combos Iowa faced all year though.
Great analysis.
On the WR situation, I think the coaches really like the combination of ISM on one side and Tracy on the other. I really really like Brandon Smith, but we have seen a lot of the B. Smith and ISM combination and neither can get open. But the ISM/Tracy combo with the playmaking ability and speed of both seem to really open the middle of the field for us. They are a tough cover because both can beat you one on one. I would not be surprised if B. Smith doesn't get as many snaps as he did before his injury because of the emergence of Tracy, and much like OM, is a good player that is just behind better players.
NikeHawk21
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In the two games prior to his injury B Smith had 86 yards and 106 yards with 7 or more catches in each game. I struggle to see how he couldn’t get open.
I love Tracy as much as anyone but in order to unlock the maximum capability of this offense going forward and into next year we are going to want a lot of Brandon Smith on the outside, of course that’s when he’s fully healthy which I doubt is this week. He’s the physical possession guy. Tracy should work both inside and outside and we should be creative in finding ways to get him the ball. I really hope Tracy gets a shot at the punt return job next season.
Good point, I dont disagree with anything you said. I guess I just see him as him as a more of a possession kind of guy, which we need, but with ISM/Tracy we are much more dynamic.
deanvogs
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The skill players returning is going to be exciting. The OL could be a total mess as Wirfs is gone for sure, and possibly Jackson as well.
