Iowa v Northern Illinois Game Thread

[Foval21]

Guess what? Today is game 1 of THIS year. We've been talking about last year for the past 6 months so let's move on.

Rudock looks like he's exactly what this offense needs. A smart QB who takes what the defense gives him, and doesn't lose the game for his team.

If hwk23 has a pair he'll show up and eat crow.

Rudock 9 ypa since that is the only stat that matters according to hwk23.

but hwk23 will wait until rudock makes a mistake or has a little bit of a bad game.

 

[Sooby]

I H8 the Boilermakers. But sure do like a boilermaker now and again.

Just remembered that Tommy Tuberville is the new Bearcat coach (cue the man on the moon poster).
Purdue was definitely PU, today. Hey-o!

 

[MeatMan]

but great acciracy. And he did throw a 40 yard pass. How much more strength do you need. I guess 100 mph fastballs to the sideline?

limited doesn't mean useless. just limited. for the record i'd take accurate over strong any day.

 

[You]

Mike Hlas @Hlas
First-half QB ratings: Jordan Lynch 168.67, Jake Rudock 152.82.

 

[DP5555]

Rudock 9 ypa since that is the only stat that matters according to hwk23.

but hwk23 will wait until rudock makes a mistake or has a little bit of a bad game.

Exactly.

The only offensive complaint I have so far is I wish we could see more Damond Powell, but I don't have a clue how much of the offense he knows so I'll assume they are doing as much as they can there.

 

[MeatMan]

here's a link in case anyone missed it

Northern Illinois at Iowa Live Stream Online

 

[Sooby]

but great acciracy. And he did throw a 40 yard pass. How much more strength do you need. I guess 100 mph fastballs to the sideline?

Only nitpick is those two deep balls that were caught were a little under thrown.
Otherwise, solid call and solid execution of the play.

 

[cincyhawk]

Limited arm strength. I don't know that I've seen any proof of that this game thus far. That incomplete pass to C.J. in the first quarter was 20+ yds and was thrown on a rope.

 

[MeatMan]

Exactly.

The only offensive complaint I have so far is I wish we could see more Damond Powell, but I don't have a clue how much of the offense he knows so I'll assume they are doing as much as they can there.

i'm guessing his knowledge of the playbook is limited to fly routes. hopefully they'll have him in the swing of things by the ISU game.

 

[Motigerhawk]

Mike Hlas @Hlas
First-half QB ratings: Jordan Lynch 168.67, Jake Rudock 152.82.

This worries me. We have to do something different. Eventually a 168 QB rating is going to bite you in the butt. And it may be this 2nd half.

 

[Motigerhawk]

We need a 4th string safety to take one of those ejection type shots at Lynch.

 

[BigD]

They are a quick team on the run

 

[MeatMan]

lets go D.

 

[DP5555]

I just love the way Rudock is playing in his first ever game as a college QB. I know there is a lot of football left, but I can't say enough about how impressed I have been of his composure and execution.

 

[BigD]

Good stop.....punt time

 

[bphawkeye]

We need a 4th string safety to take one of those ejection type shots at Lynch.

well that sucks

 

[MeatMan]

3 and out baby!

yes!

great start D.

lets see what the O can dial up.

 

[Motigerhawk]

I know its hot. But I would love to hear the crowd on every NIU snap in the 2nd half. Be the 12th man.

 

[You]

We need a 4th string safety to take one of those ejection type shots at Lynch.

No

 

[BigD]

Lets go hawks and take this first drive right down their throats and make a statement.