Is This What KF has Dreamed About and Maybe Never Has Accomplished?

[JoeyLabasForPresident]

I agree they are attacking what they are giving which is low risk. The big passes yesterday were low risk. I know what my eyes saw. Rutgers was giving space in the deem. Yes down field but not in front of the D. Many were well masked play action. Very vanilla, but not what one expects from Iowa. These were not CJ or Stamzi type. Did look a lot like BB passes minus TE.

Luv HG.

Are you watching the Pats right now? Just looks like BB, given the lack of a TE.

 

[deanvogs]

I agree they are attacking what they are giving which is low risk. The big passes yesterday were low risk. I know what my eyes saw. Rutgers was giving space in the deem. Yes down field but not in front of the D. Many were well masked play action. Very vanilla, but not what one expects from Iowa. These were not CJ or Stamzi type. Did look a lot like BB passes minus TE.

Luv HG.

I guess you and I see different things. Taking 1 v 1 shots is being aggressive, the very definition of it. It is saying, we like our guy better than yours, and we will take that every time you give it to us.

Over the GDGD years when did we do that? We never did that, is the answer. I mean for how many years did we bitch about not stretching the field? That everything was bunched at the LOS because GDGD wouldn't take a shot down the field. So when I see Iowa do that a dozen times in 2 games, yeah I think that looks much, much different and more aggressive than where we were at with GDGD.

 

[tweeterhawk]

Never gets old. I watch this every year, and every year is as good as the first.

Would that hit earn an ejection today?

 

[JoeyLabasForPresident]

Would that hit earn an ejection today?

Coming from the blindside like that, I think so. If not in real time, it would after the fact form the box.

 

[CRhawkeye4life]

Nah. Hokks are still the Hokks, Clowns are still teh Clowns. I think the spirit of Marshal Yanda inhabits this D.

sadly that's a penalty now

 

[HawkGold]

I guess you and I see different things. Taking 1 v 1 shots is being aggressive, the very definition of it. It is saying, we like our guy better than yours, and we will take that every time you give it to us.

Over the GDGD years when did we do that? We never did that, is the answer. I mean for how many years did we bitch about not stretching the field? That everything was bunched at the LOS because GDGD wouldn't take a shot down the field. So when I see Iowa do that a dozen times in 2 games, yeah I think that looks much, much different and more aggressive than where we were at with GDGD.

Agree about Davis. Didn't do the scratch where it itches. These are not high risk passes though.

 

[deanvogs]

Agree about Davis. Didn't do the scratch where it itches. These are not high risk passes though.

What is a "high risk" pass then? One that gets intercepted, or throwing into double coverage? I mean you shouldn't throw passes that get picked, or throw into double coverage, that is just stupid.

 

[HawkGold]

What is a "high risk" pass then? One that gets intercepted, or throwing into double coverage? I mean you shouldn't throw passes that get picked, or throw into double coverage, that is just stupid.

Therefore the Stamzi and CJ references.

 

[Northside Hawk]

sadly that's a penalty now

Just got called on Nick Niemann this past weekend.

 

[deanvogs]

Therefore the Stamzi and CJ references.

You are being ridiculous. Ask Nick Saban how many "high risk" passes (according to your definition) they want to see. This isn't a KF thing, it is a football thing. Turnovers will take a win and turn it into a loss faster than any other thing that can happen on the football field.

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2019/07/will-nick-saban-rein-in-tua-tagovailoa-this-season.html

Then, in front of reporters at the Hyatt Regency in Hoover last week, Saban continued to question the Hawaiian southpaw’s high-wire style, as the coach referred as much to the small number of interceptions that blemished Tagovailoa’s stat line last season as the numerous highlights that helped vault the Tide’s young gun into contention for the Heisman Trophy.

Speaking of Tagovailoa’s gambles, he said, “Sometimes those things have worked out extremely well. And other times they've led to some disasters. So having a little better judgment about when to say when can be an asset.”



Last week, Tagovailoa acknowledged, “It’s whatever the defense gives me that I need to take. That was the biggest thing in the second half of the year, especially against Clemson. Looking at the scoreboard, I felt like we needed to score and I just didn’t take what they gave me.”

In that loss to the Tigers that decided the national championship, Tagovailoa threw two interceptions — tied for the most he had in a game all year. Neither one sealed Alabama’s fate that night. But ever since then, Saban has challenged Tagovailoa to play with more caution — to think more about avoiding the monumental mistake instead of making the big play and carry out his role with such care that he can’t do the kind of wrong the Alabama coach aims to prevent.

 

[seepig]

Don't forget the punter.

We are missing a ball control, punishing RB that can pound it 25 times a game for 125 yards, a shutdown corner, and an NFL caliber tight-end. Then it would be KFs perfect team.

Next week is the test - can Stanley manage his stress on the big stage, against an opponent that you know worked all summer just to win this game, on a team built specifically to beat Iowa at it's own game, in an extremely hostile environment, who knows Iowa very, very well? When they had no talent, they always pushed Iowa. Now they've got some talent and a chip on their shoulders, and some recent success against ranked teams.

Iowa needs to slap little brother down. If he hangs in there, he won't quit, and he's gotten big enough to really, really hurt the Hawks. Strap in, boys, this is going to be a classic, either way. I wouldn't bet a dollar on this game.

Use the pass to set up the runs this weekend....play the game in reverse the Psyclowns won't know what hit them.

 

[seepig]

The game was called pretty good the only concern I have is when you're getting 5 yds a carry why go empty backfield on 3rd and 1? The other concern I have is our goaline miscues. Once again between Stanley and the coaches they cost us 4 points for lousy game management at the end of the first half.

 

[HawkGold]

You are being ridiculous. Ask Nick Saban how many "high risk" passes (according to your definition) they want to see. This isn't a KF thing, it is a football thing. Turnovers will take a win and turn it into a loss faster than any other thing that can happen on the football field.

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2019/07/will-nick-saban-rein-in-tua-tagovailoa-this-season.html

Then, in front of reporters at the Hyatt Regency in Hoover last week, Saban continued to question the Hawaiian southpaw’s high-wire style, as the coach referred as much to the small number of interceptions that blemished Tagovailoa’s stat line last season as the numerous highlights that helped vault the Tide’s young gun into contention for the Heisman Trophy.

Speaking of Tagovailoa’s gambles, he said, “Sometimes those things have worked out extremely well. And other times they've led to some disasters. So having a little better judgment about when to say when can be an asset.”



Last week, Tagovailoa acknowledged, “It’s whatever the defense gives me that I need to take. That was the biggest thing in the second half of the year, especially against Clemson. Looking at the scoreboard, I felt like we needed to score and I just didn’t take what they gave me.”

In that loss to the Tigers that decided the national championship, Tagovailoa threw two interceptions — tied for the most he had in a game all year. Neither one sealed Alabama’s fate that night. But ever since then, Saban has challenged Tagovailoa to play with more caution — to think more about avoiding the monumental mistake instead of making the big play and carry out his role with such care that he can’t do the kind of wrong the Alabama coach aims to prevent.

Are you an attorney? You could argue salt isn't salty.

 

[NCHawker]

Managing low-risk QB. Ball control offense. Smothering D. Emphasis on low-risk QB. And looking like a good team that turns heads?

Side note. Isn't this the 3rd shutout in the last 7 Big games?

Sure, who would/t be pleased. I'd add that Iowa's offense has gradually opened up.

The first thing I noticed is they stopped taking a knee with 1:30 to play in the half. They seemed to try to score.

The next thing is new formation and plays

They were initially constrained by scheme, then personnel, and over time we see what we have today... just as much 3 wide as 22 or 21 ... if not more.

We even see trick plays from time to time.

Brian said "this is not your Father's Iowa".

 

[cincyhawk]

Brian, Stanley, and O'Keefe have shown some growth this year. Can they keep it up? Don't know, hut thurs is the best Iowa has looked offensively since 2005.

 

[kicker22]

Sure, who would/t be pleased. I'd add that Iowa's offense has gradually opened up.

The first thing I noticed is they stopped taking a knee with 1:30 to play in the half. They seemed to try to score.

The next thing is new formation and plays

They were initially constrained by scheme, then personnel, and over time we see what we have today... just as much 3 wide as 22 or 21 ... if not more.

We even see trick plays from time to time.

Brian said "this is not your Father's Iowa".

Of course Brian said "this is not your father's Iowa", because its his father's Iowa team. Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[CP87]

Just got called on Nick Niemann this past weekend.

And he clearly tried to hold up to avoid the penalty (and still got called). He could have killed that guy, and instead he just tried to get in his way. I guess you just have to try to stand them up with your hands and make sure you don't accidentally knock them down.

I see the point of this rule, and ultimately I think it is a good idea, but there has to be some common sense applied. Iowa had 2 personal fouls for unnecessary roughness in Saturday's game, and both players were clearly making an effort to NOT hurt someone.

 

[GesterHawk]

Brian, Stanley, and O'Keefe have shown some growth this year. Can they keep it up? Don't know, hut thurs is the best Iowa has looked offensively since 2005.

I would say the last time we played OSU was... but yeah, Saturday felt like the times where Iowa.could score at will, but they wanted to try new things and play the chess game with future opponents.

 

[HawkGold]

I would say the last time we played OSU was... but yeah, Saturday felt like the times where Iowa.could score at will, but they wanted to try new things and play the chess game with future opponents.

Champaign NewsGazette sports writer was at Iowa Rutgers. Said the Hawk D is loaded. Offense needs work. Impressive atmosphere. Nice people other than a screamer about settling for a fg at half.

Ranked Hawks 4th in Big behind Maryland, Wisk and OSU.

 

[HuckFinn]

Are you an attorney? You could argue salt isn't salty.

I think you are just mad that Dean documented a good point.