The QB is a very important position, the "brain" of the machine that either makes or breaks a game. Iowa broke, again. abysmally.
The offensive line is a very important aspect of any football team. It lost the battle - note results above when a sputtering, regressing, lack of confidence QB tries to perform behind such a line. Iowa broke, in this critical area.
Iowa RBs are a committee, which most of the time means the team doesn't have a playmaker that is much of a threat. These "committee" can function well and wear out lesser opponents. Against talented teams, they falter, most often. Offensive line failures magnify the lack of playmakers.
In almost any sport activity you need to get the ball in the hands of your most talented players. Fant is one of the most talented, if not the most talented. Iowa broke, failing to execute this cardinal rule of winning at any sporting event.
The Head Coach, OC, DC, QB are the big leaders on any team. OC, HC, QB all failed miserably, unable to present a "non anxious" and professional leadership model on the field. This "cancer" of leadership infects the entire team and game. This isn't a new novel, it is tried and true Kirk Ball. "What do we do now sir?" "Wait a minute, I need to write a note on my leg. Ok, what did you say?"
When the lights are shining the brightest and the opportunity to "seize the moment" are placed in the lap of Iowa....drum roll. This isn't a new novel. Another hideous, performance by a team without "It" leaders.
And the beat goes on.
The offensive line is a very important aspect of any football team. It lost the battle - note results above when a sputtering, regressing, lack of confidence QB tries to perform behind such a line. Iowa broke, in this critical area.
Iowa RBs are a committee, which most of the time means the team doesn't have a playmaker that is much of a threat. These "committee" can function well and wear out lesser opponents. Against talented teams, they falter, most often. Offensive line failures magnify the lack of playmakers.
In almost any sport activity you need to get the ball in the hands of your most talented players. Fant is one of the most talented, if not the most talented. Iowa broke, failing to execute this cardinal rule of winning at any sporting event.
The Head Coach, OC, DC, QB are the big leaders on any team. OC, HC, QB all failed miserably, unable to present a "non anxious" and professional leadership model on the field. This "cancer" of leadership infects the entire team and game. This isn't a new novel, it is tried and true Kirk Ball. "What do we do now sir?" "Wait a minute, I need to write a note on my leg. Ok, what did you say?"
When the lights are shining the brightest and the opportunity to "seize the moment" are placed in the lap of Iowa....drum roll. This isn't a new novel. Another hideous, performance by a team without "It" leaders.
And the beat goes on.
