Gameday--I was faced with a horrible decision Saturday morning. To go, or not to go? That was the question. With a sick wife and sick kid, my conscience took over and told me to be the good dad/husband and forfeit my tickets. So I drove 45 minutes (each way) to meet a buddy and drop off my tickets instead of letting them burn. On the ride home, I started to feel like dog crap. By kickoff I'm on the couch with a 103°F fever. Brutal. Good decision to stay home.
Coach Dantonio, on the other hand, made a bad decision. Chris L Rucker (not to be confused with CL Rucker, call me Chris) was RELEASED FROM JAIL on Thursday, suited up and PLAYED ON SATURDAY. Seriously? Bad decision. So how did that work out for you Coach D? You sold out. You know it, more importantly your players know it. You’re in Kinnick. Your about to get your arse handed to you. Karma?
Back to the game. I can’t remember a better executed first half of football (yes, better than first half ISU because Mich State is a better team…I think?) played by the Hawks. Pure domination. Exposed is a proper word. I predicted a 14 point win (Ray Charles could have seen that coming), but a 30-0 halftime score? Wow. Second half about put me to sleep, but I knew what to expect. I just wish every once in a while KF would keep the hammer down and hang sixty on some of these clowns.
Player reviews:
Stanzi—Stud. Should be awarded the most improved player award if one exists. His decision making has improved so much it’s ridiculous. I’m still waiting for the mistakes to happen, but other than a few miscues here and there, they haven’t. Great play Ricky, please keep it up.
A-Rob—Studd. I gave him double-d’s on the stud because he deserved the extra one. Didn’t have big numbers this week, but has to be one of the hardest working kids on the team. His ability to shed tackles is so much fun to watch. I think Greg Jones took an ice bath after the game just for the hits he took from A-Rob’s blocks and runs. I liked his catch for the TD, nice to see him get some love from Stanzi’s long arm. I love this kid. Man crush? Maybe.
DJK—Would've loved to see him break the record this week, especially from the McNutt pass. But he won't stay quiet two weeks in a row...expect big numbers from DJK next week.
McNutt aka M.C. Teste—Loved the play he made on the underthrown pass. Who needs two hands to catch? His TD play was pretty sweet too.
Mike Daniels—Freak alert. Look out and for God’s sake…DO NOT LOOK HIM IN THE EYES! I’m just sayin.
Troy Johnson--Like what I'm seeing out of this kid. Made some big plays, but why do I feel the need to call him Troy Johnson-Koulianos?
Claybeast—I think he was sick this week. No, literally I think he had the flu.
Micah Hyde—Had the best game of his career against his big bro. Bragging rights for life? Yep...got 'em. The lateral play was sweet. The kid is getting better.
TMFS aka The Sashquatch—His new website is headhunter.com. Did you see him after the interception/lateral? Just to prove how much he loves to hit, he gives Micah the ball and then goes head hunting on Cousins. Gives him a nice pop. Service with a smile. Thank you sir may I have another.
Brett Greenwood--He's such a theif we call him "Brett Greenwood Up To No Good". Nice pick Brett.
Shawn Prater—They chose to pick on Prater the entire game instead of Hyde. How did that work out? Reece Davis gave him a helmet sticker on College Football Final and he gets BTDPOW honors. Ooops!
My only criticism (I know, really why b!tch?) would be leaving the starters in too long. Why was A-Rob, Stanzi and crew even in the game the fourth quarter? If one goes down late in the game, Ferentz becomes the goat again. And by goat, I don’t mean the acronym for Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), which he is.
And last, but not least, Game Ball goes to the O-Line. I think if you watch closely, you will see Stanzi take a power-nap during a couple of those drop backs. He had sooooo much time back there on a couple plays. Well done boys. I'm out.
Coach Dantonio, on the other hand, made a bad decision. Chris L Rucker (not to be confused with CL Rucker, call me Chris) was RELEASED FROM JAIL on Thursday, suited up and PLAYED ON SATURDAY. Seriously? Bad decision. So how did that work out for you Coach D? You sold out. You know it, more importantly your players know it. You’re in Kinnick. Your about to get your arse handed to you. Karma?
Back to the game. I can’t remember a better executed first half of football (yes, better than first half ISU because Mich State is a better team…I think?) played by the Hawks. Pure domination. Exposed is a proper word. I predicted a 14 point win (Ray Charles could have seen that coming), but a 30-0 halftime score? Wow. Second half about put me to sleep, but I knew what to expect. I just wish every once in a while KF would keep the hammer down and hang sixty on some of these clowns.
Player reviews:
Stanzi—Stud. Should be awarded the most improved player award if one exists. His decision making has improved so much it’s ridiculous. I’m still waiting for the mistakes to happen, but other than a few miscues here and there, they haven’t. Great play Ricky, please keep it up.
A-Rob—Studd. I gave him double-d’s on the stud because he deserved the extra one. Didn’t have big numbers this week, but has to be one of the hardest working kids on the team. His ability to shed tackles is so much fun to watch. I think Greg Jones took an ice bath after the game just for the hits he took from A-Rob’s blocks and runs. I liked his catch for the TD, nice to see him get some love from Stanzi’s long arm. I love this kid. Man crush? Maybe.
DJK—Would've loved to see him break the record this week, especially from the McNutt pass. But he won't stay quiet two weeks in a row...expect big numbers from DJK next week.
McNutt aka M.C. Teste—Loved the play he made on the underthrown pass. Who needs two hands to catch? His TD play was pretty sweet too.
Mike Daniels—Freak alert. Look out and for God’s sake…DO NOT LOOK HIM IN THE EYES! I’m just sayin.
Troy Johnson--Like what I'm seeing out of this kid. Made some big plays, but why do I feel the need to call him Troy Johnson-Koulianos?
Claybeast—I think he was sick this week. No, literally I think he had the flu.
Micah Hyde—Had the best game of his career against his big bro. Bragging rights for life? Yep...got 'em. The lateral play was sweet. The kid is getting better.
TMFS aka The Sashquatch—His new website is headhunter.com. Did you see him after the interception/lateral? Just to prove how much he loves to hit, he gives Micah the ball and then goes head hunting on Cousins. Gives him a nice pop. Service with a smile. Thank you sir may I have another.
Brett Greenwood--He's such a theif we call him "Brett Greenwood Up To No Good". Nice pick Brett.
Shawn Prater—They chose to pick on Prater the entire game instead of Hyde. How did that work out? Reece Davis gave him a helmet sticker on College Football Final and he gets BTDPOW honors. Ooops!
My only criticism (I know, really why b!tch?) would be leaving the starters in too long. Why was A-Rob, Stanzi and crew even in the game the fourth quarter? If one goes down late in the game, Ferentz becomes the goat again. And by goat, I don’t mean the acronym for Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), which he is.
And last, but not least, Game Ball goes to the O-Line. I think if you watch closely, you will see Stanzi take a power-nap during a couple of those drop backs. He had sooooo much time back there on a couple plays. Well done boys. I'm out.
