Norm = Big Deal. How Big?

[Roy]

Let's play hypothetical here. How big of a deal is it that Norm hasn't been around for most of this year? I'm thinking our record would be at least 9-1 with Norm around on a day-to-day basis calling the shots and developing the weekly gameplan for this team. It could be one of those hidden factors that have a rather large impact on the outcome of the entire season. It's too bad.

 

[HawkeyesWin]

I have been thinking the same thing about Norm being gone. When he came back against MSU the D really stepped it up. I gotta say our D is different when Norm is out of the office.

 

[cabse5]

WRONG. It doesn't matter whether Parker's hand is on the game plan - his assistants are executing his plan. It matters what type of offense the other team has. With a run first offense, like Michigan State or Penn State, the defense thrives. With a spread or pass offense, like Indiana, Northwestern, Purdue, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin (at times) or Ohio State, the defense struggles.

This trend has been in evidence year after year under Parker.

 

[okeefe4prez]

Norm cannot stop the cats.

2005 - you guys lost when Norm's defense collapsed in the 4th quarter
2006 - you guys were outclassed and destroyed
2007 - Norm spotted us 14 points, but Jake Christensen was dominant and you guys won
2008 - Norm had nothing
2009 - another Iowa loss with Norm running the defense
2010 - different year same result

Face facts guys, your program is NOT as good as NU. Go Cats RrRRRRRaaaarrrrgghhhh.

Another Wildcat FIIIIRSSST DOWN RRRRRRRAAAAAARRRGGHHH!