ColumbusHawk
Well-Known Member
For many years, Ken O'Keefe has been the whipping boy for disgruntled Iowa fans. The attacks have been very personal. Every reader knows the arguments against O'Keefe. He is unimaginative, predictable, etc. Yet, Iowa comes out in multiple sets and formations every game.
Unlike many posters, I am more concerned with the predictability of Iowa's defense. Regardless (it's regardless not irregardless) of the down & distance, score, time & situation; Iowa seems to be in their basic 4-3 almost every down. Very little blitzing, nickel & dime packages & moving players around in the formation to get the best possible matchups.
At least O'Keefe uses multiple sets & formations every game to get the best possible matchups. When Iowa breaks the defensive huddle, the fans know the formation.
DJK lined-up all over the field. However, Clayborn basically played right end all year. I would have put Clayborn at all of the front seven positions. If the opposition is double & triple teaming Clayborn, it is a lot easier to accomplish if he lines up in the same position every down. Why not have Clayborn be the middle linebacker depending on the situation.
Look at what the Packers do with Clay Matthews. They place him all over the field to put him in the best possible position to make plays.
The defense under Norm Parker is very predictable. The opposition knows before every play exactly where each is player going to line-up, not with the offense. The defense is far more predictable and less imaginative than the offense.
However, there are no posts challenging Norm Parker. Posters may criticize the defense, but there are no posts attacking him personally. No one posts that Parker should be fired.
I don't understand this! The offense comes out with three wide receivers, two tight ends, the shotgun, etc. Yet, the defense comes out with the same personnel & formation every play.
Can somebody explain this double standard to me? Why the personal attacks on O'Keefe & none on Parker.
Unlike many posters, I am more concerned with the predictability of Iowa's defense. Regardless (it's regardless not irregardless) of the down & distance, score, time & situation; Iowa seems to be in their basic 4-3 almost every down. Very little blitzing, nickel & dime packages & moving players around in the formation to get the best possible matchups.
At least O'Keefe uses multiple sets & formations every game to get the best possible matchups. When Iowa breaks the defensive huddle, the fans know the formation.
DJK lined-up all over the field. However, Clayborn basically played right end all year. I would have put Clayborn at all of the front seven positions. If the opposition is double & triple teaming Clayborn, it is a lot easier to accomplish if he lines up in the same position every down. Why not have Clayborn be the middle linebacker depending on the situation.
Look at what the Packers do with Clay Matthews. They place him all over the field to put him in the best possible position to make plays.
The defense under Norm Parker is very predictable. The opposition knows before every play exactly where each is player going to line-up, not with the offense. The defense is far more predictable and less imaginative than the offense.
However, there are no posts challenging Norm Parker. Posters may criticize the defense, but there are no posts attacking him personally. No one posts that Parker should be fired.
I don't understand this! The offense comes out with three wide receivers, two tight ends, the shotgun, etc. Yet, the defense comes out with the same personnel & formation every play.
Can somebody explain this double standard to me? Why the personal attacks on O'Keefe & none on Parker.