DesMoinesHawki
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Apologize in advance for misspellings, and a not-so-pretty format. Just wanted to try and summarize ...
On Pitt: Kirk: We did a lot of good things in first quarter. Lots of self-inflicted mistakes
On defense: Kirk: gave up a lot of uncontested big plays
Thought had a better week of practice
Guys are playing hard
Outstanding end to the Pitt game
On LMonroe: Kirk: On defense they have good athletic guys; at end of day last week was different preparation. This team unlike any team we have played. Thinks players have done good job of picking things up the past two days
High-tempo offensive team
Need to play great team defense
On schedule: Last couple of weeks lots of interesting preparation. Important month for us; reminding team of this; including bye week; if have a chance to be decent team lots of work to do
On defense blitzing: Not huge blitz team; don't plan on starting that; have to disguise things; on list of things we have to improve on
Some people live and die by blitz; down side to blitzing too
On offense: Tough prep. Pitt was tough; we did proper pick ups later in game; Vandy put ball where needed to be
Evolution of KMart and Davis: Four weeks ago concerned about that position. Over last 10 days pleased with our receivers; Davis made some plays that as good as going to find; doing a good job in practice
Will help having three guys to go to
On Z Derby: Tight ends not as involved as we would like. We have to use tight end more
Brad Rodgers making progress; may be weeks before he can get back with us; is making progress
Nolan McMillan: first day he has worked with rest of guys; got a lot of work to do to get caught up; good to see him on the field
On Adam Gettis: Really good football player; worked hard; got hurt first week last year. Had excellent Spring; tremendous young guy
Tommy from Des Moines: Why do we take so long to get play into game; and why take QB so long to get play off? Kirk: I don't think it has been a real issue. Don't think we have had delay problems. We signal our plays in. Some players are longer than others; so far so good.
Dolph: What impressed you about Vandy? Kirk: Vandy has things under control; keeps composure; gives good vibe to everyone; think our whole team responded; we dug into quite a hole. Great experience for Vandy; remind ourselves he has really not played that much football at Iowa; it is all going to get better for him
Depth at linebacker: Kirk: Not a lot of depth; hope we don't have to count on any true freshmen. Tyler N should be good to go Saturday
Younger players: Hope they simply learn with experience
On CJ: How is he coming along? Kirk: CJ is a young guy have high hopes for; he is learning; I think he is improving every week; hopefully play prominent role before season is up
On fans leaving early: Kirk: Heard a couple of people left. I might have gone with them (love this comment).
Dolph on fan loyalty: Kirk: When I came here in 1981 great fan support. Always count on Iowa fans on the road as well. We are very fortunate.
Kirk on wearing green: Dolph: Grassroots campaign wearing green. Kirk: I think that is fantastic and I think the entire Greenwood family would appreciate that.
On what took notes of Saturday on your little note pad: what happens each possession
On 2 minute offense: Certainly not opposed to running 2 minute offense; everyone has to be comfortable with QB; we have open mind to it; the high-tempo pace downside if not moving ball your defense will be out there a lot more; if we think it will help us win a game we are open to it
On Pitt coach pulling hamstring: Kirk: Excellent coach and great guy
On running back rotation (mixing up power and speed): Kirk: trying to work towards that. Jason White probably first guy in; plan to get Bullock in for more carries this weekend; got one last week
Development of Guthrie (punter): Kirk: Great example of what makes this sport so neat. Walked in; great family; was a bad punter five years; we kept him around; he has positive energy; maybe two years ago we started to notice improvement; so detailed; everything he does; so focused; we have had lots of great walk on stories; can't say enough great things about him.
On Pitt: Kirk: We did a lot of good things in first quarter. Lots of self-inflicted mistakes
On defense: Kirk: gave up a lot of uncontested big plays
Thought had a better week of practice
Guys are playing hard
Outstanding end to the Pitt game
On LMonroe: Kirk: On defense they have good athletic guys; at end of day last week was different preparation. This team unlike any team we have played. Thinks players have done good job of picking things up the past two days
High-tempo offensive team
Need to play great team defense
On schedule: Last couple of weeks lots of interesting preparation. Important month for us; reminding team of this; including bye week; if have a chance to be decent team lots of work to do
On defense blitzing: Not huge blitz team; don't plan on starting that; have to disguise things; on list of things we have to improve on
Some people live and die by blitz; down side to blitzing too
On offense: Tough prep. Pitt was tough; we did proper pick ups later in game; Vandy put ball where needed to be
Evolution of KMart and Davis: Four weeks ago concerned about that position. Over last 10 days pleased with our receivers; Davis made some plays that as good as going to find; doing a good job in practice
Will help having three guys to go to
On Z Derby: Tight ends not as involved as we would like. We have to use tight end more
Brad Rodgers making progress; may be weeks before he can get back with us; is making progress
Nolan McMillan: first day he has worked with rest of guys; got a lot of work to do to get caught up; good to see him on the field
On Adam Gettis: Really good football player; worked hard; got hurt first week last year. Had excellent Spring; tremendous young guy
Tommy from Des Moines: Why do we take so long to get play into game; and why take QB so long to get play off? Kirk: I don't think it has been a real issue. Don't think we have had delay problems. We signal our plays in. Some players are longer than others; so far so good.
Dolph: What impressed you about Vandy? Kirk: Vandy has things under control; keeps composure; gives good vibe to everyone; think our whole team responded; we dug into quite a hole. Great experience for Vandy; remind ourselves he has really not played that much football at Iowa; it is all going to get better for him
Depth at linebacker: Kirk: Not a lot of depth; hope we don't have to count on any true freshmen. Tyler N should be good to go Saturday
Younger players: Hope they simply learn with experience
On CJ: How is he coming along? Kirk: CJ is a young guy have high hopes for; he is learning; I think he is improving every week; hopefully play prominent role before season is up
On fans leaving early: Kirk: Heard a couple of people left. I might have gone with them (love this comment).
Dolph on fan loyalty: Kirk: When I came here in 1981 great fan support. Always count on Iowa fans on the road as well. We are very fortunate.
Kirk on wearing green: Dolph: Grassroots campaign wearing green. Kirk: I think that is fantastic and I think the entire Greenwood family would appreciate that.
On what took notes of Saturday on your little note pad: what happens each possession
On 2 minute offense: Certainly not opposed to running 2 minute offense; everyone has to be comfortable with QB; we have open mind to it; the high-tempo pace downside if not moving ball your defense will be out there a lot more; if we think it will help us win a game we are open to it
On Pitt coach pulling hamstring: Kirk: Excellent coach and great guy
On running back rotation (mixing up power and speed): Kirk: trying to work towards that. Jason White probably first guy in; plan to get Bullock in for more carries this weekend; got one last week
Development of Guthrie (punter): Kirk: Great example of what makes this sport so neat. Walked in; great family; was a bad punter five years; we kept him around; he has positive energy; maybe two years ago we started to notice improvement; so detailed; everything he does; so focused; we have had lots of great walk on stories; can't say enough great things about him.
