Offensive Line, A Work in Progress

[SmokeTownHawk]

The NFL has been evolving some in that regard. Kyler Murray was drafted numero uno and is like 5'9 and maybe 200 lbs. They aren't as afraid to draft smaller running QBs like they used to so maybe they'll evolve a little when it comes to Olineman...

I doubt it though. Anything smaller then 6'4 290 and they start dinging you it seems like. I'm not sure I've heard of an Olineman right at 6'0 anytime recently at the D1 level let alone the pros. He'd have to be exceptionally good to get considered for an NFL shot and even that probably wouldn't involve being drafted..... So we'll see. Hopefully he can stay healthy and dominate for us the rest of this yr. We could sure use it.

I could see him being on someone's practice squad for a couple years but not a full roster spot. But certainly not drafted. That's only for his height, not ability.

 

[BigD]

It's not the size of the pencil that counts...it's the handwriting.

Yes but do you have small hands?

 

[kicker22]

Actually, I don't think Iowa's line needs to be all that great to win the game. It simply can't play as poorly as it did against Colorado State. Perhaps more like its performance against Kent State. If it can perform on that level and have passing game more in sync, I think that bodes well.

Do I think that is realistic. I'm kind of mixed on that. I don't think Iowa can slow down Maryland's pass rush to quite the extent it did against Kent State. Kent State generated very little in the way of pass rush.

Iowa's passing game showed a great deal of improvement in the Colorado State game in spite of the poor blocking. Hopefully this is a sign that Iowa can get something going in spite of continuing issues with the offensive line.

As part of this, Iowa also needs to get the ball to Goodson in space. That also could incrementally improve with improvement in offensive line play.

I don't think the game plan will be to slow down their passing game. I'd venture to say it will solely be to keep them out of the endzone and buckle down inside the red zone. I think we'll see typical bend don't break tonight and hopefully force a TO or two if/when they get greedy.

 

[Knight78]

I'm five foot nine. All the gods cursed me big time with a cruel joke!

I'm 6'7". You can at least go into Walmart, Target, etc. and buy clothes that fit. You don't have to worry about banging your head on the interior door transoms (interior doors are 6'6" minus the door stop trim). You don't have to worry about your feet (in my case foot) hanging over the edge of the bed in a hotel. You don't have any trouble buying any vehicle you want and fitting in it to drive. You don't have to worry about being too tall for many of the really fun roller coasters at parks. I could go on, but I'm envious of your 5'9"!

 

[Northside Hawk]

I'm 6'7". You can at least go into Walmart, Target, etc. and buy clothes that fit. You don't have to worry about banging your head on the interior door transoms (interior doors are 6'6" minus the door stop trim). You don't have to worry about your feet (in my case foot) hanging over the edge of the bed in a hotel. You don't have any trouble buying any vehicle you want and fitting in it to drive. You don't have to worry about being too tall for many of the really fun roller coasters at parks. I could go on, but I'm envious of your 5'9"!

The only time it really sucked was when my two boys passed me.