NikeHawk21
Well-Known Member
It was a tough one Saturday but there were a few things that are trending in a positive direction for Iowa. Could shout out the whole defense really but these are mostly guys that are a little unproven and emerging.
Daviyon Nixon:
He’s coming along and really starting to emerge as the player many were hoping he could be. Plugging space inside. Coaches are also using him on the pass rush due to his athleticism. I get the sense that he’s still learning his assignments at times but he’s definitely a talent. Honorable mention to Golston on the defensive front who finally looked like the player we expected this year, hope that continues.
DJ Johnson / Koerner:
Both these guys have taken some lumps but I thought played very well Saturday. DJ gave up the long pass but he was in good coverage and timed his breakup well, the guy just made a great contested catch. Koerner was in the right place all day and overall seems solid back there. Bigger test Saturday as I think Penn State’s QB is much better than Patterson. Honorable mention to OJ who is quietly putting together a very good season and looks like a true #1 cornerback.
Tyler Goodson:
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say he’s our most talented offensive player already. You can tell by the way our players were raving about him after MTSU. I believe he has the most catches of any B1G RB, which is impressive considering he's splitting time with others. I like his dual threat ability and I think he needs to be getting double digit carries in every game from here on out, particularly outside of the tackles. Get this kid in space as much as possible. Kind of wish we had some jet sweep action with Goodson. Let Sargent and Young do the majority of the hammering inside.
Linebackers:
These guys aren’t flashy but they turned in another solid performance. Penn State is a big test as you can bet they will put pressure on these guys and make them tackle in space.
Daviyon Nixon:
He’s coming along and really starting to emerge as the player many were hoping he could be. Plugging space inside. Coaches are also using him on the pass rush due to his athleticism. I get the sense that he’s still learning his assignments at times but he’s definitely a talent. Honorable mention to Golston on the defensive front who finally looked like the player we expected this year, hope that continues.
DJ Johnson / Koerner:
Both these guys have taken some lumps but I thought played very well Saturday. DJ gave up the long pass but he was in good coverage and timed his breakup well, the guy just made a great contested catch. Koerner was in the right place all day and overall seems solid back there. Bigger test Saturday as I think Penn State’s QB is much better than Patterson. Honorable mention to OJ who is quietly putting together a very good season and looks like a true #1 cornerback.
Tyler Goodson:
I don’t think it’s a stretch to say he’s our most talented offensive player already. You can tell by the way our players were raving about him after MTSU. I believe he has the most catches of any B1G RB, which is impressive considering he's splitting time with others. I like his dual threat ability and I think he needs to be getting double digit carries in every game from here on out, particularly outside of the tackles. Get this kid in space as much as possible. Kind of wish we had some jet sweep action with Goodson. Let Sargent and Young do the majority of the hammering inside.
Linebackers:
These guys aren’t flashy but they turned in another solid performance. Penn State is a big test as you can bet they will put pressure on these guys and make them tackle in space.
