TD Drop Was The Ballgame

[Northside Hawk]

And Gervase was Johnny on the spot. Two things I'd like to point out

• Our physicality = their speed. It had a noticable effect as the game went on. Receivers arms were shrinking, running backs were getting knocked out of the game, it had a cumulative effect. They had to rely on Fitzgerald way too much.
• I'm a progressive enough person to recognize the need for a playoff system. But there is still something romantic about finishing your season, and the careers of seniors, with a win. Bowl games offer one of the few opportunities in sports to do so.

Great day to be a Hawkeye

 

[JoeyLabasForPresident]

GO HAWKS!

 

[Robowe]

 

[theboat]

Hockensen’s third catch for -1/2 yard was huge too. Bad play call. Terrible pass. But Hockensen catching it made MSU use their last timeout

 

[Northside Hawk]

Definitely one of the wildest games, in terms of the number of momentum swings, that I have ever seen and I've been watching football games since the mid seventies.

 

[uihawk82]

Yes that was a key drop. we might have scored in 4 down mode but it would be difficult

 

[Northside Hawk]

Hockensen’s third catch for -1/2 yard was huge too. Bad play call. Terrible pass. But Hockensen catching it made MSU use their last timeout

Pointed it out in the game thread. That meathead's decision to use to early second half time outs turned out to be a crucial factor.

 

[STILLBUSTER]

And Gervase was Johnny on the spot. Two things I'd like to point out

• Our physicality = their speed. It had a noticable effect as the game went on. Receivers arms were shrinking, running backs were getting knocked out of the game, it had a cumulative effect. They had to rely on Fitzgerald way too much.
• I'm a progressive enough person to recognize the need for a playoff system. But there is still something romantic about finishing your season, and the careers of seniors, with a win. Bowl games offer one of the few opportunities in sports to do so.

Great day to be a Hawkeye

1) Thanx for ur honest presentation of that play. Gervase was beaten - badly- and the guy just dropped it into his hands. It was nice the Hawks benefitted from a lucky bounce.

2) I really like Iowa D. If tall Nelson and Hooker stay + the young DBs come along as expected. Hammer time!

3) Winning every game is fun. Especially those you should and few u shouldn’t. That this was the latter AND the last game is sweet.

4) None of the above erases the fact that Nate Stanley and Brian Ferentz are bad at their jobs and as much liabilities as contributors.

 

[Seth53]

MS St of course will claim they gave the game to Iowa.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

MS St of course will claim they gave the game to Iowa.

Iowa gave away some points too with turnovers... So it evened out, way I see it.

 

[Seth53]

So I wonder what Fant is thinking about all of this about now?

 

[STILLBUSTER]

So I wonder what Fant is thinking about all of this about now?

Seriously? They barely targeted Hock. U think he regrets the 2 or 3 off target passes that MIGHT have come his way?

 

[Garandx]

So I wonder what Fant is thinking about all of this about now?

How much money he's gonna be making replacing Gronk in NE

 

[pekurhawk]

So I wonder what Fant is thinking about all of this about now?

He probably wondering if TJ will go ahead of him in the draft.

 

[Trump]

yewp. i think we will make cfb playoffs next year

 

[pekurhawk]

And Gervase was Johnny on the spot. Two things I'd like to point out

• Our physicality = their speed. It had a noticable effect as the game went on. Receivers arms were shrinking, running backs were getting knocked out of the game, it had a cumulative effect. They had to rely on Fitzgerald way too much.
• I'm a progressive enough person to recognize the need for a playoff system. But there is still something romantic about finishing your season, and the careers of seniors, with a win. Bowl games offer one of the few opportunities in sports to do so.

Great day to be a Hawkeye

That was the best catch and pitch I've seen in years.

 

[ssckelley]

MS St of course will claim they gave the game to Iowa.

Yep, just watch that video I just posted.

Miss State gave Iowa points but Iowa also have Miss State points as well. Gifted them 13 points to start the 3rd quarter.

 

[Northside Hawk]

MS St of course will claim they gave the game to Iowa.

Their Meathead coach did the following

• Burned two time outs early in the second half
• Went for a FG on 4th and makable inside our five
• Punted on 4th and makable with about four minutes to go

This shows how much respect he gained for our defense as the game went on. He went on fourth down early and got it as Fitzgerald made a McSorleyesque play. He didn't want to mess with it later.

This doesn't take into account the penalty discrepancy, which is at least partially on the HC. I know we probably lose if the receiver holds in the end zone. But we gained at least a stalemate in the coaching matchup with that neanderthal on the other sideline.

We can't get back all our close losses this year, but this was still enjoyable.

 

[ssckelley]

Their Meathead coach did the following

• Burned two time outs early in the second half
• Went for a FG on 4th and makable inside our five
• Punted on 4th and makable with about four to go

This shows how much respect he gained for our defense as the game went on. He went on fourth down early and got it as Fitzgerald made a McSorleyesque play. He didn't want to mess with it later.

This doesn't take into account the penalty discrepancy, which is at least partially on the HC. I know we probably lose if the receiver holds in the end zone. But we gained at least a stalemate in the coaching matchup with that neanderthal on the other sideline.

Yeah I didn't understand punting the ball with 4th and inches. Even if you don't make it Iowa was not moving the football against that defense.

 

[vork22]

MS St of course will claim they gave the game to Iowa.

They pretty much did. Credit our defense but MSU coaching was horrible and the pick in the endzone was a gift. If tables were turned we would feel that way for sure.