ChosenChildren
Well-Known Member
I know the offense is not great. The running game hasn't been there, and apparently they can't decide who to play at QB.
But the real problem is the defense. Iowa State, UNI, Pitt, Indiana and Maryland all went over 400 yards against Iowa.
We're not stopping anybody. I think it is the overall linebacker play. They just are not in position to make tackles. The loss of 3 great linebackers from last year has been impossible to replace (so far). The difference is clear and quite alarming, frankly.
I only see 1 or 2 more wins unless we take a huge step forward with our linebackers over the next 2 weeks.
Ferentz rarely outscores you with great offensive play, but in many years his dominant defense has been the difference. It is not happening this year.
I think we finish 7-5 and go for the 8th win in the bowl game unless the defense takes a huge step forward.
But the real problem is the defense. Iowa State, UNI, Pitt, Indiana and Maryland all went over 400 yards against Iowa.
We're not stopping anybody. I think it is the overall linebacker play. They just are not in position to make tackles. The loss of 3 great linebackers from last year has been impossible to replace (so far). The difference is clear and quite alarming, frankly.
I only see 1 or 2 more wins unless we take a huge step forward with our linebackers over the next 2 weeks.
Ferentz rarely outscores you with great offensive play, but in many years his dominant defense has been the difference. It is not happening this year.
I think we finish 7-5 and go for the 8th win in the bowl game unless the defense takes a huge step forward.