yeah Jon was trying to make excuses for vandenberg (something about the field being wet or something) like he always does... but Ed wouldn't go along with it.
<3 Ed
Jon, you used that same excuse later on as well. Call it like it is, Vandy played horribly and there is no way to sugarcoat it.
I heard your comment about footwork but missing open receivers is not footwork. If you say you are not making excuses then do not even bring up the conditions, once you do then it sounds like you are making excuses.
Excuse time is over for JVB. He needs to man up and see that Iowa is 4-2 in spite of his play. I say to JVB get it together and please join in on the fun.
This season can be very special if he can figure it out. He is without question the missing link...
I'm definitely sure Vandy is aware that they are winning in spite of his play in many cases. I will say this, though, he does typically do a great job on his audibles and getting the offense into the right play to have success against the defense. But he still has to execute better on his throws.
Coaching could definitely be in his future if he wants it to be, IMO. He has a very good understanding of the game, just doesn't seem to react well at game speed.
I really haven't seen any evidence that he audibles to the right play - a couple times he has changed the run direction fine.
What I tend to see is that he audibles out of passes constantly because he has no confidence right now. I could be wrong on that, but it's what I see.
I have no problem with Ed. I was stuck listening to the end of the game on the radio though and Dolph's play-by-play drives me crazy. One time he spent 15 seconds griping about a lack of a holding call and at no time did he say MSU's pass was incomplete. Jebus...call the game first, then gripe!
I will say this, though, he does typically do a great job on his audibles and getting the offense into the right play to have success against the defense.
I dont think Eddy said anything to harsh while broadcasting on air. He stated a few times the nonsense of a five yard pattern when we needed ten and Dolph was right there complaining too most of the times. Dolph brought up multiple times that Vandy was completely missing wide open receivers down the field while he would settle for the underneath man.
I was at the game and I can tell you the conditions were absolutely horrible; cold and very wet. It was a very tough day to throw the ball. Vandy made a great throw on the last drive to Davis, a really clutch throw.
Vandenberg's confidence appears a little low right now - he needs a big game and Greg Davis needs to let him throw down the field more. Cotton, Davis and KMM can get open - we're going to need a better passing game to beat some of the remaining teams on our schedule. The OL is blocking well for him - he just needs to relax and play. Perhaps that throw to Davis late in the game will give him a needed boost
Podolak is terrific and is analysis is first-rate
There were several instances where receivers couldn't make plays on balls because the footing gave out. JVB wasn't making great throws but in drier conditions there were plays there.
This is all moot, because clearly the coaches don't feel anyone else is close. JVB is not having a good year, nobody is saying he is. But I'm not gonna create an altar of sacrifice here.
If this is truly the case, and given the lack of play time we have no reason to doubt it, then (1) It reflects very poorly on this staff's recruiting ability, and (2) We are going to be in serious trouble next season trying to compete with a less talented and inexperienced QB.
It is so frustrating because we all know he has the ability according to internet message board posters who haven't watched games. You think the coaches would consider pulling him for a couple of series just to send a message?