We like to use 5 receivers so that we have more options and it makes it easier for their quarterback to run. No one is asking Iowa to run a spread offense but they need to mix it up. If you look at the Iowa offensive stats you have one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country, a running back that usually get 100 yards a game at 5 yard per carry and have the least amount of turnovers in a season. I think are execution is phenomenol for the limited amount of formations that we have. KOK offensive scheme has consistently over the years produced one of the worst 3rd down conversions in the big ten. KOK I want you to succeed, could you please join the modern era of football and be more diversified.
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I think some of those stats are directly the product of our offensive schemes. Efficiency, running, and low turnovers are the staple goals of this offense.
I would like to offense install a more focused short-timing passing game. We do a good job of running, play-action, and attacking downfield. But the reason our 3rd and medium and 2-minute drill have lacked is because we are poor at short/timing routes.
I think some of this can be chalked up to Stanzi. He is not an accurate passer underneath, and he has shown the penchant to make poor decisions in the short-passing game. He is far better throwing downfield. I hope moving forward, however, we can install a better short passing game as I think it will make a huge difference in this offense. We need to be able to be able to execute some spread formations/tendencies and this years offense hasn't shown that ability.
I would like to offense install a more focused short-timing passing game. We do a good job of running, play-action, and attacking downfield. But the reason our 3rd and medium and 2-minute drill have lacked is because we are poor at short/timing routes.
I think some of this can be chalked up to Stanzi. He is not an accurate passer underneath, and he has shown the penchant to make poor decisions in the short-passing game. He is far better throwing downfield. I hope moving forward, however, we can install a better short passing game as I think it will make a huge difference in this offense. We need to be able to be able to execute some spread formations/tendencies and this years offense hasn't shown that ability.
trj
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He wrote a book on offensive football...he is a genius.
I believe he did write a book, but I am just trying to be funny......weak attempt at humor.Its hard to throw an accurately deep ball every single time (he has hit quite a few over the years). He didn't see the safety on the interception. There how is that.
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Stanzi has missed more deep balls than he has hit this year and that is a fact.
Tom Brady misses more deep ball than he completes. Stanzi has a good touch and feel for the deep ball for a college QB, I'll stand by that.
Hawkfan3318
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Give me a break. Stanzi has made more good throws than bad this year. Overall, I say he throws a good deep ball.
tubahawk
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What games are you watching on Saturday? Sure Stanzi has made some deep passes, but he does not have a good touch, nor is he highly successful in 20+ yrd completions. Often the 20+ yrd passes were 10-15 yrd completions with 10-15 YAC made by the reciever.
Our WR's frequently have to make adjustments to their route (i.e. slow down or come back through the defender). Even in the 5- 15 yrd range Stanzi does not consistantly lead the reciever and they have to reach back across thier body to catch the ball.
tubahawk
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What, specifically, are you disagreeing with?
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alexzelada
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This makes no sense. Stanzi must be 100% accurate in long passes? No QB is close to 100% accurate in long passes. Blaming Stanzi is weak and shows an inability to accept all the factors that come into play during a game.
tubahawk
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I'm not even going to get into a debate with someone that in their first 15 posts at Hawkeye Nation has commented that Ferentz isn't a good coach and Sanzi isn't a great leader.
seepig
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Yeah I do take exception in saying that his leadership skills aren't good. The team and coaches believe. Having said that if anyone thinks that he didn't miss some WIDE open people this year down the field you haven't been watching any Iowa Football. The coaches are fine there are some teams that just flat out out coach them in certain situations.
HawkeyeMike23
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I don't know, I thought before this year that Stanzi was a great leader, but watching them run the two minute drill so unsuccessfully over and over again has given me some doubts. The whole offense looks lost and in a panic during these drives. The QB has to set the tone and not one time have we looked confident having to make a drive to win the game. Not to mention the bad decisions he's made from throwing two yard passes when we need to save time to not throwing it away when he had a chance. We just look so terrible in our two minute offense that I have a hard time believing we have such great leadership.
seepig
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HawkeyeMike I agree with your premise but I think end of game management belongs as much to the coaching staff as it does to Stanzi. And though my friend alexzalada didn't properly interpret my comment I do think that Stanzi missed some golden deep ball opportunities this year. He was better last year in the clutch no doubt.
