It has been like this for the last 10 years. There ALWAYS is 8 to 9 guys within 2-3 yards of the line of scrimmage, and we continue to try to run into it, usually with the delayed off tackle play. Frankly, it's sickening. It's a combination coach and qb issue. I would hope the qb has the option to change the play, but sometimes it seems like they are going to run the ball no matter what. As much as i like coach Ferentz, the offensive philosophy stinks and has for many years now. You have to play to your strengths; it may not be the same every year. One year you have a drew tate and vandenberg the next. The strengths and weaknesses are different for each player. I feel that we try to do the same thing no matter what. The only change i have seen in 10 years is that we run a few hurry up plays a game now. Frankly there is no point to this, just alot of frustration that has built up over years with our offensive philosophy and the consistent lack of production.
Upon further review...not as bad as I thought (very, very long)
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It has been like this for the last 10 years. There ALWAYS is 8 to 9 guys within 2-3 yards of the line of scrimmage, and we continue to try to run into it, usually with the delayed off tackle play. Frankly, it's sickening. It's a combination coach and qb issue. I would hope the qb has the option to change the play, but sometimes it seems like they are going to run the ball no matter what. As much as i like coach Ferentz, the offensive philosophy stinks and has for many years now. You have to play to your strengths; it may not be the same every year. One year you have a drew tate and vandenberg the next. The strengths and weaknesses are different for each player. I feel that we try to do the same thing no matter what. The only change i have seen in 10 years is that we run a few hurry up plays a game now. Frankly there is no point to this, just alot of frustration that has built up over years with our offensive philosophy and the consistent lack of production.
Where has Maurice Fleming been? He got a lot of snaps in the fall practices but to my knowledge he has not seen the field yet. Does anyone else not like our 5 wide formation of 2 wrs, 2 TEs and bullock? I wish we could put Fleming/ Hillyer in for Derby in that situation for sure.
HawkPrdatr40
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I'm not going to read this. Anyone who could re-watch that game has serious issues..
Bottomline is this- Iowa scored 6 points against ISU at Kinnick.. Enough Said!!! Don't come and tell me it wasn't as bad as you thought. Sorry not buying that CRAP!!!
Bottomline is this- Iowa scored 6 points against ISU at Kinnick.. Enough Said!!! Don't come and tell me it wasn't as bad as you thought. Sorry not buying that CRAP!!!
HawkPrdatr40
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I have problem with this thought process, it is because Iowa has played NIU and ISU. Don't get me wrong Kudo's to the Defense so far, but no way this offense can be just average.
DesMoinesHawki
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Before the season I thought this team could get six wins by just putting their helmets on correctly. After the first two games I changed my tune -- this is a challenged Iowa football team. Even during other seasons that started off sluggish -- we have not looked this bad. Scoring one touchdown against the likes of NI and ISU is a sign there is more wrong than just dropped balls.
I kept having flashbacks to Iowa's second year under Kirk. There is a noticeable talent gap -- at least with the players we have on the field. Only time will tell if the players waiting in the wings will help right this ship that has gone off course for the third year in a row.
Not ready to throw in the towel. After 32 years of being a die-hard Hawkeye, I, like many of you, have witnessed poor Iowa teams. But I don't think this is simply a problem of not executing. I truly feel the program is walking a fine line of simply becoming average. And that is hard to swallow when you look at our rabid fan base, our facilities, and the salaries we pay our coaches. I often ask: "How are teams with head coaches making $1.4 million beating us -- and beating us often?"
Michigan State is the new Iowa. We are the new Purdue. No, I am not calling for anybody's head ... It just leaves you wondering how we got here. We lost players, etc., but the bottomline is the program is where it's at right now because of Kirk. Good or bad. Kirk has done a tremendous job at during his tenure at Iowa. But when you look at the last two seasons, coupled with this year, you are left scratching your head a bit -- thinking "okay, where is this thing headed?" I will always try to keep my Hawkeye blinders on ... But I doubt many fans are feeling the same optimism that they feel for -- let's say -- the Iowa basketball program. We are digressing. And it is hard to look the other way.
I kept having flashbacks to Iowa's second year under Kirk. There is a noticeable talent gap -- at least with the players we have on the field. Only time will tell if the players waiting in the wings will help right this ship that has gone off course for the third year in a row.
Not ready to throw in the towel. After 32 years of being a die-hard Hawkeye, I, like many of you, have witnessed poor Iowa teams. But I don't think this is simply a problem of not executing. I truly feel the program is walking a fine line of simply becoming average. And that is hard to swallow when you look at our rabid fan base, our facilities, and the salaries we pay our coaches. I often ask: "How are teams with head coaches making $1.4 million beating us -- and beating us often?"
Michigan State is the new Iowa. We are the new Purdue. No, I am not calling for anybody's head ... It just leaves you wondering how we got here. We lost players, etc., but the bottomline is the program is where it's at right now because of Kirk. Good or bad. Kirk has done a tremendous job at during his tenure at Iowa. But when you look at the last two seasons, coupled with this year, you are left scratching your head a bit -- thinking "okay, where is this thing headed?" I will always try to keep my Hawkeye blinders on ... But I doubt many fans are feeling the same optimism that they feel for -- let's say -- the Iowa basketball program. We are digressing. And it is hard to look the other way.
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