I’m not particularly impressed with Rogers. He hasn’t turned the ball over much this year, but not completely convinced he’s a game changer through the air against quality opponents. What they do well is that they have a strong backup that was featured in several series over the weekend. And if they utilize that in kinnick, that’s their separator. Their defense is good but not great. This will come down to every other game Ferentz coaches. Keep it close until the 4th when we can run the ball after 3 quarters of pounding. Get a 4th quarter lead & put it on the defense. It’s the same script over & overthis match up is an example of what makes 2024 different than '22 or '23. There are competent offenses on the schedule this year who will score more than 13 points. This is, in my opinion, one more reason why it was so important to get a new OC and a new approach. The days of winning 10-7 are over.
Lester got the running game installed and believe it or not the passing game has moved forward. I saw a passing game at OSU that I have not seen at Iowa in a while. I know, I know. But progress is happening. They're continuing to install the offense.
I don't agree that Washington's O is better than OSU, but it is very good.
Exactly right. And he’s so incredibly stubborn, he never wants to show he may have started the wrong guy. Ferentz is full of prideSullivan needs to start. He won't, but he needs to. Bringing him in after we're down 3 scores does literally nothing. Start him and if he gets in trouble bring CM in.
Knowing CM can't run and can't throw the ball accurately is a gift to the opposing D. At least with Sullivan teams have to account for the possibility of designed QB runs and scrambles.
I do think that a greater than 50% part of CM continuing to start is KF throwing a middle finger to fans and donors who pushed his son out.
His deadpan humor is awesome.JudJed on Iowa / KF link
Sullivan needs to start. He won't, but he needs to. Bringing him in after we're down 3 scores does literally nothing. Start him and if he gets in trouble bring CM in.
Knowing CM can't run and can't throw the ball accurately is a gift to the opposing D. At least with Sullivan teams have to account for the possibility of designed QB runs and scrambles.
I do think that a greater than 50% part of CM continuing to start is KF throwing a middle finger to fans and donors who pushed his son out.
I was feeling pretty good about this game until we lost to OSU and they thumped Michigan.