Very few posters will ever know what the offensive objectives were today. They worked on getting Akers and Shaw more involved with the offense. (Purdy has been focusing in on receivers in previous games.) Several blocking schemes are being changed (both Nwangwu and Hall are getting better creases). They had to find out what Dekkers could do in a game (been killing it in practice).
Do you want Tom Manning as the OC?
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can fans get together and talk football and critique a game without calling forthe coach to get fired? Our defense did not play very well today neither did special teams.
Still won by 30 and we continue our march toward a conference championship
Well it was Kansas. Those mistakes burned us against the Pokes.
He needs to quit trying to get cute. Every time he tries to get cute it's at exactly the wrong time.
You get away with poor playcalling against KU.... everyone does. You don't against good teams.
We could be a great team.... but instead we're just good. Good is fine, if that's what you're after.
No reason we shouldn't be undefeated right now IMO.... but that's how I look at things. Too much of a perfectionist.... I will admit that.
Hope for your sake your own boss doesn't hold you to the same unrealistic standards.
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I think Manning is ok. I agree with most of you, and sometimes question why we pass so much when the run game is working, but honestly its mostly been execution more than play calling. We have been rightfully critical of WR's getting open vs the blitz, but what I think goes unnoticed is the shotgun snaps are soo slow. By the time Brock get the ball the rushers are in his face. A faster shotgun snap can help Brock get rid of the ball faster. Side Note. Dekkers throws a great deep ball!
Everyone should read Jared's article on this site titled "Don't play with your food". It is excellent and spot on. And yes, he's critical of our offense and playcalling.... but I doubt anyone on here calls him out for it like they do to me.
No biggie from my end... I've taken the heat for "decades", but still will continue to call things as I see them.
Great article Stanz!! I couldn't have said it better myself!
No biggie from my end... I've taken the heat for "decades", but still will continue to call things as I see them.
Great article Stanz!! I couldn't have said it better myself!
Clonedude and dumb as **** sports takes, try to name a more iconic duo.
Manning’s return as offensive coordinator in 2019 was an enormous success, directing the most prolific offense in school history while aiding the Cyclones to their third-straight bowl game and second-straight top-three finish in the Big 12 Conference.
The Cyclones averaged the most yards per game in the history of the program in 2019 at 444.3, breaking a record that stood since 1976 to rank 27th in the nation. Iowa State was able to do most of its damage in the air with QB Brock Purdy setting virtually all of ISU’s season passing marks, including passing yardage (3,982) and passing touchdowns (27), to help the Cyclones break another school record and rank 11th nationally in passing offense (311.3).
Let’s add a 3rd polling option of “My decision will be made by Thanksgiving”.
So you disagree with Jared Stansbury and Matt Campbell about today's game..... got it. At least I know where you stand. I admire that.
I'm on board with Stanz and CMC.
I don't think anyone is saying he's awful. But if you're watching that game (and a bunch of others over the last couple seasons) and thinking "wow, we really have a great game plan here!"... I honestly have no idea what you are watching. The results today were mostly based on our offensive talent and KU being so bad.
