Gavin had fallen to #3 on the depth chart. They've still got Johnson and Leshon Williams who are the clear top 2 plus the freshman Patterson. They could use another RB but it's not a huge need.Gavin Williams out. They must being going ALL IN on an NIL RB
But you said the only teams they would have lost to this year was tOSU and Michigan, next year you play a much easier schedule. If a quarterback only would have made that difference, then you are saying next year your only loss should be the CCG.LOL no. They need to fix their OL and losing Jack Campbell in the middle and Riley Moss at CB will be tough to replace.
LOL no. They need to fix their OL and losing Jack Campbell in the middle and Riley Moss at CB will be tough to replace.
I don't think they are going to get one b/c Kaleb Johnson is pretty good. He was better than any RB we had this year.Gavin Williams out. They must being going ALL IN on an NIL RB
How many points did the Defense give up against ISU and Minnesota. Iowa has always been a defense that gives up yards but is very stingy on points.
You don't like AA CBs? Moss was awesome as a Hawk. Loved watching him play.Never understood the infatuation with Moss. Merriweather a bigger loss imo.
That said, Iowa will be turning over much of the defense from a personnel standpoint but I'd trust Phil Parker.
Next year's team is going to be a lot different from a player personnel standpoint so it is very hard to predict anything at this point. I only said it isn't that far of a stretch to think Iowa could have won those three games with better QB play. I don't think that is a crazy assessment at all.But you said the only teams they would have lost to this year was tOSU and Michigan, next year you play a much easier schedule. If a quarterback only would have made that difference, then you are saying next year your only loss should be the CCG.
Jack is an enormous loss. Moss is replaceable. VanNess coming back would also be important.LOL no. They need to fix their OL and losing Jack Campbell in the middle and Riley Moss at CB will be tough to replace.
You don't like AA CBs? Moss was awesome as a Hawk. Loved watching him play.
Merrieweather is solid but replaceable as well. Campbell and what he brings to both run and pass defense is going to be the hardest to replace.He was the centerpiece of the magical 6 game run to start last season. Was still good this year but no where near an All-American. Merriweather getting honorable mention and Moss 1st team is backwards imo.
But Cade wasn’t good for Michigan this year.. He was 9/18 against a bad Colorado State team and lost his job..Next year's team is going to be a lot different from a player personnel standpoint so it is very hard to predict anything at this point. I only said it isn't that far of a stretch to think Iowa could have won those three games with better QB play. I don't think that is a crazy assessment at all.
It doesn't even matter who they bring in. Their OL will be better because they have a bunch of 4 stars there. Still have Caleb Johnson and Lachey. Any scrub could play QB there as long as he doesn't throw picks. WRs are going to be open off of play action...just how KF wants it.KF and BF are playing this scenario perfectly. Expectations for the offense are below low. Bring in a serviceable QB and any talent at TE/WR, deliver an offensive 'eruption' of 21 pts/game next year and win B1G West.
Bingo - Brian, welcome to the Head Coaching position.
There's one common denominator here that every Hok fan seems to be forgetting: Kirk Ferentz is still the man calling the shots on offense.It doesn't even matter who they bring in. Their OL will be better because they have a bunch of 4 stars there. Still have Caleb Johnson and Lachey. Any scrub could play QB there as long as he doesn't throw picks. WRs are going to be open off of play action...just how KF wants it.
That would still be an upgrade. LOLBut Cade wasn’t good for Michigan this year.. He was 9/18 against a bad Colorado State team and lost his job..
You are probably right, 24 pts/game and big win in Outback Bowl. Brian Ferentz National OC of the Year.It doesn't even matter who they bring in. Their OL will be better because they have a bunch of 4 stars there. Still have Caleb Johnson and Lachey. Any scrub could play QB there as long as he doesn't throw picks. WRs are going to be open off of play action...just how KF wants it.