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[cyclonespiker33]

A lot of Purdy's deep throws to Butler (and everyone) were right on the money. It wouldn't matter who was on the receiving end.

 

[Dandy]

The pass to Jones in the back of the endzone against Baylor (?) comes to mind. In his 5th game as a TRUE FRESHMAN.

 

[AuH2O]

Agree, I am hesitant to read too far into that stat as I feel Butler's big play ability really skews that average upwards and Purdy is the benefactor. I would anticipate that average coming back down to earth this year if I was putting money on it.

Clearly Butler's big plays and the threat he posed had a major positive impact. His astronomical drop rate (over 18%) offset that to some degree.

I think the narrative that Butler "bailed out" Purdy a lot is pretty clueless. There were a lot more catchable balls that were dropped than bad throws that ended as great catches. In addition to drops there were a couple balls that were on the money to Akers that bounced off of him and ended as picks. There were great catches that were also great throws (the TD to Butler vs. OSU). The second TD vs. KU and the amazing catch in the Alamo Bowl were plays that Hakeem made that were amazing on balls that were not great.

 

[VeloClone]

Clearly Butler's big plays and the threat he posed had a major positive impact. His astronomical drop rate (over 18%) offset that to some degree.

I think the narrative that Butler "bailed out" Purdy a lot is pretty clueless. There were a lot more catchable balls that were dropped than bad throws that ended as great catches. In addition to drops there were a couple balls that were on the money to Akers that bounced off of him and ended as picks. There were great catches that were also great throws (the TD to Butler vs. OSU). The second TD vs. KU and the amazing catch in the Alamo Bowl were plays that Hakeem made that were amazing on balls that were not great.

Where did you get that number? I thought the number was 15 and some change. Can you link your source?

 

[Blandboy]

Shocked the Hawkeye fans are avoiding this thread

that’s because they went with the pump fake

 

[AuH2O]

Where did you get that number? I thought the number was 15 and some change. Can you link your source?

You're right, I've seen PFF quoted in articles at both 16.7% and 15.5%. Maybe one includes the bowl and one doesn't.

18% stuck in my head which is wrong. It appears to be a bit lower. Still really bad, but lower.

 

[motorcy90]

 

[Rural]

Ruthless and Iowa State Football

.....by gawd! Business is about to pick up!

 

[CoKane]

Since this is kinda the Brock Purdy is very, very good thread I figured I should drop one more reason to love him. The best part of this stat is that unless some ungodly regression happens it should stay about the same even though we lost a few of our top WRs

 

[casey1973]

Not worried about Brock one bit. But need to blow out the non conference games and get Mitchell and Kolar some snaps......

 

[demoncore1031]

Has anyone else noticed in interviews that every question Purdy begins his answer with "yeah." That's weird.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Has anyone else noticed in interviews that every question Purdy begins his answer with "yeah." That's weird.

Ya, I’ve noticed that.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Ya, I’ve noticed that.

Campbell does it all the time. Wonder where Brock got it?

 

[Gunnerclone]

Campbell does it all the time. Wonder where Brock got it?

Ya, I do it all of the time too. Even when posting here and in non business text and email communication. Picked it up from a girlfriend a while ago and it never stopped.