I'm not a coach but....(playcalling)
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I think they tried a punt return vs. Iowa....maybe best not to even try it again.
Whatever happened to the zone read play, we have Hall and Purdy, lets start using RPO's to get the defense guessing what is coming and giving them headaches trying to defend it.
Would love to see you at your job with a camera on you for 8 hours just to see how many questionable calls you make
This thread is almost like listening to Soundoff after a Hok loss.
I disagree. I think this is a pretty rational calm discussion about the topic, with some additional good input. Isn't that the point of a fanatic message board?
That was a screw up by Lewis, he let the running back go right by him, when Rose blitzed. I don't think that Lewis even blitzed, just kind of got caught in no mans land.
Getting cute on short yardage has happened way too many times this year. As far as I am concerned there should be only one play: bring in the 3 TEs and give the ball to Hall. After you get a few first downs doing this, then you can get cute and sneak a pass out to a TE or something, but you have to prove you are willing to run right at someone before something like that is going to work.
I watched the 4th quarter live and then watched the first 3 quarters later Saturday night. Our defense was outstanding the first 40 minutes.
When Texas scored their 2 TD's they took advantage of 2 big flaws to the 3-3-5 defense. The potential for zero pass rush, giving a patient QB time to complete 15+ yard passes. Second are big lanes for QB runs, bigger than the norm if rushers loose rush lane integrity. The 3rd flaw is easy passes to the backs.
Our defense has been solid this year, so it is hard to be critical- but could we get a stronger pass rush out of 4 DL. Periodically going with a 4-2-5 on long yardage situations. Giving opposing coaches something else to prepare for.
I also think our DL talent is a strength and we could match our opponent's physicality by rushing 4 d-lineman. It's amazing the DL talent on this team compared to when Campbell was hired.
When Texas scored their 2 TD's they took advantage of 2 big flaws to the 3-3-5 defense. The potential for zero pass rush, giving a patient QB time to complete 15+ yard passes. Second are big lanes for QB runs, bigger than the norm if rushers loose rush lane integrity. The 3rd flaw is easy passes to the backs.
Our defense has been solid this year, so it is hard to be critical- but could we get a stronger pass rush out of 4 DL. Periodically going with a 4-2-5 on long yardage situations. Giving opposing coaches something else to prepare for.
I also think our DL talent is a strength and we could match our opponent's physicality by rushing 4 d-lineman. It's amazing the DL talent on this team compared to when Campbell was hired.
Most of the reason that Hall was getting stuffed was that Texas was blitzing their linebackers on almost every play and ISU kept running right into it, instead of going wide with a quick pitch. No matter what, Texas adjusted to what ISU was doing in the run game, so passing was a good solution. I am more concerned about the pass plays in short yardage situations. Just go heavy and run.
WhenI get a little agitated when we tilt toward over-passing when rushing game seems effective, I try to step back and remember that exact counter-viewpoint.
I'd love it if everyone in the stadium knew that ISU was going to run it with 3 TEs on a 3rd and short, and they picked it up.
A lot of valid observations in this thread. At times, I'll agree with one post and also agree with a follow-up post that makes a counter-argument to the initial comment. I'm not sure how to interpret that yin/yang feeling, but it's there.
Common theme is this team has so much going for it, we're unable to find a consensus of what details to fix for it to be 9-1 instead of "damn-near 5-5" (or even 4-6).
Common theme is this team has so much going for it, we're unable to find a consensus of what details to fix for it to be 9-1 instead of "damn-near 5-5" (or even 4-6).
Without touching on missed opportunities to score by the offense, defense-exclusive, my dream opponent for this team would be:
(1) hell-bent on establishing and up-the-middle rushing attack.
(2) immobile QB who isn't a serious downfield passing threat.
With that recipe, other than situations when a turnover put the defense in a back-to-the-wall situation too frequently, ISU probably wouldn't surrender double-digit points in more than a couple of games all season.
(1) hell-bent on establishing and up-the-middle rushing attack.
(2) immobile QB who isn't a serious downfield passing threat.
With that recipe, other than situations when a turnover put the defense in a back-to-the-wall situation too frequently, ISU probably wouldn't surrender double-digit points in more than a couple of games all season.
This thread is almost like listening to Soundoff after a Hok loss.
What? I see people calmly discussing and asking questions about playcalling and closing people out. Why can’t we do that, even after a win?
Anyone that watched that game knows we should have won by 10+. Instead it took a come from behind last second FG. Mostly because of a lot of the sequences people are discussing here.
Most people on here (MOST) are smart enough to be able to enjoy the win AND talk about where we could and should improve.
