Someone noted that Kolar missed a block when Milton got tackled for a loss. He also completely whiffed his block on that 4th down from the 1-yard line (second quarter) and Breece couldn't score. So one wonders if his blocking shortcomings could affect his draft status, something he could improve while he gets a start on a masters degree? That would be my completely disinterested recommendation.
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Eh, as long as they keep improving, they could be there. They had some stinkers this year pass-blocking on the inside.
I was excited to see the news. What I wrote was before Chase Allen announced he’s sticking around. Hopefully Dean thrives as a tight end next season, too!
I thought you meant incoming True Fr. I guess if a guy is good enough he should play, but it would be nice to not have to get a guy in the lineup before he’s ready. Great job by the staff and players building really good depth.
I worry that our TE group had a lot to do with the OL performing well... as has been mentioned.
Charleston Rambo is transferring from OU. Surprising. 2nd leading reciever.
Kelce will play well into his 30s. He just set the all-time record for reception yards by a tight end in a season. He still has 5-6 years left. That doesn't mean Kolar couldn't be a weapon in that offense though.
I think that is true, but I think the line has also played a lot better as the season went on. Now, with everyone back, they can really build a solid line. Getting Downing back will give them a mauler that can create a couple yard gain when you really need it.
Kolar would fit in great as the Chiefs #2 TE. As a fellow Chiefs fan, I’ve been daydreaming about that too!
Not sure if it’s his lack of speed or something else but I just feel like Kolar is going to struggle in the NFL.
Lee, J.R. Singleton and Tucker Robertson are going to be big in the middle. They’ll likely have help from Zach Petersen in four man front, and Howard Brown is enrolling early.
Outside, Will McDonald and Petersen are going to be nasty—the latter just needs to work on his pass rush skills. And Blake Peterson and Corey Suttle are hungry and ready to step up.
And I didn’t mention Johnny Wilson, because I’m not sure yet where he’ll fit. Check back when Spring ball stars. And don’t forget Tyler Onyedim.
So I’m curious. How does anyone think we need more DL help? Pretty sure PT is the whole reason Bankston left.
I thought I was seeing that too. What HUGE news!
This team is going to be stacked. Now, to just find a transfer or two on the defensive line. Ah HELL, next man up! These guys all work their butts off and I'm sure Lee, McDonald, Petersen and Co. will step up even without another big time addition or two! Such a great time to be a Cyclone fan.
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How much did Tucker Robertson play this year? Seems like he was a guy the coaches talked about but don't remember seeing him playing.
We will still be limited unless we get a reliable deep receiver. While the OL will help give Hall holes and Purdu time, we’re going to need a more reliable down field option.
Or unless one develops.
It will help when Milton is fully healthy again.
Jaylin Noel and/or Daniel Jackson may show enough for him to play outside. Even if not, the depth should be a huge boost. Note that Noel looks even better than I expected from his junior film.
Joe Scates was an eyelash away from a couple of huge plays in the Fiesta Bowl. If Sean Foster put it all together, why can’t he?
Darien Porter is almost as fast as Kene. CMC has said he’s going to be great.
Aidan Bitters isn’t far from that neighborhood.
Actually having a Spring practice will be huge—for all of these guys. And the defensive backs (both corners and safeties) as well.
He's gotta be faster than Kyle Rudolph and he's put together a great NFL career. Witten and Gronkowski weren't very fast either. Kolar doesn't have to run like Kittle or Kelce. He consistently gets open one way or another against zone or man coverage and catches everything.
The returning OL depth reminds me of an OSU team years back that I remember substituted the whole interior line against us while the game was still competitive. I never imagined seeing a time when that possibility might exist for ISU.
Given how Coach Campbell deployed DL units to keep men fresh, I wonder whether he might consider this option for the OL, assuming our quality depth is as good as we’re imagining. (Unit substitutions rather on the theory that OL works well as a unit. I know that assumption is built on reps together, so far fetched, except it seemed to work for OSU that year.)
As others have posted, it’s a nice situation to have.
Given how Coach Campbell deployed DL units to keep men fresh, I wonder whether he might consider this option for the OL, assuming our quality depth is as good as we’re imagining. (Unit substitutions rather on the theory that OL works well as a unit. I know that assumption is built on reps together, so far fetched, except it seemed to work for OSU that year.)
As others have posted, it’s a nice situation to have.
No. You don’t substitute on the offensive line. Completely different animal than defensive line.
I just think back to a couple of really tough years and remember an OL that struggled pretty badly. Responses to questions about playing the back-ups were (very roughly paraphrasing) basically that there was a big drop-off down the depth chart (i.e. we had deficiencies at starter level AND no depth). This continues to be such an amazing transformation!!
