405

[Dannynoonan]

That’s approximately the number of yards ASU’s backup had against us. That is inexcusable. Slow Lb’s not filling holes properly, taking on blockers in the middle of their body, poor angles, and not gap sound. Safeties- holy si7t, since when is diving at someone’s knees tackling? 13 is awful.

Coaches need to sit Rocco for his long term benefit. He has been bad, worst qb in the conference the last four games. He is inaccurate, making poor reads, and giving unthinkable interceptions. I can’t remember EVER seeing an interception like he threw last week and then he throws another one on the sideline to Hansen that was three yards behind Hansen. You have three downs (essentially) to get 10 yds and when your qb is bad like Rocco is you eliminate at least one play on each drive. The offense looks like have no faith in him right mow

Receivers continue to drop the ball. It looks like it doesn’t bother them, no accountability, no change in their play. Rocco need a huge help and they aren’t giving it to him.

I don’t know what is going on inside the team, but this is NOT the team we saw play with passion and intensity the first couple games.

I love ISU too much and this is painful. I had zero thoughts that they would score on the last drive…last year I knew they would score. Whatever is wrong is larger deal, I wish I knew what it is.

 

[NazClone]

Since the season is essentially lost, why not try a new QB? Can they possible be any worse that Rocco at this point?

 

[IowaCityCyclone]

What difference is benching Rocco and bringing in another qb going to make? All aspects of this team, less the O-line, is hot flaming garbage. Changing out the qb is putting lipstick on a dead and rotting pig.

 

[acoustimac]

What difference is benching Rocco and bringing in another qb going to make? All aspects of this team, less the O-line, is hot flaming garbage. Changing out the qb is putting lipstick on a dead and rotting pig.

I would disagree on a couple of accounts. First, get Rocco healthy. Many have thought his concussion has impacted his play. Second, develop the backup. Third, try to give the team a spark that is sorely needed. Might it flop? Absolutely. But can it be worse than the offense averaging 3 points in the second half the past two games?

 

[DSMCy]

What difference is benching Rocco and bringing in another qb going to make? All aspects of this team, less the O-line, is hot flaming garbage. Changing out the qb is putting lipstick on a dead and rotting pig.

Start preparing for next year

 

[cyatheart]

I think the scheme was great for a long time when we played in the old big 12 with the spread teams. Ou, ok state, tech, Baylor....and over time it's moved to a much more physical ground and pound league.....and a few times a year you could bow up for a big run attack like Iowa or k state. Now everyone is physical and wants to run. BYU, asu, k state, Utah, throw Iowa on there....etc....and we try to spill all those runs and let the linebackers and safety's clean it up.....that's great but you are asking a lot of those guys to do it every week. And over time the constant run fits break the smaller guys down.

I don't know the answer....just seems like we play way more of these physical ground teams now vs like 6 or 7 years ago and maybe guys can't hold up physically doing it every week.

 

[mitchforcy]

I would disagree on a couple of accounts. First, get Rocco healthy. Many have thought his concussion has impacted his play. Second, develop the backup. Third, try to give the team a spark that is sorely needed. Might it flop? Absolutely. But can it be worse than the offense averaging 3 points in the second half the past two games?

When did he sustain a concussion? He hasn’t missed many plays this year so if he was playing that is insane.

 

[atlantacyclone]

All I know is that it’s a terrible feeling…

 

[cyclonestunners]

I think they're needs to be a real discussion about the Ireland hangover. Makes it an even longer exhausting season. I think it might have reared it's head. Not necessarily from a physical perspective... but maybe part of the mental failings.

 

[acoustimac]

When did he sustain a concussion? He hasn’t missed many plays this year so if he was playing that is insane.

He was evaluated for one v Cincinnati. While he wasn't pulled it sure seems like his brain was rattled!

 

[Billups06]

He was evaluated for one v Cincinnati. While he wasn't pulled it sure seems like his brain was rattled!

He was evaluated late in the Arizona game as well.

 

[CoKane]

Since the season is essentially lost, why not try a new QB? Can they possible be any worse that Rocco at this point?

They could be Dekkers tier

 

[harimad]

405?

The number I’ve had in mind relates to Rocco’s accuracy and that’s a big 404 - not found.

 

[FallOf81]

Since the season is essentially lost, why not try a new QB? Can they possible be any worse that Rocco at this point?

I can think of well over 1 Million reasons.

 

[bluestarcyclone]

I think they're needs to be a real discussion about the Ireland hangover. Makes it an even longer exhausting season. I think it might have reared it's head. Not necessarily from a physical perspective... but maybe part of the mental failings.

A lot of our consistent, repeated trends that have contributed to our losses the last 4 weeks were there in week 1 as well.

I have a hard time calling that an "Ireland Hangover". Its just what this team is.

 

[TitanClone]

I think they're needs to be a real discussion about the Ireland hangover. Makes it an even longer exhausting season. I think it might have reared it's head. Not necessarily from a physical perspective... but maybe part of the mental failings.

This is ridiculous. The week after, sure. After that it shouldn't have any impact on fatigue, an argument could be made the opposite direction that it helps get a game out of the way a week earlier than most teams.

 

[CyGuy5]

I think they're needs to be a real discussion about the Ireland hangover. Makes it an even longer exhausting season. I think it might have reared it's head. Not necessarily from a physical perspective... but maybe part of the mental failings.

All the talk during camp was about how it was their most intense camp ever. I would not be shocked if that’s a part of the reason this team hasn’t improved at all

 

[cyclonestunners]

All the talk during camp was about how it was their most intense camp ever. I would not be shocked if that’s a part of the reason this team hasn’t improved at all

Agree. I think this might be the football version of tj February issues. At least with bball you still have postseason to try to push you overthe edge... but here it's gone

 

[cyclonestunners]

A lot of our consistent, repeated trends that have contributed to our losses the last 4 weeks were there in week 1 as well.

I have a hard time calling that an "Ireland Hangover". Its just what this team is.

I think we overcome those earlier in the year though. Its obviously alot of things, but dint think that mental fatigue has helped. Think we win 2 more without stupid red zone mistakes that are literally 100% mental.

 

[NATEizKING]

Put Tiller in and hope for 7 TO's, it worked once.