Iowa fan frustrations of Stanley stem from consistency, not lack of ability. Stanley was great against MSU last year. Actually was the best performance against them all last year statistically. Including Tua out of Bama. MSU as in #1 Total Defense. He was phenomenal against tOSU the year before. The ability is there.
Stanley struggles with confidence and the coaching staff has not been great about motivating him to have fun. Skillset, sky is the limit. I think it's worth noting he injured his throwing thumb in the game with PSU. Had grip issues for more than a few weeks.
Nate Stanley as a starter these last two years has won 17 games. The best 2 year win stretch in ISU history is 16 wins.
The common theme on your boards is Nate Stanley is terrible and ISU has a better roster. What is it guys? The narrative doesn't add up. If Stanley is so terrible, how does Iowa's less talented roster win so many more games?
Stanley struggles with confidence and the coaching staff has not been great about motivating him to have fun. Skillset, sky is the limit. I think it's worth noting he injured his throwing thumb in the game with PSU. Had grip issues for more than a few weeks.
Nate Stanley as a starter these last two years has won 17 games. The best 2 year win stretch in ISU history is 16 wins.
The common theme on your boards is Nate Stanley is terrible and ISU has a better roster. What is it guys? The narrative doesn't add up. If Stanley is so terrible, how does Iowa's less talented roster win so many more games?