Iowa Football Recruiting

[Halincandenza]

Whoever this SWARM guy is on KXNO right now is an absolute tool.

Well, whoever he is, he appears to be helping out their recruiting.

 

[iahawks]

For as much heat as Brian Ferentz got during the year, all the celebration around McNamara really makes it seem like all the problems were with Petras. I, for one, am glad that the fanbase has accepted BF as being a good enough OC for the future, but it really does not feel earned.

I actually think the problems in order were:

1) OL
2) Petras
3) BF

They all contributed to a historically bad offense. If Iowa can't fix their OL, it won't matter who the QB or OC is.

 

[iahawks]

Because it’s not as simple as just replacing the QB or else the Iowa fanbase wouldn’t be screaming for Brian’s job or a monumental change in the OL. I don’t think simply adding a better QB would’ve been as monumental as you think.

They still would have been handled by OSU and Michigan, but I don't think it is a stretch to think that Cade could have made a difference in three close losses.

 

[GoHawks]

I actually think the problems in order were:

1) OL
2) Petras
3) BF

They all contributed to a historically bad offense. If Iowa can't fix their OL, it won't matter who the QB or OC is.

Add kf somewhere and this

 

[Acylum]

I actually think the problems in order were:

1) OL
2) Petras
3) BF

They all contributed to a historically bad offense. If Iowa can't fix their OL, it won't matter who the QB or OC is.

Brain is the QBs coach. That almost forces him to be #2. Which is an apt number for him.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

It's going to have to be transfers of some sort let's just hope they're upgrades

Tight ends, sure. Deep threats, guys who run sharp slants and out patterns. Doubtful. Not in Brian’s pee-wee playbook.

 

[GoHawks]

Tight ends, sure. Deep threats, guys who run sharp slants and out patterns. Doubtful. Not in Brian’s pee-wee playbook.

Got to find Charlie jones and Nick Easley types

 

[Shawker]

Whoever this SWARM guy is on KXNO right now is an absolute tool.

Brad is awesome. I've met him several times. He's been doing a ton of heavy lifting with the NIL collective.

 

[iahawks]

Got to find Charlie jones and Nick Easley types

Nico would be a great start if he wants to come back.

 

[Statefan10]

They still would have been handled by OSU and Michigan, but I don't think it is a stretch to think that Cade could have made a difference in three close losses.

Not wrong. Just don’t know if Iowa was a good QB away from being 10-2 is all I’m saying.

 

[iahawks]

Not wrong. Just don’t know if Iowa was a good QB away from being 10-2 is all I’m saying.

The defense and STs were that good IMO. It is a shame those units were wasted on such a pitiful offense. QB makes a huge difference in any offense. Most important player on the field.

 

[SolarGarlic]

The defense and STs were that good IMO. It is a shame those units were wasted on such a pitiful offense. QB makes a huge difference in any offense. Most important player on the field.

Every defense looks great against Big 10 West QB play. Minnesota ran for 312 yards and found a way to lose. I think the punter was truly the team MVP.

 

[heitclone]

If I'm Iowa, I'd be going after TE's harder than WR. LaPorta is listed as a TE in the program but he almost always lined up out wide or in the slot. They can market TE production against anyone in the country and have proven they'll get multiple involved in the offense. That is especially true with the holes at WR. They would much more attractive to a TE than WR.

 

[exCYtable]

Well, whoever he is, he appears to be helping out their recruiting.

He sure thinks he is.

 

[ozzie8]

The defense and STs were that good IMO. It is a shame those units were wasted on such a pitiful offense. QB makes a huge difference in any offense. Most important player on the field.

Was the D that great? Iowa State went for over 100 on the ground, Minnesota gashed them on the ground, Illinois gashed them on the ground. Iowa played some really bad QBs and they were bailed out at Purdue with 40mph winds all game, took PU right out of their plan. Every game Iowa played against an average to a good QB, they lost and Illinois won anyway playing Sitkowski (JJ Mccarthy, Casey Thompson, CJ Stroud and Hunter Dekkers). I think Iowa's D is good, far from elite.

 

[iahawks]

Was the D that great? Iowa State went for over 100 on the ground, Minnesota gashed them on the ground, Illinois gashed them on the ground. Iowa played some really bad QBs and they were bailed out at Purdue with 40mph winds all game, took PU right out of their plan. Every game Iowa played against an average to a good QB, they lost and Illinois won anyway playing Sitkowski (JJ Mccarthy, Casey Thompson, CJ Stroud and Hunter Dekkers). I think Iowa's D is good, far from elite.

How many points did the Defense give up against ISU and Minnesota. Iowa has always been a defense that gives up yards but is very stingy on points.

 

[Statefan10]

The defense and STs were that good IMO. It is a shame those units were wasted on such a pitiful offense. QB makes a huge difference in any offense. Most important player on the field.

So Iowa’s a lock for the Rose Bowl next year?

 

[JP4CY]

Was the D that great?

 

[MyNameEhJeff]

For as much heat as Brian Ferentz got during the year, all the celebration around McNamara really makes it seem like all the problems were with Petras. I, for one, am glad that the fanbase has accepted BF as being a good enough OC for the future, but it really does not feel earned.

BF will be demoted after the season and probably stay on to help with the OL and run game

 

[iahawks]

So Iowa’s a lock for the Rose Bowl next year?

LOL no. They need to fix their OL and losing Jack Campbell in the middle and Riley Moss at CB will be tough to replace.