MONDAY MUSINGS: Five questions heading into spring football
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No question that opening up bigger holes for DM is a key factor for the offense, but I also think replacing the lost WR production is just as important. I think there are the dudes there to do it (Butler, Eaton, Jones, etc.), but it'll still be interesting.
Jones was someone who was explosive two years ago, but seemed to disappear a bit last year. I really hope he gets a lot of targets this fall; I think he could be a really exciting player.
I think part of that is because of how many WRs we had. Marchie and Ryen probably took a lot of his snaps and targets.
I still really liked what I saw from him on the limited receptions he had... I remember him fighting (hand on the ground with multiple tacklers) for extra yardage more than a couple times.
We have a staff that knows how to develop talent and there appears to be a bunch of guys buying in up and down the roster. It will be interesting to see who "comes out of nowhere" this year to make a big impact. Hopefully at least one of those will be on the O line.
Yeah. I think a lot of times us fans just don't want to see guys go. Jake's a local kid. Nice player. Of course we want him back! But there aren't a lot of guys who want to stick around and play college football for 6 years. It's a real grind. Poor kid is beat up.
I'm interested to see how they decide to utilize guys like Kene and Re-al. Guys that can do big things with the ball in their hands, but don't really have a defined role as of yet.
Also, its weird thinking about ISU having this much depth across the board. How many years have we seen it where you can look at a few position group and only see guys that are either not ready, or not able to compete at a Big 12 level. This seems like a year where even the untested guys seem to have an upside.
Also, its weird thinking about ISU having this much depth across the board. How many years have we seen it where you can look at a few position group and only see guys that are either not ready, or not able to compete at a Big 12 level. This seems like a year where even the untested guys seem to have an upside.
There was only one football to share and game plans went other ways. His production the year before may of had defenses game plan for him better. Just guessing???????
It's tough not to throw it up to tall receivers if the match ups warrant it.
I would expect a red shirt unless the lineman will get many game reps. Linemen are great candidates for a red shirt. Very difficult to play as true frosh or soph.
The loss of Lazard of course hurts he is the best wide receiver in the history of the program. We certanly arent lacking for play-makers though David Montgomery, Kene Nwangwu, Hakeem Butler, Matthew Eaton, Deshaunte Jones, Chase Allen...
If you really think about it, nearly every year.
There's a feeling of simply having stability and a foundation set in place for ISU football and that's very exciting (sadly, in a way).
I don't care who's getting the ball--the more legit threats there are, the better.
The line wasn't good last year (although improved late in the season) but I loved ISU still trying to run the ball and put DM's explosiveness always on the table.
After watching the 'Standard Raised' documentary last night, I really think Matt Eaton is gonna have a break out year. I didn't realize how many great plays he had last year, and he was essentially 3rd behind Butler and Lazard.
Also, it's worth keeping an eye on Joseph Scates this spring/fall...
Jalen Martin seemed to be a big body against KU there as well. It'll be interesting to see how he's coming along.
