CB Question for Iowa Fans

[Aclone]

Question - Since ISU will be running a lot of 4 receiver sets, you not only need Castillo and Greenway, but will also need yet another CB on the field. Who is the next guy in?

I think that you mean "Spievey", if referring to corners.

He's a good one, but with Prater and Bernstine out, I think that there is a drop in the quality of their corners. Make that "a big drop. At least in coverage--I thought I saw Castillo tackle well. William Lowe and Micah Hyde, the latter a true freshman who could be a good one (eventually), round out the depth chart.

Or do you think Norm Parker will leave the 3 LB on the field and have one of them try to cover a receiver?

Not sure if anyone mentioned it (not reading the whole thread), but I actually say Iowa drop Adrian Clayborn, their 6'3" 375 pound defensive right end, into coverage against UNI--albeit in the red zone, and against a tight end. He did make a play on the pass, too.

I don't think they'll try that against Franklin.

[Incyte]

Anybody notice this thread was civilized until Monty joined?

[stateofmind]

Anybody notice this thread was civilized until Monty joined?

What's funny is that I was so impressed with the civility. It was like my neighbors and I discussing the game. Somebody else even mentioned the civility, then it changed a bit. I didn't see where it went down, but it did.

Anyway, I could see this game as a blowout either way, or close. In the past it was always, Iowa wins big or it will be close.

The reason I think this is that the Iowa CBs mentioned originally will either be dizzy from a Herman's offense clicking (ISU big), or the offense still struggles to find it's way(close). If our O doesn't capitalize on a Norm Parker 4-3, then Iowa could walk away. (Iowa big)

I don't think either team wins by more than 17, but either team could easily do that. There is just no way to figure out if ISU O and D click, or if Iowa's O and D click, or a mixed bag. Should make for one crazy Saturday and I'll be glad to be there.

End of confusing, contradictory statement...

[cyingreen]

I am impressed with the civility. It's almost like we're talking to our next door neighbors. Oh, that's right, we are. I guess this is what comes of the uofi (almostshouldhave,outplayedbyuni) escaping by a single point. Great job by the kick blockers, btw. Uncertainty makes for humility and that's what's we've got: uncertainty by the bushel. It's gonna be a great game, imho. thanks for reminding me how little offense the game has generated in the last few years.

[Clark]

What's funny is that I was so impressed with the civility. It was like my neighbors and I discussing the game. Somebody else even mentioned the civility, then it changed a bit. I didn't see where it went down, but it did.

Anyway, I could see this game as a blowout either way, or close. In the past it was always, Iowa wins big or it will be close.

The reason I think this is that the Iowa CBs mentioned originally will either be dizzy from a Herman's offense clicking (ISU big), or the offense still struggles to find it's way(close). If our O doesn't capitalize on a Norm Parker 4-3, then Iowa could walk away. (Iowa big)

I don't think either team wins by more than 17, but either team could easily do that. There is just no way to figure out if ISU O and D click, or if Iowa's O and D click, or a mixed bag. Should make for one crazy Saturday and I'll be glad to be there.

End of confusing, contradictory statement...

I agree. Neither team seems to have a huge edge coming in, but both teams have big weaknesses to shore up. It should be very interesting.