McCarney Press Conference

Jeremy · 10-02-2006, 02:08 PM

McCarney Press Conference - Defensive Changes
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Jeremy Lind

I just got done watching the weekly McCarney press conference and below are the latest starting defensive changes that he announced a short while ago. There was not much else of substance in the presser but I would look for more news as the week goes on.

Jon Banks moving to backup SLB.
Steve Johnson now starting FS (replacing Banks).
Jason Harris backup FS behind Johnson.
Culbertson replacing Griebahn for kickoffs.

BryceC · 10-02-2006, 02:59 PM

Wow, this is absolutely mind-blowing to me. I mean I understand most things...and I know Banks hasn't played great this year, but turning our third leading tackler into a backup seems a little desperate to me. Especially considering he would be a 200 pound strongside linebacker.

And wasn't Johnson a former corner? I know Banks wasn't a big hitter, but he didn't miss a whole lot of tackles either. I hope this turns out good like I said, but this just smacks of desperation.

Chris · 10-02-2006, 03:04 PM

Were there any specific reasons given for the changes on defense, primarily Banks?

kuney1 · 10-02-2006, 03:06 PM

Moving Shaggy on kickoffs? I was under the impression he didn't have the leg for kickoffs. But the out of bounds kickoff on Saturday night probaably sealed Griebahn's fate.

jay moe · 10-02-2006, 03:06 PM

Having Culbertson kickoff is a good move. Maybe now we can keep the kick inbounds.

JCloned · 10-02-2006, 03:09 PM

I have wondered if part of our soft pass defense has been concern about our safeties. The last two years with Greedy & Moser our cB's have played alot more press coverage. In fact the first time I remember our cb's playing press coverage at the line of scrimmage was 2nd half of UNI game where we played that way about a fourth of the time. (seemed to work to). Perhaps we are looking for better coverage skills. Hopefully it increases our confidence and enables us to tighten things up.

I also noticed Fred Garrin played more than ever Sat night for Carper. Seemed like his was in for Adam on a lot of key plays. Not sure if Carper was dinged up or if the staff had more confidence in Fred in those situations.

JCloned · 10-02-2006, 03:11 PM

I have noticed shaggy has much more of a leg this year. Distance wise his leg seems to be good to maybe 55 yards based on warm ups. Now I don't think his accuracy is up for that distance, but he has really progressed in leg strength.

I think Griebans problem is inconsistency. There is a wide range of results from kick to kick

cyclonedcm · 10-03-2006, 06:58 AM

whoever was kicking off needs to transfer to NIACC

cycloneworld · 10-03-2006, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Chris

Were there any specific reasons given for the changes on defense, primarily Banks?

Mac said in a quote that was in the DMR this morning that is was strictly performance based. And that he just wasn't getting good play from the safety position.

jgooder · 10-04-2006, 05:44 PM

During Mac's era at Cyclone football, I don't ever recall this drastic of a personell change on defense that was based on performance during the season. The coaches must really see something on film to make this change. I hope it works.

Clonehomer · 10-04-2006, 05:50 PM

I'm wondering if this move was more due to Carper's poor play rather than Banks'. Carper just looks lost and throwing a true freshman in Garrin won't help. This could also allow ISU to use more of that 3-4 defense with Carper and Banks in there.

arganbright2 · 10-04-2006, 06:14 PM

It comes down to speed on defense. I think Garrin was playing more because he is a pretty quick LB. The fact that he is a true freshman has nothing to do with it. Once you play at Texas and at Iowa, there are no excuses. I think that is the thing that Mac is missing with his front 7 in the box.