First LB Holder since Schmidgall. Schmidgall as holder was clutch since he had the speed to chase down a returner on a kick block once.
Lanning as MLB/PR would be hilarious.
Joel Lanning is the Mike Linebacker
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First LB Holder since Schmidgall. Schmidgall as holder was clutch since he had the speed to chase down a returner on a kick block once.
Lanning as MLB/PR would be hilarious.
Anybody freaking out about this did not watch our defense closely last year. Case in point: Baylor game where they ran on us at will. This is a major upgrade to a very critical position. If the d line comes together around the JUCOs and the other young talent, the 2017 defense may actually be pretty good at stuffing the run.
I think this is probably a combination of not having great LB's and Lanning being a really good athlete. I don't know how this will turn out, but I'm excited to see him play there. I mean, he can't be worse than what we had last year, right? (hoping)
What would concern you more?:
- Having your starting quarterback switch and be the starter at MLB
- Or, having your starting MLB switch sides and be your starting QB
I'd be more concerned with the 2nd.
- Having your starting quarterback switch and be the starter at MLB
- Or, having your starting MLB switch sides and be your starting QB
I'd be more concerned with the 2nd.
Derrick Walker I believe???
I am. First steps for Mikes are important. Reading an offensive lineman is not the same as reading a defense. He isnt entirely behind the 8 ball because of his QB training, but he doesnt have 4 years of learning to read offenses heading into his 5th year.
I am not worried at all. Back to ancient history................ My son was a d-end as a redshirt. They asked him if fullback/te was something he would consider. He said sure. Best move that could of been made by the team He would of played allot for 3 years rotating in on the d line, but his size, strength and blocking ability made the offense run game just that much better. He instead played that position full time for four years with the role increasing as he became used to it and they found ways to use him. Heck, they even had a trick play with him in the main role. This offense was better due to them using his skills etc in the best way possible for the team.
That being said, I think it's a great idea. Players pick their school partly on the basis if they believe they will get a real shot to succeed. I'm confident Joel feels this way and he should have the right to earn the starting spot at any position his body type is suited. Plain and simple!
That being said, I think it's a great idea. Players pick their school partly on the basis if they believe they will get a real shot to succeed. I'm confident Joel feels this way and he should have the right to earn the starting spot at any position his body type is suited. Plain and simple!
Its the mental part I think people are concerned with. At least me. Physically yeah he will be fine, speed, grit, etc. But the time he didnt spend practicing technique and reading schemes from that side of the ball is concerning. However good he ends up being at Mike, he wouldve been better with those 4 years.
Might be his only way to play beyond college?
I feel every bit as confident in his ability to do this as I would a JUCO or freshman. I think this is a great move for both ISU and Joel if he has ambitions of playing in the NFL.
Also, I would imagine that the other lbers will pick up their game like a certain running back did and improve quicker.
New depth chart just out:
QB: Joel Lanning
RB: Joel Lanning
WR: Joel Lanning
LT: Joel Lanning
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QB: Joel Lanning
RB: Joel Lanning
WR: Joel Lanning
LT: Joel Lanning
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Watching his interview he made some great points about why he has had success at LB. Reading your keys as a QB isn't much different than reading keys for a LB. As the MIKE, he has to set the defense which is key for putting the defense in the position to be successful.
The kid has had 3 different coordinators/playbooks as QB so understanding concepts should come easy.
Biggest concern I see is him getting the reps required to not have to think about what he needs to do, rather react to the situation.
The kid has had 3 different coordinators/playbooks as QB so understanding concepts should come easy.
Biggest concern I see is him getting the reps required to not have to think about what he needs to do, rather react to the situation.
I imagine it's a combination of things. Personally, I like the idea of Park having the job as "his own". Maybe a few gadget plays for Joel as QB, but otherwise he wouldn't have to worry about being replaced, or losing momentum if Joel comes in for a few series here and there. On the flip side, Joel is too good of an athlete to sit and hold a clipboard. You've got to find a way to get him on the field. He's built like an LB, and we have a need at LB, so what the hell?
I appreciate his contributions at QB, but this is where my mind immediately went. If he is good enough to move over to LB, start right away, and have any success at all, he may have been an All-American and NFL player if he started there out of the gate.
