Didn’t need to use his legs either. Keep him from getting hit and each week our backups get another week of work as backups. Knowing he can run is nice though.
Rocco Becht
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I was very happy with how Rocco looked. Poised, accurate and had command. Also, I noticed on multiple occasions he was on the sidelines talking and hyping up his offensive teammates. I think he’s got leadership qualities as well. He could really turn out to be a solid QB for the Cyclones moving forward.
I thought Kohl looked very nervous and almost frightened to throw the ball down field. But he’s a true freshman. I’d be shitting my pants too. But going forward Rocco needs to be playing 99% of the snaps. If we are blowing out someone or getting blown out, then I’d say it’s okay to give Kohl some snaps.
I thought Kohl looked very nervous and almost frightened to throw the ball down field. But he’s a true freshman. I’d be shitting my pants too. But going forward Rocco needs to be playing 99% of the snaps. If we are blowing out someone or getting blown out, then I’d say it’s okay to give Kohl some snaps.
I don't disagree and maybe JJ's family ties help but in the modern world of football... kids don't wait. I hope that's not the case here but its just the reality of collegiate athletics. Especially with NIL and the higher rated kids.
That said I don't disagree that Rocco looked good although the game plan was such that IDK how much he was really tested but going forward its clear he's the starting quarterback. What that means for both of them long term - well, IDK. Time will tell
I don't disagree at all - there's just a part of me that dislikes being Iowa. Winning like them would be great. I just have a hard time making fun of their offense anymore because we're not much better offensively atm
Watching the game now.
After the Moore TD there are several shots of Rocco talking to a bunch of offensive players.
Can't tell what the interaction is, heck maybe it's 'they're tapping the keg at 8 but I'll probably get there at 7 to get a head start just FYI' but it's good to see the communication.
I'm not saying it didn't happen last year but I don't recall much of it.
After the Moore TD there are several shots of Rocco talking to a bunch of offensive players.
Can't tell what the interaction is, heck maybe it's 'they're tapping the keg at 8 but I'll probably get there at 7 to get a head start just FYI' but it's good to see the communication.
I'm not saying it didn't happen last year but I don't recall much of it.
I trust JJ to be leading the Cyclones one day but right now the job should be Rocco's. I think we score even more points last Saturday if Rocco played the whole game. Switching Qbs every so often i think messed with the offense's rhythm at times. I think Rocco needs as many snaps as he can get before big 12 play.
That's all good but I think it's good for the back up to get some snaps when possible as you never know when they are going to have to go in.
Even if it's just Rocco cramping up like Saturday or something more serious.
I was told last year that Rocco had that leadership quality in him that Purdy had. Not saying he is Brock 2.0 but has that natural ability.
demoncore1031
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Hitting a target in stride 20 yards down the field is not super easy, but not really a difficult throw to make either. I like that Rocco is very comfortable letting it rip. He will make some freshman mistakes, but he will learn from them.
I hope your right but.. .... its harder for coaches now than ever before with kids I think. I hadn't the old rules but no one sits anymore. Not at that position anyways.
Rocco is obviously the guy. I'd be surprised if Kohl plays Saturday. Honestly the only game I think for sure he sees time in is probably Ohio. Cause there aren't any gimmes on our schedule after that and unless we start scoring at a higher rate than we have for the last 2+ years - they're going to be 1-2 score games in all likelihood which probably means Rocco.
Which based on a very small sample size this year it should be.
I am team Rocco until proven otherwise. JJ needs more time at this level and a little more time to grow into that lanky body of his. (Yes I'm aware he's put on some good weight)
If the backup QB leaves because the starter is too good that's not s bad thing. It's just the way things are. So many on this board spent the summer telling us how we should start JJ and let him grow into the position. Hopefully he sticks around at least a couple years and sees how things develop. But I can honestly say I have no worries about losing our backup QB to NIL.
I would like to see JJ continue to get some snaps, but it may not be possible this week. We can give up offensive possessions in a tight game. Hopefully he can play quite a bit against Ohio.
IMO we might only see Rocco against Iowa if he plays well. JJ more likely to play some against Ohio.
I don't disagree but I do have concerns... because if you always lose your backups to NIL, then every year you are short on depth.
With NIL the way it is, I just have a hard time seeing both stick around long term whomever wins simply because at maximum there is one year separating their classes. I think in todays world of the transfer portal that's a tough sell at that position.
Personally I don't have a horse in the race but if we're going to try to win ugly, it makes sense to play JJ., Because you are not going to ask him to do much. Now, if you're going to try to be more advanced and ask more of your QB, then Rocco makes sense because in theory at least he's been in the system longer and therefore has a better grasp on things.
Now, based on UNI, I'm 99% certain Rococ plays probably at minimum 90% of the time versus everyone not named Ohio unless we're down big or up big
It seemed a little odd they interviewed his dad during the telecast... but yeah JJ will take some time but that's totally normal for a freshman. Hopefully it'll be a fun competition in the future but Rocco is definitely the guy for now.
Rocco's dad is probably the best parent interview I've ever seen
JJ is the future.. But let's not ruin him by forcing him into action against an elite defense like Iowa..
I'd rather he redshirt and preserve the eligibility. What we saw from Rocco on Saturday can get you 6 wins, if the defense and special teams keep it up.
I'd rather he redshirt and preserve the eligibility. What we saw from Rocco on Saturday can get you 6 wins, if the defense and special teams keep it up.
