My favorite was the receiver falling down after the catch for absolutely no reason.
Cy-Hawk Game Discussion
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My favorite was the receiver falling down after the catch for absolutely no reason.
We utilized more play action, actually snapped it under center (notably on the sneak) and had improved protection schemes and splits at the line.
But yes, there were still too many Manning moments. We have never had or shown we've had the personnel to run the WR screens with any sort of consistency yet we still run them. It's usually a ceded down to the opposition and we are fortunate not go backwards on half of those plays. Please get that out of the play book.
Even more important is the receiver routes and depths, ie the route trees of the offense. For years we have done a terrible job at utilizing and making defenses defend the entire field. We constantly have receivers running mid routes at teh same depth making us easy to defend. What's more as we have rarely shown the ability to protect for the type of routes we run. Our QBs are under duress in 2-3 seconds and they have nowhere to throw the ball.
We have a young QB and I'd like to see more utilizing of the middle of the field...some quick slants and crosses, as well as more misdirection. I really liked the deep shots we took last game and REALLY liked Bechts ability to see the field and throw on the run. Let's create some time with some ingenuity and give him some easy throws that get VERTICAL yards.
There were encouraging signs but it wasn't perfect. We will need more diversity and creativity against Iowa.
One of the photos Cyclone FB shared on Instagram was of Eli running the ball in practice. Or so it appears.From randy P:
"....Eli Sanders was injured against Northern Iowa. He might not even play on Saturday...."
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I thought CW said Iowa State came away with no injuries on his pod last sunday.
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Maybe, but Spencer Petras would've overthrown him by at least 7 yards.
Also a lot of their scoring is pick 6. If we don't to throw the ball much that eliminates that possibility
I would love to win 55-54. That way we can keep Brian Ferentz points above 25 per game and they have to keep him next season also
Yeah, thats Daniel Jackson, the 1 is just covered up with the ball.
My biggest concern with our offense isn't running the ball, getting open looks, or QB protection, it's running quick hitting routes that could be jumped by Iowa DB/LB for pick 6s. INTs on deep balls don't concern me as much, because our defense can still stop them. We ran a lot of those short routes against UNI, and while Rocco's release was super quick and pinpoint to where they needed to be, that's my biggest concern at this point.
So we need to build a lead early with safe deep passes and not throw interceptions. Got it. We'll put that in the Game Plan AI.
Relative to what I was expecting, which was total ineptitude, a C is fantastic.
It really doesn't matter since it was a well thrown ball, but the defender fell down essentially right when the ball was thrown and he was likely 4-5 yards behind the receiver right when he fell. Thing is, is that the safety on that side was the one who blew the coverage. He, for whatever reason, went over the top on the tight end's dig route, which already had the middle linebacker sitting right there. Double move by Seth Anderson made the defender stumble and it was blouses. Good read and a good throw. That's a TD essentially 9/10 times. Last year that's likely 8 yards over the WRs head.
The annoying thing isn't about Iowa it's about how Iowa State beating UNI by 21 isn't good enough for some media. Iowa State's offense wasn't earth shattering but it was efficient, against a team that we've recently struggled with.
Anyone got connections to people managing the hotel where Iowa will stay Friday night? Renumber Brian's room to Room # 25.
Oh my god that'd be funny. I think the opposing team stays at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Ames.
Lots of great stuff in here to get rivalry juices going. I love when they compare defenses and don't realize ISU's was ranked nearly as high nationally as Iowa last year in spite of playing a better schedule with better offenses.
Did you know Iowa was clearly the better team last year even though they only had 150 yards of offense and lost?
Did you know Iowa was clearly the better team last year even though they only had 150 yards of offense and lost?
I don’t think they need to get to a lead early as much as they need to avoid getting down early. We just need to avoid letting Iowa get comfortable with being conservative on offense. As long as the game is close or ISU is leading, they can’t do that and hopefully will make mistakes.
