Great to get that first W of the season, and it's juuusstt a little bit sweeter because it was the Hoks. The steady progress and improvement from the team over the last two weeks has been a pleasant surprise. Quick thoughts -
Sam B. Richardson - I think we're all starting to see what the coaching staff saw over the summer when Sam won the job. He took care of the ball, made some good throws, and extended several plays and drives with scrambling ability. He's living dangerously, I'll admit that...there was that near pick six in the 4th that would have been a dagger and Bibbs bailed him out with a great adjustment and catch, but that's what teammates will do for a QB they believe in - they make plays for him.
Mutcherson and Cotton Moya - Said it last week, but it's worth mentioning again. These guys are going to be a force to be reckoned with. They bring a nastiness and edge to that secondary that had been lacking since Leonard Johnson left.
Ferentz - Hok fans should be used to this now. Every season they win a couple they shouldn't and lose a couple they shouldn't because his conservative style makes for a lot of close games. Iowa could have put ISU away early, but they didn't go for the kill and ISU made enough plays to hang around. Iowa is still probably going to win 8-9 games, but they're a deeply flawed team playing a pathetically soft schedule.
Netten - Way to take advantage of the second chance, young man. Keep coming through in the clutch!
Jevohn Miller -Just saw his sound bite on the news about how he was speechless on the field after the game. I'm really happy for him and Farniok and the other seniors. 3-1 for your career and damn near a clean sweep. Not too shabby.
Paul Rhoads - I hope he gets a good night's sleep. The naysayers have been silenced, at least temporarily. Just keep winning.
