Punt Return

[KCyclone2010]

What is our punt return strategy? We don’t rush the punter, so you would think that would set up a return but nope we just don’t block anyone. I’ve never seen a team try less in punt returns. It can be such a game changer, and since we are so bad it always a game changer for our opponent

 

[DeereClone]

It’s a margin and detail area that we suck in. Look at the hidden yardage Iowa gained today on their punt and punt return teams.

 

[Iastfan112]

It’s a margin and detail area that we suck in. Look at the hidden yardage Iowa gained today on their punt and punt return teams.

That sequence where Milton missed the fair catch and ISU lost 25 yards because of it followed by Iowa getting a ~25 yard return due to poor tackling on our ensuing punt killed me.

 

[CyGuy5]

Remember though, we don’t need to hire a special teams coordinator. There’s absolutely no reason that special teams haven’t improved whatsoever. I’d also like to see us at least try someone not named Corey Dunn at punter. It’s either a 50 yard nuke or a 20 yard shank

 

[awd4cy]

Then we also had that shanked punt that went like 30 yards and we had our guy down field who lets it smack him in the head. Our special teams are so laughable.

 

[FerShizzle]

What is our punt return strategy? We don’t rush the punter, so you would think that would set up a return but nope we just don’t block anyone. I’ve never seen a team try less in punt returns. It can be such a game changer, and since we are so bad it always a game changer for our opponent

Pretty sure the philosophy is dont rough, don’t get burned on a fake, fair catch, or you aren’t 100% sure you can run up and fair carch without muffing then get away and let it hit the ground.

Campbell never wants a negative play to happen so we make zero play instead.

 

[GTO]

What is our punt return strategy? We don’t rush the punter, so you would think that would set up a return but nope we just don’t block anyone. I’ve never seen a team try less in punt returns. It can be such a game changer, and since we are so bad it always a game changer for our opponent

Not only do we not block anyone, we also don't put any pressure on the punter. The Iowa punter had all day to punt and it was driving me crazy because our guys were not even trying to get at him.

 

[Trice]

Abysmal.
Abysmal.
Abysmal.

Such a waste to totally concede a phase of the game like this.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Pretty sure the philosophy is dont rough, don’t get burned on a fake, fair catch, or you aren’t 100% sure you can run up and fair carch without muffing then get away and let it hit the ground.

Campbell never wants a negative play to happen so we make zero play instead.

The Woody Hayes approach but for special teams.

 

[awd4cy]

I’ll give Rhoads credit, he always had a team with well coached special teams. Wish we could have some of that now for our special teams.

 

[FerShizzle]

It’s a margin and detail area that we suck in. Look at the hidden yardage Iowa gained today on their punt and punt return teams.

I would guess it’s in the 100-150 yd range.

 

[cyclonehomer]

If we came out guns blazing on offense and put up some points, it matters less. But if you're gonna gameplan conservatively and rely on your defense to win, you NEED to be better in this area.

 

[Dandy]

That sequence where Milton missed the fair catch and ISU lost 25 yards because of it followed by Iowa getting a ~25 yard return due to poor tackling on our ensuing punt killed me.

This. So much this.

Milton fair caught multiple punts inside our own 10 but he let the one at midfield hit the ground

What?????

 

[GTO]

Remember when Jarvis West was back there handling punt returns and it felt like he could take any of them to the house? Those were the days. It feels like ever since the muffed punt return in the Iowa game in 2019, we don't even try anymore.

 

[UNIGuy4Cy]

I’m more concerned with punting than punt returns. We kept exchanging punts in the first half but Iowa kept gaining 10-15 yards of field position when ISU punted.

 

[WhoISthis]

Aren't special teams a part of winning the margins?

JFC we've been losing that margin nearly every game. We can't execute a simple punt return?
We can't find a kicker that won't shank?

 

[Malone]

For as much as this staff refers to winning in the margins, the team has been woeful on special teams which is pretty much the biggest margin thing.

Feels like Campbell feels we can keep succeeding on small ball, MAC-level concepts. It’s cuckball and I don’t give a flying f*ck if it gets “dumbed” same as I said during last game.

 

[cyclonehomer]

For as much as this staff refers to winning in the margins, the team has been woeful on special teams which is pretty much the biggest margin thing.

Feels like Campbell feels we can keep succeeding on small ball, MAC-level concepts. It’s cuckball and I don’t give a flying f*ck if it gets “dumbed” same as I said during last game.

I don't understand why it's apparently too much to ask to just tee off on a team at some point. And yes, I think the offense having a roll going after smashing a goddamned FCS school would help their performance moving forward.

 

[WhoISthis]

For as much as this staff refers to winning in the margins, the team has been woeful on special teams which is pretty much the biggest margin thing.

Feels like Campbell feels we can keep succeeding on small ball, MAC-level concepts. It’s cuckball and I don’t give a flying f*ck if it gets “dumbed” same as I said during last game.

We don’t take risks yet we continually lose the TO margin too

Heacock should be getting three times the pay , he’s carrying three phases of the game

 

[Cyinthenorth]

How can the most sought after coach in the whole sport be too inept to realize the need for quality special teams? How can a guy who rams culture and process down his players throats not have his guys ready at the start of seasons. How can he not beat Iowa when even a blind squirrel can find a nut on occasion?

All questions I've dismissed over the years due to success within the conference, but not sure I can forever.