[Herky] Davis retires as OC

Sat Jan 7 12:21:16 PST 2017

Agree overwhelmingly with the "need some receivers" comments.  It appeared
to me all year long that our receivers just could not get open for anything
but short stuff.  CJ is/was not afraid to go down field.  But you have to
have someone there.  Our best burner, Jermicick(?) Smith didn't ever make a
splash.  

Tight ends have historically been very good, but we were hurt by Kittle's
absence this year.  Backups were invisible-unless by blocking which I can't
evaluate with my limited acumen.

We can discuss all we want, but we need receivers who can get open and catch
the ball before we can start talking passing game.

Keith Voigts

From: Herky [mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net] On Behalf Of Dennis v
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 1:08 PM
To: herky at lists.herky.net
Subject: Re: [Herky] Davis retires as OC

I believe C.J. got 30 starts in his career at Iowa.  I think he was 100%
healthy in about 3 or 4 of those games.  Less than 80% in about 20 games.
When he first started in 2014, he threw long passes, down the middle, on
several occasions.  In 2015, he played with a sports hernia.  In 2016, he
was banged up in about every game.  I think the passing schemes were set up
to account for his lack of mobility and to keep him protected.  With a new
QB with a strong arm, and a new OC, I think they will open up the pass game
quite a lot, but still go with the 50-50 play selections that Ferentz wants.
They really need some receivers who can get separation.

Dennis v.

From: Jeff Napier <mailto:jnapier111 at outlook.com>  

Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:17 AM

To: herky at lists.herky.net <mailto:herky at lists.herky.net>  

Subject: Re: [Herky] Davis retires as OC

The running game will look similar no matter who we get.  This is the part
of the offense that Kirk Ferentz owns.  But even there we have seen some
differences and changes under Brian Ferentz that have I think made it
better.  The biggest issue with the OL is that we have guards playing
tackle. That is a recruiting/development issue not a scheme issue. I see no
reason for radical changes to the running game. I see no reason for not
wanting to run at least 50% of the time.

The passing game looked very different under the two OCs.  I don't think
Kirk has a set opinion in this area. I don't watch much pro football but I
think New England has a pretty good passing game.  Brian Ferentz worked with
the TE's at NE so perhaps he brings  parts of that passing scheme to Iowa.
He also has exposure under both OCs so I think he can see what works and
what does not.  He is also much younger so I think he will be more open to
trying different things. I think Kirk wants a balanced offense and I don't
think he is locked to a specific type of passing scheme.   

I think you bring in some other guys to inteview and if you can find someone
better than Brian than hire them. I tend to think it will be Brian and I
don't think that is all bad. Along with Brian hire David Rath who is a
former QB and current Asst OL coach at Green Bay. Between Brian and David I
think you have the OL and the QB covered for coaching.

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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net
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Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 4:26 PM
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Subject: Re: [Herky] Davis retires as OC 

I would honestly hope we get someone with new ideas to go against/along with
the run of the mill stuff from KFz.

Having Brian may make it more of the same.

I would rather have him doing well with the OL for a few more years.

KFz appears be a very good man to work under and hope we get an excellent
replacement for Davis.

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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net
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Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 3:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [Herky] Davis retires as OC 

Does Brian take over or someone else?  Does Kennedy survive?  Was the issue
with the system or his teaching?

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Subject: Re: [Herky] Nebraska 

It was an awesome game from the players point of view.

The effort was beyond expectations and are actually playing at a high level.

Cannot wait for the rest of the season and the next three years.

I just hope the health gods stay on their side and we may be in the final
four after all.

Though, I was a little disappointed with the coaching in the last few
seconds of regulation and OTs.

With 17 seconds on the clock, a TO should have been called to have a set
play or induce a foul at the basket.

Instead the players wasted time and blew a chance to win in regulation.

The last minute in reg was weird as we were playing to keep the ball and
kill time and no offensive sets.

Maybe, Jok was tired in the end to be very effective

Disappointed with the result but gladdened by the effort.

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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net
<mailto:herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> > on behalf of Keith Voigts
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Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 10:44 AM
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Subject: Re: [Herky] Nebraska 

I just find it hard to be negative about last night's game with so many
young players.  Hardly a whisper about how Jok put this team on his back and
carried it to two overtimes. 

Nebby is a pretty good team.  I thought Iowa played very well on the road
and I am proud of this team for that.  They almost pulled it out in regular
time and the first OT.  

Yes, we got lucky with their two missed FT at the end, but they were lucky,
too at other times.  If anyone is expecting perfect play night in and night
out, you will be disappointed and will gripe night in and night out.  

I am not referring to honest, critical assessments of how the game was
played.  Points are understood.  I guess I get cranky when the tone is so
negative.

As was mentioned already, this was a good, entertaining game.  I am positive
about the rest of the season and seasons to come.

Keith Voigts

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