[Herky] What did we learn about this FB team?

[Jeff Napier]

The wide outs are a concern but they did not target them at all and nothing down the field so hard to know after this game.  The spread at game time was something like 8  points. Everyone I listened to said this was going to be a close game and not just for a half; that they should be glad to get out with a win.  Yet they are ahead 33-0 when the subs go in. So for missing 3 starters I would say it was a pretty positive start to the season.   They have a lot to clean up on both sides of the ball and I expect much better execution next week.



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From: Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Bill Yost <oldxbbc1 at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Herky] What did we learn about this FB team?

FWIW I did not see wideouts getting any separation (much like last year). Was expecting more from Smith-some have said he was not running “clean” routs. New guys on both lines did well. Think we will know more after the ISU game. Montgomery is an excellent back and dL/lb’s will be tested. Stanley will play better next week but receivers must step to the front.

On Sun, Sep 2, 2018 at 21:06 Keith Voigts <kvoigts at wisemanengine.com<mailto:kvoigts at wisemanengine.com>> wrote:

After the dust has settled, I’m trying to figure out if this is a team that will win it’s share or is just an average team.  There were so many things that could lead you to go either way.



•  Iowa won by 23 points, which is a good margin over a decent team, but it all came in the second half when NIU just ran out of gas.  They obviously didn’t have the depth of Iowa. But when they were fresh they played the Hawks even.  Other B1G teams will have the depth, and they will be much better than NIU. I’m not sure that Iowa showed the quality that will compete with top 20 teams.

•  The passing game was bad.  Does Stanley just get too nervous to perform?  Is the same thing prevalent with receivers?  Why can’t our speed guys get free?  I’m wondering if the coaching staff purposely kept the down field game under wraps to spring on opponents down the line.

•  I think the OL and DL are extremely competitive.  I don’t think they will be embarrassed by anyone.



So after one game, I’m up in the air.  If that passing game can’t get it together, our high hopes may go up in flames.



I look forward to thoughts by those way more introspective than I



Keith Voigts





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