[Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON THE VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
Bill Yost
oldxbbc1 at gmail.com
Tue Oct 1 06:01:53 PDT 2019
Larry has been a savior-Thank you very much. As I have stated before Herky
is something I look forward to
every day. Hope it is around for a long time to come. Bill Yost
On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 07:55 SRINIVAS REDDY Chirra <hawkeye_fan at hotmail.com>
wrote:
> Herky is ALIVE!!
> Herky is ALIVE!!
>
> Nice to have you all chiming in and having discussions. It feels more
> lively.
>
> Yes, I forgot to thank Larry Edwards for all the postings. Much
> appreciated as PRImpact (Jim M) used to do it for so long. Thanks again.
>
> Curtis, thanks for your incisive comments too. Agree with pretty much
> everything you said. Did not know much about the BFz's attitude. Hope he
> learns to accept some criticism.
>
> I am excited for the game in the BIG House and hope we can keep going
> ahead. Something special is awaiting us all.
> Go Hawkeyes
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Gwen McNatt
> Enokian <gmcnhawkeye at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, September 30, 2019 11:23 PM
> *To:* Herky <herky at lists.herky.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON
> THE VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
>
> a lot of good comments
>
> see below
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 30, 2019, 1:38 PM Curtis Frazier <cfrazier at ceoexpress.com>
> wrote:
>
> *Ok, here is WAY MORE than my $.02….*
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Email/Herky: *
>
> - *I am sad as well. Larry has done a stellar job of taking the mantle
> from Jim Monahan (RIP), so I thank you endlessly. *
> - *I love it when us ‘old timers’ chime in, because it is always
> insightful and well thought out, IMHO.*
> - *I would love to have more subscribers/contributors, but I hope we
> don’t go away if that doesn’t happen.*
>
>
>
> *Iowa Football overall:*
>
> - *The team is on the right trajectory, but I also have the sneaking
> feeling that we are tiptoeing through a graveyard. We have made mistakes
> that have not (yet) hurt us, but that potential is always there if we do
> not pay attention to correcting our gaps.*
>
> HUS
>
>
> -
> - *I love it when we make a good play or 2, as we seem to energize and
> rise to that standard for the next few plays. To that end, we need some
> emotion on the field to get the guys motivated. I am a calm guy by nature,
> but a chest-beating gorilla move has its benefits in the right context!*
>
> * Yep*
>
> *Coaching*
>
> - *The coaching is better, but not much. More creative play calling
> and ‘going for it in ways we did not always do. Loving the QB sneaks that
> gain 5-15 yards. More of that.*
>
> agree
>
>
> -
> - *Need MUCH work on clock management at end of Quarters, Halfs, and
> final 2 minutes. We seem as though we don’t have a clear ‘plan’, but
> moreso, we did not expect to be in the position we are in, so we are making
> it up as we go.*
>
> yes. Shockingly bad
>
>
> -
> - *Rotate the positions in a less predictive manner. It is clear what
> the call is probably going to be based on the substitutions – timing and
> personnel. Shake it up!*
>
> yep
>
>
> -
> - *Coach Brian F. needs to grab a slice of humble pie before his
> pressers. He cannot afford to get defensive and upset about the questions
> about playing time, clock management, etc. Wish he had a little more of his
> father’s demeanor. Small criticism. *
>
> * yeah that bugged me *
>
> *Offense*
>
> - *Stanley is doing MUCH better as a field general/leader. Clearly,
> his confidence moved up to the front of the class and it shows. Keep it up.*
>
> He looks so much better
>
>
> -
> - *On the other end, he sure as hell is unexplainable on the long ball
> overthrows. At first, I thought it was situational, but more and more, I
> think it is in his mechanics. He should have his receivers figured out by
> now.*
>
> sure but I'm not worried about it
>
>
> -
> - *Speaking of receivers, going after the ball much better. Better
> efforts to get open, which is impressive. I have a lot of faith in each
> game that 1-2 guys are going to shine*
>
> best group we have had in years
>
>
> -
> - *Running backs are doing just fine. I think the new rotation of the
> 3 headed monster (Sargent, Young, Goodson) are great. Again, though, don’t
> always use the same situational players. Each have a strength, but they
> aren’t weak in other areas (ie. Have Goodson block, take Sargent on a
> sweep, etc.). Put IKM in the slot, if you want him in rotation?*
>
> unbelievable stable
>
>
> -
> - *Line is doing B+ work, IMHO. They could be better, but that may be
> a result of shifting players due to injury. Have not yet felt the ‘pancake
> block’ feeling from the big boys, but hopefully they will get with the
> better competition. *
>
> * agree *
>
> *Defense*
>
> - *The line worries me, downright. Double/triple teams on AJE are
> certainly happening, but as said by others, this should free up 1-2 other
> guys to bull rush. Also, we should blitz a DB or LB every now and then on
> his side. This would release a blocker or bring further attention to that
> side to free up others. Either way, we need to get MUCH more pressure on
> the QB.*
>
> yep absolutely!
>
>
> -
> - *The linebackers are vanilla. They are doing ‘fine’, but not the
> headhunters we have grown accustomed to in that position. I think they can
> tackle well, but they so not seem to ‘attack’ the ball carrier as much as I
> would expect. Further, they are almost always trailing the receivers over
> the middle and in the flats. Almost as though they are reacting instead of
> doing quick reads. Could be trouble with quick receivers, but that may be
> me overthinking it as an old linebacker.*
>
> yep
>
>
> -
> - *The DB’s are an infirmary. Don’t know what injuries are or when
> they are happening, but they need bubble wrap over the next 3-4 weeks
> during practice. OJ and Hankins are very, very good, and DJ is doing well
> as a RSFrosh, but should stay in loose coverage until he figures out body
> reads. *
>
> * yes but impressive growth by the youngsters like Johnson and Koerning *
>
> *Special Teams*
>
> - *Punter? No worries, mate. We have a good guy there.*
> - *Kicker? No worries, at all here either. We can certainly give him a
> scholly if we have not yet?*
>
> agree, agree
>
>
> -
> - *Kick return? Taker it around the edge every now and then. It is
> like we don’t trust our speed. Shake it up instead of running up the backs
> of the blockers every time.*
>
> The rules have made this a non issue really
>
>
> -
> - *Punt return? Don’t get me started. Fair catches inside the 10?
> Bounces let go at the 20? NR is good and fast, but his judgment is way off.
> *
>
> * it seems like he has been told to take a fair catch every time no matter
> what *
>
> *Overall*
>
> - *I am still cautiously optimistic for a double digit win season. I
> think we can beat Michigan with good discipline. I think Penn State may
> have our number in a close game. I think Wisconsin may have our number, and
> I think (if by providence we make the championship,) we go down to tOSU.
> That puts us at 10-2 (or 10-3) and a NYD bowl.*
>
> love it
>
>
> -
> - *I think we lose 3 non-seniors to the draft, but we can re-load to
> about 85-90% productivity going into 2020.*
>
> *I am not sure what that means but the underclassmen make me very
> optimistic *
>
> *SO, have I contributed? Is it wrestling season yet?*
>
> * Thanks! *
>
> *Go Herky and GO HAWKS!!!!!*
>
>
>
> *Curtis*
>
>
>
> *From:* Herky *On Behalf Of *SRINIVAS REDDY Chirra
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 29, 2019 9:16 PM
> *To:* herky at lists.herky.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON
> THE VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
>
>
>
> I am happy that we are 4-0 at this point in the season.
>
> However, I do not get the feeling that we are anywhere close to a top-10
> team.
>
> Our 3rd year senior QB has been interception free but he still does not
> make those big plays under duress as frequently as is expected of him. Him
> missing on long throws still rankles me.
>
> Our WRs dropping not so easy balls frequently bothers me.
>
> Our collective defense has been good.
>
> AJE being double and triple teamed should have allowed others to really
> shine but it has not happened to the extent I expected against three
> overmatched opponents.
>
> Next couple of games when AJE is probably defended one-on-one is when we
> will find out how good we are.
>
>
>
> NOTE: It is sad that after we lost a couple of our long term members, we
> have stopped having conversations, criticisms, critiques and chats about
> Hawkeyes in this forum. It is boring not to have those discussions here
> 🙁
>
>
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>
> *From:* Herky <herky-bounces at lists.herky.net> on behalf of Larry Edwards <
> larryed6124 at knology.net>
> *Sent:* Sunday, September 29, 2019 8:39 PM
> *To:* herky <herky at lists.herky.net>
> *Subject:* [Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON THE
> VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
>
>
>
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