[Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON THE VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
Gwen McNatt Enokian
gmcnhawkeye at gmail.com
Tue Oct 1 17:36:44 PDT 2019
no we love it!
On Tue, Oct 1, 2019, 5:10 PM Larry Edwards <larryed6124 at knology.net> wrote:
> Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes I worry I am sending too much
> repetitive information.
>
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> *From: *"Bill Yost" <oldxbbc1 at gmail.com>
> *To: *herky at lists.herky.net
> *Sent: *Tuesday, October 1, 2019 8:01:53 AM
> *Subject: *Re: [Herky] STILL WAY TOO EARLY TO ASSUME THIS IOWA TEAM IS ON
> THE VERGE OF BEING SPECIAL
>
> 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
>>
>>
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>> *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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