**Official Iowa vs. NW Football Thread - 6:30pm - FOX**

[Saul Berkley]

Man would it be fucking awesome if it evened back out though.

I'd just take our offense not fumbling 3 times a game!

 

[Stu Beagle]

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Our DL are not only moving fuckers but they are moving them where we want them. And our backers are cleaning up as a result.

 

[CamelTones]

I wasn't able to watch the game and only saw the 15 minute highlights, but was curious on a few items:

-How did Phillips become the guy at RB in this game? Believe I saw Williams with a catch and that was about the only mention after being the guy against Wisconsin.
-Holy shit our guys are fumbling like crazy. Um, why?
-That Drew Campbell call kind of looked like bullshit, was it legit?
-Appeared Iowa was getting a lot of pressure on defense, was it just a shifty QB who was great at escaping several sacks?

Phillips got his chance bc of Williams fumbles last week. Then he decided to fumble late. Williams also caught a check down and took a shot to the upper leg then limped off so guessing they were being cautious with him.

Their QB was a little mobile. He checked it down a ton, especially when there was any pressure.

 

[BVHawk95]

We still got 6 sacks

 

[HerkyHopeful]

We still got 6 sacks

I saw that, but appeared to be real close on a dozen more. Just constant pressure on him, which is promising

 

[Hawk&Balls]

I can't tell if it is just the natural swing of things where Iowa is in the portion of it where they are giving more than taking and it will even back out soon or if there is more.

While there were a couple times tonight where they could have intercepted the ball, mostly it seems like every team just doesn't make dangerous throws against Iowa. This defensive system has been around for so long with so much film on them that maybe other teams are scouting out no-risk throws.

Teams don't need to be as risky on offense when we shut it down ourselves after 2 touchdowns

 

[Gushawk]

Phillips healthier and Williams’ fumble issues

 

[douglasbader]

Tim Lester has got to figure out how to get Jackson in space 3-4 times per game. His current attempts at it are terrible. Give him a shot to get the edge on the defense and he's going to break huge gains.

 

[jandj]

Even though it sucks, I think the targeting on Campbell was the right call. Not saying it was intentional by any means but compared to what I’ve seen in the past called it looked like targeting to me.

 

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

Would agree - That was a pretty great place for a November game.

For ballers like @Mr. Hawk, the J.P. Morgan Club and the Northwestern Club rival the 1914 Club at Wrigley. Not many college stadiums can compete given how old they are. The outdoor terrace has fire pits. Looks like an upscale hotel. Good buffets, top shelf bars, comfortable seating, etc.

It lacks the energy of a typical BT stadium but for old fucks like me who enjoy comfort, it’s awesome. It’s also a 15 minute walk from my house.

 

[BBK]

For ballers like @Mr. Hawk, the J.P. Morgan Club and the Northwestern Club rival the 1914 Club at Wrigley. Not many college stadiums can compete given how old they are. The outdoor terrace has fire pits. Looks like an upscale hotel. Good buffets, top shelf bars, comfortable seating, etc.

It lacks the energy of a typical BT stadium but for old fucks like me who enjoy comfort, it’s awesome. It’s also a 15 minute walk from my house.

Sounds like you should get some season tickets with my man @KitKatApples

 

[The Dad]

Not just in space as his speed is more straight line. There should be a wheel route to Jackson at least once a game. No LB is covering him.

 

[FrodoTBaggin]

Tim Lester has got to figure out how to get Jackson in space 3-4 times per game. His current attempts at it are terrible. Give him a shot to get the edge on the defense and he's going to break huge gains.

He just needs to be on the field more, flat out. Pretty easy to key on him when he comes in for "his " plays.

 

[Monster]

For ballers like @Mr. Hawk, the J.P. Morgan Club and the Northwestern Club rival the 1914 Club at Wrigley. Not many college stadiums can compete given how old they are. The outdoor terrace has fire pits. Looks like an upscale hotel. Good buffets, top shelf bars, comfortable seating, etc.

It lacks the energy of a typical BT stadium but for old fucks like me who enjoy comfort, it’s awesome. It’s also a 15 minute walk from my house.

The 1914 Club is pretty nice. Like to go again.

 

[Hawk24]

Lester had a screen to Jackson called at one point (can’t remember what part of the game) that was set up perfectly, but the NW linebacker made a nice play and our OL couldn’t make that first block. If he had, there was a lot of room to run.

 

[6deuce]

Teams are keying on Jackson whenever he’s in and the screens aren’t working. Let him run a couple of times when it’s not 3rd and short

 

[Creed]

Even though it sucks, I think the targeting on Campbell was the right call. Not saying it was intentional by any means but compared to what I’ve seen in the past called it looked like targeting to me.

Agreed. Kid has had a shitty week with everything but he got a sack and was ejected for 2 minutes. He tilted his head down so the crown hit the QB in the face. I’m sure he just let his emotions get the better of him and the punishment was pretty minor overall.

 

[Gushawk]

He feels more like a bubble/tunnel screen than traditional screen guy to me, at least right now. I'm coming around to seeing him in the slot some. More ways to get him the ball with momentum.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

Tim Lester has got to figure out how to get Jackson in space 3-4 times per game. His current attempts at it are terrible. Give him a shot to get the edge on the defense and he's going to break huge gains.

For starters I don't see why Jackson can't replace James at PR.

 

[Shawneemicks]

He just has to be on the field more. Period. Think I’d rather he get more carries than Phillips.