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

[Talkin' Goat]

Is there anyone barreling down on you as you catch a kickoff you deaf twat?

If you say yes in the same way they are on a punt then your being disingenuous.

His being disingenuous what?

 

[Monster]

Is there anyone barreling down on you as you catch a kickoff you deaf twat?

If you say yes in the same way they are on a punt then your being disingenuous.

You asked if catching a kickoff had "anything at all" to do with catching a punt. Now, because I understand English, I took that to mean they have no similar characteristics. Which is false, as both are kicked balls caught by the opposing team, which is trying to advance the ball and avoid being tackled.

Now, if you meant they aren't the same and vary a bit, then you shouldn't have retardedly said they have no similar characteristics.

 

[The Dad]

You asked if catching a kickoff had "anything at all" to do with catching a punt. Now, because I understand English, I took that to mean they have no similar characteristics. Which is false, as both are kicked balls caught by the opposing team, which is trying to advance the ball and avoid being tackled.

Now, if you meant they aren't the same and vary a bit, then you shouldn't have retardedly said they have no similar characteristics.

 

[Monster]

Be better, DAD.

 

[The Dad]

Be better, DAD.

Be smarter, STER!

 

[Monster]

Be smarter, STER!

I'm not the one who said a kickoff and a punt were completely different, then moved the goalposts by saying they are somewhat different.

 

[The Dad]

I'm not the one who said a kickoff and a punt were completely different, then moved the goalposts by saying they are somewhat different.

I explained why they’re completely different you stupid bitch. No goalposts were moved.

Even you aren’t dumb enough to try to argue there are many RBs who have ever returned punts.

But the are countless RBs who return kicks.

I wonder why that is? Put on your tightest coaching shorts and try to figure it out.

Could it be that the act of catching it could be COMPLETELY FUCKING DIFFERENT??? One is spinning very similar to a thrown ball like WRs and DBs are used to tracking and catching??

 

[Shawneemicks]

This is riveting

 

[The Dad]

This is riveting

Go finger your b-hole to thoughts of the SEC dominating the playoffs, Finebaum.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

I explained why they’re completely different you stupid bitch. No goalposts were moved.

Even you aren’t dumb enough to try to argue there are many RBs who have ever returned punts.

But the are countless RBs who return kicks.

I wonder why that is? Put on your tightest coaching shorts and try to figure it out.

Could it be that the act of catching it could be COMPLETELY FUCKING DIFFERENT??? One is spinning very similar to a thrown ball like WRs and DBs are used to tracking and catching??

Tightest coaching shorts is pretty good.

 

[The Dad]

Tightest coaching shorts is pretty good.

Mr. Levelheaded former coach with no expectations is white knighting a proven retard who’s arguing a player in the top 10 nationally at his job should be benched.

Granted he should lose NIL for the MN fumble and the fair catch inside the 5.

 

[Shawneemicks]

Go finger your b-hole to thoughts of the SEC dominating the playoffs, Finebaum.

Who says I’m not right now bud

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

Mr. Levelheaded former coach with no expectations is white knighting a proven retard who’s arguing a player in the top 10 nationally at his job should be benched.

Granted he should lose NIL for the MN fumble and the fair catch inside the 5.

He should apologize to me personally

 

[Monster]

I explained why they’re completely different you stupid bitch. No goalposts were moved.

Even you aren’t dumb enough to try to argue there are many RBs who have ever returned punts.

But the are countless RBs who return kicks.

I wonder why that is? Put on your tightest coaching shorts and try to figure it out.

Could it be that the act of catching it could be COMPLETELY FUCKING DIFFERENT??? One is spinning very similar to a thrown ball like WRs and DBs are used to tracking and catching??

THEY AREN'T COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, RETARD. THEY ARE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.

Words have meaning. Don't say completely when you should have said somewhat.

 

[The Dad]

THEY AREN'T COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, RETARD. THEY ARE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.

Words have meaning. Don't say completely when you should have said somewhat.

THEYRE BOTH KICKED AND FLY IN THE AIR!!

Please try to have some basic level of sophistication to your thoughts and arguments, or just save it for chat, plz.

K THX!!!

 

[The Dad]

THEY AREN'T COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, RETARD. THEY ARE SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.

Words have meaning. Don't say completely when you should have said somewhat.

If they are only “somewhat different” why does one type of player predominantly return one, and a different the other?

Is that argument so difficult to track?

 

[Shawneemicks]

Words can mean whatever you want anytime you want. The gop way

 

[Truant]

HaLo…don’t ever change.

 

[jquintana]

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 entire stadium is really well thought out. And they work to involve the crowd. Something which Iowa hasn't figured out. I was impressed by the entire experience.

We were sitting in a season ticket holder section. So, the guy behind me asks how we got our tickets. He said that Iowa fans are super friendly, but it sucks that Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio State fill the stadium with their fans. If they ever fill it with NW fans, it will be super loud.

 

[nikolausp]

I explained why they’re completely different you stupid bitch. No goalposts were moved.

Even you aren’t dumb enough to try to argue there are many RBs who have ever returned punts.

But the are countless RBs who return kicks.

I wonder why that is? Put on your tightest coaching shorts and try to figure it out.

Could it be that the act of catching it could be COMPLETELY FUCKING DIFFERENT??? One is spinning very similar to a thrown ball like WRs and DBs are used to tracking and catching??

What about DropKicks?

 

[Kamala]

The entire stadium is really well thought out. And they work to involve the crowd. Something which Iowa hasn't figured out. I was impressed by the entire experience.

We were sitting in a season ticket holder section. So, the guy behind me asks how we got our tickets. He said that Iowa fans are super friendly, but it sucks that Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio State fill the stadium with their fans. If they ever fill it with NW fans, it will be super loud.

I have never heard anyone opine that the crowd isn’t involved enough at Kinnick

 

[Shawneemicks]

I’ve seen plenty of blanket weaving. Disgusts me

 

[Orestes]

I have never heard anyone opine that the crowd isn’t involved enough at Kinnick

Think how more involved it would be if there weren't Burrito Lifts and similarly awesome activities during timeouts!

 

[MikeyJoe]

Mr. Levelheaded former coach with no expectations is white knighting a proven retard who’s arguing a player in the top 10 nationally at his job should be benched.

Granted he should lose NIL for the MN fumble and the fair catch inside the 5.

Top 20, unless you think he should get credit for the defense forcing a lot of punts.

#wellACTUALLY

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

I believe the Iowa punt return team should be -and has historically been, better than its top 20 ranking if not for its mediocre returner.

They’ve got a guy who’s gone untouched on two kickoff returns but since in the program it says “RB” next to his name I guess that means he automatically won’t be able to catch the punt.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

He’s dropped a couple of passes (that we’ve seen). I’m guessing if he showed the ability in practice they would give him a shot given how important the role is for us.

 

[ChipHilton]

I don't think Iowa has had a RB returning punts since Eddie Phillips, JC Love and Jeff Brown each returned a couple in 1980. *(Tim Dwight was a RB as a freshman, although Harold Jasper returned about as many -13 for Dwight, 11 for Jasper).

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I’d like to see more of this from Hawthorne.

 

[6deuce]

WTF does “catch a kicked ball” mean?

Are you thinking catching a kickoff has anything at all in common with catching a punt?

How many RBs have returned KOs in the games you’ve watched? Okay….now do punts.

Darnell Jefferson was a helluva punt returner and he was a RB. He also had a 102 yard kickoff return for a TD against Taft

 

[The Dad]

Darnell Jefferson was a helluva punt returner and he was a RB. He also had a 102 yard kickoff return for a TD against Taft

 

[ChipHilton]

Willie "the Wisp" Fleming was Iowa's most exciting running back punt returner. He was 5-8 or 9. Those little scatback types were/are best suited for that.

Our man "Buddy Boy" Eddie Podolak returned punts his whole NFL career. He also did kickoffs in the first half of his career, most famously in the legendary Christmas 1971 playoff game with the Dolphins.

 

[BBK]

I bet the Wisp had a haircut you could set your watch to.

Edit: Oops didn't know he was black

 

[KitKatApples]

Point stands

 

[The Dad]

Hmm….going on 50 years since Iowa had an RB returning punts. Must just be a coincidence since both punts and kickoffs are kicked, travel in the air and are attempted to be advanced without being tackled.

If Fritz and monster apologize, admit I’m right, and that they’re total faggots always and forever, I’ll forgive them.

 

[Monster]

Hmm….going on 50 years since Iowa had an RB returning punts. Must just be a coincidence since both punts and kickoffs are kicked, travel in the air and are attempted to be advanced without being tackled.

If Fritz and monster apologize, admit I’m right, and that they’re total faggots always and forever, I’ll forgive them.

THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE.

You said they were COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. They are absolutely NOT completely different. All I wanted initially was for you to clarify why you thought they were COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

COMPLETELY.

Then you explained why they are SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT. Which I certainly appreciate and actually agree with. There are nuanced variables between the two kicks. BUT, they are BOTH KICKED BALLS THAT SAIL IN THE AIR TO THE OTHER TEAM WHICH IS TRYING TO CATCH IT AND ADVANCE IT AS FAR AS THEY FUCKING CAN. Often, it's the SAME FUCKING PLAYER doing both punts and kicks. Kadyn Wetjen is the latest example.

So, in conclusion, they are extremely similar but not exactly the same so stop arguing about the wrong fucking point and just admit that you shouldn't have said they are completely different and instead they are somewhat different.

PS, you seem extremely angry these days.

 

[6deuce]

Yes yes please keep arguing about this.

 

[The Dad]

THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE.

You said they were COMPLETELY DIFFERENT. They are absolutely NOT completely different. All I wanted initially was for you to clarify why you thought they were COMPLETELY DIFFERENT.

COMPLETELY.

Then you explained why they are SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT. Which I certainly appreciate and actually agree with. There are nuanced variables between the two kicks. BUT, they are BOTH KICKED BALLS THAT SAIL IN THE AIR TO THE OTHER TEAM WHICH IS TRYING TO CATCH IT AND ADVANCE IT AS FAR AS THEY FUCKING CAN. Often, it's the SAME FUCKING PLAYER doing both punts and kicks. Kadyn Wetjen is the latest example.

So, in conclusion, they are extremely similar but not exactly the same so stop arguing about the wrong fucking point and just admit that you shouldn't have said they are completely different and instead they are somewhat different.

PS, you seem extremely angry these days.

Lawlz! Calmer than you!

 

[Monster]

Yes yes please keep arguing about this.

I'm trying to help him.

Doug says shouting people down is sometimes the only way.

 

[6deuce]

I'm trying to help him.

Doug says shouting people down is sometimes the only way.

Always helping

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

The time to scan the field after receiving the kick and the variability with kicking technique make them very different skill sets

 

[The Dad]

I'm trying to help him.

Doug says shouting people down is sometimes the only way.

Wetjen, a WR, really advances your argument of RBs returning punts.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

The Dad gets pissed, but he is right here.

 

[The Dad]

The time to scan the field after receiving the kick and the variability with kicking technique make them very different skill sets

Both kicks are exactly the same, which is why you see so many punters kicking off and vice versa.

 

[Lee Beevers]

Yes yes please keep arguing about this.

Can you beat up both these fucking retards for the benefit of Halo? Maybe tell them to kill themselves a few times between punchings

 

[Monster]

Wetjen, a WR, really advances your argument of RBs returning punts.

Not once did I say running backs advanced punts, you fucking retard.

This has to be a troll. No way are you this stupid.

 

[The Dad]

Can you beat up both these fucking retards for the benefit of Halo? Maybe tell them to kill themselves a few times between punchings

Asking a bigger man to do your dirty work. Page 1 in The Midget’s Survival Guide.

 

[Monster]

The time to scan the field after receiving the kick and the variability with kicking technique make them very different skill sets

Very different is not completely different. The dad said completely in the beginning, and I wanted clarification on why he thought they were completely. But since that time he has shown he has no comprehension skills whatsoever and thinks the word completely is the same as somewhat.

 

[The Dad]

Very different is not completely different. The dad said completely in the beginning, and I wanted clarification on why he thought they were completely. But since that time he has shown he has no comprehension skills whatsoever and thinks the word completely is the same as somewhat.

They both go in the air!! Jfc. FUCKTARD!