**Official Northern Illinois vs. Iowa Football Thread - 3:15pm - BTN**

[The Dad]

This is going to be important. They’ll need to at least have that threat to keep defenses honest. The goalline stuff yesterday was about the only thing to really nitpick.

The opposite from last year. A mobile QB is what makes Lester’s redzone O hum.

 

[cloudhawk]

The footwork most look at is happy feet and throwing off back foot unnecessarily...not exactly rocket science

 

[Monster]

The footwork most look at is happy feet and throwing off back foot unnecessarily...not exactly rocket science

Lol ok.

 

[gohawkeyes811]

I really don't understand when people do this. Why is it thought to be some sort of inaccessible science to be able to know when a QB has some deficiencies in footwork, mobility, whatever? He's right, it isn't some super complex thing.

 

[Monster]

I haven't seen it mentioned but I was very happy to see Osteenga be a part of the passing game. He looked good. Really going to help DJ.

 

[Monster]

I really don't understand when people do this. Why is it thought to be some sort of inaccessible science to be able to know when a QB has some deficiencies in footwork, mobility, whatever? He's right, it isn't some super complex thing.

Dunning Kruger should have studied football fans specifically. I'd love to sit down with you with film and hear your detailed analysis of QB footwork.

 

[cloudhawk]

You disagree? Almost all of what people bitch/comment about with regard to QB footwork here is happy feet and throwing off back foot unnecessarily, IMO

Put the bike shorts on Monster

 

[douglasbader]

99% of fans wouldn't know bad footwork from shinola.

Yes, because the likes of Greg Davis, Ken O'Queef, Kirk’s son, Brian Ferentz and Tony Rice-A-Roni are just brilliant minds and you can't possibly see someone has shitty feet without being a COACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gohawkeyes811]

Dunning Kruger should have studied football fans specifically. I'd love to sit down with you with film and hear your detailed analysis of QB footwork.

Oh I didn't say anything about me having some sort of intricate knowledge about it.

I'm just saying it's not that hard to grade on a gross scale if you're comparing different players. I guess everyone just didn't know what to look at when we watched Petras? We just didn't have the knowledge? Lol.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

He’s fortunate to have the OL he does. He’s not a guy you’d want to play behind a line with a significant weak link or two. Improvisation isn’t his thing. As noted, he wasn’t the same after a few starting linemen departed and the script ran out.

TBF, once the starting linemen departed and the script went out it turned into a fancy scrimmage.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Did Moulton look faster yesterday, or was it just a bad opponent with giant holes to run through? When he got past the line it felt like he was gone.

 

[gohawkeyes811]

Did Moulton look faster yesterday, or was it just a bad opponent with giant holes to run through? When he got past the line it felt like he was gone.

How the hell would we know? We're just fans!

 

[Monster]

Did Moulton look faster yesterday, or was it just a bad opponent with giant holes to run through? When he got past the line it felt like he was gone.

Could be both. He looked fast and able to step through ankle tackles.

 

[Monster]

How the hell would we know? We're just fans!

Lol oooookay.

 

[Uff Da]

How the hell would we know? We're just fans!

I generally don't try to evaluate while watching the games. Usually wait to come on here to see what Monster thinks, football expert.

 

[gohawkeyes811]

Ya know, it always seemed to me that Cooper Dejean was a much more savvy punt fielder and returner compared to Max Cooper. But what would I know, I'm not a coach so I don't know what I'm looking for.

 

[Monster]

I generally don't try to evaluate while watching the games. Usually wait to come on here to see what Monster thinks, football expert.

I know that's super funny and all, but in reality I rarely analyze things particular to stuff like quarterback footwork because I know I don't know that much about it.

 

[Thrawn II]

I feel like "QB footwork" is just fan talk for panicky in the pocket. I'm sure one of the "room" dorks think he can chart QB play and pick out the bad footwork but I think 98% of time it's just drawing the difference on the spectrum of Petras pirouetting against Nebrantska on end vs Beathard hitting that deep ball in the B10 CG on the other end

 

[cloudhawk]

I know that's super funny and all, but in reality I rarely analyze things particular to stuff like quarterback footwork because I know I don't know that much about it.

Hence the difference between commenting about "happy feet" and dovetail

 

[Monster]

I feel like "QB footwork" is just fan talk for panicky in the pocket. I'm sure one of the "room" dorks think he can chart QB play and pick out the bad footwork but I think 98% of time it's just drawing the difference on the spectrum of Petras pirouetting against Nebrantska on end vs Beathard hitting that deep ball in the B10 CG on the other end

That's fair.

 

[CamelTones]

I feel like people are just trying to nitpick things to fit a narrative they went into the game with. I wanted Hecklinski. I think Brown has a much higher upside and should be the starter. If he ends up being a pants shitter, you have Hecklinski as an able bodied backup.

It seems like a small thing but those short yardage and inside the 5 yard line plays are huge for Iowa and Hank has a better chance to execute those just because of his size.

 

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

Worst part of my game day wasn’t the heat. It was the annoying drunk nursing student next to me with endless stories about all her famous Iowa athlete friends she stayed up all night partying with and their coke habits. You wouldn’t believe how they party!

 

[snips]

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Worst part of my game day wasn’t the heat. It was the annoying drunk nursing student next to me with endless stories about all her famous Iowa athlete friends she stayed up all night partying with and their coke habits. You wouldn’t believe how they party!

Well?

 

[6deuce]

I know that's super funny and all, but in reality I rarely analyze things particular to stuff like quarterback footwork because I know I don't know that much about it.

Maybe you can convince KF to do the same. Lolz!!!

 

[The Dad]

Dunning Kruger should have studied football fans specifically. I'd love to sit down with you with film and hear your detailed analysis of QB footwork.

I agree, Coach.

 

[Monster]

I agree, Coach.

A guy at the gym this morning walked by me and said hi coach! I have no idea who he is.

 

[Fletch]

I know that's super funny and all, but in reality I rarely analyze things particular to stuff like quarterback footwork because I know I don't know that much about it.

 

[Hawkeye_Pierce]

Iowa looked great and the QBs were fine mostly and both made some really good throws. I don’t get why anyone gives a shit that a starter wasn’t announced last week. For most of Kirk’s tenure, we’ve been clamoring for backup QBs to get some game experience. Yesterday was perfect for that. I’d understand the freaking out if we’re rotating QBs all season but that isn’t going to happen. Be thankful that both looked average which by Iowa standards, is good.

Kirk NOT naming a starter based on good citizenship or incomprehensible ‘intangibles’ and it requiring an act of Congress to get him to consider an alternative when he chooses wrong, is progress. Kirk would normally pick one, he’d suck, and we’d all be left to wonder if the backup is worth a shit. We got to see both and they looked better than Peaches and Bacon.

Take the win and shut the fuck up.

 

[The Dad]

Iowa looked great and the QBs were fine mostly and both made some really good throws. I don’t get why anyone gives a shit that a starter wasn’t announced last week. For most of Kirk’s tenure, we’ve been clamoring for backup QBs to get some game experience. Yesterday was perfect for that. I’d understand the freaking out if we’re rotating QBs all season but that isn’t going to happen. Be thankful that both looked average which by Iowa standards, is good.

Kirk NOT naming a starter based on good citizenship or incomprehensible ‘intangibles’ and it requiring an act of Congress to get him to consider an alternative when he chooses wrong, is progress. Kirk would normally pick one, he’d suck, and we’d all be left to wonder if the backup is worth a shit. We got to see both and they looked better than Peaches and Bacon.

Take the win and shut the fuck up.

Jesus Pierce, calm down.

 

[Mr. Hawk]

99% of fans wouldn't know bad footwork from shinola.

I know that Chuck Long's sucked.

 

[shoot-the-three]

Two of the worst pass attempts in the endzone that our Hawkeye eyes have ever seen, and we’ve seen some horrific shit.

Agree with this, but he had a nice run on a read option to get down to the goal line. Also thought he had the best throw of the day on the sideline pass to Buie.

Brown looked better yesterday, but until they get into a real game we won't know who the QB is going to be this year. Unfortunately, it may cost them a game or two along the way.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

Unfortunately, it may cost them a game or two along the way.

That game will be this Saturday.

 

[Creed]

I’m more concerned about the kicker costing us a game than the QB - and that’s an odd feeling under this regime.

 

[Fletch]

That game will be this Saturday.

Loyal son forever true

 

[Lee Beevers]

That game will be this Saturday.

Your Alma mater is rancid dog shit. I don’t anticipate it’s possible, even with Kirk Ferentz, this Saturday.

 

[Lee Beevers]

Agree with this, but he had a nice run on a read option to get down to the goal line. Also thought he had the best throw of the day on the sideline pass to Buie.

Brown looked better yesterday, but until they get into a real game we won't know who the QB is going to be this year. Unfortunately, it may cost them a game or two along the way.

I think, unfortunately, that Brown being even mediocre next Saturday is enough to give him the gig at least through the start of the Washington game. Hank would have to be so bad (cause them to lose) for them to give Hecklinski the start against UNI.

 

[jbincr]

Unfortunately, it may cost them a game or two along the way.

This has been said approximately 45,684 times on here this season, but given that the two are pretty evenly matched, I don’t see it.

 

[KitKatApples]

Your Alma mater is rancid dog shit. I don’t anticipate it’s possible, even with Kirk Ferentz, this Saturday.

Maybe go knock on your kitchen table real quick

 

[shoot-the-three]

This has been said approximately 45,684 times on here this season, but given that the two are pretty evenly matched, I don’t see it.

Well I guess 45,684 of us are wrong and you are right then.

 

[StinkyMcFadden]

Your Alma mater is rancid dog shit. I don’t anticipate it’s possible, even with Kirk Ferentz, this Saturday.

Kirk as ISU kicks the game winning field goal:

 

[Fletch]

Kirk as ISU kicks the game winning field goal:

Loyal son forever true

 

[rodg12]

A guy at the gym this morning walked by me and said hi coach! I have no idea who he is.

You sure you heard him correctly?

 

[champion_thedrinker]

I think, unfortunately, that Brown being even mediocre next Saturday is enough to give him the gig at least through the start of the Washington game. Hank would have to be so bad (cause them to lose) for them to give Hecklinski the start against UNI.

This is portal Kurt 3.0. He may alternate quarterbacks all season and throughout the playoffs.

 

[CleteyColgate]

Since Kurt obviously doesn't care about fans' demands to have a clear starting QB by week one, I believe Iowa fans should unite and demand that all 5 quarterbacks get at least a shot to start one game or more (at random) this season.

 

[hawkeyealum]

you are dumb

 

[L. Wade Childress]

it was mostly about how disgustingly fat we’ve become as a country, including our young people, due our terrible food environment and education

the band has been fat for a century.

 

[Monster]

the band has been fat for a century.

It's actually a prerequisite.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Worst part of my game day wasn’t the heat. It was the annoying drunk nursing student next to me with endless stories about all her famous Iowa athlete friends she stayed up all night partying with and their coke habits. You wouldn’t believe how they party!

Pic?

 

[Herbie2]

Pic?