he’s gotten better every game
he powered this win
he powered this win
Gronowski is a worthy pickup
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He most certainly has as he looked sharp in person tonight
He's not perfect but these comparisons to Deacon Hill, Cade McNamara, etc... were insane.
He still needs to throw earlier at times and accuracy is a problem as well BUT he can throw and he is a willing runner.
I'm glad he's a Hawk.
He still needs to throw earlier at times and accuracy is a problem as well BUT he can throw and he is a willing runner.
I'm glad he's a Hawk.
He’s definitely improving. It’s disappointing that he couldn’t play like this right out of the gate as a 5th year player, but at least he is improving. The goal line pass to Ortwerth was really bad, but other than that he was solid. Connected on a few deep balls too! (Should have had 1 more on the 1st drive when #2 dropped a perfect pass)
When's the last time Iowa had a QB lead 2 TD drives in the 4th quarter against a P 5 team?
A lot more play action and good OL blocking really helped! Need to keep that up!
He's made steady progress. Bouncing back like he did from those 2 horrible throws in the second half showed a ton of character.
His big hookup to Howard was huge. Exciting actually.
This is a great question! Another I was wondering - which is sad - when’s the last time an Iowa QB averaged 10+ yards per attempt vs a P5 opponent?
His tough running ability works very well with the style of offense we want to run.
Less than a year from shoulder surgery, ( I had mine November 1st last year and still not 100% ), learning a new offense with all new players, second road game with rabid sellout crowd, first against # 12 in the country with his #1 RB, TE and WR out. I love watching this kid compete. I can't believe some of the hate in the game thread. I assume half the comments are anonymous ISU and Bugeater losers, but losers none the less, whoever they may be...
We had a Dual Threat QB who won the Davey O'Brien award.
Very strategic of KF to wait 23 years to start another one.
Very strategic of KF to wait 23 years to start another one.
We are most likely going to see teams continue to make him prove he can beat them. So I hope he does continue to get better and he should.
Grono took a few games to get settled in but this kid is now hitting his stride and it's only going to get better from here.
He's a winner, flat out winner. I watched him terrorize my USD Coyotes and the rest of FCS for years. Yeah, different level, but he's played in so many win or go home playoff games it's ridiculous.
The kid is a competitor. Oh, and it doesn't hurt he's an actual dual threat QB.
As this season goes I think we'll be very happy fans by the end of the season.
He's a winner, flat out winner. I watched him terrorize my USD Coyotes and the rest of FCS for years. Yeah, different level, but he's played in so many win or go home playoff games it's ridiculous.
The kid is a competitor. Oh, and it doesn't hurt he's an actual dual threat QB.
As this season goes I think we'll be very happy fans by the end of the season.
Him not having spring ball didn’t help with first 2 games. Seems like settling more and more last 2 games.
also he shows having a mobile qb is such an advantage in the red zone something we have been desperately lacking.
also he shows having a mobile qb is such an advantage in the red zone something we have been desperately lacking.
I’ll admit, I was skeptical. After being down 4 with 9min to play, and winning by 10, is something we have Rarely seen in KF’s tenure. A kid with moxy at QB will go along ways.
Big time kudos to these Hawkeyes.
Big time kudos to these Hawkeyes.
Actually, after his performance those first couple games, the Deacon/Cade/Spencer compare was warranted. He has a much better OL to work with and he is improving nicely. He had a very good game/Win in a hostel environment. His leadership qualities are definitely something we have been lacking for many years now…
I told you guys!
(Sorry, obligatory taking credit for basically nothing anyone cares about!)
I also must mention again the inversely proportional improved O / weaker D phenomenon that I knew was true also.
MG is good, maybe really good.
Howards catch was lucky, but Rutgers (and who or what is a Rutgers?) had SO MANY lucky catches tonight, plus our dumb drops early.
I like the spirit going into Indiana at home.
(Sorry, obligatory taking credit for basically nothing anyone cares about!)
I also must mention again the inversely proportional improved O / weaker D phenomenon that I knew was true also.
MG is good, maybe really good.
Howards catch was lucky, but Rutgers (and who or what is a Rutgers?) had SO MANY lucky catches tonight, plus our dumb drops early.
I like the spirit going into Indiana at home.
Actually, after his performance those first couple games, the Deacon/Cade/Spencer compare was warranted. He has a much better OL to work with and he is improving nicely. He had a very good game/Win in a hostel environment. His leadership qualities are definitely something we have been lacking for many years now…
He still made some plays in the Iowa St. game that was better than Deacon for sure.
Way to go being a ray of sunshine..........
Was at the game . Showed a lot of Guts. First drive 2 drops by the WR. Had 2 bad passes, out pattern at the Iowa sideline
first half , Goal line pass way to low. Ran well is very physical . This version of MG we beat ISU . His growth has been amazing
Phil Parker D stepped up in the 2 half, Special Teams very good. Only 2 penalties. This is Iowa football.
Sec. of D.. Phil Parker has to get the secondary to play much better. GO Hawks
first half , Goal line pass way to low. Ran well is very physical . This version of MG we beat ISU . His growth has been amazing
Phil Parker D stepped up in the 2 half, Special Teams very good. Only 2 penalties. This is Iowa football.
Sec. of D.. Phil Parker has to get the secondary to play much better. GO Hawks
Are you saying that we still don't know this:
"comparisons to Deacon Hill, Cade McNamara, etc... were insane."
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Gonna have to strongly disagree with you here.
We had a Hawkeye QB truly lead his team to victory last night, in a tough game that could have gone either way, when his team really needed him... in a way we haven't seen in years.
The comparisons to Hill, McNamara, etc.. were insane.
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Yes there were games with optimism. Iowa played Rutgers. We still may not know next week either.
Better legs than Cade. Better everything than Deacon. Comparisons are dumb.
Kinda 50/50 ... complimentary comparison toward the QB ... Captain Stubborn, not so much.
Iowa would have lost to Rutgers last night, if Deacon Hill or Cade McNamara were the QB.
I agree and have never doubted his moxie, and he obviously is a winner given his accomplishments to-date. Hopefully he will eliminate the WTF passing problems and continue to improve. If he does Iowa will be pretty competitive in most games.
First drive had one drop by Phillips, not two. On the long pass to Anderson over the middle the pass was short and then Anderson was tackled before the ball even arrived. It was a blown PI call.
Yup. No way either one of those guys leads those 2 4th quarter scores.
I’ll reserve judgment for when we play the top competition.
He was not great against ISU
Personally, we should have saved the $ or spent it on other positions. WR, CB
You spend 1-2 million thinking it gets you to playoffs…
Could shock the world but we spent the $ for 6-8 wins
He was not great against ISU
Personally, we should have saved the $ or spent it on other positions. WR, CB
You spend 1-2 million thinking it gets you to playoffs…
Could shock the world but we spent the $ for 6-8 wins
So, I'm not going to disagree with anything you've said here. The reality is that he's not an elite QB, and I'm not even sure that he's an upgrade from Sullivan who was solid at Iowa.
With that said, he has been improving from what was a really awful start. If he can become a consistent game manager that doesn't miss these easy throws, the Hawks can have a good year. I just think everyone needs to adjust their expectations of him going forward. He's not Brad Banks but he might end up being a pretty decent Nate Stanley.