*****N Illinois vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[Moral]

Smart not to leave that fg out there.

 

[DBHawkSoCal]

Almost two picks….guess get the kinks out again this barely high school level opponent

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

I was in favor of running one more play. You are up 30. Get the offensive reps

 

[HawkBall23]

In a game like this it doesn't hurt you, but all these incompletions and drops will kill you vs P5 competition.

 

[Demger]

I want to see how both qbs look on a designed roll out. They seem pretty mobile!

 

[WigPen]

What's with all the drops? But a good way to ease into it.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

Wouldn't have happened against a good team. The DB would be in the end zone with an int.

JFC

 

[TRHawkeye28]

JFC, guys. Did anyone expect either quarterback to look perfect?

Brown is the better quarterback in my opinion. He 6’4, has the stronger arm, is more accurate, throws a good deep ball, has good poise and footwork in the pocket, and can be elusive enough to extend a play.

Is he Arch Manning? No. But he’s clearly the best quarterback option Iowa has. And he will keep getting better with experience.

The only mild concern I see is Brown is locking on to Diaz too much when other receivers are wide open.

I would like to see Heck more before declaring a starter. But I can definitely see how this has gone back and forth. I thought Heck looked better when things broke down or he had to go to a 2nd or 3rd option

 

[ClarindaA’s]

I was in favor of running one more play. You are up 30. Get the offensive reps

FG unit needs live reps

 

[QChawks]

Defense needs to clean some stuff up

Zero first downs and 27 yards isn’t gonna cut it

 

[AlexanderUrinis]

Good half

defense really couldn’t look much better and her offense put up nearly 400 yards

Always remember, offensive scheme doesn't matter!

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

Crazy how running into a pile of bodies with nowhere to go va running through a hole makes a RB look.

I felt bad for Phillips because he paid for the job Moulton did on NIU's defense......

Yeah not sure where the blocking went when KM came off.

And finally #5 has an open field on that pitch to the left, but, he tripped over a lady bug that was chillin’ on a piece of turf.

Regardless, #28 goes out and the run game disappears

 

[HawkBall23]

Defense needs to clean some stuff up

Zero first downs and 27 yards isn’t gonna cut it

They gave up 27 yards!?

PP better have them running the stairs all half.

 

[Franisdaman]

129 yds on 12-20 (60%) passing & 1 TD for Hank Brown

60 yds on 5-9 (56%) passing & 1 TD for Hecklinski

155 yds on 9 carries for Moulton

84 yds on 6 catches for Diaz

42 yds on 4 catches for Vonnahme

 

[Lionhawk85]

KF just said it, and it’s so true. Lotta young guys that need this work right now. Been a long time since we’ve looked dominant in an opening game in all phases to now focus on getting in work rather than hoping to hang on for a W!

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Me either but I did puke on the field once.

Best I can do there was I puked before, during and after a basketball practice in 6th grade.

I got sick right before practice and chose not to tell anyone because basketball was my favorite sport back then and I didn't want to miss practice.

 

[RoseBowlorBust]

FG unit needs live reps

These 2 makes from 45 and in matter. We need a kicker who can make inside 50.

 

[Morrison71]

I don't understand what's happening right now.

Book a flight to The National Championship right now.

 

[AlexanderUrinis]

What's with all the drops? But a good way to ease into it.

Assume their hands hurt. Haven't seen that many passes hit receivers hands since the 80s. They will get it together!

 

[PinkShizzle]

Defense needs to clean some stuff up

Zero first downs and 27 yards isn’t gonna cut it

 

[Blackleaf40]

Best I can do there was I puked before, during and after a basketball practice in 6th grade.

I got sick right before practice and chose not to tell anyone because basketball was my favorite sport back then and I didn't want to miss practice.

Right there with you.

I got speared so that's my excuse.

I just rolled over and vomited face down.

 

[2D]

Concerns so far:

Kicking
RBs behind Moulton
Neither QB has separated themselves

 

[Moral]

Book a flight to The National Championship right now.

 

[Milt31]

What's with all the drops? But a good way to ease into it.

Two or three of those drops were looking right back into the sun.

 

[2D]

Keep thinking about Phillips. Really hope it isn't serious.

Also apparently Lauck and Pieper both headed to the locker room early too.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

Some Iowa State fan online: "I hate Matt Campbell, Rocco Becht and Penn State with the burning passion of a thousand STDs!!!"

That same ISU fans seeing that PSU leads Marshall 38-0 while Iowa only leads NIU 33-0: "See? SEE? Iowa State > Iowa confirmed!!!"

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

No idea how Tony doesn't catch that. Wide open.

He threw it behind him . If that's out front , that's TD. That's on Heck 95%.

 

[RagnarLothbrok]

I would like to see Heck more before declaring a starter. But I can definitely see how this has gone back and forth. I thought Heck looked better when things broke down or he had to go to a 2nd or 3rd option

It’s splitting hairs IMO. I prefer Brown, but Heck would be fine too. Neither quarterback is winning all conference honors.

This Iowa team has the potential for a special season. They just need to name a full-time starter tomorrow and be done with it. Having a quarterback competition linger for too long is going to create an unnecessary distraction. Pick one and live with it.

 

[RoseBowlorBust]

24-24 Boise at Oregon

 

[Hawkedup]

Heck of a game going on in Oregon right now. 24-24. Boise State is tough.

 

[r_desihawk]

129 yds on 12-20 (60%) passing & 1 TD for Hank Brown

60 yds on 5-9 (56%) passing & 1 TD for Hecklinski

155 yds on 9 carries for Moulton

84 yds on 6 catches for Diaz

42 yds on 4 catches for Vonnahme

moult and diaz are the standouts...otherwise average at best

 

[Demger]

Does NI come out for the 2nd half??

 

[Hawksfor3]

Heck of a game going on in Oregon right now. 24-24. Boise State is tough.

All those potato skins.

 

[r_desihawk]

sedrick got old. i feel old.

 

[2D]

Man Kinnick emptied pretty quick.

 

[RoseBowlorBust]

Jesus so down 2 of our OL?! ****

 

[HawkinAnk74]

Down to the third string center......

 

[2D]

****, Pieper and Winter both went to the locker room. Please just be the heat.

 

[QChawks]

Man Kinnick emptied pretty quick.

I don’t blame them one bit

 

[RoseBowlorBust]

Man Kinnick emptied pretty quick.

It's stupid hot out. Our new reality.