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RagnarLothbrok

RagnarLothbrok

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2D said:
Exactly, they are trash. A great opportunity to push the ball downfield by actually passing downfield. A checkdown does not develop the passing game in the way we need it to. Hank needs these reps for the upcoming three game stretch and a checkdown isn't going to save us against elite talent. Mark made big strides at the end of the year and him passing downfield are what helped us destroy Nebraska and beat Vandy. We need our guys to run these routes and catch the ball. Only that will improve our passing attack.
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But Brown has been throwing downfield, so I don’t understand the complaint.

Now, if Brown was locked onto one receiver and holding the ball a long time and then checking down to a running back, I would understand your point. But these throws are being made decisively and in rhythm, and frankly, getting our running backs the ball out in space and giving them room to operate is something I have wanted to see added to this offense for a while now.

So, yes, getting our running backs involved in the passing game is exactly what needs to happen to help this unit grow and develop into an even more efficient offense. I like this a lot.
 
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wilson reborn said:
Michigan really struggling against UTEP
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RagnarLothbrok said:
But Brown has been throwing downfield, so I don’t understand the complaint.

Now, if Brown was locked onto one receiver and holding the ball a long time and then checking down to a running back, I would understand your point. But these throws are being made decisively and in rhythm, and frankly, getting our running backs the ball out in space and giving them room to operate is something I have wanted to see added to this offense for a while now.

So, yes, getting our running backs involved in the passing game is exactly what needs to happen to help this unit grow and develop into an even more efficient offense. I like this a lot.
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The complaint is that you can see him abandon the play quickly for a dump off. He's had some good throws downfield, but not enough against a defense like this. The low IQers in this board will think I believe check downs are evil, but they can be great plays and safe ones if you need a few yards. I simply want to see our QBs ball out against a bad defense. They need those kind of reps when they're playing against elite defenses in the next few weeks. Hecklinski is doing what I like to see right now.
 
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HawkBall23

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Iowa has already beat UNI worse than NIU, even if the 2nd half score is an accumulative 0-0.
 
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EvilMonkeyInTheCloset said:
Yeah because I heard them tell me what they thought happened.

But it doesn't match what we saw.......it'd be like McNeil scoring a touchdown, handing the ball to the ref and then they determine after review that he fumbled the ball before he crossed the goal line and it's a touch back for the other team.

............What?
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And everyone knew Megatron scored a TD that play. They have been redefining what a catch is constantly ever since.
 
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2D said:
The complaint is that you can see him abandon the play quickly for a dump off. He's had some good throws downfield, but not enough against a defense like this. The low IQers in this board will think I believe check downs are evil, but they can be great plays and safe ones if you need a few yards. I simply want to see our QBs ball out against a bad defense. They need those kind of reps when they're playing against elite defenses in the next few weeks. Hecklinski is doing what I like to see right now.
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You were my favorite facts of life character
 
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AFM22

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doughuddl2_rivals said:
Google AI question of the game at halftime......



The last time the Iowa Hawkeyes football team had over 40 points at halftime was on September 3, 2005, when they led Ball State 49-0 at the break en route to a 56-0 win.
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Scrotum State
 
Jonesy5960

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42 points in one half???

This is what can happen you have a fully functional offense to go with an Iowa defense. It gets ugly fast for the other guys!!
 
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