Travion Ford
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Ditto with me and Nebraska on giving credit. Also, ditto on playmakers pretty much every year for the past decade. This year is different, especially with Spielman possibly not coming back. Manning could end up being a stud but Iowa has more proven guys coming back. Ihmir-Smith Marsette could be drafted in the top 3 rounds. Brandon Smith could be drafted in the later rounds, if he stays healthy. Tyrone Tracy is a step under Wan’Dale but he can be that type of player for Iowa. Just needs to catch the easy throws.
Mills is a good back that would be good running the ball for Iowa but I’ll call it a wash with Goodson so you don’t think I’m a total homer.
If we are counting TE’s Iowa has a true freshman come on late in the year. Showed out in the bowl game with Joel Klatt going gaga with a statement “true freshman aren’t supposed to do that”. Could be a top two round pick after his junior year.
I think the reason our games have been so close these last few years is our strength is your weakness and vice versa.
I’m back and forth on Mills. He shows flashes but his question mark is does he have the stamina to be a lead back to get 20 plus carries a game. I believe against Iowa was the only time we’ve seen him carry the rock that much. My hope is he came in a little out of shape last year and the reason he seemed to progress as the year went on is due to getting in better shape and learning the play book.
we definitely need to lean on him this next year. Depth at RB is a concern due to inexperience
you guys get Johnson he will be a feature guy for you and will do more for you then he would for us. Theirs only one football on the field and you can only feed so many guys. He’s just too much of a tweener for Frost
Nah. I’m just throwing some shade at your worst poster. The one who has Nebraska as a lean on EVERY recruit. Twice in this thread actually. A poster who Tweets at recruits that are down to Iowa and ISU, trying to persuade them to go to ISU because Matt Campbell is building something in Ames.
We keep reading about how Nebraska is coming into Iowa and stealing our recruits so it’s nice to get a good one from Lincoln.
As far as Johnson goes, Iowa needs speed and athleticism like that to get better at the WR position so I’m happy about it.[/QUOTE]
He's hardly our worst poster, though you are certainly right that he has an unfailing optimism about Nebraska's chances and outlook.
Honestly. Why don’t you just go away? If all you want to do is talk about how great mighty Iowa is, there are probably better boards for someone like you.
Iowa nearing Pelini level winning has really emboldened the iowa trolls and by Iowa trolls I mean every Iowa fan posting on this board.
Ditto with me and Nebraska on giving credit. Also, ditto on playmakers pretty much every year for the past decade. This year is different, especially with Spielman possibly not coming back. Manning could end up being a stud but Iowa has more proven guys coming back. Ihmir-Smith Marsette could be drafted in the top 3 rounds. Brandon Smith could be drafted in the later rounds, if he stays healthy. Tyrone Tracy is a step under Wan’Dale but he can be that type of player for Iowa. Just needs to catch the easy throws.
Mills is a good back that would be good running the ball for Iowa but I’ll call it a wash with Goodson so you don’t think I’m a total homer.
If we are counting TE’s Iowa has a true freshman come on late in the year. Showed out in the bowl game with Joel Klatt going gaga with a statement “true freshman aren’t supposed to do that”. Could be a top two round pick after his junior year.
I will put in my two cents, against my better judgement. I watched Iowa several times last year and didn’t see the play makers on the outside you describe, but they could be there. I do have a question. If Iowa has had great OL’s (which is undeniable) and have this wealth of skill talent, why has the offensive output been so mediocre?
I disagree with your assessment of the Nebraska offense, though I understand where you are coming from. I actually think Nebraska’s offense will be very good this year. We will have big physical WR’s with Manning and Warner/Betts and Wandale is a playmaker in the slot. Mills and the entire OL return and we ran the ball very well later in the season (300+ rushing on Wisconsin as an example) and McCaffrey is a wildcard that Frost will find a way to get touches. It all comes down to AM’s health and mindset, if he is good, this offense will be very good. My biggest concern, by far. is the front 7 on defense.
It’s funny that Iowa fans come here to tell us they think this or that about Iowa. We understand they think Iowa football deserves more credit than the team has earned.
It would be nice that, if they wanted to talk football, they’d offer something original or unexpected, but no it’s the same BS every time.
They have a QB that’s never played a meaningful down of college football, yet they think they’ll field a potent offense.
Iowa fans are the most intellectually dishonest group of hypocrites in college football.
Oh cool, another screen name. And congrats again on squeezing out last second wins against, Nebraska at their lowest point. Maybe you can tell us what exactly Iowa has won, that has you so excited you run to another teams message board to run your mouth? Because I’m not seeing much.
It wasn’t your offense that beat the Huskers, it was your defense. Plus side is, most of that talent is now gone. So let’s see what happens the next couple years buddy
All fair. I think it came down to Stanley quite honestly. Iowa moved the ball last year. They just couldn’t convert once inside enemy territory. The Michigan game is a perfect example. Iowa was inside Michigan’s 35 something like 7 or 8 times. Scored 3 points.
He was a game manager who simply didn’t take chances. Iowa got desperate late against PSU and he finally took a chance and Brandon Smith rewarded him.
As far as playmakers, it took a while. Replacing two first round TE’s took a bit but a true freshman TE finally stepped up late. The RB Goodson was a true freshman. Brandon Smith was hurt most of the season as well. The excitement comes from the bowl game and 49 points. Compared to 3 years ago, the playmakers are very much better. Now, Brian has to get better at getting the ball in their hands like Frost does.
From my eyes, I think Goodson is the big time stud that didn't get near enough carries and the rotation of backs was silly. When he seemed to be featured a little more later on in the season, I think you saw your offense get better. You've mentioned a couple other playmakers, but to me Goodson is the stud.
Nah. I’m just throwing some shade at your worst poster. The one who has Nebraska as a lean on EVERY recruit. Twice in this thread actually. A poster who Tweets at recruits that are down to Iowa and ISU, trying to persuade them to go to ISU because Matt Campbell is building something in Ames.
We keep reading about how Nebraska is coming into Iowa and stealing our recruits so it’s nice to get a good one from Lincoln.
As far as Johnson goes, Iowa needs speed and athleticism like that to get better at the WR position so I’m happy about it.[/QUOTE]
worst poster? Why is that, because I refuse to let Iowa homers and trolls come over here and bang your chests about Iowa? I suppose, to Iowa fans, I’m probably the worst because I’ll always be here to troll back...don’t like it? There is always the Iowa board.
Now, on me saying every recruit is a Husker lean is beyond FALSE. When I do that, I’m going off of the crystal balls from 24/7 or Rivals predictions they do. I have no way of truly knowing which way a prospect is leaning. Not even a little bit. But I can, indeed, look how the so called “experts” are predicting it and that’s what I go off of.
I’m all for talking football and all that. Hell yes, sign me up. But if you come onto our Husker board hammering on my team and dogging on us about this and that...naturally I’m going to hammer back. But if You come in being decent and just talking football and giving credit, you’d see a completely different me. Yes, I’m pro Frost, I for see us getting better and better ever year. Just like Kirk did when he took over Iowa. I’m not a doom and gloom guy that assumes the sky is falling. I try and keep it positive and see the good things my team is doing.
edited: for the record it appears Iowa has another crystal ball for Keagen Johnson. I’m pretty sure Iowa will get a commitment from him tomorrow. Congrats and I hope nothing but the best for him at Iowa. Of course, except when he plays my Huskers...GBR for life!!!
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Actually, you bring up a good point, your top two guys are gone.
Also, iowa has now had early graduation for several years now, it will have an effect.
Just like,so you know, because iowas never been there, teams like OSU are much better in some years than others. Theres no certainty in replacing one guy for another,it just doesn happen easily.
Now, a decent coaching staff that's meshed for years? Sure, there'll be a minimum of performance you can expect, but, being a developing team, and having guys in numbers leaving early changes the norm, and as I said, that level varies,so too,it'll vary more at iowa now.
But yea, good point about losing Fidone and Bollers.
Stanley has an arm but lacked consistency as far as accuracy. He was actually pretty awful at hitting the deep ball. Heck, he allowed Nebraska back in the game last year with a complete stare down on an out route. Petras could be a step back but I’m just ready for something new.
Other than banks, seems like iowa has had the same qb for 20 years and they get the same mediocre play.
True, his consistency was up and down. But he could turn it on too,something needed in a qb no matter who you are.
But his intermediate passing could really shine, close to the msu qb a few years back, but not quite as consistent.
If Petras has some great TE's, his game should look good, sight unseen.