BigOrangeSky
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We looked like a well prepared football team in every aspect of the game. Had a slow start to the third quarter with a couple of 3 and outs, but recovered nicely. Great confidence builder.Have to say I was most pleased the Defense stepped up with all the post-season drama of
player's departing and/or opting out. Do hope they can build on this. Offense did good, but
that D really played lights out football. Nice effort the entire game.
On the other hand they were missing Campbell who I think will return and Spraggins who may also return ( I think I saw him on the sideline).I saw comments both ways about OL performance.
What I saw was good (not great) run blocking and bad pass protection for QB.
Exactly. Some said it's Iowa, but our defense has been making anyone look great. Today, especially with new folks playing more, they really stepped up. Wasn't a bunch of 3rd downs converted like normal, just that one 4th. Secondary didn't make a Heisman contender out of the QB. I was really happy with the defense.Can’t argue with the D pitching a shutout, even against a weak offense. And James Pearce is a real live dude who is bumping up his draft stock every time he steps on the field
Imagine how many points Iowa would have scored if our defense was healthy and our secondary hadn't all flown the coop???Have to say I was most pleased the Defense stepped up with all the post-season drama of
player's departing and/or opting out. Do hope they can build on this. Offense did good, but
that D really played lights out football. Nice effort the entire game.