Friday, February 19, 2010
Jeff Brinson
Word came out of Iowa City yesterday that Jeff Brinson has decided to transfer somewhere closer to home. This makes perfect sense when you hear that his asthma flares up every fall and never seemed to be an issue when he was in Florida. He also has a sick father, who he wants to be closer to and let's be honest, right now he is the odd man out of a crowded backfield. It would have been great to see him on the field, every article that I read stated that Iowa got a gem out of the sunshine state, but injuries never allowed that. I for one wish him the best in the future and hope that he gets his injury bug figured out. Look for him to look hard at South Florida, beings that he is from St. Petersberg.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Norm Parker
So last evening Norm Parker was the guest speaker at the Polk County I-Club event. Here is a brief summary of some of the great things he said:
When asked about the differences from coaching on the sideline vs the press box, Norm said he prefers the sideline, but the press box was warmer. He also said that several games he didn't make it to the locker room for halftime as he was in a wheelchair and didn't have the time to get down there and back up for the start of the second half. They tried a cell phone conversation with the other defensive assistants, but that didn't work very well.
Jared Clauss was in attendance and asked Norm if he remembered recruiting him? Apparently Parker set up the candle sticks on the kitchen table and told Jared that he would be way out here, ie defensive end. Clauss wanted to know how far into his freshman year two-a-days that Norm knew he was a DT and Norm replied, "I knew it sitting at the kitchen table."
When asked about the decision to take a knee at the end of the Ohio State game last year, "I am the defensive coach." He then went on to say that he thought it was the correct decision and he doesn't get too worked up about what the offense does, as defensive coordinator, he has more problems than Hitler.
When asked if he would comment on the recruitment of Seantrel Henderson, Norm politely said, "No." He then said that the kid really liked Iowa and sometimes parents get too involved and it should be the kids choice. He also stated that Iowa was the runner-up in the Mark Ingram recruiting battle, apparently Mark wanted to come to Iowa and then his dad got out of jail and Alabama got in the picture. He didn't elaborate more on this, but I thought it was interesting.
Norm wants Derby as a linebacker, mentions it to him all the time, but doesn't think he is making much progress on convincing AJ.
When asked how long he was going to continue to coach, Norm said that this is the only thing I know how to do, and my wife doesn't like me, so I'll keep doing it for a long time. Went on to say that he has "Phil Parker coaching the DB's, Darrell Wilson the LB's, and Rick Kaczenski the DL, I don't do a damn thing. I walk around from drill to drill and I think the players say 'Uh oh, here comes dipsh*t.' All I do is mess up the drills. I have two jobs at defensive meetings, decide when they start and when to take a piss break."
Spoke about the recruitment of the three Maryland players and stated that for Jim Poggi it was down to Texas, Ohio State, and Iowa and his head coach and father said Iowa, because I trust Kirk.
Had just glowing words for Kirk, said that as fans we don't realize how great he really is. Doesn't have an ego and is very even kilter, no ups and downs. Said that his salary is a bargain for what he does, spends a lot of time at the hospital visiting patients, but doesn't take a camera crew, so you don't hear about it.
Norm was asked about ISU and putting too much emphasis on one game. He said that because it is so early it can be detrimental to a team. Said that UNI played a heck of a game last year, but when it didn't pay off, it is like taking a pin to a balloon. Also said that he can smell the stink of Ames when in Des Moines and is sure we can too when the wind is blowing the right way.
Was asked about Big Ten expansion, he thinks it will happen, as a coach he hopes it isn't Texas, already added a powerhouse in Penn State. He thought if they were going to add Texas, they might as well add the Dallas Cowboys. He would add a team from the East coast.
He was asked about Iowa's chances of winning the Big Ten next year and he said that they could, but Ohio State, the kid they have playing quarterback is a freak. You could tell that he thinks highly of Pryor.
Said that Clayborn is up to 294 and Ballard is 311, Binns is the runt of the group at 265.
You can tell that he expects great things out of the defense next year.
Sash and Greenwood had shoulder surgeries this off season.
Lebron Daniel and Mike Daniels will back up the starting four up front.
Jeremiah Hunter, Jeff Tapinian, Bruce Davis, Tyler Nielson, and Troy Johnson will battle it out for LB
Shaun Prater, Tyler Sash, Brett Greenwood will be three of the four DB's
Bernstein, Hyde, Castillo, and Lowe will battle for the fourth spot
Someone asked him about players we haven't heard much about that we will and he pointed out Herman at TE, Ferentz and Nolan McMillan on the OL, Nielson at safety, and Domonic Alvis in the DL
Praised the DL for allowing the defense to handle the Georgia Tech triple option, said that the DL took away the dive and half the QB, allowing the LB's and DB's to scrape to the outside.
When asked about freshman making an impact, he said that he doesn't count on anyone who was riding a yellow bus a few months ago to make a difference, but if they do that is a bonus.
When asked about the difference between players now and when he started coaching, he said the invention of the facemask took the fear out of the game and allowed players now to run like missles into tackles.
All in all if you ever have a chance to hear Norm speak or field questions, do it. He is well worth the price of admission.
When asked about the differences from coaching on the sideline vs the press box, Norm said he prefers the sideline, but the press box was warmer. He also said that several games he didn't make it to the locker room for halftime as he was in a wheelchair and didn't have the time to get down there and back up for the start of the second half. They tried a cell phone conversation with the other defensive assistants, but that didn't work very well.
Jared Clauss was in attendance and asked Norm if he remembered recruiting him? Apparently Parker set up the candle sticks on the kitchen table and told Jared that he would be way out here, ie defensive end. Clauss wanted to know how far into his freshman year two-a-days that Norm knew he was a DT and Norm replied, "I knew it sitting at the kitchen table."
When asked about the decision to take a knee at the end of the Ohio State game last year, "I am the defensive coach." He then went on to say that he thought it was the correct decision and he doesn't get too worked up about what the offense does, as defensive coordinator, he has more problems than Hitler.
When asked if he would comment on the recruitment of Seantrel Henderson, Norm politely said, "No." He then said that the kid really liked Iowa and sometimes parents get too involved and it should be the kids choice. He also stated that Iowa was the runner-up in the Mark Ingram recruiting battle, apparently Mark wanted to come to Iowa and then his dad got out of jail and Alabama got in the picture. He didn't elaborate more on this, but I thought it was interesting.
Norm wants Derby as a linebacker, mentions it to him all the time, but doesn't think he is making much progress on convincing AJ.
When asked how long he was going to continue to coach, Norm said that this is the only thing I know how to do, and my wife doesn't like me, so I'll keep doing it for a long time. Went on to say that he has "Phil Parker coaching the DB's, Darrell Wilson the LB's, and Rick Kaczenski the DL, I don't do a damn thing. I walk around from drill to drill and I think the players say 'Uh oh, here comes dipsh*t.' All I do is mess up the drills. I have two jobs at defensive meetings, decide when they start and when to take a piss break."
Spoke about the recruitment of the three Maryland players and stated that for Jim Poggi it was down to Texas, Ohio State, and Iowa and his head coach and father said Iowa, because I trust Kirk.
Had just glowing words for Kirk, said that as fans we don't realize how great he really is. Doesn't have an ego and is very even kilter, no ups and downs. Said that his salary is a bargain for what he does, spends a lot of time at the hospital visiting patients, but doesn't take a camera crew, so you don't hear about it.
Norm was asked about ISU and putting too much emphasis on one game. He said that because it is so early it can be detrimental to a team. Said that UNI played a heck of a game last year, but when it didn't pay off, it is like taking a pin to a balloon. Also said that he can smell the stink of Ames when in Des Moines and is sure we can too when the wind is blowing the right way.
Was asked about Big Ten expansion, he thinks it will happen, as a coach he hopes it isn't Texas, already added a powerhouse in Penn State. He thought if they were going to add Texas, they might as well add the Dallas Cowboys. He would add a team from the East coast.
He was asked about Iowa's chances of winning the Big Ten next year and he said that they could, but Ohio State, the kid they have playing quarterback is a freak. You could tell that he thinks highly of Pryor.
Said that Clayborn is up to 294 and Ballard is 311, Binns is the runt of the group at 265.
You can tell that he expects great things out of the defense next year.
Sash and Greenwood had shoulder surgeries this off season.
Lebron Daniel and Mike Daniels will back up the starting four up front.
Jeremiah Hunter, Jeff Tapinian, Bruce Davis, Tyler Nielson, and Troy Johnson will battle it out for LB
Shaun Prater, Tyler Sash, Brett Greenwood will be three of the four DB's
Bernstein, Hyde, Castillo, and Lowe will battle for the fourth spot
Someone asked him about players we haven't heard much about that we will and he pointed out Herman at TE, Ferentz and Nolan McMillan on the OL, Nielson at safety, and Domonic Alvis in the DL
Praised the DL for allowing the defense to handle the Georgia Tech triple option, said that the DL took away the dive and half the QB, allowing the LB's and DB's to scrape to the outside.
When asked about freshman making an impact, he said that he doesn't count on anyone who was riding a yellow bus a few months ago to make a difference, but if they do that is a bonus.
When asked about the difference between players now and when he started coaching, he said the invention of the facemask took the fear out of the game and allowed players now to run like missles into tackles.
All in all if you ever have a chance to hear Norm speak or field questions, do it. He is well worth the price of admission.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Random Musings
Looks like AJ Derby has enrolled early and will take part in spring practice.
David Cato and Josh Brown have both opted to transfer, Brown makes sense as Iowa has 4 sophomore eligibility running backs in front of him. Cato probably saw the writing on the wall that without an injury he was not going to pass Sash on the depth chart. Cato's departure leaves the Hawks thin at safety experience wise as free safety backup Conklin graduated.
The Hawks appear out of the Seantrel Henderson sweepstakes. The nation's #1 recruit was supposed to have an in-home visit from Coach Ferentz Tuesday night, but Kirk cancelled and did not re-schedule. Kirk didn't do this for no reason, he either found out something he didn't like about Henderson or got word that Iowa didn't have a shot and didn't want to waste his time.
Iowa will be taking a hit in the offensive line with the departures of Dace Richardson, Rafeal Eubanks, Kyle Calloway, and Bryan Bulaga. That leaves the Hawks with 36 career starts on the offensive line roster. (Vandevelde - 24, Reiff - 11, Gettis - 1)
David Cato and Josh Brown have both opted to transfer, Brown makes sense as Iowa has 4 sophomore eligibility running backs in front of him. Cato probably saw the writing on the wall that without an injury he was not going to pass Sash on the depth chart. Cato's departure leaves the Hawks thin at safety experience wise as free safety backup Conklin graduated.
The Hawks appear out of the Seantrel Henderson sweepstakes. The nation's #1 recruit was supposed to have an in-home visit from Coach Ferentz Tuesday night, but Kirk cancelled and did not re-schedule. Kirk didn't do this for no reason, he either found out something he didn't like about Henderson or got word that Iowa didn't have a shot and didn't want to waste his time.
Iowa will be taking a hit in the offensive line with the departures of Dace Richardson, Rafeal Eubanks, Kyle Calloway, and Bryan Bulaga. That leaves the Hawks with 36 career starts on the offensive line roster. (Vandevelde - 24, Reiff - 11, Gettis - 1)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Score prediction:
Iowa - 27 24
GT- 17 14
Predictions- Iowa defense causes 3 to's (2 fumbles, 1 int) 1 int
GT defense causes 2 to's (1 fumble, 1 int) 1 fumble, 1 int
Tyler Sash will be defensive player of the game (8 tackles, 1 FF, 1 Int)
Ricky Stanzi will be the offensive player of the game (250 yards passing 2 td's) 231 yards, 2 td's
The Iowa defense will hold GT to less than 200 yards rushing (more than 100 off their average) 143 yards
Marvin McNutt will have 5 catches for 95 yards a 1 TD 4 catches 21 yards 1 td
Wegher will rush for 115 yards and a TD 113 1 TD
Iowa will hold GT to 3 second half points 7
Game will be over by 10:15, including halftime 10:30
Pretty good game predictions to end the season
Iowa - 27 24
GT- 17 14
Predictions- Iowa defense causes 3 to's (2 fumbles, 1 int) 1 int
GT defense causes 2 to's (1 fumble, 1 int) 1 fumble, 1 int
Tyler Sash will be defensive player of the game (8 tackles, 1 FF, 1 Int)
Ricky Stanzi will be the offensive player of the game (250 yards passing 2 td's) 231 yards, 2 td's
The Iowa defense will hold GT to less than 200 yards rushing (more than 100 off their average) 143 yards
Marvin McNutt will have 5 catches for 95 yards a 1 TD 4 catches 21 yards 1 td
Wegher will rush for 115 yards and a TD 113 1 TD
Iowa will hold GT to 3 second half points 7
Game will be over by 10:15, including halftime 10:30
Pretty good game predictions to end the season
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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