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Score
Iowa – 42 34
TT – 7 7
Iowa continues their dominance in the turnover category, forcing 3 2 forced turnovers
Vandenberg finishes with 170+ yards and three scores 219 yards 2 TD, 1 rushing
Coker has a monster game with 175+ and 2 scores 41 yards , 0 TD
McNutt has a very pedestrian game with 50+ and 1 TD 140 yards, 2 TD
Martin-Manley bursts onto the scene with 100+ yards a 1 TD 0 catches
We see the jailbreak screen for the first time in years McNutt scored his second touchdown on the jailbreak
Christian Kirksey has an INT and fumble recovery to go with 6+ tackles 0 INT, 0 Fumb Rec, 10 Tackles
Monday, September 5, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Tennesse Tech Expectations and Predictions
When Tennessee Tech has the ball-
Last season they were about as balanced an offensive team as you can get, averaging 157.4 and 157.5 yards per game rushing and passing respectively. Their offensive philosophy is similar to that of Oregon’s, if you run more plays you can score more points. That being said, this will be a great test for Iowa’s defense, who has historically had problems with high tempo type offenses. Returning for the Golden Eagles is quarterback, Tre Lamb #9, a dual threat quarterback that only stands at 5’9”. His favorite target will be Tim Benford #3, who will probably leave Tech as the record holder of almost all their career receiving records. They will use a rotation in the backfield and put them in motion to try and use their speed to gain the edge. Their offensive line is average, but are solid at the kind of offense they run, rarely are they asked to pass block for more than a three to five step drop. The stronger side of the line is the left side which includes Scott Schweitzer, an all Ohio Vally Conference preseason selection. Make no doubt about it, this offense will test the Iowa defense stamina later in the game.
When Iowa has the ball-
The Golden Eagles will deploy a defense on Saturday that is ill-fitted to defend a Big Ten offense. Their defensive ends tip the scales at 230 and 240 and gave up nearly 200 yards rushing per game last season. Look for them to stack the box to try and stop the potent Iowa running attack, leaving them susceptible to the play action pass game. Their linebackers are on the small side as well with the inside backer at 210 and one of the outside at 215. As is with most underdogs, look for Tennessee Tech to take some chances defensively in a game where they really have nothing to lose. If they watch the game film from two years ago they will see that Vandenberg had trouble reading the Minnesota blitz and try to confuse the first year starter.
Hawkstop’s Predictions:
Score
Iowa – 42
TT – 7
Iowa continues their dominance in the turnover category, forcing 3
Vandenberg finishes with 170+ yards and three scores
Coker has a monster game with 175+ and 2 scores
McNutt has a very pedestrian game with 50+ and 1 TD
Martin-Manley bursts onto the scene with 100+ yards a 1 TD
We see the jailbreak screen for the first time in years
Christian Kirksey has an INT and fumble recovery to go with 6+ tackles
Last season they were about as balanced an offensive team as you can get, averaging 157.4 and 157.5 yards per game rushing and passing respectively. Their offensive philosophy is similar to that of Oregon’s, if you run more plays you can score more points. That being said, this will be a great test for Iowa’s defense, who has historically had problems with high tempo type offenses. Returning for the Golden Eagles is quarterback, Tre Lamb #9, a dual threat quarterback that only stands at 5’9”. His favorite target will be Tim Benford #3, who will probably leave Tech as the record holder of almost all their career receiving records. They will use a rotation in the backfield and put them in motion to try and use their speed to gain the edge. Their offensive line is average, but are solid at the kind of offense they run, rarely are they asked to pass block for more than a three to five step drop. The stronger side of the line is the left side which includes Scott Schweitzer, an all Ohio Vally Conference preseason selection. Make no doubt about it, this offense will test the Iowa defense stamina later in the game.
When Iowa has the ball-
The Golden Eagles will deploy a defense on Saturday that is ill-fitted to defend a Big Ten offense. Their defensive ends tip the scales at 230 and 240 and gave up nearly 200 yards rushing per game last season. Look for them to stack the box to try and stop the potent Iowa running attack, leaving them susceptible to the play action pass game. Their linebackers are on the small side as well with the inside backer at 210 and one of the outside at 215. As is with most underdogs, look for Tennessee Tech to take some chances defensively in a game where they really have nothing to lose. If they watch the game film from two years ago they will see that Vandenberg had trouble reading the Minnesota blitz and try to confuse the first year starter.
Hawkstop’s Predictions:
Score
Iowa – 42
TT – 7
Iowa continues their dominance in the turnover category, forcing 3
Vandenberg finishes with 170+ yards and three scores
Coker has a monster game with 175+ and 2 scores
McNutt has a very pedestrian game with 50+ and 1 TD
Martin-Manley bursts onto the scene with 100+ yards a 1 TD
We see the jailbreak screen for the first time in years
Christian Kirksey has an INT and fumble recovery to go with 6+ tackles
Big Ten Predictions
Legends:
Nebraska 10-2, 6-2
Iowa 9-3, 5-3
Michigan 8-4, 4-4
MSU 7-5, 4-4
Northwestern 7-5, 4-4
Minnesota 4-8, 1-7
Leaders:
Wisconsin 10-2, 6-2
Ohio St. 8-4, 5-3
Penn St. 8-4, 5-3
Illinois 7-5, 4-4
Indiana 4-8, 2-6
Purdue 4-8, 1-7
Champion:
Wisconsin
Nebraska 10-2, 6-2
Iowa 9-3, 5-3
Michigan 8-4, 4-4
MSU 7-5, 4-4
Northwestern 7-5, 4-4
Minnesota 4-8, 1-7
Leaders:
Wisconsin 10-2, 6-2
Ohio St. 8-4, 5-3
Penn St. 8-4, 5-3
Illinois 7-5, 4-4
Indiana 4-8, 2-6
Purdue 4-8, 1-7
Champion:
Wisconsin
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tennessee Tech vs Iowa News and Notes
Tennessee Tech is coached by Watson Brown who’s brother is Texas head coach Mack Brown
Jordan Bernstein was singled out by Coach Ferentz as the most impressive performer in fall camp. Look for him to play in the nickel package as well as return kicks.
Carl Davis is out of Saturday’s game, could leave the door open for Darian Cooper to find the field.
Micah Hyde will return punts, could be electrifying.
A.J. Derby is alone as the backup quarterback
Tennessee Tech returns 21 starters, by far the most of any team that Iowa will play this season
Last season Tennessee Tech lost to Arkansas and TCU by a combined 106-10
In only 7 games last season, Marcus Coker tallied the 4th highest freshman total at Iowa
86% of senior starters at iowa have either been drafted or signed FA deals over the last 12 years
Iowa has only allowed a single individual 100 yard rusher each season for the last three years
Iowa has not lost a game by more than 7 points in 39 games
Iowa is 12th in the nation in Graduation Success Rate among Division 1 schools
Tale of the Tape
Iowa TN Tech
Record 8-5, 4-4 5-6, 4-4
Scoring 28.9 24
Scoring Defense 17 28.8
Rushing 148.4 157.4
Passing 234.5 157.5
Total Offense 382.9 314.8
Rushing Defense 101.5 193.9
Passing Defense 230.5 184.9
Total Defense 332.1 378.8
Punt Returns 8.2 15.5
Kick Returns 25.3 15.5
Turnovers +1 +.5
Jordan Bernstein was singled out by Coach Ferentz as the most impressive performer in fall camp. Look for him to play in the nickel package as well as return kicks.
Carl Davis is out of Saturday’s game, could leave the door open for Darian Cooper to find the field.
Micah Hyde will return punts, could be electrifying.
A.J. Derby is alone as the backup quarterback
Tennessee Tech returns 21 starters, by far the most of any team that Iowa will play this season
Last season Tennessee Tech lost to Arkansas and TCU by a combined 106-10
In only 7 games last season, Marcus Coker tallied the 4th highest freshman total at Iowa
86% of senior starters at iowa have either been drafted or signed FA deals over the last 12 years
Iowa has only allowed a single individual 100 yard rusher each season for the last three years
Iowa has not lost a game by more than 7 points in 39 games
Iowa is 12th in the nation in Graduation Success Rate among Division 1 schools
Tale of the Tape
Iowa TN Tech
Record 8-5, 4-4 5-6, 4-4
Scoring 28.9 24
Scoring Defense 17 28.8
Rushing 148.4 157.4
Passing 234.5 157.5
Total Offense 382.9 314.8
Rushing Defense 101.5 193.9
Passing Defense 230.5 184.9
Total Defense 332.1 378.8
Punt Returns 8.2 15.5
Kick Returns 25.3 15.5
Turnovers +1 +.5
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
5 freshman to watch
Up until a couple of years ago, I had as good a chance of playing as any first year player at Iowa. Playing first year players wasn’t something that Kirk Ferentz wanted to do and he tried to avoid it at all costs. The last couple of years he has begun to play more and more true freshman, mostly on special teams. Below is a list of five that could make an immediate impact this season.
5. Darian Cooper – DL - #97 Cooper arrives to the Iowa campus at the right time as Iowa graduated three defensive lineman from last years team. Cooper has the size, 6-2, 280 to not get pushed around against most collegiate lineman. Since Iowa doesn’t run a complicated defensive scheme, he should be able to step right in and contribute. He had a chance to be ranked higher than 5, but a transcript issue kept him from camp for the first week and Coach Ferentz announced today that he has been battling injury.
4. Jordan Canzeri – RB - #33 Canzeri didn’t have much fanfare when he committed to Iowa, who beat out the powerhouses of Villanova and UCONN for his services. He put up huge numbers in high school, toting the ball 222 times for 2048 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior. Jordan has incredible speed, but his lateral quickness might be his biggest asset. Canzeri is small in stature, only 185 pounds, but he should be a great change of pace back to Marcus Coker’s bruising style.
3. Ray Hamilton – TE - #82 Iowa has always used multiple tight ends under Ferentz and their depth at the position would lead one to believe they will do that again this year. Although Hamilton would probably be listed as #4 on the depth chart, I think that he has shown enough in fall camp to garner some reps as well as some time on special teams. If there is an injury to one of the three ahead of him, he could easily move up and contribute right away.
2. Torrey Campbell – CB - #22 There are a couple of defensive backs that could play as true freshman, from the limited pictures and exposure Campbell has seen significant reps. B.J. Lowery’s injury means that Campbell moves up the depth chart. He will most certainly get some reps on special teams and that is a position where a young player can make a name for himself, see Sean Consodine.
1. Mika’ll McCall – RB - #25 A lack of depth makes it almost a necessity that Iowa uses a freshman to spell Coker. Previously I talked about Canzeri being a change of pace back, McCall is more of a clone of Coker, at 6-0 215 pounds he has the size and skill set to get 10-12 carries a game and allow Coker to keep fresh legs for later in the season. McCall showed in the kids day scrimmage the ability to make one cut and go, which is a necessity in the zone blocking scheme that Iowa runs.
5. Darian Cooper – DL - #97 Cooper arrives to the Iowa campus at the right time as Iowa graduated three defensive lineman from last years team. Cooper has the size, 6-2, 280 to not get pushed around against most collegiate lineman. Since Iowa doesn’t run a complicated defensive scheme, he should be able to step right in and contribute. He had a chance to be ranked higher than 5, but a transcript issue kept him from camp for the first week and Coach Ferentz announced today that he has been battling injury.
4. Jordan Canzeri – RB - #33 Canzeri didn’t have much fanfare when he committed to Iowa, who beat out the powerhouses of Villanova and UCONN for his services. He put up huge numbers in high school, toting the ball 222 times for 2048 yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior. Jordan has incredible speed, but his lateral quickness might be his biggest asset. Canzeri is small in stature, only 185 pounds, but he should be a great change of pace back to Marcus Coker’s bruising style.
3. Ray Hamilton – TE - #82 Iowa has always used multiple tight ends under Ferentz and their depth at the position would lead one to believe they will do that again this year. Although Hamilton would probably be listed as #4 on the depth chart, I think that he has shown enough in fall camp to garner some reps as well as some time on special teams. If there is an injury to one of the three ahead of him, he could easily move up and contribute right away.
2. Torrey Campbell – CB - #22 There are a couple of defensive backs that could play as true freshman, from the limited pictures and exposure Campbell has seen significant reps. B.J. Lowery’s injury means that Campbell moves up the depth chart. He will most certainly get some reps on special teams and that is a position where a young player can make a name for himself, see Sean Consodine.
1. Mika’ll McCall – RB - #25 A lack of depth makes it almost a necessity that Iowa uses a freshman to spell Coker. Previously I talked about Canzeri being a change of pace back, McCall is more of a clone of Coker, at 6-0 215 pounds he has the size and skill set to get 10-12 carries a game and allow Coker to keep fresh legs for later in the season. McCall showed in the kids day scrimmage the ability to make one cut and go, which is a necessity in the zone blocking scheme that Iowa runs.
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