QB- Stanzi still didn't have a great game, but he wasn't missing receivers like he has in the past. He was putting the ball where his receivers should have come down with the ball. His one interception was off of his receiver's hands and then kicked into the air. He managed the game really well and towards the end of the game his clock management was great, he was constantly taking the play clock inside five seconds before snapping the ball. Overall grade B
RB- Adam Robinson and Brandon Wegher have really come on as running backs. As fans we all wondered how they would perform against better competition. They were able to find holes in the Nittany Lion defense and more importantly they were able to pick up the blitzers. I thought that as the game went on, the running backs seemed to be running harder and taking advantage of a worn down defense. One thing that both of the running backs does is the run hard and finish runs going forward. Overall grade A-
WR/TE- Over the first three weeks the receiving unit played well. However they played an average game against Penn State. There were several drops and in the big games, like this one was, you can't have those. They did do a very good job of blocking and you have to give them the benefit of the doubt when Moeaki didn't play and DJK and McNutt both played sparingly. Overall grade B
OL- This unit continues to impress me. They played against a defensive line that was supposed to be better than them. They were opening up big holes all night for the running backs and aside from a few blitzes, they really gave Stanzi time to find his receivers. In my opinion, Riley Reiff has outperformed what anyone thought that he would do. The level of his play opposed to Bulaga's is not that big of a drop. Overall grade A-
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Penn State Prediction Review
Penn State wins if- They force turnovers. If they can turn Iowa over a couple times and get a lead it will force Iowa to abandon their run game and if they abandon their run game, they also lose the ability to run play action passes. Penn State needs to get Evan Royster going in the game, whether it is running the ball or catching the ball out of the backfield. Penn State's defense needs to apply pressure to Ricky Stanzi, who hasn't been pressured that much yet this season.
Iowa wins if- Second half Ricky Stanzi plays the whole game. Here are Ricky's stats so far this season by half:
1st half: 27 of 55 for 281 yards, 3 iNT 2 TD completion % of 49.2% Effic Rating of 93.09
2nd half: 33-45 for 363 yards, 0 INT, 3 TD completion % of 73.3% Effic Rating of 163.09
If Ricky can perform well and protect the ball, there will be plays to be made in the Penn State secondary. Iowa needs to dominate the line on both sides of the ball, like they have done all season so far. If the defense can keep Daryl Clark in the pocket and force him to make plays from there, it is a good thing. Ryan Donahue could play a huge factor in the game in changing field position.
Score Predictions:
Iowa 20 21
Penn State 17 10
Predictions:
Iowa forces 2+ turnovers 4
Penn State misses at least 1 FG 0
Lee doesn't play for Penn State He didn't
DJK and Moeaki play for Iowa DJK played and Moeaki suited up
Stanzi has 2+ TD's 0
Iowa is held to under 100 yards rushing 163
Stanzi throws for 250+ yards 135
Iowa wins if- Second half Ricky Stanzi plays the whole game. Here are Ricky's stats so far this season by half:
1st half: 27 of 55 for 281 yards, 3 iNT 2 TD completion % of 49.2% Effic Rating of 93.09
2nd half: 33-45 for 363 yards, 0 INT, 3 TD completion % of 73.3% Effic Rating of 163.09
If Ricky can perform well and protect the ball, there will be plays to be made in the Penn State secondary. Iowa needs to dominate the line on both sides of the ball, like they have done all season so far. If the defense can keep Daryl Clark in the pocket and force him to make plays from there, it is a good thing. Ryan Donahue could play a huge factor in the game in changing field position.
Score Predictions:
Iowa 20 21
Penn State 17 10
Predictions:
Iowa forces 2+ turnovers 4
Penn State misses at least 1 FG 0
Lee doesn't play for Penn State He didn't
DJK and Moeaki play for Iowa DJK played and Moeaki suited up
Stanzi has 2+ TD's 0
Iowa is held to under 100 yards rushing 163
Stanzi throws for 250+ yards 135
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Penn State Preview
When Penn State has the ball-
Daryl Clark will be the best quarterback that Iowa has seen so far this season. He has the threat of leaving the pocket and making plays with his feet, which isn't new to Iowa, but he is an experienced quarterback that probably won't make mistakes. Their wide receivers are young, but talented and fast, the question will be what they can do against an experienced Iowa secondary. Royster is a very talented running back, but has been underutilized so far this season. Where he can really hurt Iowa in the passing game, where he is very talented as a pass catcher. Their offensive line is extremely young, they will have their hands full with the Iowa defensive line.
When Iowa has the ball-
It will be strength against strength, Iowa's running game against Penn State's front 7. Iowa will be without Bryan Bulaga, but will have the same starting offensive line as they had last week. Penn State might have the best linebacker corps in the nation, but may be without Sean Lee, who has a knee injury. They will have Bowman back in the lineup for the first time since opening weekend, but he probably won't be 100%. IF both of these players are out, it is a huge advantage to Iowa. Penn State's secondary is young and untested, so it will be interesting to see how the do against an above average passing game of Iowa.
Penn State wins if-
They force turnovers. If they can turn Iowa over a couple times and get a lead it will force Iowa to abandon their run game and if they abandon their run game, they also lose the ability to run play action passes. Penn State needs to get Evan Royster going in the game, whether it is running the ball or catching the ball out of the backfield. Penn State's defense needs to apply pressure to Ricky Stanzi, who hasn't been pressured that much yet this season.
Iowa wins if-
Second half Ricky Stanzi plays the whole game. Here are Ricky's stats so far this season by half:
1st half: 27 of 55 for 281 yards, 3 iNT 2 TD completion % of 49.2% Effic Rating of 93.09
2nd half: 33-45 for 363 yards, 0 INT, 3 TD completion % of 73.3% Effic Rating of 163.09
If Ricky can perform well and protect the ball, there will be plays to be made in the Penn State secondary. Iowa needs to dominate the line on both sides of the ball, like they have done all season so far. If the defense can keep Daryl Clark in the pocket and force him to make plays from there, it is a good thing. Ryan Donahue could play a huge factor in the game in changing field position.
Score Predictions:
Iowa 20
Penn State 17
Predictions:
Iowa forces 2+ turnovers
Penn State misses at least 1 FG
Lee doesn't play for Penn State
DJK and Moeaki play for Iowa
Stanzi has 2+ TD's
Iowa is held to under 100 yards rushing
Stanzi throws for 250+ yards
Daryl Clark will be the best quarterback that Iowa has seen so far this season. He has the threat of leaving the pocket and making plays with his feet, which isn't new to Iowa, but he is an experienced quarterback that probably won't make mistakes. Their wide receivers are young, but talented and fast, the question will be what they can do against an experienced Iowa secondary. Royster is a very talented running back, but has been underutilized so far this season. Where he can really hurt Iowa in the passing game, where he is very talented as a pass catcher. Their offensive line is extremely young, they will have their hands full with the Iowa defensive line.
When Iowa has the ball-
It will be strength against strength, Iowa's running game against Penn State's front 7. Iowa will be without Bryan Bulaga, but will have the same starting offensive line as they had last week. Penn State might have the best linebacker corps in the nation, but may be without Sean Lee, who has a knee injury. They will have Bowman back in the lineup for the first time since opening weekend, but he probably won't be 100%. IF both of these players are out, it is a huge advantage to Iowa. Penn State's secondary is young and untested, so it will be interesting to see how the do against an above average passing game of Iowa.
Penn State wins if-
They force turnovers. If they can turn Iowa over a couple times and get a lead it will force Iowa to abandon their run game and if they abandon their run game, they also lose the ability to run play action passes. Penn State needs to get Evan Royster going in the game, whether it is running the ball or catching the ball out of the backfield. Penn State's defense needs to apply pressure to Ricky Stanzi, who hasn't been pressured that much yet this season.
Iowa wins if-
Second half Ricky Stanzi plays the whole game. Here are Ricky's stats so far this season by half:
1st half: 27 of 55 for 281 yards, 3 iNT 2 TD completion % of 49.2% Effic Rating of 93.09
2nd half: 33-45 for 363 yards, 0 INT, 3 TD completion % of 73.3% Effic Rating of 163.09
If Ricky can perform well and protect the ball, there will be plays to be made in the Penn State secondary. Iowa needs to dominate the line on both sides of the ball, like they have done all season so far. If the defense can keep Daryl Clark in the pocket and force him to make plays from there, it is a good thing. Ryan Donahue could play a huge factor in the game in changing field position.
Score Predictions:
Iowa 20
Penn State 17
Predictions:
Iowa forces 2+ turnovers
Penn State misses at least 1 FG
Lee doesn't play for Penn State
DJK and Moeaki play for Iowa
Stanzi has 2+ TD's
Iowa is held to under 100 yards rushing
Stanzi throws for 250+ yards
Arizona Game Recap
DL- Domination, that is the word that describes the performance of the defensive line last weekend. The individual stats won't jump off of the paper at you, but as a unit, they do what they have to do. They only got two sacks, but the number of QB pressures and QB hits also takes its toll. Adrian Clayborn had a great game tallying 6 tackles and a sack, with two great tackles where he ran down the back from the backside. Overall grade: A
LB- There is nothing bad to say about the linebacker corps of Iowa. They know their assignments and execute them almost flawlessly. Jerimiah Hunter made a huge play on a fake field goal in the 3rd quarter. The unit as a whole could still button up their tackling. Overall grade: B+
DB- The best DB's in the Ferentz era? I think that they could be. I would be willing to say that Prater and Spievey are the best CB duo for sure. They are good enough that you Norm could have the ability to put both of them on an island and still have the two deep zone. Tyler Sash is just a ball hawk, seems to play the cover two zone to a T. He has 7 INT's in his last five games and just missed his second multi-interception game in as many weeks. Overall grade: A
Defensive Notes-
Iowa gave up three big running plays, 75, 39, & 34 outside of those plays they had 22 rushes for 50 yards
ST- Murray will be the kicker for the rest of the season barring injury. He looks good and is getting good height on his kickoffs and allowing his coverage time to get down field. Donahue is a stud, averaging 51 yards per punt in the game with two getting downed inside the 20.
LB- There is nothing bad to say about the linebacker corps of Iowa. They know their assignments and execute them almost flawlessly. Jerimiah Hunter made a huge play on a fake field goal in the 3rd quarter. The unit as a whole could still button up their tackling. Overall grade: B+
DB- The best DB's in the Ferentz era? I think that they could be. I would be willing to say that Prater and Spievey are the best CB duo for sure. They are good enough that you Norm could have the ability to put both of them on an island and still have the two deep zone. Tyler Sash is just a ball hawk, seems to play the cover two zone to a T. He has 7 INT's in his last five games and just missed his second multi-interception game in as many weeks. Overall grade: A
Defensive Notes-
Iowa gave up three big running plays, 75, 39, & 34 outside of those plays they had 22 rushes for 50 yards
ST- Murray will be the kicker for the rest of the season barring injury. He looks good and is getting good height on his kickoffs and allowing his coverage time to get down field. Donahue is a stud, averaging 51 yards per punt in the game with two getting downed inside the 20.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Arizona game- Offensive analysis
QB- For the third straight game it was a tale of two halves for Ricky Stanzi. He started out hot on the first drive taking the Hawks on their opening drive for a touchdown. He ended the drive 2-5 with one of the completions being a great one handed catch by Marvin McNutt on a ball that was behind him. On the second drive he threw the pick six on an out pattern that seemed to be late and in the air forever. There was also a play when Stanzi missed a wide open Reisner, who turned to the outside and the ball was thrown to the inside. We don't know who made the wrong move, but it looks like Stanzi made the bad throw. Ricky redeemed himself in the second half with a great throw to Reisner over the middle for a long gain. In the second half he calmed down and made the throws that he had to make, converting several key third day throws. He finished 20-32 for 205 yards and the 1 INT. Overall grade B-
RB- Adam Robinson started at tailback and has gotten better each week. He runs the ball hard, catches the ball out of the backfield and blocks. He had a huge third down run on a draw play when Iowa was probably just setting up the punt. He is getting much better with running the zone play, which is a staple in the Iowa offense. Adam finished the game with 18 carries for 101 yards. Brandon Wegher also carried the ball on Saturday and like most true freshman he is having his growing pains. He does look very good in goaline situations leaping over the pile. Overall grade: B+
WR/TE- Colin Sandeman had his official coming out party last week, he got the start opposite Trey Stross. Iowa's depth at this position is something that we haven't seen for several years. 7 different players caught a pass from Stanzi, with Sandeman leading the way with 5 grabs. Paul Chaney saw his speed utilized with three different rushing attempts in the game. Reisner filled in admirably for Moeaki, but his blocking isn't even in the same realm. The problem that plagued the Hawks for several years and that seems to be corrected this season. Overall grade: B+
OL- For the first time this season Iowa had the same starting lineup from one week to the next and it showed. The line fought a losing battle all day due to the fact that Arizona was stacking the box and out-numbering the blockers. Despite that fact, they were still able to pave the way for near 150 yards rushing and Rick Stanzi had plenty of time to throw all day long. Iowa may not play a faster defense all season than they did against Arizona. Riley Reiff's progression has been remarkable and the gap between him and Bryan Bulaga is not as great as some people thought. Dace Richardson continues to look good coming off of missing the majority of the last two seasons. Eubanks had a poor game, getting beat a few times and also having a holding call. Overall grade: B+
RB- Adam Robinson started at tailback and has gotten better each week. He runs the ball hard, catches the ball out of the backfield and blocks. He had a huge third down run on a draw play when Iowa was probably just setting up the punt. He is getting much better with running the zone play, which is a staple in the Iowa offense. Adam finished the game with 18 carries for 101 yards. Brandon Wegher also carried the ball on Saturday and like most true freshman he is having his growing pains. He does look very good in goaline situations leaping over the pile. Overall grade: B+
WR/TE- Colin Sandeman had his official coming out party last week, he got the start opposite Trey Stross. Iowa's depth at this position is something that we haven't seen for several years. 7 different players caught a pass from Stanzi, with Sandeman leading the way with 5 grabs. Paul Chaney saw his speed utilized with three different rushing attempts in the game. Reisner filled in admirably for Moeaki, but his blocking isn't even in the same realm. The problem that plagued the Hawks for several years and that seems to be corrected this season. Overall grade: B+
OL- For the first time this season Iowa had the same starting lineup from one week to the next and it showed. The line fought a losing battle all day due to the fact that Arizona was stacking the box and out-numbering the blockers. Despite that fact, they were still able to pave the way for near 150 yards rushing and Rick Stanzi had plenty of time to throw all day long. Iowa may not play a faster defense all season than they did against Arizona. Riley Reiff's progression has been remarkable and the gap between him and Bryan Bulaga is not as great as some people thought. Dace Richardson continues to look good coming off of missing the majority of the last two seasons. Eubanks had a poor game, getting beat a few times and also having a holding call. Overall grade: B+
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