2023 Iowa Season Thread

[FearlessF]

did you send the link to Brian?

[FearlessF]

Cade McNamara’s stay in the transfer portal is going to be a short one.

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, McNamara has committed to transfer to Iowa. An announcement is expected shortly.

With Spencer Petras graduating and Alex Padilla transferring, this is a huge pickup for Kirk Ferentz’s squad.

[Hawkinole]

Now the question is whether Iowa can attract a WR or two from the transfer portal. Probably need two, because 4* Keagan Johnson who has been injured and played in only 2 games this season, entered the transfer portal just a few hours before Cade McNamara reportedly was joining the Hawkeyes. Cade McNamara's presence could help Iowa, but ---
It is critical Iowa (1) fire or demote Brian Ferentz to O-Line coach now - not later, (2) hire a QB coach/Offensive Coordinator, (3) prevent Kadyn Proctor (OT) from decommitting (the highest rated Iowa recruit since recruits have been ranked), and (4) rein in Keagan Johnson, or acquire two transfer portal WRs. 

[Temp430]

It's official.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2022/12/02/former-michigan-qb-captain-cade-mcnamara-transfers-to-iowa/69694289007/


Cade is a good fit at Iowa.  Good luck to him, sad to see him go.

[FearlessF]

it's just that Brian Ferentz is not a good fit for Cade

as we've discussed, why would any self respecting offensive player want to play for Brian?

[MrNubbz]

It is critical Iowa (1) fire or demote Brian Ferentz to O-Line coach now - not later, (2) hire a QB coach/Offensive Coordinator, (3) prevent Kadyn Proctor (OT) from decommitting (the highest rated Iowa recruit since recruits have been ranked), and (4) rein in Keagan Johnson, or acquire two transfer portal WRs.

Buckeyes losing some big uglies,if he's going to bolt hopefully it's with the good guys

[FearlessF]

Iowa has now lost another receiver to the transfer portal. This time it was Arland Bruce IV.

Bruce IV announced his decision to transfer on his social media account Friday. Bruce has two years of eligibility left. He played in 11 games for Iowa this season with 187 yards receiving and 2 total touchdowns on the year.

Bruce played in 23 games as a Hawkeye. He was quick to thank both HC Kirk Ferentz and WR coach Kelton Copeland.

[Mdot21]

not sure what Cade is thinking here. unless Brian Ferentz gets the axe and they bring in an OC who runs a QB friendly system and they get a couple WRs in the portal- Cade is going to struggle big time in Iowa. He's a decent player but in all honesty he really isn't that good. He's just OK. Medicore.

[Cincydawg]

The players around a QB often have a lot to do with how good he looks.

He started at Michigan, so he must have some talent given how awesome Harbaugh is at judging such things ...

[Mdot21]

The players around a QB often have a lot to do with how good he looks.

He started at Michigan, so he must have some talent given how awesome Harbaugh is at judging such things ...

Harbaugh might be one of the worst QB guys there is. He hand picked Joe Milton and gave him the job over Cade. Nuff said.

Cade only looked as solid as he did because he had so much around him. He had an elite OL. He had a deep TE room. He had a backfield with Haskins & Corum. He had a defense backing him up. He had elite special teams. He wasn't asked to do much. Basically just not lose it for the team. Cade is completely unathletic and he has a bb gun for an arm. He's going to fail spectacularly at Iowa if Brian Ferentz is his OC and they don't hit the portal for WRs. 

[Cincydawg]

I recall some claiming he was a lot better than Stetson Bennett.

[Mdot21]

I recall some claiming he was a lot better than Stetson Bennett.

Yeah but that's not saying much. Stetson wasn't exactly Trevor Lawerence or Bryce Young or Justin Fields.

I recall A LOT of people claiming A LOT of QBs were better than Stetson Bennett, even a couple QBs on Stetson's own team. UGA fanbase didn't even want Stetson. They wanted the 5* JT Daniels. Stetson didn't exactly light the world on fire last year until he got into the playoff. And when he did, boy was he pretty much perfect in the semis and the final.

Stetson is a gamer and he's much more athletic than Cade. Yeah, I'll take that dude every time over Cade.

[FearlessF]

not sure what Cade is thinking here. unless Brian Ferentz gets the axe and they bring in an OC who runs a QB friendly system and they get a couple WRs in the portal- Cade is going to struggle big time in Iowa. He's a decent player but in all honesty he really isn't that good. He's just OK. Medicore.

he may not overthrow his target as much as Petras and might be a bit more accurate, IF Brian doesn't ruin his mechanics, footwork, and form

that's a big if
Also, if the o-line and running game don't improve, he'll be running for his life and throwing off hi back foot with pressure in his face like Petras

[Mdot21]

he may not overthrow his target as much as Petras and might be a bit more accurate, IF Brian doesn't ruin his mechanics, footwork, and form

that's a big if
Also, if the o-line and running game don't improve, he'll be running for his life and throwing off hi back foot with pressure in his face like Petras

I just have zero faith in Brian Ferentz. Kirk must've promised him changes to the OC/staff in order to get him to come there. At least that's my hope. 

Cade can be a productive QB in the right system but he needs the coaching and team around him. He's not going to come in and be a savior. They have to overhaul everything for him. Brian Ferentz needs to be shown the door.