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Topic: Maryland (2-2, 4-3) at #19 Iowa (3-1, 6-1) Post Game

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Hawkinole

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Maryland (2-2, 4-3) at #19 Iowa (3-1, 6-1) Post Game
« on: October 16, 2018, 02:14:14 AM »
Mcwterps? Will want to comment here, as may others.

It's too late for me to comment. Iowa's offense has improved greatly the past 3-games and Iowa's defense which has declined, should have more starters on board, at home this weekend.

Maryland poses a big challenge for Iowa. Probably a bigger challenge than most Iowans will realize. I love Maryland's helmets, but little else.

My analysis is lacking, but yours need not.
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Re: Maryland @ #19 Iowa Pre-Game
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2018, 08:29:41 AM »
I don't necessarily think Iowa's defense has "declined" per se, but when your offense and special teams gifts the other teams with turnovers and/or favorable field position, it suddenly makes it a lot easier to score points.  Iowa has been caught with its pants down more than once this season, and it paid for it more often than not.  The Wisconsin game is one I'm sure the Hawks would love to have back.

Iowa's run game hasn't exactly taken off this season.  Normally it's the bread-and-butter of Iowa football, but part of it is the run blocking isn't quite up to snuff, and part of it is that Iowa doesn't have a top-notch tailback.  The passing game has certainly kicked it into another gear so that's something, but it's still a bit hot-and-cold.

I'll admit I don't know a ton about UMD, but they appear to have a strong running game, and a strong run defense.  I do think that's good news for Iowa, but Maryland probably is the most athletic team Iowa faces all year (with the exception of Penn State).  I think the double-digit line is a bit much, I think it should probably be closer to 6 or 7.  I'm just glad the game is at home.
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Re: Maryland @ #19 Iowa Pre-Game
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2018, 09:16:06 AM »
#19 Iowa at -10 does seem a bit much with Maryland having beat #7 Texas and Minnesota by a larger margin than #2 Ohio State this last weekend. 
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Re: Maryland @ #19 Iowa Pre-Game
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2018, 10:14:32 AM »
I have no faith in Canada. 
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Re: Maryland @ #19 Iowa Pre-Game
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2018, 01:25:41 PM »
Quote from: mcwterps1 on October 16, 2018, 10:14:32 AM
I have no faith in Canada.
Many consider him the best OC in america. Why the hate? Or is it just that you think it's a Peter Principle thing and, now that he's temporary/interim HC, he's a fish out of water?
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2018, 03:45:45 PM »
Maryland has been such a weird team.  At times they have looked great, but they were clobbered by Michigan.  No shame in that, but they also had fewer yards against Temple than they did Michigan.  So who knows what you are going to get with this team.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2018, 04:40:24 PM »
Did Temple keep its starters in all game? 173 of Maryland's 220 yards against Michigan came against 2nd/3rd/4th stringers. 
Until those three drives, Maryland's drives went for 30, 2, 0, 6, 10, -1, -11, and 3 yards.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 04:43:27 PM »
Quote from: Anonymous Coward on October 16, 2018, 04:40:24 PM
Did Temple keep its starters in all game? 173 of Maryland's 220 yards against Michigan came against 2nd/3rd/4th stringers.
Until those three drives, Maryland's drives went for 30, 2, 0, 6, 10, -1, -11, and 3 yards.
That was against an absolutely superb defense.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2018, 04:51:54 PM »
Iowa's is too. If the season ended today, Iowa would have a great argument for second best in the conference (clustered with PSU and MSU). Right?
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2018, 05:12:30 PM »
If they ever stop gifting the other offense with crazy-good field position, sure.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2018, 06:31:13 PM »
Quote from: Anonymous Coward on October 16, 2018, 04:40:24 PM
Did Temple keep its starters in all game? 173 of Maryland's 220 yards against Michigan came against 2nd/3rd/4th stringers.
Until those three drives, Maryland's drives went for 30, 2, 0, 6, 10, -1, -11, and 3 yards.
No clue, though most of their yards came in the fourth quarter while down multiple scores. 
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Re: Maryland @ #19 Iowa Pre-Game
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2018, 07:35:38 PM »
Quote from: Anonymous Coward on October 16, 2018, 01:25:41 PM
Many consider him the best OC in america. Why the hate? Or is it just that you think it's a Peter Principle thing and, now that he's temporary/interim HC, he's a fish out of water?
Well, he had 2 weeks to prepare for Michigan, but couldn't follow the same plan as ND. 
RPO with a mobile QB. Many starters on the field when Piggy gashed that defense.
But, he's stubborn with Hill at QB, and his offense produces penalties that put you behind the sticks farther than we can overcome.
Not impressed. I called it before the season started.  Close minded? I don't think so. It's just unfolding the way I thought it would.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2018, 07:59:17 PM »
Quote from: mcwterps1 on October 16, 2018, 07:35:38 PM
Well, he had 2 weeks to prepare for Michigan, but couldn't follow the same plan as ND.
RPO with a mobile QB. Many starters on the field when Piggy gashed that defense.
But, he's stubborn with Hill at QB, and his offense produces penalties that put you behind the sticks farther than we can overcome.
Not impressed. I called it before the season started.  Close minded? I don't think so. It's just unfolding the way I thought it would.
A. As for the penalties: Why is that on Canada? It would seem equally on Durkin who built the team or on the players who commit them as individuals. I think it's just general, hard to fix, discipline issues. And I wouldn't think to pin that on a coach who until however many weeks ago was a coordinator.

B. We'll have to disagree about how many starters Michigan sat on D at the end on that one. From recollection, they were all in the backfield (some of the guys needing more practice, like Metellus and Kinnel). But the front seven was GREEN. I don't get happy taking credit away, but that correlated with the yards as much if not more than Pigrome's entrance.
C. As for Brown: He really evolved into a spread-killing DC at BC, and that included mobile QBs. It's too soon to say for sure (PSU with McSorely and maybe the bowl game will give opportunities to play that style again), but I think the ND game was a bit of a mirage in terms of Wimbush earning an edge on the edge. And even then ... it was just for half of the first half and one extra run in the 3rd Q. 
Beyond that, I really liked Brown's approach to defending JT Barrett, too. I know you've mentioned this as a past bugaboo of DB's, but I don't think it's an actual kyrptonite these days. He's pretty well rounded.
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Re: Maryland (2-1, 4-2) at #19 Iowa (2-1, 5-1) Game Week
« Reply #13 on: October 16, 2018, 08:08:43 PM »
Quote from: Anonymous Coward on October 16, 2018, 07:59:17 PM
A. As for the penalties: Why is that on Canada? It would seem equally on Durkin who built the team or on the players who commit them as individuals. I think it's just general, hard to fix, discipline issues. And I wouldn't think to pin that on a coach who until however many weeks ago was a coordinator.

B. We'll have to disagree about how many starters Michigan sat on D at the end on that one. From recollection, they were all in the backfield (some of the guys needing more practice, like Metellus and Kinnel). But the front seven was GREEN. I don't get happy taking credit away, but that correlated with the yards as much if not more than Pigrome's entrance.
C. As for Brown: He really evolved into a spread-killing DC at BC, and that included mobile QBs. It's too soon to say for sure (PSU with McSorely and maybe the bowl game will give opportunities to play that style again), but I think the ND game was a bit of a mirage in terms of Wimbush earning an edge on the edge. And even then ... it was just for half of the first half and one extra run in the 3rd Q.
Beyond that, I really liked Brown's approach to defending JT Barrett, too. I know you've mentioned this as a past bugaboo of DB's, but I don't think it's an actual kyrptonite these days. He's pretty well rounded.
I played in HS, and I look at a lot during games. I try to guess defenses and offenses, I watch the OL, I watch the DB's and DL, pretty much everything on both sides.
Don did what Temple did.  The OLB's kept the edge and kept contain. Those sweeps weren't going to work, ever.
And, it's not Durkin's fault for the Offense that shifts OL men and skill players pre-snap, but it is his fault for hiring him.
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