I think Grunk is better prepared than Roberson was, however, I hope the play calling is better than we have had so far.Ethan Grunkemeyer first start at Iowa, AT NIGHT.New coach, and who knows what else is going on inside the locker room. Iowa will surely load the box to stop the run and force Grunk to beat them. Really tuff duty for Terry.
I'm not expecting much, how about you?
I think that is what Iowa will be waiting on. I think max protect and deep balls or 50/50 balls to someone that will catch it, or break it up at least. Slants, and screens maybe on plays without max protection.Again, in my best Shooter (from the film Hoosiers) voice...
"Run Allen twenty times. Throw 10 yarders to the TEs. On D, add a LB and go with a 4-3."
And Singleton at slot running deep routes !I think that is what Iowa will be waiting on. I think max protect and deep balls or 50/50 balls to someone that will catch it, or break it up at least. Slants, and screens maybe on plays without max protection.
Roberson was grossly unprepared. After the transfer of our back up QB ( Will Levis), we were exposed. —Grunk and Smolik will both be solidly prepared. That said, it will be on the OL to suddenly “gel” for the QB and the team to have successEthan Grunkemeyer first start at Iowa, AT NIGHT.New coach, and who knows what else is going on inside the locker room. Iowa will surely load the box to stop the run and force Grunk to beat them. Really tuff duty for Terry.
I'm not expecting much, how about you?
Correct about the OL. They better come to play. Hope to see some max protect for some longer shots downfield. Also want to some toughness out the DL and three LBers. Two is not working.Roberson was grossly unprepared. After the transfer of our back up QB, we were exposed. —Grunk and Smolik will both be solidly prepared. That said, it will be on the OL to suddenly “gel” for the QB and the team to have success
If Grunk "wets the bed" then there has to be a short leash. They have to then give Smolik a shot.The race for the backup was very close between Gronk and Smolik. Smolik has been in the program two years and is a RS Soph. Gronk is a RS Freshman. I hope Gronk does great and we never learn the answer to this question.....but....how much of a leach does Gronk have? If he wets the bed, how long before the staff puts in Smolik?
Agree. As I recall, the real second team QB was in the doghouse. BTW, Roberson is still playing college ball for the Buffalo Bulls (MAC). He is 78 for 133 (58%) and 934 yards with 8TDs and 2 INTs. They are 2-0 in the MACRoberson was grossly unprepared. After the transfer of our back up QB, we were exposed. —Grunk and Smolik will both be solidly prepared. That said, it will be on the OL to suddenly “gel” for the QB and the team to have success
Did not know he is still playing. Happy to hear he’s doing well.Agree. As I recall, the real second team QB was in the doghouse. BTW, Roberson is still playing college ball for the Buffalo Bulls (MAC). He is 78 for 133 (58%) and 934 yards with 8TDs and 2 INTs. They are 2-0 in the MAC
Iowa will try to confuse him.I think Grunk is better prepared than Roberson was, however, I hope the play calling is better than we have had so far.
It will be a huge disappointment if they do not play hard.Judging by Terry's latest press conference and him alluding to the fact that they are still moping around over James, they are going to get killed.
Gronk played one series against one of the cupcakes and did very well. Drive 90 yds for a td, making several perfect passes.The race for the backup was very close between Gronk and Smolik. Smolik has been in the program two years and is a RS Soph. Gronk is a RS Freshman. I hope Gronk does great and we never learn the answer to this question.....but....how much of a leach does Gronk have? If he wets the bed, how long before the staff puts in Smolik?
Yea. Unless there are leaders on the team like Mauti, it doesn't sound promising. Leadership was probably the main issue all along.Judging by Terry's latest press conference and him alluding to the fact that they are still moping around over James, they are going to get killed.
Deluka wears #0 because he is a leader, right? I think that is part of wearing that numberSo, who on the team has the personality and street cred to rally the troops this Saturday?
So, then it's time for him to earn his "0".Deluka wears #0 because he is a leader, right? I think that is part of wearing that number