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MATT F0LEY
| Favorite team: | Iowa  |
| Location: | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
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| Registered on: | 12/12/2013 |
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re: Iowa's leading receiver talking smack...
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/31/13 at 11:36 am to KG5989
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Whats the Iowa player supposed to say?? Honestly... is he supposed to say "oh they are great we arent confident at all we cant compete". Seriously. This isnt talking smack. This is an Iowa football player saying they feel confident playing against us.
Talking smack would be saying "they suck we are going to destroy them on national television and show them how to play football"... thats smack talk. Saying they are confident is not smack talk.
:bow: +1,000.
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re: If LSU loses to Iowa
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/31/13 at 11:35 am to Beef Supreme
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But a loss would be 3 bowl losses in a row. How far of a snapshot would you have to have to see when the last time LSU accomplished that? You'd have to go back to 1982, 84, 85 and 86. We lost 4 in a row. Then your snap shot includes the years that came after that and you know where the program went.
Oklahoma lost 5 consecutive BCS bowls (Sugar, Orange, Fiesta, Fiesta, BCS NCG) from 2004 - 2009, including three losses in a row, and they somehow survived.
Good luck tomorrow - looking forward to a great game.
re: Iowa's leading receiver talking smack...
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/31/13 at 11:27 am to ATLTiger
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Robinson held up pretty well against Mike Evans, who had an even bigger weight advantage and gets away with murder against opposing CBs. and Tre plays because our "big" CB Jalen Collins is allergic of contact in the run game. it's not the size of the dog in the fight...
Fair enough. Iowa & A&M are night and day in terms of offensive philosophies and what they demand out of their receivers and TEs. Should be a good match up out there tomorrow. Glad to hear about the size of the fight in the dog...that's the same way we feel, being unranked, lil' ol' Iowa :cool:
re: Iowa's leading receiver talking smack...
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/31/13 at 11:11 am to wesman21
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Is he going to get the Rashard Rob treatment or the Tre White beatdown?
With all due respect, Martin-Manley has 30 lbs on White and 40lbs on Robinson. I think he, as a fourth-year junior can handle himself out there against either of those two true frosh CBs, particularly in the run game.
I know those CBs are talented, but I'll take a player with four years in a BCS-level S&C program versus skill guys with less than a semester's worth of that level of S&C work.
Just my opinion - and I'd feel the exact same way irrespective of the opponent. Not a knock on LSU or those two kids in particular.
re: The biggest offensive threat for Iowa...
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/27/13 at 2:48 pm to toughcrittercrumb
There was a thread on this board a few weeks back that centered upon Iowa playing a lot in three TE sets - both run and pass - and the challenge it would present LSU.
CJF is one big dude and has done a great job blocking and a solid job catching with those Hamburger Helper hands - he does a nice job using his body to to gain leverage against shorter defenders in short to medium routes. He;s tough to jam ob the LOS.
Iowa will also slip into a one back, 2 TE (one offset, one on LOS) and 2 WR formation and run or pass out of that. They wait for a look and then slip Jake Duzey (#2/3 TE, 6'4 245lb) out into the flat.
Below is a link to the aforementioned formation and shows what Iowa can do with play-action and the that formation (Iowa ran this on 1st and 20 from the OSU 15 with 3:55 remaining in the 3Q). Duzey slips past the DE (#8 - completely out of the play) and outruns CB #26 for an 85yd TD to knot the game @ 24-24 heading into the 4Q in Columbus.
Duzey
Iowa isn't a sexy team, but they tend to pick their spots well between the constant pounding and grinding with the ground game.
CJF is one big dude and has done a great job blocking and a solid job catching with those Hamburger Helper hands - he does a nice job using his body to to gain leverage against shorter defenders in short to medium routes. He;s tough to jam ob the LOS.
Iowa will also slip into a one back, 2 TE (one offset, one on LOS) and 2 WR formation and run or pass out of that. They wait for a look and then slip Jake Duzey (#2/3 TE, 6'4 245lb) out into the flat.
Below is a link to the aforementioned formation and shows what Iowa can do with play-action and the that formation (Iowa ran this on 1st and 20 from the OSU 15 with 3:55 remaining in the 3Q). Duzey slips past the DE (#8 - completely out of the play) and outruns CB #26 for an 85yd TD to knot the game @ 24-24 heading into the 4Q in Columbus.
Duzey
Iowa isn't a sexy team, but they tend to pick their spots well between the constant pounding and grinding with the ground game.
re: Iowa Players not Impressed with LSU
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/27/13 at 9:20 am to AdamDeMamp
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If this has been posted, delete please.
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"Once you watch the (LSU) film, you get really really confident. We're really confident right now."
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I think LSU has Iowa's full attention and respect...
"We're going to assume that he's good," Hitches said. "He's mobile as we've seen in the film we have. We'll have our hands full with a mobile quarterback who is a good athlete so we have to keep preparing like he's good.
"They're not one dimensional. They can run the ball. They can pass. The quarterback can scramble. We're going to have our hands full."
"I don't know if they will run it more but I wouldn't be surprise if they utilize him maybe in the running game," Ferentz said. "They may not either. Their running backs are really good. It's not like they need another one.
"It gives you one more thing to defend. I imagine we'll see some of that. We see it in the course of the year. It doesn't diminish the fact they've got at least two really good receivers a stable full of running backs."
Iowa cornerback B.J. Lowery said he doesn't expect LSU to change much and he's not worried about the lack of film. He's said the tendencies they might learn isn't as important as the fact LSU will likely run the same offense it has all season
"When they threw him in they were running pretty much the same offense the starter did," he said. "We're expecting the same things plus a some added things like the running quarterbacks we played.
"He doesn't play like a freshman. He throws the ball down the field and when the pocket closes he knows how to get out."
re: So Iowa landed in Tampa today?
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/26/13 at 9:54 am to Dr. Morgus
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They seriously showed up to a non BCS bowl 8 days early? Their super bowl?
BCS game or not, It's part of their bowl prep plan to get to the site a few days early so the players can get acclimated to the warmer climate (Iowa hasn't practiced outdoors in almost a month). Teams from the south don't normally have to adjust like cold weather teams do.
Also, FWIW, Iowa held their 11th bowl practice yesterday (Christmas).
re: After further analysis, I now realize y'all are going to win the Outback Bowl...
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/23/13 at 1:26 pm to BrewHawk
You forgot reason 11 - Weisman continues to insist on running the ball with his eyes closed while screaming at the top of his lungs, "I'm the Jewish Jedi....want some?!'
re: ESPN hates LSU -- Predicts Iowa victory
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/21/13 at 5:54 pm to brewhan davey
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No doubt that LSU is the superior team, but that hasn't exactly been enough of a reason to yield victories this season and in the past.
Like almost every game, we will make a close game out of it, and since Iowa is not a Top 10 team, it will probably be an ugly performance on our part.
I hope I am wrong and that we play like we are fully capable.
A few notes...
1) This is a really cool board. It takes a bit of time to get used to / appreciate the culture, so I'm glad the admins make a guy wait 3-4 days before they allow him to post.
2) 85% of America-ESPN.com fans believes that LSU will win this game, per the ESPN.com poll. Most everyone believes in LSU.
3) I have great appreciation for the confidence you have in your team, and I think this match up is great for both squads. Having read through pages and pages of posts and threads, the one thing that is almost certainly taken for granted is that Iowa is motivated and will show up prepared for this game (and they will). Unless you're looking for a weak sister to play against to cap your season off, I would proffer that this match up is EXACTLY what is BEST for your team moving forward. I do believe the LSU team will be well prepared and ready for this game. Miles knows that he is in for a fight and will have their attention.
4) I would argue that at this point, Iowa is the better TEAM and LSU, by quite a margin, has the better talent. Agree or disagree, even at 9-3 this year, LSU is in a developmental mode. The issues they have aren't talent related, but rather rooted in errors/issues with communication and alignment. That is related to their youth, and if you really look at it, is incredible that they were able to post 9-3.
5) It bears mentioning that LSU begins the season in Houston against Wisconsin, and the one team that is closest to Wiscy is....Iowa. This is great prep for that game. BTW, those bastard Badgers sneakily have the #6 Defense in the country (they lose 7 after this year).
I know the older cats on this board will understand where I'm coming from, and the younger guys will have a high degree of skepticism, but I will make this one, simple prediction: Playing against Iowa will be the best thing for the LSU team, and vice-versa for Iowa...and it has nothing to do with LSUs record, rank or brand. It simply has to do with the opportunity to play a good team.
I'll see some of you down in Tampa and hope to have a great pre- and post-game experience...you were great in the Cap One and am expecting the same if not more in 2014.
Geuad Luck.
re: Iowa Offense and the 3 TE set
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/20/13 at 4:17 pm to ATLTiger
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if we're in base personnel, we don't blitz the DBs that much. pretty much never bring the CBs. all you're really gonna get is Loston playing down in the box and maybe coming off the edge here and there. he will blitz the LBs though.
I've followed Chavis since he was at UT and like the way he runs his D.
He'll give all kids of looks and pick his spots for the blitz.
I enjoy watching LSU play and get plenty of looks at their games throughout the year.
The thing that stands out this year, which has to drive Chavis nuts, is the volume of misalignments and miscommunications on the defensive side of the ball. He can call everything perfectly but, in the end, it's got to be executed precisely.
In my mind the above are LSUs biggest weaknesses and are a direct result of this truly being a developmental year for them.
There is no questioning the talent on LSUs roster, but rather there are maturity and development issues that have lingered on far too deep into the season.
re: Anthony J's play in bowl game
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/20/13 at 4:02 pm to evangelfan
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My guess is they will put in a fairly conservative game plan that has plenty of run, and some run/pass mix to keep him in favorable positions.
I couldn't agree more.
Lots of romanticism going on in regard to AJ and his performance in this bowl game, but in the end I would look for LSU to really work to leverage their proven play makers (2 RB, 2 WR) against Iowa's defense.
To craft a role for AJ that leans on option and running would be a disservice to the offense.
You'd be asking the other 10 to take on roles that they haven't been asked to execute for the entire season (namely, blocking down field for a running QB), and the nasty side of that would be when he does break the pocket and starts running he would effectively be on his own and at high risk.
I, for one, wouldn't be in such a hurry to see his athleticism on the field - given that LSU is going to have only 12 practices prior to the bowl game. Rather, he needs to fit into what the team does best - run between the tackles, grind it out, pop a pass as it is necessitated or advantageous.
When was the last time AJ took multiple full-on hits from college-level players over the course of 60 minutes? When was the last time he started and played a full game in which he didn't step off a yellow bus?
I guess if I were LSU I'd prefer a heavy dose of the proven 235lb RB and outstanding WRs against a top 10 defense and see what happens. Iowa will be more than happy to play that kind of ball control game; remember, Iowa is the team that won 6-4 @ Penn State after, being up 6-2, walked their punter out of the end zone, kicked off to PSU and hung the game on their defense's shoulders.
Finally, you've got two Michigan men in Les Miles and Cam Cameron who will gladly play in a brawl with Iowa.
re: Iowa Offense and the 3 TE set
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/20/13 at 10:07 am to BrewHawk
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If I were Chavis, I would man up on the WRs, bracket the TE(s) with a safety deep and LB short and keep 8 in the box.
There's no question LSU has more athletes than the Hawks, but I think Iowa has a schematic advantage if LSU doesn't force the issue with their speed.
I would blitz all day long from every different angle possible and not let Iowa breathe. It may lead to a broken play here or there, but it might also absolutely overwhelm an Iowa offense that will desperately attempt to possess the ball for longer than LSU does.
Watch the first half of the Michigan St. game and you'll see what I'm talking about. Play side slants because there's no cutback to worry about from Weisman. Now, Iowa has countered this by giving Canzeri more playing time and he does cut back very well, but I would sell out to stop the run and make Iowa's receivers try to beat the Tiger DBs.
I think that if LSU takes this approach and absolutely stymies the Iowa offense, that it could be the one way (barring a bunch of turnovers) that the Tigers blow out the Hawkeyes.
We do still have a solid D to fall back on, but if they're on the field all game long due to a poor offensive performance, Iowa is in big trouble.
With all due respect to you and the Tiger fans, LSU's 2013 Outback Bowl defense does not look to have the horses to pull off the blitzkrieg as described above.
Corey Thompson (#1 FS - #2 SS) is out. #3 SS, Micah Eugene, has left the team. So outside of Loston, their senior #1 SS, there is no proven depth.
There is talk this week of working Mills (#1 corner) in at safety, and if that happens then Rashard Robinson will replace him, giving you (along with White) 2 true freshmen CBs who weigh in at 165 and 175, respectively. It also gives you a true soph FS in Mills, a freshman All-America corner back last year, playing out of his natural position with little depth behind him. There is Martin (Jr.) available if his foot heals, but beyond that you're looking at another TF in Rickey Jefferson.
There is high risk in blitzing safeties and undersized corners into Iowa's offense, especially with a big RB, FB and TEs available to block. They can have success in spots, but it will take a physical toll as the game wears on, which isn't what you want to have happen to a secondary whose depth is already razor thin. The corners will also have to provide consistent run support to the outside, with the receivers peeling off to take the safeties and either the FB, TE or pulling guard coming out side to seal the edge in front of a big RB.
I'm not picking on LSU or saying they can't be successful against Iowa on defense, but attacking them they way MSU did isn't the best strategy.
Les Miles said it best in his Monday press conference: this is going to be a fight for both teams for four quarters. Iowa is going do it's best on offense to pound, and pound, and pound away and see what happens the second half when attrition begins to set in for both teams.
re: Iowa Offense and the 3 TE set
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/19/13 at 1:00 pm to MissouriBengal
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Iowa Offense and the 3 TE set
If this has been talked about I apologize. My boss is a huge Iowa fan, and we have been talking match ups and he mentioned that he thinks Iowa will do a heavy amount of 3 TE sets as they did against Ohio St. and Michigan St. Is this good, or bad for us? I feel like it could be a disadvantage because wouldn't our LBs have to do most of the coverage,which I don't have a lot of confidence in? Football gurus help me out. Thanks!
Iowa uses the 3 TE set primarily for the run to the outside. They will play the TEs tight to the LOS as well as split one or two out in the slot and run the third in motion - and will run and pass out that formation. They will attack the play side corer with a TE or a pulling lineman, which doesn't really bode well for White @ 177lbs over the long haul. They have no real fear with running weak side on third and long out of this or any other formation.
To make the formation more effective they will run no huddle/no sub when they get the defense in particular personnel groupings (heavy on LBs or DBs) and will try to exploit accordingly. They're heady in this situation and will snap the ball quickly if a defensive substitution is attempted.
When playing at Ohio State, Iowa caught OSU in a look they were waiting on and popped them for an 85 yard TD to the secondary TE late in the third quarter o tie the game up 24-24.
The TE's are fairly big (6'7 265, 6'5 255 & 6'4 245) and compliment an athletic offensive line (Iowa's line is 15 lbs lighter than LSU's and built for zone blocking).
re: Iowa vs LSU breakdown
Posted by MATT F0LEY on 12/14/13 at 8:59 am to TaserTiger
quote:In 12 games Ruddock has 62 carries, 266 yards gained, 43 lost for a net of 223 . 5 rushing TDs.
How many QB sacks has your QB had this year?
Iowa has given up 12 sacks this year.
Is he able to move around the pocket? Mobile?
Yes, Ruddock is fairly mobile and able to move within the pocket when under pressure. Has a good head about him and will throw it away when nothing is available.
How many yards rushing does he have this year?
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