I'll be watching SDSU/NDSU in the National Championship game. Question: Are we securing the same talent level as these programs?
Absolutely not. These teams have stud O and D lines, equivalent to top 50 FBS programs. We don't have O and D lines nearly as good.
At the skill positions, we've been as good at receiver but not at QB or running back.
1,000,000% agree with the O and D lines. That is the absolute key to us getting on their level. I think our skill positions have been every bit as good over the last few years (although this last year I would say not so much). It's hard to judge a RB group when they are getting first contact at the line of scrimmage on most run plays. I know people like to rag on Baker, but I'd sure rather have him than the NDSU QB Miller. Must be nice to go 1/12 for 5 yards and win a football game 35-32 (331 yards on the ground). Which brings me back to how critical it is to have a good offensive line. When your big uglies can control the line of scrimmage, there isn't a whole lot other teams can do even if they know what's coming!
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Thank you for the insight. Agree with you both that it starts and ends in the trenches. If you are in the lead, or need a game winning touchdown, having a long, sustaining drive to remove clock is essential. Guess it will be a wait and see again. Coach Hill needs to start winning with all the talent he and staff have accumulated. He did after all receive a nice extension.
QB room will be better IMO. Baker set to be QB1 and a healthy Lindauer at QB2.
I'll be watching SDSU/NDSU in the National Championship game. Question: Are we securing the same talent level as these programs?
Absolutely not. These teams have stud O and D lines, equivalent to top 50 FBS programs. We don't have O and D lines nearly as good.
At the skill positions, we've been as good at receiver but not at QB or running back.
1,000,000% agree with the O and D lines. That is the absolute key to us getting on their level. I think our skill positions have been every bit as good over the last few years (although this last year I would say not so much). It's hard to judge a RB group when they are getting first contact at the line of scrimmage on most run plays. I know people like to rag on Baker, but I'd sure rather have him than the NDSU QB Miller. Must be nice to go 1/12 for 5 yards and win a football game 35-32 (331 yards on the ground). Which brings me back to how critical it is to have a good offensive line. When your big uglies can control the line of scrimmage, there isn't a whole lot other teams can do even if they know what's coming!
Maybe not Cam Miller but how about Trey Lance, Easton Stick, Carson Wentz, Brock Jensen??? That is a great group of QBs - better than most teams in the Big 10 not named Ohio State. Lantz, Stick, and Wentz are in the NFL and Jensen might have been the best of the bunch - just never made a mistake.
I don't think they have had better receivers or kickers but otherwise their recruiting blows ours away. Nothing like winning to help your recruiting.
Looks like the Dawgs got a commitment from Oregon State. LB Jake Parrella 6'3" 235. 3 years of eligibility left.
https://twitter.com/Qhunter5_/status/1612542605426053120?s=20&t=Zb4oON-HJDw5wsJcyh41IQ
Another DB commitment. They are going hard after the CB/Safety position and I'm here for it!
https://twitter.com/Qhunter5_/status/1612542605426053120?s=20&t=Zb4oON-HJDw5wsJcyh41IQ
Another DB commitment. They are going hard after the CB/Safety position and I'm here for it!
Solid pick up.
https://twitter.com/Qhunter5_/status/1612542605426053120?s=20&t=Zb4oON-HJDw5wsJcyh41IQ
Another DB commitment. They are going hard after the CB/Safety position and I'm here for it!
This guy tweeted offers from all over, including several FBS schools.
https://twitter.com/rusty_j_van/status/1619730171451551747
6'1 230 LB Pleasant Valley HS, Iowa. 2x All-state 1st team (3x all-state) 3X All-conference LB/FB. Iowa Metro POY
https://twitter.com/rusty_j_van/status/1619730171451551747
6'1 230 LB Pleasant Valley HS, Iowa. 2x All-state 1st team (3x all-state) 3X All-conference LB/FB. Iowa Metro POY
Looks like he had a change of heart? I assume he'll be a PWO for Iowa.
https://twitter.com/rusty_j_van/status/1620779743749763072?s=20&t=iqQLeX2P8aMEyz3NyVPKlQ
Anyone attending the Spring Game?
