Who here thinks Ferentz' eventual replacement is going to sit the world on fire at Iowa?
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You must be watching a different Raiola cause Nebraskas Raiola is nowhere close to being in a Sophmore slump 12 TD passes and 2 INTs. Completing over 75% of his passes as well. That's far from a sophomore slump.
I've been thinking the same thing, P-Dog, but Holgorsen went out of his way at this week's presser to note how many times Dane was open if Dylan had the time and to compliment Key's play without the ball.
It would depend on who replaces him. Their NIL from my understanding is not great. So they just have to coach well to overcome talent deficiencies.
So you're going to risk pissing off our clear-cut, #1 QB by saying..."Sorry Dylan, I'm sitting you for a spell. Our OL isn't protecting well and our back-up has faster legs" Really??!?
If Dylan is struggling, like he did against MSU, then let him sit for a series.
Or, design a game plan where you give Lateef a series, or hell, put him in at a WR spot and make teams worry about a double pass option play.
And for the record, I literally do not understand this ridiculous adherence to the "You have to stick with your starting QB no matter what philosophy."
Every other player in every other position group is subject to being replaced if they're not playing well, but oh no we HAVE to keep Dylan in, no matter what.
And further, you're telling me that having a QB who can actually escape pressure and create a play with his legs or buy more time to find a receiver is a bad thing?
Again, I'm NOT saying bench Raiola but you don't just stand pat and watch your offense struggle for half a f***ing game.
I like Dylan Raiola, I think he is the starter and an excellent QB, but even excellent players can struggle. It's not the end of the world if he has to sit for a series.
Yep. They win anywhere from 8 to 10 games a year most of the time. Sometimes the win 11 and sometimes less than 8 but the are consistently winning 8 to 10 games per year. Although I want NU to be a playoff contender every year, I will never again be upset at only winning 8,9, 10, or more games a year even if we don't win a conference title. As bad as it has been since 2015 (minus the 2016 season) I'll take 8,9,10 games a year average and not be upset about it.
He has nearly half of the yards he got last year passing and completions are out of sight.
Thank you PDog. You are too kind. Here's the deal. DR has gotten really comfortable with JBarn, as this is their second season together. Hunter has made an impact the last few games as well. Be patient. It's just a matter of time before Key unlocks the door and steps right in to being a significant contributor.The slump no one is talking about is Dane Key. He was a proven commodity coming in and is on the waiting list to be featured on a milk carton. I have some thoughts, but I'll wait for smarter people to tell me what to think.
Key is running around pretty wide open out there. He's a master at getting separation so far this year. The rock has to be delivered or all his work is down the drain. I do not know what people are watching out there, but Key is not the problem.The slump no one is talking about is Dane Key. He was a proven commodity coming in and is on the waiting list to be featured on a milk carton. I have some thoughts, but I'll wait for smarter people to tell me what to think.
While Barney is big in a few plays, he's still green in development. Physically he has not developed. If Riaola is too focused on Barney that would explain why Key and Hunter, two obvious upgrades, have struggled. Barney is in the body of a boy still. He is riding his natural talent but could be developing his body more than he has.
Yeah, but he's a starting NFL QB. About .000001% of people who play football ever get to that point.
I don't think you made the point you think you did.
He does need to learn to get rid of the ball more quickly for two reasons. One, reduce the sacks and two, his health.
I think he's just much more confident in his ability to make the short snappy pass. The knock on NU this morning, on the BIG channel, was that our receivers don't get separation and we rely too much on short passing.
I think yr point abt perception vs reality is a good one. The talking head may have mischaracterized what's going on.
Have all college coaches forgotten how to manage the damn game??!? 
A few minutes ago, Sparty's Jonathan Smith goes for it on fourth down and One from his own end of the field. UCLA calls a run blitz up the middle and it looked to me like their QB audibled to a pitch out that was stopped short of the sticks. The Bruins -- with a dose of Super-MO -- scored to take a 10-7 lead.
Update - UCLA 17 Michigan St. 7. Smith's 4th down call changed the game. I can think of only one play a coach could call that would be stupider (involving an onside kick.)
A few minutes ago, Sparty's Jonathan Smith goes for it on fourth down and One from his own end of the field. UCLA calls a run blitz up the middle and it looked to me like their QB audibled to a pitch out that was stopped short of the sticks. The Bruins -- with a dose of Super-MO -- scored to take a 10-7 lead.
Update - UCLA 17 Michigan St. 7. Smith's 4th down call changed the game. I can think of only one play a coach could call that would be stupider (involving an onside kick.)
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