Here we go again, my AM antenna is pulling in Dolph and Kirk live from Carloooooos O'Kelly's. I'll mix in some tweets and have my own paraphrased words from the show here tonight, enjoy.
Dolph: Coker is a nice fallback option. See what Kirk has to say about Robinson.
Dolph: DJK still one catch away from the receptions record.
Dolph: Technically Indiana's last home game at Memorial Stadium, they do play one more "home game" at Fedex Field.
RT @bvak:
Dolph: Ben Chappel leads Big Ten in passing.
RT @bvak:
Dolph: Hoosiers 4-0 non-conf; 0-4 conf. (They obviously focused too much on non-conf schedule.)
Dolph: Thoughts on James Morris: Never played MLB before this year. His grade point average separates him. In high school played a 5-2. Tarp hasn't stayed healthy and in comes James Morris against Penn State, didn't miss a beat. Had a big play against Michigan State on 3rd and inches last week. Those are the kind of plays wonderful players make in those situations. Dad is equipment manager of the Hawkeyes, he was born to be a Hawk. Podolak can't say enough about him, could be one of the best ever at Iowa. Wonderful combination, size, speed, played runningback in high school.
RT @Andy_Hamilton:
Dolph just said James Morris committed to the Hawkeyes in 7th grade. James is turning into a big ol' fish story.
RT @bvak:
Dolph: Norm's philosophy is to keep the play in front of you. Quick slants won't work forever. Won't argue with 37-6.
Dolph: Murray not playing because of Meyer. Murray got hurt, Meyer moved up the depth chart.
RT @marcmorehouse: Dolph, it's a hip flexor and it's still bothering him.
Dolph: Medical hardship waiver hardly unlikely for Tarp. He was running around today at practice, will graduate in December. Played too much this year and will play more.
Dolph: Kirks theory was to run the clock out (against MSU) and felt more comfortable with the starters in. Especially Stanzi to turn and hand the ball off. Monday morning QB will ask after guys get hurt why they were there.
KF: That was a lot of fun (MSU). Played well in all three phases, doesn't all come together very often.
KF: Hoping they are growing and improving (in special teams). Looked more complete than all season long. Coverage units looked more aggressive, once guys get experience it may be contagious.
KF: Fast starts good at home and on the road. Offense has been good all year long. A 5th year senior at QB has a lot to do with that.
Caller: Jim Rome something something, heard something happened, think it would be awesome to have a Hawkeye on there. I wish I was as good as a parent as you are a coach (wtf?)
KF: I've heard about him (Rome). Think it was 2002, respectfully declined to go on his show. Would be happy if players were invited but I'm not sitting by the phone waiting for that (interview) to come. Won't go into the whole story.
KF: Cotton and Vandenberg are making progress. Not much opportunity now but counting on them to work hard and step in next year. Both are behind excellent players.
Caller: What about that Tyler Sash? Do you practice those laterals
KF: (laughter) I think they practice those after the coaches leave the field. I didn't see it coming and either did Michigan State.
Dolph: Sash's 14th career pick and four behind Nile Kinnick. Has 392 yards of return yardage off of INT's. Most of all-time in Hawkeye history.
Caller: defensive switches from 4-3 to 3-4?
KF: Depends on what they are doing. Defense got creative years ago against Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl. Something they've used throughout the years.
Caller: Why didn't you run it up against MSU for the polls?
KF: We do what we gotta do to win. In the 4th quarter it made sense to run the clock in the fourth quarter. We worry about winning, don't worry about the polls. Don't think margin of victory matters that much really.
Dolph: Why keep Stanzi and Robinson in there in the fourth quarter? What's the gameplan?
KF: Depends on the opponent and circumstances. Vandenberg had some medical things going on, developed before the game but he's fine. We get out backups in as liberally as anyone, we don't worry about stats or shutouts. We get them in when we feel it's safe and smart, want to get guys reps. Didn't feel early in the fourth against MSU was time yet.
Caller: comment on the O and D lines..
KF: Really played well last week. Defensive front really played well. Oline performed well both protecting Ricky and in the run game. Oline is growing each week, fun to watch develop since the first week.
Dolph: Linebackers have become your thinnest, how is Nielsen.
KF: He'll be fine. Bad news this week but he'll be back for his senior year. He worked hard and played well. Tarpinian is making progress. Hunter should be back.
KF: Morris, Dibona, Peterson all played well against MSU. Morris has worked hard. It's tough when guys are injured but it's nice to get guys experience. Tillison did a good job in the 3-4 and on special teams. Nice when you have some good stories like Morris, they need that.
RT @HawkeyeInsider:
KF - Doesn't look like Nielsen is going to play for the rest of the year. Hunter has practiced the last two days.
RT @Andy_Hamilton:
KF: Hunter is gaining ground and they expect him back. Tarp is making progress.
KF: Looking forward to watching Fran's team play and improve.
Caller: Have they changed the helmets(concussions)?
KF: I would like to think technology is improving. Can't remember a year where I've seen this many helmets fall off. Maybe players aren't wearing them the way they were designed. Huge issue in the NFL, any kind of a head injury makes you want to error on the side of caution.
Caller: Can you comment on ARob's rumored concussion?
KF: We are nicked up. Commented on Nielsen being out but think everyone else has a chance to go. Football is a tough game.
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Caller: Is the TE from Illinois going to redshirt?
KF: No, he's playing on special teams.
Dolph: Tarp have the option of medical RS?
KF: No, he's way past that option at this point.
Caller: Previous guy took my topic, what about stopping the quick slant? What about that play you call where Binns drops back and makes an interception?
KF: Binns is rare where he batted the ball and caught the quick slant, he does it in practice too. You have to choose what you want to give and take. A lot of variables in pass defense but what we do give up at times is by design. Haven't always done a good job but working hard to ensure the ones we do give up aren't bug plays that are going to kill us.
KF: Indiana is going to throw for their yards. Their run game is nicked up but they have a big group of WR's. Chappel is going to get his yards throwing the football.
KF: (Oline) They do have size, OLineman is back this week. Well over 300 pounds, big looking group.
Caller: What contributes to Stanzi's success?
KF: We've been more aggressive with our play calling. Ricky is a 5th year senior with a lot of experience. Nobody works harder. Tremendous dedication and work ethic. Really respected by the entire team. Great with people outside of the team too. Nice to see his efforts rewarded, hope he finishes on a strong note.
Caller: How hard is it for a young player to learn to play center?
KF: They trigger everything up front. A lot like MLB, have to communicate to the whole team. They come in all sizes and shapes.
Caller: How many sacks has the Oline given up? How about Adam Robinson, is he your most complete back?
KF: Stanzi wasn't sacked at all against MSU, once against Wisconsin. Robinson is running the ball well, does well in the passing game, and the blocking game is great. Ceratinly we saw that block last week against MSU.
Dolph: Stanzi has been sacked 12 times this year. 6 came at Arizona.
Tommy from Des Moines: Something, your boy is a Senior oh junior ohsawsrs who is the best of your boys at football?
KF: Can't wait to hear this?.?
Tommy: How often do you talk to Norm Parker during the week about the defense.
KF: I can defer the first question, I talk to Norm daily. Touch base, he's making progress. Hopeful he is back in IC this weekend and coming into the office regularly next week.
Dolph: Ferentz's boys mirror image each other.
Jim Zabel: I thought that first half was the most complete half I've ever seen.
KF: Thanks Z! I'll throw out Illinois 1985.
Dolph: Good luck Saturday at Indiana.
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