Well that sucked...NIU 10, Iowa State 27
by Mike Breese on Sep 2, 2010 10:54 PM CDT
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PrintThe first half of this game was absolutely horrendous. It was like a hangover from the Independence Bowl. The offense couldn't convert a 3rd down to save its life. 3 for 13 the entire game is an embarrassment. With DeMarcus Grady starting at QB, they didn't even try to throw the ball over 5 yds down the field.
The defense all night was sub-par. Iowa State clearly won the battle over our offensive line. They were pretty much able to move at will all night long.
In the 2nd half, the offense opened up, but Grady and the offense was still off. Some of the offensive playcalling was just stupid. Give Chad Spann the ball in the redzone. Good thing Cameron Bell will be eligible next week.
Michael Cklamovski terrible at kicking field goals. Just awful. Just keep him on kickoffs.
DeMarcus Grady's goofy low passing motion led to two throws tipped and picked off by Iowa State. That needs to change. Keeping Grady in the game was an interesting choice. His confidence at QB may improve, but why do that when there are clearly better options behind center?
The worst part of this game was the fact that we were so close so many times, but failed to execute when we had the chance. Kudos to the defense for forcing 2 INTs and keeping the Huskies in this one.
This was just a stupid, stupid game that NIU was fully capable of winning. Hopefully, Iowa State will be the toughest BCS team that the Huskies have to face all season long. These next two weeks will be dedicated to sealing all of the creases for when we play the Illini.
This game didn't matter all that much, but it leaves a terrible taste in my mouth as how we could have EASILY won it.
Will Grady improve? Is Harnish even an option? Lynch?
That's all for now. More analysis later.
What other thoughts do you have on this game?
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I'm not eloquent
but we have got to stop shitting our pants when we play BCS schools. Sorry if that was too much for this site, but I’m fuming. The third down conversion is enough to make me spit. ISU is a good team and they earned this win. Well done to them. To NIU, play up to your potential please. Thanks.
Not sure if you folk got the same feed as I did, but we had the Big 12 broadcast here in Milwaukee and they brought up a valid point regarding Grady. While the play calling was faulty at times, it seemed that the NIU staff didn’t quite know what to do because Grady seemed to be extremely jittery and doing his own thing. I don’t know, I found that to be an interesting point.
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
Grady is NOT the answer
the start of the 2nd half was the telling tale……Grady missed at least two WIDE OPEN receivers! this guy is athletic and quick but he can’t pass worth a shit!
the D finally showed up in the 2nd half…. they didn’t show me anything in the first half
I disagree w/ your comments about our FG kicker – correct me if I’m wrong, but he hit the upright on a 49 yd try, and then shanked it after I State called two timeouts later in the game
would C. Bell have made a differnce in this game?? dont know
play calling comes into question on that drive starting the second half – we’re at the goal line, and they have Grady running up the middle??
Bottom line: this team has some growing up to do if they want to win their MAC division
Wanted Football Players!
At times there were signs of a good teams, and there is a lot to build on. From what I see, we solved the speed part, but we forgot the football part. Speed alone does not make a football player. Knowing your assignments, getting to the ball, and making tackles will always define a good defense. Our LBs should watch tape on #20 on ISU, not the fastest, but he sure made plays.
Interesting
Looks like both teams in contention for the MAC west have some work to do on offense. It happens all too often MAC teams perfectly capable of beating lower tier BCS teams get the ‘jitters’ and blow it. Looking forward to week 8, fire up chips!
I wonder what Kill was thinking when he started Grady???? Harnish is considered as a possible first team all MAC QB this year and he puts Grady in? I have a feeling that Harnish being hurt had something to do with Grady getting the start. I’m a huge Kill supporter but he got this one dead WRONG. Lynch could have done better. At least he’s not scared to take a hit.
Sooooo anybody know how Weston did in camp?
What a horrible game
I don’t think Grady is the guy. I was going nuts when they kept throwing for 6 on 3rd and 8; does the staff know what a first down is? I’m assuming HArnish was injured, otherwise he would have gone in. Grady is an OK back-up, but not the answer for a starter. ISU has a good team; we were only down by a touchdown in the third quarter, but the three INTS and Grady’s fumble at the goal line killed us (pardon the pun).
Horrible game is an understatement!
I have to agree to all the comments about Grady possibly costing us the game. Even after all the bad passes and only using half the playbook, this was still a winnable game. Iowa State had 8 to 9 defenders in the box most of the game. When we came out passing in the 2nd half, Grady missed 3 possible touchdown passes. Overthrows, passes behind or too high for the receivers, all of us in the stands were going nuts wondering why he was playing. He had open receivers but would tuck the ball down and run and would not reach a 1st down. I understand not wanting to ruin his confidence but he played awful. I could only assume Kill is frustrated with Harnish because of his previous injuries and wanted to test Grady and/or save Harnish. It was interesting that during the game a few times, Lynch warmed up and Harnish was wearing a baseball cap. Weston was redshirted so he can have another season to learn the playbook.
The way we played, we are not going to win the MAC or beat any BCS team.
HUSKIES LET ONE SLIP THROUGH FINGERS
I agree with all the inconsistencies at QB we still could have pulled this game out Grady not a starter Harnish deserves to start and Lynch as #2 man he is faster and throws a good ball and not afraid to run you over if in his way watched him in spring and scrimmages this kid is the real deal.
I just hope its not to late before Coaches realize this and we have a lost season.
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