Suppose we'll have to waste a timeout after the quarter break figuring out what to do here on 4th and a foot with the best RB in the league in the backfield?
I'd say with Allen out, the defensive philosophy must be cover their receivers tight and get pressure on Mertz, force him to make tough throws into coverage. He hasn't proven he can do that.
Battle just doesn't have his legs under him yet after the layoff, all his shots coming up short. Maybe take the ball to the hoop rather than jacking up 3s.
We're lucky to have a chance in OT.
Better figure out how to shoot FTs or it'll cost us at least 3 games this year. Alarming when the guys who will be handling the ball at the end of games can't hit a good percentage.
With all these returning veterans, high expectations, and the most favorable schedule we'll ever see, this season has turned out to be an unmitigated disaster.
We're not going to be able to play as conservative as Iowa does if we want to win. Still going to have to move the ball in the air or they'll collapse on Mo.