wetgopherhole
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I was watching the Iowa game on Sat and when you watch them play its hard to believe they are the number 4 team in the nation. I mean how do they win? They certainly don't have any wild dynamic players that dominate. But I made two observations that I think should be discussed as the Brew haters call for his head the next time we lose a game.
1. Coaching stability--this was pointed out by the color guy doing the Iowa game, and it is a great point--Iowa has had up and down years since Ferentz was hired in 1998 but even during the down years Iowa has stuck with Ferentz and his coaches. They haven't changed their coaching philosophy and I think this stability really is paying off right now. (Actually this really reminds me of the way the Twins have done it).
2. Coaching mentality--As I was watching the game, and Iowa was down 21-7 in the third--I actually didn't think Indiana was going to win...why you ask? because of the way the coaches were reacting. I mean Iowa looked like poop, and their miracle season was literal falling apart in front of Ferentz's eyes,......and Ferentz looked bored! Then contrast that with Bill Lynch who looked more like a cheerleader out there than a coach....and its no wonder that the second something went wrong for Indiana and momentum finally swung in Iowa's favor...Bill Lynch looked almost depressed....which is exact what happen when Sash ran that touchdown back.
Make no doubt about it...a head coach's attitude plays an enormous role in the player's mental states during a game--and is a huge reason I thought Mase was so terrible--very similar to Lynch (Rich R. also has a problem with this).
If you were going to war--who would your rather have as a leader--a cool, calm general that nothing seems to faze him--or a general whose wears his emotions on his sleeve? I would much rather have the former.
Not to sure about Brew yet, he obviously shows alot of emotion (as do alot of winning coaches) but I feel like for teams that aren't expected to win--this could be more detrimental.
1. Coaching stability--this was pointed out by the color guy doing the Iowa game, and it is a great point--Iowa has had up and down years since Ferentz was hired in 1998 but even during the down years Iowa has stuck with Ferentz and his coaches. They haven't changed their coaching philosophy and I think this stability really is paying off right now. (Actually this really reminds me of the way the Twins have done it).
2. Coaching mentality--As I was watching the game, and Iowa was down 21-7 in the third--I actually didn't think Indiana was going to win...why you ask? because of the way the coaches were reacting. I mean Iowa looked like poop, and their miracle season was literal falling apart in front of Ferentz's eyes,......and Ferentz looked bored! Then contrast that with Bill Lynch who looked more like a cheerleader out there than a coach....and its no wonder that the second something went wrong for Indiana and momentum finally swung in Iowa's favor...Bill Lynch looked almost depressed....which is exact what happen when Sash ran that touchdown back.
Make no doubt about it...a head coach's attitude plays an enormous role in the player's mental states during a game--and is a huge reason I thought Mase was so terrible--very similar to Lynch (Rich R. also has a problem with this).
If you were going to war--who would your rather have as a leader--a cool, calm general that nothing seems to faze him--or a general whose wears his emotions on his sleeve? I would much rather have the former.
Not to sure about Brew yet, he obviously shows alot of emotion (as do alot of winning coaches) but I feel like for teams that aren't expected to win--this could be more detrimental.