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Retired Iowa broadcaster remembers Mike Leach – Radio Iowa
The faculty soccer world is mourning the lack of Mike Leach. The Mississippi State coach died attributable to problems from a coronary heart situation. Identified for his dry wit and skill to inform tales, Leach was additionally one of many architects of the Air Raid offense. It was a mode of play developed at Iowa Wesleyan School whereas Leach was the offensive coordinator for Hal Mumme between 1989 and 1991.
Retired KILJ sports activities director John Kuhens coated these groups and says whilst a younger coordinator Leach had the flexibility to debate a variety of topics.
“He might speak soccer, or being a pirate or he might speak legislation. You simply by no means knew what these guys had been going to be speaking about”, stated Kuhens. “Mumme usually talked about soccer however with Leach it was up for grabs what could be his matter of dialogue.”
Mumme and his workers took over a program that was winless in 1988 and had fast success with a 7-4 file and even performed within the Steamboat Traditional twice. It was a bowl recreation that Mumme himself invented. Kuhens says the fashion of offense labored as a result of it allowed Iowa Wesleyan to achieve success in opposition to groups with higher athletes.
“In the event that they did what the coaches needed them to do they didn’t should be an outstanding, four-star athlete”, added Kuhens. “They had been doing what they had been imagined to do and doing it proper with only a few errors.”
After a 10-2 file in 1991 Leach adopted Mumme to Valdosta State and some years later would observe him to Kentucky.
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What Fran McCaffery said at Iowa basketball Media Day
“I think for Payton we all have an expectation, you know, when your best player comes back and lead the league in made threes, well, he’s going to make more threes and he’s going to get more rebounds.
“The thing I’ve been impressed with is he was a really good rebounder last year. He’s a special offensive rebounder.
“A lot of shooters just don’t do that. They hang around on the perimeter, and that’s that. Throw me the ball, and I’ll shoot it in the hole for you.
“He does that, but he’s done more off the dribble. He’s done more passing to open people and reading situations, which is what you would expect from a senior.
“Think about him. Freshman year he played a lot. He was on the Big Ten Championship team. Sophomore year, Rookie of the Year in the league. Last year led the league in made threes, was an All-League player.
“Now, I think how do you go from being a second- or third-team All-League player to first-team? Obviously it’s consistency of effort and performance, and he is going to work harder.”
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Ohio State Offensive Lineman Acknowledged After Win Over Iowa
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well.
This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide.
Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties. The experienced center has been a strong addition in the trenches and will look to continue to be a dominant force throughout the rest of the season.
Just how dominant has McLaughlin been?
In the win against the Iowa Hawkeyes, McLaughlin actually posted the highest grade of any center in the country during week six according to Pro Football Focus. His 78.6 mark is an excellent grade, yet not surprising considering how solid he has been in the middle.
Not only has McLaughlin been solid this season, but the rest of the offensive line has played quite well. Against the Oregon Ducks, McLaughlin, Josh Simmons, Donovan Jackson, Tegra Tshabola and Josh Fryar will all need to be at their best. It seems like they have been at their best to this point, however, this will be the toughest test yet for the whole team.
If this unit can enforce physicality in the run game and give Will Howard time to operate on Saturday, then not only might McLaughlin grade high with PFF once again, but the rest of the unit may fair pretty well.
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