Can Tim Lester & Kadyn Proctor Save The Iowa Offense? | ANF PODCAST 23

In the last episode of Season 1 of the ANF Podcast, Kyle and Connor breakdown the Tim Lester hire at Offensive Coordinator, getting Kadyn Proctor in the transfer portal, and their outlook for next season. They finish the episode answering mailbag questions and going over plans for 2024 and beyond.
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[@rayray333777]

As a UT fan I hope you guys start covering the SEC as well. I think you would have an audience and people would enjoy the insight you bring.

[@user-cp9oj3hj4z]

I love the intelligent cognitive analysis synthesis and evaluation of the facts on the rpo , pundits ,,, and Johns. Give Lester some positive vibes Remember ,you play to win the game Thanks

[@stevewatts7600]

He's going back to Alabama old news

[@alexspilde846]

This is my favorite Iowa podcast! Love hearing the schematic analysis. Keep up the good work and Go hawks!!

[@rayray333777]

That's cool you guys followed your passion for football. You do a great job. I think the OC hire is exactly what Iowa needed.

[@sseli1308]

I've watched this twice now that's not normal, big congrats on all the future success guys clearly you were meant for this. Day 1 listener

[@ryandoehrmann801]

By far and away the best Iowa Football podcast out there. Love the football knowledge and analysis you guys bring! I will continue to share with others.

[@BearsEatBeetz]

Ive been waiting for this podcast gentlemen!

[@randyroe5695]

Great podcast! It's really the only place we can get x's and o's knowledge...especially for the Hawk fans who understand the game. Turned my friends onto you guys this year and it actually adds to our conversations. Not sure how expanding to the entire Big Ten will work, but like our new OC, we'll give it a chance. Carry on!

[@iowatroll]

Love the job you do. Best Hawkeye show out there.

[@paulcalhawk1226]

Your podcasts are very good and enjoyable. I have been a hawk fan for forever. Hope to hear your take on the hawks next season. go hawks

[@larryvansteenhuyse9376]

Great podcast and hope you get the recognition you deserve!

[@jonahcerone]

best Iowa football podcast out there no doubt

[@hawkeyefan2234]

Thank you, I appreciate the time and effort you put into your podcast. Many years ago, I coached football and other sports at the high school level and it is refreshing to listen to knowledgeable analysis. My only hope for 2024 is Deacon Hill does no make the field. He does not have the skill set for Div 1. Thanks again!

[@jessleetwothree]

Congrats on the great year of podcasts, I've really enjoyed listening every show. I work in TV/Film in nyc and have been a die hard Iowa fan my whole life. If you guys need any extra help in terms of production, graphics, etc. let me know because I'd love to be involved!

[@kylehawks4036]

You guys do a great job and as a football junkie I love your perspective and insight

[@donnmarvin6175]

Great podcast, very insightful.

[@heavyhands4803]

Love this podcast and the analysis! Please keep the content coming. You guys are top notch! Go Hawks!!

[@MatthewRoberts-ve5fv]

You do a great job of covering Iowa football.

[@charlesgerlach2004]

I appreciate you guys recognizing the KF philosophy and suggesting innovation or scheme that fits that philosophy in your analysis. Other podcasts dont exhibit that rational intelligence. Great work men, looking forward to your next podcast.

[@benjaminrobbins8458]

Loved the show guys. Thanks for the breakdown

[@kjc32]

I love this show. Sky is the limit for what you both produce; keep it up, I’ll watch, like and share every single thing you all produce

[@craiglehman1440]

Always look forward to your analysis. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. Hope you keep doing it for a long time! Gotta be the best analysis podcast in the country.

[@satoshicat271]

Great job, guys! I’ve been loving your show all season and always look forward to your insights.

[@jon6084]

Great analysis guys! Really enjoy your show! Interested in what the marriage of KF and Lester offenses will look like, but am happy we brought in a modern mind. Regardless what it looks like, I’m optimistic we got a guy that understands taking advantage of defenses weaknesses, but also the development of a short pass game. Iowa has made offense looks sooo hard. Even passes behind the line or short passes, have felt so slow developing. We hear about short passes being an extension of the run game. And Iowa under BF has been bad in that area.

[@doubletroubledadsquad8146]

My favorite Hawks podcast!

[@scottcrowe4266]

I had the same thought as you two about Proctor getting the year with Saban and playing against some top defensive fronts in the country. To be thrown in that early and build success and improve through out the year, I'm excited for this upcoming year.

[@livtoskate]

been watching the podcast all year. love it. off topic but that’s wild you guys are from Alburnett. i went to North Linn and dated a girl from Alburnett who woulda been a couple grades below you guys😂😂 i didn’t play the year you guys went to the semis though. but i’m sure my buddy who played middle linebacker and RB would probably remember you two

[@TheANFPodcast]

Schott?

[@livtoskate]

@@TheANFPodcast yep that’s him. he’s coaching at CPU now. i sent this video to him and said “hire these guys as OC and DC” lol but then i saw you guys are up in Minnesota

[@hawkeyefan2234]

Lastly, I appreciated your Tim Lester conversation. I was one of those that first said ho no!!! I feel better about TL as OC now. It appeared to me that Brian's coaching style was we are running it until we get it right type -- arrogant thinking (usually this style of coaching just destroys a player's confidence if it does not work especially when Iowa did not have superior offensive line talent). The announcers would summarize an opponent's weaknesses and it appeared to me that the offense did not try to exploit those weaknesses (example, go after a freshman corner). We would simply run our plays regardless of the what the opponent's defense was doing. (NO IMAGINATION) I hope Lester will game plan to exploit the opposition's weaknesses like all other teams do. I was sick of hearing Brian saying the we lining up showing run and we are letting the opposition know that we are running the ball and challenge the opposition to stop us (total BS). The Big Ten has good players and that thinking is STUPID! (It may have validity late 4th quarter and the opposition's defensive line is tired.) I also hope Lester's offense can put pressure on the opposition's offense and defense. What I am saying is the opposition knows Iowa is going to score points today you need to stop them on defense and the opposition's offense needs to take risks to compete on the scoreboard. Hopefully, Iowa has a balanced attack (Keep KF happy).

[@SmilesPerGallon-]

Driving to Lincoln Nebraska🥴, this will make an hour fly by. Y’all are almost as good as the riveting analysis we get from Rob Howe on his…..coffee sip..……great podcasts.

[@craiglehman1440]

Rolmao! 👍

[@TheEuroHawk]

Great work gentlemen. I love your podcast - has become my favorite. Great passion, level-headed analysis based on what happens on the field and not your typical "Brian sucks" commentary. One thing I heard that I wasn't a fan of though. You are planning less Hawkeye content and more Big Ten talk? That's no bueno. Less Hawkeye discussion is never better than more Hawkeye discussion. If anything, add a B1G podcast but don't cut down to what made this great. :)

[@TheANFPodcast]

Don’t worry, we are not planning on less Hawkeye content next year!

[@Meishach2112]

I have a strong feeling we’re getting another year of Kirk Ball in 2024. He has so much hubris. It is obvious to everyone that it’s laughably bad, but he can’t see it. Good pod.

[@paulborchardt8979]

I would appreciate some personal / professional BIO of you two. LOVE your podcast!

[@TheANFPodcast]

54:04 we go into our personal background and touch a little bit on our professional background.

[@paulborchardt8979]

Thanks for the background and insight. YOU two are GREAT! Thx for the bio / story!

[@paulborchardt8979]

You two are outstanding! I wait for your podcast drop every week! Keep up the great work!

[@slickone9135]

Great discussion. I am so ready for the new OC to forget about the past years shitshow. My only reservation now is Cade's knee. I hope it can stay healthy🙏

[@hawkeyefan2234]

Another question: Last season announcers do not say much about Nwankpa. While watching games, he is in on the tackle or close almost every time (he appeared to be charging hard to support the run). He made some big big hits (an advantage he has with his size). It did not appear from watching on TV (which is a limited view regarding a passing attack) teams threw the ball in his area (not challenged much). It was obvious last season teams avoided throwing at Cooper and if they did it was mostly come back routes. How did you guys view Nwankpa first full season on the field? Also, what would you expect seeing from him with a full season of experience (2024)?

[@TheANFPodcast]

He had a great season for a first year starter. Always a good thing when you don’t notice a safety during a television broadcast - generally means their doing their job well or the front 7 is playing very well. He made that incredible interception against USU in the first game and I think teams avoided him the rest of the season - similar to Cooper. For 2024, he needs to take that next step in the playmaking department. Geno Stone made that same leap and starting to force more fumbles in his last year at Iowa.

[@adamstricker1616]

One of the biggest things to me with RPO is that it streamlines decision making. I really think Iowa coaches QBs to make the absolute best decision. But that is not always the best way to make decisions particularly when there is time pressure. A lot of offenses aren't looking for the best decision you want the QB to take the first satisfactory option.

[@patrickoconnell59]

“Ferenz needs to give him the keys…”. This is the answer. A basic tenet of a successful organization is it hires the best person and that person executes in their wheelhouse, without interference from above. Kirk should know that from Good to Great.

[@Seoulhawk01]

You requested some feedback, so I wanted to share a few thoughts. Firstly, I really enjoyed the podcast and appreciated the in-depth exploration of game strategies, as opposed to just quick reaction videos. Kudos on that front. I got a good chuckle when you mentioned Albernett-I actually hail from Center Point over 40 years ago and have spent quite a bit of time in Albernett myself. Regarding the podcast's audio quality, it's decent but could be improved. There's a slight hollow sound to it. Have you considered hanging some sound-deadening blankets just off-camera? Additionally, placing something on the back wall could help. Many KZbinrs opt for bookshelves, not just for aesthetics but also to diffuse sound. This prevents a straight reflective line for the sound to travel. This can also be achieved with various items like plants, knick-knacks, or anything to break the line.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Thanks for the helpful tips - we really appreciate it. Also, small world! We played vs CPU in basketball our junior and senior years - they had some great teams.

[@Seoulhawk01]

I didn't use to advocate for paying college players, but with the introduction of NIL and the transfer portal, it seems inevitable. These young athletes are sacrificing their bodies for our entertainment, and it's time they receive compensation. So, let's explore a hypothetical scenario: How would we go about compensating college athletes in a fair and structured manner? I recall reading an article about a decade ago that referenced the NFL collective bargaining agreement, suggesting that a starter for Iowa could potentially earn around $500K. Given the changes in the landscape since then, this figure is likely even higher today. However, a significant challenge lies in addressing the longstanding disparity between powerhouse programs like Ohio State and Michigan, and smaller schools like Indiana and Illinois. To maintain competitiveness while leveling the playing field, one solution could be to implement a draft system similar to the NFL's. This would help distribute talent more evenly across teams, ensuring that every program has a chance to thrive. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this issue and how you would approach it. It's a complex topic with no easy answers, but exploring different perspectives can help shed light on potential solutions.@@TheANFPodcast

[@hawkeyefan2234]

I have noticed that over past few seasons that Phil Parker has put a faster defense on the field and it appears that speed has made the defense better. Years ago it seemed Iowa's defense could not stop late 4th quarter opponent offensive drives or second half come backs and Parker was the DC. What do you think? Unfortunately, the offense appears to have not increased its speed?

[@TheANFPodcast]

Definitely. Nick Jackson is one of the most athletic WLBs we’ve had under Phil. And our D-Ends were quicker than usual too, mainly because they were undersized.

[@Bvasey11]

Love the pod, curious how you think Resnar fits in with this new offense.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Resnar can really run, so Lester will put him in a lot of QB option reads where he has a chance to keep the ball and run. We’re a little worried about Resnar’s passing ability, luckily Lester’s RPO system is QB friendly.

[@mitchanderson55]

Go hawks

[@garyfabor]

I think Tim will do fine. We just need to give him a chance

[@SmilesPerGallon-]

I’ve never understood Iowa coaches talking about QB arm strength being sought after. In recent memory we’ve either not had time to throw deep or had no WR separation deep, and usually it’s both.

[@TheANFPodcast]

Kirk sees the ability to throw deep as a benefit to the run (lighter boxes). Now whether any team has actually respected that possibility in the last 5 seasons is another question.

[@mitchanderson55]

You should ranking every football season since 2013

[@justinbeverly7895]

There’s no way that Proctor is RT. Richman will slide over.

[@TheANFPodcast]

I agree, he probably should take over at LT, but I think Kirk sticks with Richman given he’s been a starter for 3 years at the position.

[@irishbullmatt]

I think Proctor is LT and Richman slides into LG. It still honors the 3 years Richman has started on the left side, but also realistically gives him the best chance to get guard reps before jumping to the NFL. Guard is likely his best chance at that.

[@MikeHoffey]

A suggestion. Throw in a video from time to time so we can let visualize what you are explaining to us.

[@alexjasper8479]

Chase Brackney count: 0

[@josephpetersen4400]

These guys are awesome, but Im pretty sure its just one dude changing shirts and flip flopping camera angles. Lindsey Lohan Parent Trap vibes.

[@user-fl5rb9qy6z]

You guy's retired?

[@TheANFPodcast]

We will fire back up in the summer to preview the 2024 season.

[@drewspinoso4849]

We need a head coach more than anything. Anyway to unload Kirk’s bs salary so we can get a real head offensive coordinator.

[@user-zq6bw5ys6d]

Keep kayden. He's not worth the hype.