Doc's Diagnosis: Iowa Game: The Interception That Put The Nail In The Coffin

Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice take a look at the final interception Chubba Purdy had in the game at home against Iowa. Nebraska went on to lose 13-10, Iowa has won the last six games against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. Iowa won the BIG 10 west and is set to play Michigan in the Big 10 championship.
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[@williamgreim4835]

That was a great dissection of the interception play! One of the best this year. Thx much.

[@danrose3233]

Dr Rob with the yellow marker reminds me of Madden illustrating plays.

[@danrose3233]

Trav with the little smirk/smile...and that interception led to a last second FG to win the game...

[@John-qk3qi]

I don't know if this comparison is accurate, but it reminds me of the times I've stood in front of the fridge, poured a glass of Apple juice, then put the glass in the fridge and took the jug to the table. I could see and feel the difference, still did anyway.

[@michaelschmidt8968]

I thought intended receiver was Fidone, but he actually ran an out. Looks like Bullock(?) lined up outside and ran an in and was open if pass had been thrown over the defender. Also looked like a receiver on the right of the formation may have come open. I get that Satterfield was trying to get within FG range, but due to clock mismanagement, they burned their last timeout previously. Just a comedy of errors at the worst possible time. Appreciate your analysis men!

[@millerfamilycr]

Mentioned #49 came to position right in front of the umpire (referee) and likely camouflaged himself by that alignment. The QB knows the umpire sits there, QB likely didn't see #49 Ethan Hurckett go into that position. He threw to the receiver which he thought the umpire was the person in that position rather than the D-lineman.

[@williamoldenburg4468]

Iowa scored 216 points this season. Nebraska scored 216 points this season. Iowa 10 Wins - Nebraska 5 Wins.

[@paulhoffer3123]

Hmmmmmmm! COACHING...COACHING and more coaching!

[@andrewcramer9200]

@@paulhoffer3123 Turnovers. Jimmies and Joes.

[@socalstr]

The "The Nail In The Coffin" was not the pick. It was the "Blackshirts" allowing a 22 yard gash immediately following that allowed a kid who hadn't been on the field all year to squeak a field goal through the uprights.

[@georgegordian]

However, 49 didn't just get there. He had enough time to order drinks and an appetizer before Purdy stared at him and threw him the ball. It could be that the game is still moving too fast for his limited experience in '22 and '23. Benhart and Johnson picked up the blitzes too, making the throw even worse. Can you chalk it up to lack of experience due to injuries, turnovers and bad play from the other 2 QBs forcing a 3rd QB into play for a couple games? It's hard to say.

[@MichaelJones-rn2pq]

Purdy's brain might not be registering that guy dropping into coverage, but that doesn't mean his eyes don't work. The guy is right in line where he is throwing the ball and he's a pretty big guy that would appear pretty hard to miss. It's not cheating if the quarterback looks at where he is throwing the ball. Don't close your eyes and heave it...like the other two guys do.

[@DG-mo5kr]

Also the ref is right there adding more to hide the the player.

[@spod11]

all the fumbles are spooky. Could be the work of invisible demons.

[@golfr-kg9ss]

Kind of surprised that Travis isn't rubbing it in more to Rob about another Iowa victory.

[@golden8378]

Is there any psyche training that can be done to train these QB’s brains to see the opponent standing right in front of them. This has happened to all 3 QB’s this year. At Minnesota, Sims couldn’t see our TE, #87 standing alone in the end zone with nothing between him and Sims. Instead, Sims throws it right to two defenders in the corner end zone. Haarberg did it too more than once.

[@shoresy6951]

Are you guys posting the podcast?

[@OwenJustice]

It will be up later today

[@philgod420]

Purdy must be color blind 😂

[@bradnelson5804]

Travis, you looked way to smug at the end of this video. Dr. Rob, great breakdown of the interception.

[@rodis21]

My take is that Iowa 49 drops back to spy Purdy and prevent a scramble up the middle.. he is unaware of bullock on the cross route. if purdy allows him to clear for just a second more its a completed pass...

[@patrickyarusso2673]

The Qbs can't read zone coverage...the Defenses know to drop in coverage, read QB eyes, and make a play. All QBs see is a red shirt and throw at that.

[@joemcbride3564]

...Nebraska fans need to accept that they are just a small university in a small Midwest state, and stop thinking they are a school that can still compete with the big boys..those days are long gone...

[@medmuscle]

Alabama is a small state too, though.

[@kconry3078]

​@medmuscle Tuscaloosa is less than 4 hours from Nashville, Atlanta and New Orleans. You know what is less than 4hrs from Lincoln Omaha, Kansas City and Des Moines. Not much of a comparison.

[@ronm6359]

Yep. Matt Rhule = Scott Frost ver2.0

[@claude9250]

@@kconry3078 Great barbecue in KC...

[@medmuscle]

@@kconry3078 That's a fair point, but I am not totally sold on those cities being a few short hours away making such a big difference. Hell, let's look at basketball. Kansas is a perennial power and they are in the middle of nowhere. Sure, those things that you mentioned certainly don't hurt, but I think that there are other things that are more important.