The Oracle 2

December 1st, 2022 at 9:14 PM ^

It’s not as if McNamara likely had a long list of schools to choose from that wanted him as their starting QB. He did a good job last year, but that was on a team with a great running game and top defense. He usually made good decisions, but has an average arm and below average mobility. He was solid, not dynamic. Most schools don’t have the advantages Michigan has and see his limitations. Many have their own QBs they like. You can assume Iowa was his best option.

Joined: 02/25/2018

MGoPoints: 19192

The Oracle 2

December 1st, 2022 at 9:39 PM ^

“Horrible take…” What do you disagree with? That he benefitted from playing on a team with a strong running game and top defense? That he has as an average arm and below average mobility? That he was solid but not dynamic? We all know about Iowa’s issues on offense. If he had better options, why did he choose them?

Joined: 02/25/2018

MGoPoints: 19192

MgoBlueprint

December 1st, 2022 at 9:48 PM ^

you shut your mouth when you’re talking about cade. He is a Michigan legend. The Ann Arbor city council passed emergency legislation forbidding cade from buying his own beer within the city limits. All patrons who fail to buy sir legend cade a drink will have their assets seized and drinks donated to the the thirsty legend fund.

he was responsible for H2’s five touchdowns against ohio st and parted holes like the Red Sea. He’s a humble legend so he gave the Joe Moore award to the offensive lineman.

The 5 picks he threw in the final three games were just to give the other teams a head start and a punchers chance even though he got knocked out of the playoff game.

 

 

Joined: 12/15/2008

MGoPoints: 11576

steviebrownfor…

December 2nd, 2022 at 8:17 AM ^

I would think McNamara could have played for a pretty good number of schools.  Iowa is a top half program in the Big Ten, typically in the 15 - 30 range nationally, and they really are just missing a QB.

If Iowa was interested in Cade that means he's good enough for what, 80% - 85% of programs?  Yes, there are syle limitations due to how Cade played for Michigan (for example I doubt Mike Leach would want him).  I just mean to point out that if Iowa wanted him I would imagine the list of suitors was probably pretty long.

Joined: 02/01/2009

MGoPoints: 10078

Sam1863

December 2nd, 2022 at 4:39 AM ^

This won't be too difficult. Over the years, Iowa has been one of those Big Ten schools that I don't mind so much. Sure, every so often they'd beat Michigan, which means that I would hate their guts, but that's true of any team that beats us. (I'm especially looking at you, Minnesota in 1977!)

Yes, Iowa may have a boring offense and the worst kind of nepotism hire running it. But I like their Hawkeye logo and their traditional Steelers-from-the-70's uniforms, their stadium named for a Heisman winner who died in WWII, and that very cool wave they do at the Children's Hospital.

Best of luck, Cade, and at the risk of sounding like Radar O'Reilly: Go Iowa! (Until you play Michigan. Then I'll hate your guts too. Nothing personal.)

Joined: 04/27/2014

MGoPoints: 28893

MGolem

December 1st, 2022 at 10:22 PM ^

The move is obvious as he will walk right into the starting job and improve their situation but I think Cade could have found a better fit. Cade’s strength is knowing what to do presnap. He would have excelled in a wide open offensive system like he ran in high school. Somewhere like Washington State or Mississippi State. If Iowa continues to run their base offense he will be expected to run waggles or make reads behind an average offensive line with limited skill players on the outside. Iowa will continue to be very good on defense but they lose a lot of their best guys. If I was picking a West team right now it would be Wisconsin. Fickell will improve them and they always have a good base to start with. 

Joined: 10/14/2010

MGoPoints: 13592