The Daily Iowan Pregame – 11.09.18

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PREGAME SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 IOWA VS. NORTHWESTERN KINNICK STADIUM

Confidence COLTEN RASTETTER DIDN’T CHANGE ANYTHING PHYSICALLY ABOUT THE WAY HE KICKS; A NEWFOUND MENTALITY IS WHY HE’S ERASED A FORGETTABLE 2017 SEASON.

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Valerie Burke/The Daily Iowan Iowa running back Akrum Wadley dashes down the field during the Iowa-Northwestern game on Oct. 17, 2015. Wadley, the Wildcat herder, rushed for 204 yards.

Hawkeye running back Jordan Canzeri went down with an injury early, and the Hawkeyes’ bid for an undefeated season seemed up in the air when facing No. 20 Northwestern on Oct. 17, 2015. Enter Akrum Wadley and Derrick Mitchell Jr. Wadley exploded for 204 yards and 4 touchdowns in a career breakout game, while Mitchell added 79 yards and a score of his own.

In total, the Hawkeyes ran for 294 yards (more than the Wildcats’ total yardage in the game). The Iowa defense didn’t let up, sacking quarterback Clayton Thorson six times, and the Hawkeyes won, 40-10.

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Iowa punter Colten Rastetter warms up before the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15.

A punt in the right direction Colten Rastetter had a dreadful 2017 season, but with a rejuvenated mental outlook, he’s put together a 2018 campaign garnering recognition of his coaches and national-award comittees.

BY ADAM HENSLEY adam-hensley@uiowa.edu

A lot can happen in a year.

The watch list for the Ray Guy Award, an honor given to the best college punter in the country, came out Monday, and Hawkeye Colten Rastetter’s name made the cut.

Flash back to last season, and no one would have guessed his name to be on any sort of award list.

Rastetter In fact, not many peo-

ple thought he would retain his punting job from a year ago. Even the first official depth chart had Rastetter listed as a backup. It was a typo.

Since that misprint, Rastetter has been proving just about everyone wrong thanks to a complete 180 on his mental approach to the game.

“Being a specialist is how you talk to yourself,” he said. “Last year, I had more of a negative approach to it — ‘You’re not going to be able to do this, it’s too windy, it’s too cold,’ while this year it’s like, ‘Hey, I’ve done it before, no big deal, just go out, hit a good ball, and call it good.’ ”

It seems simple, with Rastetter reassuring himself that he’s well-equipped for the task at hand, but it wasn’t that easy.

His 2017 campaign was hard to erase.

He punted 55 times, averaging fewer than 40 yards a punt — 37.8 yards to be exact.

He said his worst outing came when Iowa hosted Purdue in a cold and windy late-afternoon game in November.

The Hawkeye offense failed to move the ball on the Boilermaker defense for much of the game, and Rastetter’s woes in the punting game didn’t help Iowa gain any sort of advantage in the field-position chess match.

He punted six times against Purdue, averaging just 29.7 yards per punt.

“I hit a punt and the wind just took it — I can’t control this, this is out of my control,” he said. “I was being negative, like, ‘You’re hurting the team here.’ I didn’t like that feeling.”

His efforts against Purdue would be just one of seven games in which he failed to average better than 40 yards per punt, but it was also a moment where he knew he needed to change something, SEE PUNTER , 6

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Iowa holder Colten Rasseter drops back to pass on a fake field goal during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 30, 2017. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-10.

PUNTER CONTINUED FROM 4 anything, in his game.

But Rastetter didn’t change anything about the way he punts physically.

What punting boils down to, at least for Rastetter, is mental reps.

“I would say [it’s] 70-30 [mental],” he said. “You practice throughout the week, and then you go out on Saturday, and it’s more mental reps, and you know what to do. It’s more just trusting your ability in a way instead of 100 percent physical.”

To fine-tune those mental reps, Rastetter went to Carmen Tebbe-Priebe, a sports psychologist who works with the football team.

Rastetter said that at his first meeting with her, Tebbe-Priebe she asked him to walk her through his game-day routine and what goes through his head during the game.

“She went off that and just kind of picked it apart,” Rastetter said. “ ‘Hey,

maybe you should be thinking about this during first down, or maybe you should be doing this during second down’ — just kind of leading up to the actual rep.

So that actually helped out a lot.”

Tebbe-Priebe said every athlete at the University of Iowa has access to sports-psychology services from either her or her colleagues.

For football, she meets with the incoming freshmen each season for three to four weeks after they get on campus, and she conducts different workshops with them before giving out her contact information. From there, it’s up to the players to reach out to her themselves or for the coaches to push them in that direction.

“The football team prides itself on being a developmental program, and they really mean that in all aspects,” Tebbe-Priebe said. “They develop them into people, into students, so this coaching staff is very supportive of them using whatever resources they have available.”

Essentially, their meetings made Rastetter think about what he was doing in between plays rather than when he was actually on the field.

“It slows the game down in a way,” he said.

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Iowa punter Colten Rastetter kicks the ball during Iowa’s game at Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Oct. 13.

The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers, 42-16.

Not only did Rastetter’s self-confidence grow, so did the faith of his head coach.

Going back to that nightmare game against Purdue, Rastetter stressed the wind as one of the biggest threats to his confidence, and against Maryland this season, the dreadful wind returned.

But instead of crumbling as he did in 2017, Rastetter had his second-best punting effort of the season, booting two balls for an average of 46.5 yards per kick. And that, again, was in a game in which no team could throw the ball effectively because of winds greater than 25 mph.

“I’m pretty sure in saying that he — I can’t prove it — but I’m sure I would have been more nervous last year,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said. “I wasn’t nervous at all [against Maryland]. I felt like we were going to be OK. He has a maturity now he didn’t have last year. That comes through a lot of hard work, sometimes tribulation. Tough, but you have to go through it.”

Ferentz was brutally honest when talking about Rastetter, saying the punter position was one of the biggest wild cards heading into 2018.

“Clearly at that position last year, no-

body took the reins,” Ferentz said. “But to his credit, he has taken the reins.”

Ferentz went from taking a deep breath every time Rastetter punted to using him as the quarterback on a fake field goal — that in itself is a sign that a once nervous relationship transitioned into one infused with trust.

“I think he was embarrassed from last year,” special-team coach LeVar Woods said. “He’ll tell you that, personally embarrassed. And I think he’s taken it upon himself to really be diligent and work hard at what he’s doing and be better at his craft.”

To get better at his craft, Rastetter did point out he’s watched much more film than last season. He said that after the Pinstripe Bowl, he went to the film room.

If there’s anything about his physical game he changed, it’s that he’s cut down on the amount of punting in practice, oddly enough. He said that his leg was dead most of the time because of the number of reps he was doing in practice.

What didn’t change, though, was his support system.

“Growing up in a small community, SEE PUNTER, 8

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IOWA I’m just glad basketball is finally back.

IOWA “Last week took an L, but this week we bounce back.”

— Iowa and Big Sean, circa 2017-18

IOWA I had my Northwestern pick all typed out but … Kinnick.

IOWA Pat Fitzgerald is a poor man’s Kirk Ferentz.

IOWA Am I the only one who feels like Clayton Thorson has been in college for like 10 years?

No. 16 Fresno State at Boise State

FRESNO STATE Playing on a blue field with blue uniforms does not make sense. Neither does living in Idaho.

FRESNO STATE Given the fact that Paul George went here, this pick hurts. Paul George sucks.

FRESNO STATE Blue fields are stupid.

BOISE STATE I dig that blue turf.

FRESNO STATE Neither Fresno nor Boise are states but OK.

BOISE STATE BOISE STATE “Boise” is a loose translation Blue turf overcomes being of the French word for wood, less west. and the Broncos are definitely laying the wood this weekend.

Wisconsin at No. 21 Penn State

PENN STATE @CaptainCdub called James Franklin “a lying car salesman” on Twitter.

It’s in my mentions.

PENN STATE This really would have been a top of the line game at the beginning of the season. It’s a shame …

PENN STATE Neither of these teams will ever play for anything that really matters.

PENN STATE Looks like the Badgers won’t have a Big Ten Championship game to lose this season.

PENN STATE One time I rode in an elevator with Alex Hornibrook, and I didn’t even say anything mean to him.

PENN STATE Sconnie bars exclusively play Wheeler Walker Jr., and that can’t be good for the brain.

PENN STATE See Iowa-Northwestern comment.

Oklahoma State at No. 6 Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA When Mike Gundy cut his mullet, it was like cutting off a crazy ex. It was about time.

OKLAHOMA Who wins in a football/baseball street fight, Kyler Murray or Bo Jackson?

OKLAHOMA I once had a stalker that went to OSU. True story.

OKLAHOMA The real question is will they top the 76 point over/under.

OKLAHOMA Bob Stoops to Iowa?

Calling it.

OKLAHOMA That Kyler Murray is only 5-9 gives guys like me hope.

OKLAHOMA Sooners and Cowboys are both from the Old West.

OREGON Where did all the bandwagon Oregon fans go …?

UTAH Things I care about more than this game: Mike McCarthy keeping his job.

He shouldn’t.

OREGON

Oregon at Utah

OREGON Fact: I have a Utah license plate in my room. But I’d rather have one of Oregon’s white-out jerseys.

UTAH Even though Oregon is more west than Utah.

Northwestern at Iowa

UTAH The Cristobal has the Utes.

OREGON Quack quack.

IOWA Pat Fitzgerald is a pompous fool.

Every time I mention Utah, I hear Nick Rohlman saying, “The first transcontinental railroad was celebrated in Promontory.”

IOWA Nobody wants to win the West.

PUNTER CONTINUED FROM 6 there’s always support there,” the Guttenburg, Iowa, native said. “And just family support, the coaches’ support, the teammates’ support — it was all there. I just wasn’t aware of it at the time. Now, looking back, I know it’s there, and I can feed off of it.

Now, instead of questioning his support and his confidence, the cloud of uncertainty above Rastetter’s head has disappeared, and instead, a revamped sense of courage is in full force.

He’s having his best season as a Hawkeye thanks to a whole new mindset to the game, and many, including those involved in the Ray Guy Award, have taken notice.

“Confidence goes along with that mental approach,” Rastetter said. “Just how you talk to yourself, the positive words, finding a solution instead of finding negatives.”

For an accompanying video on Colten Rastetter by DITV Sports Director Beau Bowman, visit dailyiowan.com/ditv

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Iowa punter Colten Rastetter is tackled after fumbling the snap during Iowa’s game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 56-14.

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RTHWESTERN WILDCATS

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BIG TEN PETE RUDEN

POWER RANKINGS

It’s the wonderful time of the year when football and basketball cross over. Bless up.

peter-ruden@uiowa.edu

1) Michigan (8-1):

Beating Penn State by 35? Pretty good.

2) Ohio State (8-1):

Beating Nebraska by 5 at home? Could be better.

3) Wisconsin (6-3):

The Big Ten is so jacked up that Wisconsin went from No. 6 last week to No. 3 this week.

4) Penn State (6-3):

You cannot persuade me that Michigan State is a better team than the Nittany Lions. Also, Penn State plays “Mo Bamba” a lot, so my hands are tied.

5) Michigan State (6-3):

Brian Lewerke and Rocky Lombardi combined for 87 yards and 2 picks. The Spartans still beat Maryland, 34-3.

6) Purdue (5-4):

David Blough and Rondale Moore are for real. Also, Purdue Pete has a cool name.

7) Iowa (6-3):

“Despite being shut out offensively, Iowa is still the best team in the West.” These power rankings last week.

8) Northwestern (5-4):

Sadly for the Wildcats, this is not a ranking of IQ. We think.

9) Maryland (5-4):

Matt Canada should change his name to Matt America. Seems like a good marketing move to me.

10) Illinois (4-4):

I never thought I would have the Illini in the top 10 of anything, but here we are.

11) Indiana (4-5):

The Hoosiers have a good shot at finishing conference play with one win. Over Rutgers.

12) Nebraska (2-7):

Cue the Husker fans asking why they aren’t ranked after beating Minnesota and only losing to Ohio State by 5.

13) Minnesota (4-5):

Minnesota was ranked No. 4 in the first edition of these power rankings, lol. *Insert joke about a sinking boat here.*

14) Rutgers (1-8):

Ah, Rutgers in last place. Just like the good ol’ days.

Shea Patterson, Michigan quarterback

BIG TEN SCHEDULE No. 24 Michigan State vs. No. 8 Ohio State (-3.5) 11 a.m. | FOX

This game will serve as Ohio State’s last important tuneup before the battle of East giants against Michigan. The Buckeyes can’t overlook the Spartans, though, because they are certainly capable of taking down good teams.

No. 21 Penn State (-9) vs. Wisconsin 11 a.m. | ABC

This would have been an incredible game at the beginning of the season.

While it has lost some of its luster 10 weeks in, it will still be a good battle between two solid offenses and defenses.

Nebraska (-17) vs. Illinois 11 a.m. | BTN

How can Illinois follow up a 55-31 shellacking of Minnesota? A similar game against one of the Big Ten’s worst teams. It’ll be interesting to see how bad the Huskers really are.

Indiana vs. Maryland (even) 11 a.m. | BTN

At least it takes place in Bloomington, which is a pretty cool place with really good wings.

Rutgers vs. No. 4 Michigan (-40) 2:30 p.m. | BTN

One word can describe this game: blowout. No. 1 in the coveted power rankings against No. 14. It won’t be close. The Scarlet Knights could show up in the next county; the Wolverines wouldn’t score any more points.

Iowa (-10.5) vs. Northwestern 2:30 p.m. | FOX

Northwestern has had Iowa’s number in the past, but the Wildcats won’t come out of Kinnick with a victory this year. The Hawkeye offense is back on the right track, and the defense won’t stay down long.

Minnesota vs. Purdue (-12) 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Trains are better than boats, especially when it comes to football teams that are obsessed with both. The Boilermaker offense is going to run wild against a weak Gopher squad.

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BY THE NUMBERS NORTHWESTERN

BY ANNA KAYSER | anna-kayser@uiowa.edu

Northwestern is no longer a dark horse to win the Big Ten West. With only three games left, it’s moving closer and closer to that prize.

After losing three straight following an opening win against Purdue, Northwestern has gone 4-1 with two Big Ten upsets.

On paper, in comparison to a generalization of the opponents they have faced so far, the Wildcats use an increase in passing yards to make up for a lack of a running game and collect fewer penalties than every team they’ve faced. However, when their quarterback isn’t on his game, opponents have been able to gain ground on interceptions.

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Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Clayton Thorson throws a pass during the first half against Notre Dame at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Nov. 3. Notre Dame won, 31-21.

Northwestern’s penalties & yards

Northwestern plays by the rules.

This season, no opponents have recorded fewer penalties than the Wildcats in a game. Only twice has Northwestern had a season-high six penalties in a game — against Purdue (56 yards) and Rutgers (49 yards).

Against Akron, Michigan State, and Wisconsin, Northwestern lost a combined total of only 80 yards on three penalties per game. Against Duke and Michigan, it lost 20 and 25 yards, respectively, on two penalties.

The Wildcats had only one penalty against Nebraska for a loss of 5 yards, and most recently against Notre Dame, no flags were thrown and recorded against the Purple and White.

2,382

Wildcat passing yards

If Northwestern moves the ball, most of the time it comes through the air.

The Wildcats have more than 200 passing yards than their opponents thus far but have fewer than 400 rushing yards. Northwestern’s 837 rushing yards don’t compare with Iowa’s 1,411.

However, when it does run the ball, Northwestern’s goal is to take it in for the score. Seventeen of its touchdowns have come on the ground, compared with 11 passing.

Quarterback Clayton Thorson has thrown for the majority of the passing yards and a 60 percent completion rate.

Former running back Jeremy Larkin remains the Wildcats’ leader in rushing yards this season (353) despite retiring from football in late September because of medical reasons.

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Interceptions

If Iowa’s coverage can get turned around toward the ball instead of collecting pass-interference calls, Northwestern’s offense-turned-defense allows yards on interceptions.

Opponents have an average of 17.5 yards returning interceptions against the Wildcats this season. Thorson has thrown 10 in his nine games, and 193 yards have come on 11 interceptions.

In three games this season, Thorson has 2 interceptions, and he threw for 3 in the win against Wisconsin. In all three games with 2 interceptions, he also threw for 3 touchdowns.

On the other side, Northwestern has only run the ball back on 6 interceptions for a total of 60 yards.

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ONE ON ONE

T.J. HOCKENSON

Pregame Editor Adam Hensley caught up with tight end T.J. Hockenson to find out some of life’s biggest questions.

The Daily Iowan: If you could watch one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?

T.J. Hockenson: Moneyball is pretty good.

DI: If you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose?

Hockenson: Dog. Man’s best friend. I have a dog, and she’s pretty sweet.

DI: Who’s got the best nickname on the team?

Hockenson: That’s a tough one. Brady Ross, we call him Butters.

DI: If you could build your dream concert lineup, how would that look?

Hockenson: I’m a big country guy, so Kenny Chesney, Johnny Cash, all that stuff is pretty good.

DI: “Mo Bamba” — what are your thoughts on the song?

Hockenson: It’s all right. [My teammates] play a lot of it in the locker room. I think I’ve been sick of it since it came out.

DI: Let’s say you lock your keys in your car. Which teammate would you call to help you out?

Hockenson: Nate Weiting. He’s a trustworthy guy who will help me.

DI: What was your favorite TV show growing up?

Hockenson: “Friends.”

DI: What’s the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?

Hockenson: Can I pass? I don’t know; I don’t dream much.

I don’t remember my dreams.

DI: If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would you eat with?

Hockenson: Teddy Roosevelt. I’m into presidents, politics, I like all that.

DI: Do you believe in aliens?

Hockenson: Yes. There’s a lot of stuff out there; there’s got to be something.

DI: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?

Hockenson: I had octopus one time. I thought that was really weird. Down in Florida. I didn’t think it was good.

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