Iowa’s Cade McNamara loses it over word choice while talking Western Michigan’s protection: ‘Not expecting that’
Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara realized about phrasing on Tuesday as he performed his media availability forward of the group’s recreation towards Western Michigan.
McNamara has helped information Iowa to the No. 25 spot within the newest Associated Press Top 25. He was talking concerning the Broncos’ protection and his expectations when he began to snort.
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Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara, #12, throws a move through the second half of an NCAA faculty soccer recreation towards Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
“Our level of communication up front, with me, the backs. Everything just being on the same page because we know these guys are going to come — a lot,” McNamara mentioned earlier than bursting out in laughter. “I’d appreciate it if none of you posted a video of that.”
It was too late for that. The clip scoured social media.
“We have to be on key with our hots, we have to be on key with our protection,” he mentioned earlier than laughing once more. “Damn it. I was not expecting that.”
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz talks with quarterback Cade McNamara, #12, on the sidelines within the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023 in Ames, Iowa. (David Okay Purdy/Getty Images)
Iowa topped Iowa State to win the Cy-Hawk Trophy, 20-13. McNamara was 12-of-22 with an interception. Hawkeyes operating again Jaziun Patterson ran for 86 yards on 10 carries and had a landing.
“We get to watch guys improve during the course of a year and during practice. He’s done that,” Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz mentioned. “Hopefully he’s got a lot of good football in front of him right now.”
McNamara praised Patterson’s skill to select up blocks as nicely.
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Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara, #12, through the first half towards the Utah State Aggies at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
“Jaz did such a good job of picking up corner blitzes,” he mentioned. “A lot of those secondary pressures are tough blocks for a back to make, and he’s consistently making them right now.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.