Iowa State football: Midseason grades for players and coaches
By Brian Spaen
Defensive line
Oct 19, 2013; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Seth Russell (17) eludes Iowa State Cyclones defensive end Cory Morrissey (48) during the game at Floyd Casey Stadium. The Bears defeated the Cyclones 71-7. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
The Cyclones have been unable to put pressure on the majority of the quarterbacks they have faced. Case McCoy isn’t going to do much damage, but two Big 12 quarterbacks have hung back-to-back 400 yard games and five touchdowns. Cory Morrissey, Willie Scott and Rodney Coe have more experience than most of the pack and are the most recognizable players at the line, but there’s barely been any improvement throughout the season.
Grade: D