After Iowa defeated in-state rivals Iowa State on Saturday, Cade McNamara made an interesting comment about his defense scoring points. “Scoring points by a defense, I guess it’s normal around here, but I’m just not used to it.”
Cade McNamara says he is not used to a defense scoring points pic.twitter.com/8gVxeH3uZi
— JD 〽️ (@MGoJDBlue) September 10, 2023
This comment was made after Iowa defender Sebastian Castro had a pick-six.
While I am sure that it was nothing intentional or a shot at his former teammates, McNamara certainly saw a few games where his defense held up their own end of scoring:
Sigh.
DJ Turner 2022 Michigan home opener with Cade McNamara starting at QB. pic.twitter.com/H65ZJqJyVm https://t.co/uZnZc75aqs— Trevor McCue (@trevormccue) September 10, 2023
Defensive TDs during Cade McNamara's career at #Michigan:
Michael Barrett INT return (2022)
D.J. Turner fumble return (2022)
D.J. Turner INT return (2021)
Donovan Jeter fumble return (2020) https://t.co/1wJEuU9jTD— Touch the Banner 〽️ (@TouchTheBanner) September 10, 2023
There were also rumblings earlier this month, that when JJ McCarthy asked for help earlier in his career, McNamara denied the future starter.
