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Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:39 am
by dead_poet
I know there are a few of us here. Getting excited for the CFB season? I know the last few seasons have been hard to watch. Sounds like there might be some change at work.

Longtime coach Kirk Ferentz overhauls Hawkeyes

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/longtime-c ... ncaaf.html

What are your thoughts on Beathard and Rudock's departure? Can we finally get back to running the football with one or two guys that don't get injured and/or transferred/suspended? What can we expect from LeShun Daniels? I'm very underwhelmed by the guy.

And the defense last year was atrocious. I'm trying to find reasons to be optimistic this season but I'm falling short. One guy to watch in the next few years is James Daniels. And if I read correctly we have twin brothers, Landon and Levi Paulsen, who have committed. I know very little about them but from what I've read it sounds like they're pretty good. The line may again be a continued strength in the next few seasons and may produce a few NFL draftable players. But in the short-term, I'm not sure who is going to replace Scherff and Donnal. I didn't mind Austin Blythe at center last year. He seemed to hold up for the most part.

I think we're in for another mediocre to bad year. What do you think?

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:33 am
by PurpleMustReign
*Crickets chirping *

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Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:38 am
by dead_poet
Oh.


f*ck


*places hands in overalls, begins sadly kicking can down dusty gravel road*

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:39 am
by dead_poet

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 1:41 pm
by PurpleMustReign
Lol.

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Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:45 am
by dead_poet
3-0 baby! That was a heck of a final-second 57-yard kick for the win. Exciting game. I've been impressed by the defense for the most part so far and the offensive line has been solid so far. I hate that I have more optimism in them again.

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:41 pm
by Mothman
dead_poet wrote:3-0 baby! That was a heck of a final-second 57-yard kick for the win. Exciting game. I've been impressed by the defense for the most part so far and the offensive line has been solid so far. I hate that I have more optimism in them again.
:lol: Spoken like a grizzled, veteran fan. Congrats on the win.

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 2:16 pm
by Funkytown
Iowa.

Boom!

Anytime Wisconsin loses, it's a good day. :P

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 5:04 pm
by dead_poet
Ott and King are legit NFL prospects

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 6:41 pm
by Funkytown
Although Iowa is my "home team", my college team is actually Nebraska.

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Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:40 pm
by Jordysghost
dead_poet wrote:3-0 baby! That was a heck of a final-second 57-yard kick for the win. Exciting game. I've been impressed by the defense for the most part so far and the offensive line has been solid so far. I hate that I have more optimism in them again.
You guys would have lost for sure last week if Corey Clemens wasnt injured. It is so refreshing to watch Aaron Rodgers just a day after being subjected to Joel Stave.
Cleanses the mind.

EDIT: Just editing to clarify I wasnt trying to be a boasting #### in that message, it kind of looked a little trollish upon further review. But seriously, your so lucky Corey Clemons was out.. :lol:

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 3:44 pm
by dead_poet
May be a moot point with Easton, but perhaps not. Someone to keep an eye on as possible C/G prospect.

Austin Blythe - C - Hawkeyes

Iowa redshirt senior C Austin Blythe is Pro Football Focus' No. 1 graded offensive lineman for run blocking at +21.3.

Blythe has been ridiculous, a sledgehammer in the interior behind which the Hawkeyes send an ever-changing assortment of running backs. Iowa recently became the first team since 1996 to have two different running backs rush for 200 yards in a game (Akrum Wadley and Jordan Canzeri did so in back-to-back weeks over the past two games. Looking closer at Wadley and Canzeri's combined 462 yards in those two games, a mere 171 came after contact, which means 63 percent were gained before a defender so much as laid a finger on the ball carrier. The 7-0 Hawkeyes are a darkhorse playoff contender not because of skill position talent, but because of a superb offensive line and a stingy defense.
Source: Pro Football Focus

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:21 pm
by fiestavike
dead_poet wrote:May be a moot point with Easton, but perhaps not. Someone to keep an eye on as possible C/G prospect.

Austin Blythe - C - Hawkeyes

Iowa redshirt senior C Austin Blythe is Pro Football Focus' No. 1 graded offensive lineman for run blocking at +21.3.

Blythe has been ridiculous, a sledgehammer in the interior behind which the Hawkeyes send an ever-changing assortment of running backs. Iowa recently became the first team since 1996 to have two different running backs rush for 200 yards in a game (Akrum Wadley and Jordan Canzeri did so in back-to-back weeks over the past two games. Looking closer at Wadley and Canzeri's combined 462 yards in those two games, a mere 171 came after contact, which means 63 percent were gained before a defender so much as laid a finger on the ball carrier. The 7-0 Hawkeyes are a darkhorse playoff contender not because of skill position talent, but because of a superb offensive line and a stingy defense.
Source: Pro Football Focus
Cool. Thanks for the heads up DP. I love hearing from folks about some of the top players in their programs, especially when we aren't talking about Ohio State or Alabama etc.

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:08 am
by dead_poet
fiestavike wrote: Cool. Thanks for the heads up DP. I love hearing from folks about some of the top players in their programs, especially when we aren't talking about Ohio State or Alabama etc.
I'm quite surprised at Iowa's play this season to be perfectly honest, especially given the injuries they keep sustaining. Their offensive line has been downright dominant, no matter who is running the ball. And their defense is playing lights out. I'm still peeved at losing Drew Ott to an ACL, though. He was their best pass rusher. Desmond King has been no joke at corner, either. His ball skills are impressive and he's an asset in the return game. I'm pretty sure his six interceptions rank second in the FBS. Keep an eye on him throughout the season and into the combine.

Re: Where my Iowa Hawkeyes brethren?

Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:40 am
by fiestavike
dead_poet wrote: I'm quite surprised at Iowa's play this season to be perfectly honest, especially given the injuries they keep sustaining. Their offensive line has been downright dominant, no matter who is running the ball. And their defense is playing lights out. I'm still peeved at losing Drew Ott to an ACL, though. He was their best pass rusher. Desmond King has been no joke at corner, either. His ball skills are impressive and he's an asset in the return game. I'm pretty sure his six interceptions rank second in the FBS. Keep an eye on him throughout the season and into the combine.
Iowa seems to be one of the few schools turning out offensive linemen who are "ready" for the pro game. I remember hearing that they get the kind of coaching college linemen rarely get anymore, but that is similar to they type of coaching the NFL tries to instill. I certainly wouldn't mind bringing in someone like Blythe based on what I know of him.