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Non-Conference Grade Report: Defensive Line
Defensive Line If you want to find a group that has been the most disappointing, here is your group. The group lost standouts Adrian Clayborn, Christian Ballard, and Karl Klug to graduation, but the incoming players were expected to fill in just fine. Mike Daniels, Broderick Binns, and LeBron Daniel all got significant playing time [...]
TweetDerby Receives 2 Game Suspension
Iowa backup quarterback A.J. Derby found out Monday morning that his action last Friday earned him a 2 game suspension. Kirk Ferentz said on Monday morning that Derby’s suspension comes “as a result of poor decisions this past weekend. Redshirt junior John Wienke will backup starter James Vandenberg for Iowa’s games versus Penn State and [...]
TweetNon-Conference Grade Report: Offensive Line
Offensive Line The Iowa offensive line is a unit that is known throughout college football, especially the Big Ten. You can bet Kirk Ferentz is proud of the fact that the unit has sent Bryan Bulaga, Casey Wiegmann, Robert Gallery, and many others in the NFL. Expect Riley Rieff to be the next Iowa offensive [...]
TweetIowa Backup Quarterback Arrested
The Hawkeyes may be without their backup quarterback for the next week or two. On Saturday night, A.J. Derby was arrested at a bar on the far east side of Iowa City. He was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief and public intoxication. Deputies were told and an “uninvited male” punched out a window of a [...]
TweetNon-Conference Grade Report: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends It has been quite the season for the Iowa receiving corps. Unheralded by many coming out of training camp, with the exception of Marvin McNutt, the trio of receivers that have become James Vandenberg’s favorite targets are quickly being recognized as the best in the Big Ten. McNutt was the big name [...]
TweetNon-Conference Grade Report: Running Backs
Running Backs 2011 hasn’t been so kind to the running backs for the Iowa Hawkeyes. From a rain soaked game on September 3 to a come from behind win over Pittsburgh on September 17, it hasn’t been pretty. What’s worse is this was the one position Hawkeye fans thought they could rely upon. What’s new! [...]
TweetNon-Conference Grade Report: Quarterbacks
Before we get started, it’s a bye week for the Hawkeyes here in Iowa City. Through the remainder of the week and into next week, I am going to give a grade report for each unit through the non-conference slate. It’s only 4 games, and the bye week comes before a tough test at Penn [...]
TweetJordan Bernstine Turning Heads
It took him 4 years, but Jordan Bernstine finally got on the field for the Hawkeyes. The journey to get into a starting role has had its bumps and bruises along the way, but it’s finally here. He was slated to become a starter in 2009. The departure of Bradley Fletcher left an opening opposite [...]
TweetIowa Offense Has Found Its Identity
For those fans who thought that last week was a one time thing, check again. Iowa stuck to its roots and ran the ball with running back Marcus Coker, and also installed an up tempo, no huddle package led by James Vandenberg. Right out of the gates on Saturday Ken O’Keefe dialed up a no [...]
TweetWhat To Look For In Week 4
Let’s first remember to wear green on Saturday in honor of former Hawkeye Brett Greenwood. Greenwood is still in a coma at the UI Hospitals and Clinics. On a lighter note, ULM rolls into town and tomorrow’s game kicks off at 11 AM. Fans that expect a Hawkeye blowout, I wouldn’t hold your breathe. The [...]
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