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QB- Stanley exceeded all my expectations last year. He'll continue to have growing pains, but his future is bright. RB- Iowa fans have good reasons to be worried here. Young has shown flashes, and the coaches must like Kelly-Martin or they wouldn't of burned his redshirt. Bryan has been...

With the basketball season complete I guess the eyes of Hawkeyenation turn to Iowa Football. What are we looking forward to? I suppose I'm looking forward to seeing CJB's development at QB now that he's the only option we have. The pictures of our new football practice facility are nice and...

1. Having an Iowa team lose at home to a winless in the Big 12 Iowa St. team is an embarrassment.2. Having a head coach think Jake Rudock is a better option at QB than CJB, and only changing QBs because of a threat in a Tennessee newspaper is an embarrassment.3. Having a fullback as your best...

A tip of the cap from this Iowa fan to Fred Hoiberg and the Iowa State Cyclones. To go into CHA and manhandle your hated rival without your second leading scorer and most talented player is impressive. It's becoming more and more apparent that Hoiberg is building something special in Ames, and...

When I think of how Iowa Football under Kirk Ferentz went south these are the reasons I keep coming back to:1. The Contract- I'd imagine when ADs get together, and Gary Barta isn't around, Ferentz's contract is the source of a lot of laughter and is used as a cautionary tale. Ferentz and his...

Jon Miller has admitted to having this disease, and I have to admit that I'm starting to have symptoms. It's hard not to be impressed with what they've recently accomplished in football and basketball. It hurts to see former Iowa commit Melvin Gordon's historic performance while Iowa's best...

I'm finding that I feel the same about Ferentz as I felt about Davis at the end of his time as Iowa's basketball coach. Here are some similarities I thought of...... 1. Both, if you judge their entire body of work, were successful head coaches. 2. Both were loyal to a fault to weak-link...

I understand the frustration with our head coach, but these frustrations are nothing new. As long as he's our head coach you can expect the following: 1. A class act 2. Horrible clock management 3. A team that plays it's best football in November and usually beats a team they probably...

QB- No surprise Rudock gets the nod here. He had a solid season last year as first time starter. He'll need to cut down on the picks this year and I think he will. While I still believe CJB has the higher ceiling and more arm talent, it's hard to argue with Rudock as our starter.RB- I hope...

With the experienced players the Iowa football team has returning and the friendly schedule I agree that the 2014 season looks promising. However, like all teams, this team has to overcome some obstacles and here is what I think they are:1. Kirk Ferentz/Greg Davis- I'm still not convinced...

QB- Unless he's injured Jake is going to be the starter and he should be. He had a successful sophomore campaign and should be better this year. However, if he struggles CJB needs to see the field. He's got the stronger arm of the two and seems to throw a better ball. Sounds like he's more...

If Iowa finishes strong on the recruiting trail this spring this is a starting 5 I could get excited about: G- Gesell- He needs to shoot the ball better, but he's still a solid B1G point guard who will keep getting better. G- Dickerson- I know that he's also a point guard, but he seems to have...

Mike Gesell- While I'm still optimistic about Gesell's future he has some work to do. He didn't shoot the ball well this year and that has to get better if he's going to become the player we want him to. His shot looked flat to me and needs more of an arc. I'm not sure he can get faster and...

Congrats to the Hawks for making the NCAA tournament. While I agree with the sentiment that it feels a bit hollow this team has a chance to reclaim some of their manhood so we'll see how they respond. This post may be a bit premature, but I have a few position by position thoughts on next...

How does everyone see the PG position playing out next year? Barring injury I think it's safe to assume Gessell is the starter. However, if his shooting problems continue that could be in jeopardy. I don't know what kind of shooter Dickerson is, but he seems to have the quickness and...

Good win for the Hawks today! As I was watching the game today I couldn't help but wonder who'll be replacing Marble in the starting 5 next year. Olgesby is a decent player, but he's not a B1G starting caliber basketball player in my opinion. He's a good 3-point shooter, but doesn't seem to...

There's no doubt that Uthoff is the most skilled 6'9" player Iowa has had in a long time. His ability to shoot, dribble, and drive considering his height is impressive. But I do wonder about his intensity and mindset at times. While I think it's way too early to describe him as "soft", I...

-Knowing what we know now do you think Fran wishes he redshirted Jok? He played a little yesterday, but it's obvious, if guys stay healthy, he's not going to see the court very often the rest of the year. I know Oglesby's injury forced his hand a bit, but Jok's defense needs work. -Speaking...

It looks like we'll sign three offensive linemen in the 2014 class. -Keegan Render -Lucas LeGrand -Ross Reynolds(Hasn't committed yet, but was offered today) While I hope our coaching staff can turn them into All-B1G players, I'm disappointed given our reputation at the OL position. I've...

Is anyone else concerned our suprising 8-5 record doesn't seem to be paying dividends in recruiting? Our latest commitment is a JC punter while we've missed on Brian Wallance, Trevon Young, and Adonis Jennings with Young and Jennings having a great chance to play right away. I hoped the...