Adam Gettis

[ILuvItLoud2]

Just ran a 4.91 at the combine. Leader, thus far for the offensive lineman. Another example of the athletes that Iowa has had at the offensive line position over the last 10 years. Very impressive and athletic.

 

[rjhindm]

Very nice.

 

[DeputyHawk]

incredible considering his past injuries.

 

[HawkForce]

He said his goal was to show NFL people he had some speed....guess he did that.

 

[WindyCityHawkI]

Our coaches are awesome developers of players for the NFL, but terrible at in game decision making and game planning. WIth the number of NFL players being produced, records should be better than 7-5.

 

[HawkeyeShane]

Mark the time...9:22AM...got it!

 

[CAARHawk]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

 

[DuffMan]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

I think most people that understand line play realize that unless bench numbers are shockingly low they really don't mean much. It's such a poor measure of functional strength.

 

[clim33]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

The other issue Iowa players have is fans who don't know much about what they talk about...........see comment above as example "A".

 

[DuffMan]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

The other issue Iowa players have is fans who don't know much about what they talk about...........see comment above as example "A".

please enlighten us.

 

[RocknRollface]

The other issue Iowa players have is fans who don't know much about what they talk about...........see comment above as example "A".

This is an issue for the players in what way?

 

[hoffahawk]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

The other issue Iowa players have is fans who don't know much about what they talk about...........see comment above as example "A".

please enlighten us.

Doyle doesn't give a rip about the bench so the focus of training before the combine doesn't stress bench. This causes all Iowa players to have average to below average reps at the combine.

With the number of players Iowa has put in the NFL and the large number of those being OL/DL I'm guessing most NFL teams don't care about it either.

 

[DuffMan]

The problem with Iowa linemen at the combine in the past has come at the bench press, not speed and agility.

The other issue Iowa players have is fans who don't know much about what they talk about...........see comment above as example "A".

please enlighten us.

Doyle doesn't give a rip about the bench so the focus of training before the combine doesn't stress bench. This causes all Iowa players to have average to below average reps at the combine.With the number of players Iowa has put in the NFL and the large number of those being OL/DL I'm guessing most NFL teams don't care about it either.

exactly

 

[sgiono]

Who plays football on his back?

 

[Igothawked]

Doyle doesn't give a rip about the bench so the focus of training before the combine doesn't stress bench. This causes all Iowa players to have average to below average reps at the combine.

With the number of players Iowa has put in the NFL and the large number of those being OL/DL I'm guessing most NFL teams don't care about it either.

Absolutely a spot on analysis Hoffa. Nice work.

 

[HomerChampless]

Who plays football on his back?

I wasn't going to post anything about this comment, but couldn't resist.

Bench press also shows the lineman's ability to thrust out with the arms.
And yeah, they stand when they do it (on every play).

 

[Montanahawk]

Gettis scores the third fastest 40 yard dash of any OL with a 5.00 flat, Reilly ran the ninth fastest running a 5.23.

Gettis ran the FASTEST 10 yard split with a 1.65(arguably a better measurement of functional speed for a OL), and Reilly ran one of the five fastest 10 yard splits with a 1.71.

WalterFootball.com: 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine - Offensive Linemen

 

[BlckNGldHwk]

Who plays football on his back?

I wasn't going to post anything about this comment, but couldn't resist. Bench press also shows the lineman's ability to thrust out with the arms.And yeah, they stand when they do it (on every play).

pushing with a force at your back (bench press) and pushing with only your feet and core to support you (blocking) are two entirely different skill sets requiring entirely different muscle sets.

 

[ChrisABraden]

pushing with a force at your back (bench press) and pushing with only your feet and core to support you (blocking) are two entirely different skill sets requiring entirely different muscle sets.

This is correct. Doyle's workouts focus more on 'functional' movements/abilities.

 

[DuffMan]

Who plays football on his back?

I wasn't going to post anything about this comment, but couldn't resist. Bench press also shows the lineman's ability to thrust out with the arms.And yeah, they stand when they do it (on every play).

pushing with a force at your back (bench press) and pushing with only your feet and core to support you (blocking) are two entirely different skill sets requiring entirely different muscle sets.

Chadrich