Breakout Player of 2012

[CJSHawk]

It better be a defensive lineman or it's going to be a long year!!!!

 

[1hawkeye1]

CJ. That is all.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Yes, he's shown he can lock onto receivers, have no pocket presence and throw darts into the ground when a defender shows the slightest hint of pressure.

You can quote the 25-7 stat all you want, but the fact remains if JVB has the exact same year in all facets this year, our ceiling is 6-6.

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You sound more like you're describing Jake Christensen. Vandy had his ups and downs, for sure. But he wasn't the reason we finished 7-5. There's a whole lot of blame to go around.

And though stats can be deceiving... the 25-7 number is hardly cherry-picking.

I might have to change my vote to CJ, considering the way his stats could skyrocket (per a previous poster) that would def be a breakout season. Even if it is somewhat expected.

 

[truehawk]

AARON WHITE!!!

 

[Foval21]

to me it would be developing a speed pass rusher from the likes of spears or mcminn or both. need someone on the edge that can get to the qb. with 2 pro level cbs we will play tighter but if you play tighter you must get to the qb because at some point a wr will get open.

 

[BSpringsteen]

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You sound more like you're describing Jake Christensen. Vandy had his ups and downs, for sure. But he wasn't the reason we finished 7-5. There's a whole lot of blame to go around.

And though stats can be deceiving... the 25-7 number is hardly cherry-picking.

I might have to change my vote to CJ, considering the way his stats could skyrocket (per a previous poster) that would def be a breakout season. Even if it is somewhat expected.

Funny - in the games where JVB struggled, he reminded me very much of one Jake Christensen.

He showed signs that he is far better than that on several occasions so I'm not saying the two are comparable, but when he struggled, he struggled in a way that was Christensen-esqie.

 

[IowaTeddy]

Based off the guys you put on the list...CJ Fiedorowicz and it's not even close. I think he's going to be one of the best players in the Big10 next year.

 

[clim33]

Other than the sting answers already I will go with kirksey. If our dl can keep him clean he may have a great year.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Funny - in the games where JVB struggled, he reminded me very much of one Jake Christensen.

He showed signs that he is far better than that on several occasions so I'm not saying the two are comparable, but when he struggled, he struggled in a way that was Christensen-esqie.

aight Bruce. I think JVB has to pizz down his leg a hell of a lot more...to come even close to JC. There are still divots on the field from Christensen. But fair enough.

Perhaps I see more upside than I think you do. Must be my Southeast Iowa bias.

 

[LGEND24]

Other than the sting answers already I will go with kirksey. If our dl can keep him clean he may have a great year.

I thought about putting him on the list, but decided not to because he started most of last year. I definitely think he could take another step this year too, huge fan of his.