Dankin Gone

[HuckFinn]

Into portal. Confirmed. Maybe to MSU? (My speculation only)

 

[Fryowa]

Into portal. Confirmed. Maybe to MSU? (My speculation only)

Guessing MSU. I don’t blame him a bit. If Iowa hired a dud by chance and you passed an opportunity to go play for LeVar it would suck.

Zero hard feelings from me. Committal is a 2 way street IMO, if the coach you committed to leaves, you have no obligation anymore.

 

[guffus]

Into portal. Confirmed. Maybe to MSU? (My speculation only)

To follow LeVar Woods?

 

[Fryowa]

To follow LeVar Woods?

I probably would in his situation. Who knows who Iowa will hire? Love the Hawks but it could be a situation where they hire some dork who doesn’t know his head from his ass. Coaches have unlimited eligibility and can be retained or died at will. Players don’t have that luxury, they’re on a ticking clock and you gotta get while the gettin’s good.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

One rumor of a possible replacement is Desmond King. I guess he's been around the program quite a bit in the recent past.

 

[Fryowa]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Rastetter got hired. Uncle Bruce has the pull.

 

[SwirlinLingerie]

First they came for the punter...

 

[kameltoez102]

On rumor of a possible replacement is Desmond King. I guess he's been around the program quite a bit in the recent past.

Desmond would be an intriguing pick. Seems like he would be under qualified for a coordinator position. Wonder what he would be like as a recruiter. I know he loves Iowa and has the good ties to Michigan plus the NFL experience is a plus. Young guy with new energy could be valuable. I still think it may be Norvell

 

[SwirlinLingerie]

There is zero chance Kirk is hiring Desmond King as ST coordinator for next season. If King is interested in launching a coaching career and starting it at Iowa, it'd be as some type of low level administrative assistant or even volunteer basis. Basically starting at the bottom rung.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

Into portal. Confirmed. Maybe to MSU? (My speculation only)

Who is Dankin?

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Desmond would be an intriguing pick. Seems like he would be under qualified for a coordinator position. Wonder what he would be like as a recruiter. I know he loves Iowa and has the good ties to Michigan plus the NFL experience is a plus. Young guy with new energy could be valuable. I still think it may be Norvell

Yea, I didn't really know how much to put into that as there is so much more than only running back kicks and punts.

 

[thedukeofearl]

Who is Dankin?

Believe his family owns the donut empire

Dankin Donuts

 

[ssckelley]

won’t need a punter next season anyway

 

[Glass1/2fullguy]

He wasn’t an elite punter anyway. I wouldn’t even put him in the category of a “good” punter this year. He was serviceable. It will not be difficult to replace his production.

 

[haydensly]

Keep in mind these Australian punters do not get the luxury of getting NIL $$. There is some sort of rule against it. I remember Tory Taylor being in the same situation a few years ago. So Dakin has to do all he can to get to the NFL to start making money. He probably figures following Woods gives him his best opportunity.

 

[Hawkfnntn]

won’t need a punter next season anyway

Hell that's why he's leaving.... Ha. Like everyone else I assume he's following Woods. I'm good with it he's an Aussie and the only reason he's here is because of Woods. What sucks for him is he's not able to get NIL so we can rule that out being a reason. Our laws screw those guys go figure

 

[guffus]

He wasn’t an elite punter anyway. I wouldn’t even put him in the category of a “good” punter this year. He was serviceable. It will not be difficult to replace his production.

Yes, the real key is finding a long snapper that doesn't hike the ball over the punter's head.