Ex-QB Boettger making ends meet this season

HawkeyeHypnosis

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Good read. From article:

Following his first season as Cedar Falls’ quarterback, Boettger anticipated no-contact passing drills at the camp. He ended up receiving a scholarship offer from Iowa — as a tight end.

The Hawkeyes’ coach invited Boettger to attend a padded camp session the following Monday.

“They put me up against the best defensive end that was there,†Boettger said, addressing a one-on-one blocking workout. “It was definitely a transition, but it was a really fun experience. Getting the offer was something I’ve dreamed about my whole life.â€

“Coach Ferentz said if the (Cedar Falls) coaches wanted me to play quarterback this whole year and not even have a snap at tight end that would be fine,†Boettger said. “I told Coach Mitchell that, but I also told him that I wanted to work on tight end just so I wasn’t completely blind going in.

“They just asked me if I cared what we did and I didn’t care. I just said I want to win.â€

Three weeks into his senior season, Boettger has a team-high 10 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He’s also filled a void at an injury-depleted defensive end position.
 
Sounds like he is a team player, and the type of player Iowa coaches like. They must have saw something in him right away because the offer and acceptance happened very quick. It is always good when the recruit dreams of playing for Iowa. I saw a video of him playing this year and he looks a little thin, but am sure he will mature next few years.

I think he will be a special player for Iowa. We really need him to bring along his teammate Ross P.
 
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