High on Hampton

[Ihawks61]

Iowa football: Expect Hampton to contend for rushing title, analyst says | Hawk Central
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Dont forget to check out this movie that they may produce. What a class act and great person Nile Kinnick was. We should be proud that the stadium our hawkeyes play in is named after him!

 

[Ihawks61]

I have a feeling that he will lead the big ten in rushing because he has been forgotten by other teams where as clay is a high valued target. If you shut down clay then I think you can beat wisky with no problem.

 

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

Hampton is going to be a game changer as long as he stays healthy. A one/two punch with Hampton/Robinson will be pretty killer.

 

[Saginawbay]

I would agree he is a hidden Jewel for sure if he stays injury free look for a big season for him and the HAWKS

 

[hwkwyld]

The thing I love about Hampton is that, in my opinion, he hits the holes (SDS) faster than Greene did. The guy is just flat out fast and if you don't get a hand on him at the line, your Safety is going to be making the play. Look forward to seeing that all season long

 

[simohawk]

I thought Jewel was one of the top 3-4 RBs in the Big Ten his true freshman year.

The big key with him will be to hang onto the football, which is something he struggled with in 2008. Hopefully that was just a "true freshman" phenomena and not something he can't shake.

 

[tm3308]

The thing I love about Hampton is that, in my opinion, he hits the holes (SDS) faster than Greene did. The guy is just flat out fast and if you don't get a hand on him at the line, your Safety is going to be making the play. Look forward to seeing that all season long

I agree. Greene I think was just as fast (at top speed), but Jewell accelerates MUCH quicker. What he lacks in power (when compared to Greene), he makes up in velocity of impact.