Interesting Linebacker Lineup Emerging for Hawkeyes

[RobHowe]

Defensive coordinator Phil Parker reveals who's emerged as first-teamers through spring ball. That and other notes here:

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[Hawkfnntn]

I like the sound of Niemen/Jones/Mends. It sounds like the most athletic group and the group that can really bring it when hitting ball carriers.

 

[uihawk82]

Also good that AJ is getting work at both DEnds and with Brinks and another DEnd working at DTackle that gives them a lot of rotation ability and combinations. AJ could play a few plays at one end then move to the other end and Hesse and others can come in and out.

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Also good that AJ is getting work at both DEnds and with Brinks and another DEnd working at DTackle that gives them a lot of rotation ability and combinations. AJ could play a few plays at one end then move to the other end and Hesse and others can come in and out.

They should have so much flexibility with the Dline. That'll be the strength of our team for sure. They'll help whatever combo of LBs they end up putting out there do their thing.

 

[Ree4]

(Post reserved for obligatory Phil Parker love/Brian Ferentz hate)