Iowa and The Portal.

[MelroseHawkins]

Will Iowa have success poaching former Nebby and Iowa St. players who may enter the portal? I saw Nebby has a freshman RB who just entered. He rec'd playing time as the #2 prior to getting injured. Both teams will undoubtedly have other players entering, who some could be quality. I suppose many will follow the NIL $$ and Iowa may be limited.

 

[kameltoez102]

Will Iowa have success poaching former Nebby and Iowa St. players who may enter the portal? I seen Nebby has a freshman RB who just entered. He rec'd playing time as the #2 prior to getting injured. Both teams will undoubtedly have other players entering, who some could be quality. I suppose many will follow the NIL $$ and Iowa may be limited.

Just my opinion but RB is not a position I would spend much time on. WE lose Jazz but we still have Doll and some new guys plus the three that had time this year. I think they need to focus on OL/DL line depth, A WR with return experience and some secondary depth which seems like we always need. Not sure where Iowa sits on roster numbers but not sure how crazy they can really get barring a ton of guys leaving.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Just my opinion but RB is not a position I would spend much time on. WE lose Jazz but we still have Doll and some new guys plus the three that had time this year. I think they need to focus on OL/DL line depth, A WR with return experience and some secondary depth which seems like we always need. Not sure where Iowa sits on roster numbers but not sure how crazy they can really get barring a ton of guys leaving.

No, I realize Iowa is fairly deep there now, but I think this player will have 4 yrs left. If he's a top recruit or is really good, may be worth it sec to the years he has left. But, in general, I agree with you about the RB at Iowa now. I was more thinking of other positions in need, but seeing the RB entered made me think to start a thread about potentially getting some top players entering sec to coaching changes.

And yes, as I understand it, Iowa will have many holes to move players up or fill next season.

 

[HawkPowerlifter]

Any validity the freshman running back from Texas that entered the portal is looking at Iowa? I wouldn't mind snagging an offensive lineman or two or what about Iowa State's tight end? My buddy swears Rocco has always had a soft spot for Iowa, would grabbing another 1 year wonder at quarterback be even worth it?

 

[Fryowa]

Need linebackers.

Go after Kooper Ebel. From HMS up here in NW Iowa and has lots of P4 experience.

Tied for most tackles, 8 TFL, and a sack this year.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Any validity the freshman running back from Texas that entered the portal is looking at Iowa? I wouldn't mind snagging an offensive lineman or two or what about Iowa State's tight end? My buddy swears Rocco has always had a soft spot for Iowa, would grabbing another 1 year wonder at quarterback be even worth it?

It might be worth taking 1 more yr on a QB who has P4 experience who may be interested in Iowa. But, not sure Iowa wants to spend the NIL on a QB with who they have and have to fill other positions of need. It will be interesting to see if Rocco follows MC to Penn St., stays at IA St. or moves on to another.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Need linebackers.

Go after Kooper Ebel. From HMS up here in NW Iowa and has lots of P4 experience.

Tied for most tackles, 8 TFL, and a sack this year.

He does have good size with experience. It is a need for Iowa.

 

[HawkPowerlifter]

Need linebackers.

Go after Kooper Ebel. From HMS up here in NW Iowa and has lots of P4 experience.

Tied for most tackles, 8 TFL, and a sack this year.

Definitely would be nice to have a couple linebackers. Harrell and Sharar are both lost to graduation aren't they? That leaves Montgomery. And youth. What's the story with Keuter?

 

[kameltoez102]

I guess my take on the portal is with how Iowa plays the importance of the lines are everything. We can have stud running backs, a stud QB and a poor line we won't get anywhere. The passing game relies on how well we can run and pass pro. While we may have 4-5 good guys now capable of doing a good job what happens if they go down? This year we had 5-8 guys that could start with not a lot of drop off between all the combinations. Maybe some new guys can plug some holes but that may not be realistic

Same can be said about the D line. I know the staff is high on some of the young LB play but without guys up front eating blocks it won't matter. Without the ability to maintain gaps and without pressure on the QB it really limits what we can do in the back end.

Bottom line it is still too early to tell as we don't know who is 1) Interested 2) and Who is coming back. Is Fitz kids staying? Is Hank Brown Staying. If those guys leave then the hand will be forced to get a QB. If they stay does it makes sense in our other needs?

 

[HawkPowerlifter]

Anyone else hearing Iowa is talking to West Florida quarterback Marcus Stokes?

 

[haydensly]

Chad Liestikow of the DM Register has reported that Tyler Barnes said that Tim Lester is happy with what they have at QB. Sounds like they won't be adding one from the portal.

As for linebacker, I don't see that as a position of need. Montgomery is back and there were three redshirt freshmen that the staff is very high on. Lot of people wanted to see Cam Buffington in the lineup more. And Preston Ries and Derek Weiskoff are highly thought of as well.

But having said that, if someone that is an instant high-performing starter that's knocking down your door, you probably don't turn them away. I just don't think those two positions will be where we spend a lot of extra NIL $$. I think D Line and WR will be the two positions that we focus on in the portal.