Ross Petersen is a 5th yr player from my hometown of Durant. He has battled position changes and a spring injury after being 2nd on depth chart this spring to finally get some well deserved playing time. Has been #2 on depth chart last few weeks behind Nielsen and has been on special teams lately. I thought he played well and big congrats to him for showing that wiuth some hard work and overcoming some adversity that things work out well in the end. Morris will be a fixture for years to come. Great game Hawks!!! Wish we could have played like this last week. But let's move on and find a way each week!!
Ross Petersen is a 5th yr player from my hometown of Durant. He has battled position changes and a spring injury after being 2nd on depth chart this spring to finally get some well deserved playing time. Has been #2 on depth chart last few weeks behind Nielsen and has been on special teams lately. I thought he played well and big congrats to him for showing that wiuth some hard work and overcoming some adversity that things work out well in the end. Morris will be a fixture for years to come. Great game Hawks!!! Wish we could have played like this last week. But let's move on and find a way each week!!
Morris was spectacular today, especially in the first half. He was EVERYWHERE! He's going to be something special by the time he's done.
You think he beats out Davis or slides over to Hunter's WIL spot?
Looking to 2011 at LB ... it's a tough call concerning Bruce Davis. DiBona has already now seen some quality reps as a RS FR ... Kirksey is a young gun who oozes athleticism and potential ... and Morris will NOT be denied a starting spot in 2011.
I think that the key will probably end up being how Bruce continues to progress in coverage through the upcoming camps. If he doesn't progress adequately, then I think that Iowa might be better off having DiBona/Kirksey start at WILL and then keep Morris at the MIKE spot.
However, if Bruce proves to not be a liability in coverage, then it would be a nice luxury to have him start as a SR. We'll see though ....
The relatively few of us that had the good fortune to watch James as he progressed the last three years at Solon aren't that surprised. He is not your average freshman, maturity or otherwiseSometimes I can't tolerate your blowhard BS...but I think on this one you're dead on. I didn't think Morris could handle B10 play as a relatively undersized MLB, but I'm not concerned anymore, and I openly admit I was wrong. The kid just makes plays and does what is necessary to get the job done.
I was pleased with all three of them. Did anyone else see DiBona clothesline that Michigan State player on a kickoff return? That was pretty sweet.
Ross Petersen is a 5th yr player from my hometown of Durant. He has battled position changes and a spring injury after being 2nd on depth chart this spring to finally get some well deserved playing time. Has been #2 on depth chart last few weeks behind Nielsen and has been on special teams lately. I thought he played well and big congrats to him for showing that wiuth some hard work and overcoming some adversity that things work out well in the end. Morris will be a fixture for years to come. Great game Hawks!!! Wish we could have played like this last week. But let's move on and find a way each week!!