Kids Day Recap
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I suspect that Gronoski's performance today will dilute the Hawkeye Kool-Aid a bit, which I think is a good thing. The young man has enough pressure on him -- he doesn't need 70,000 fans in Kinnick predicting he's going to be the next Chuck Long. Watching some of his SDState games, he seems like a solid QB -- no more and no less -- and that's where my expectations will be.
On another note, Fr RB #25 McNeil looks like he could be the 2nd coming of Wadley! Even wears the same #25. Great offenses get the ball into their playmakers' hands. Let's hope Lester and Gronoski accomplish that.
On another note, Fr RB #25 McNeil looks like he could be the 2nd coming of Wadley! Even wears the same #25. Great offenses get the ball into their playmakers' hands. Let's hope Lester and Gronoski accomplish that.
NorthKCHawk
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The internet is much more excited about Gron's performance on Saturday than it seems you are. The hype train is already well down the track. And, given that the kid threw for over 10,000 yards in basically 3 seasons, and lead his team to a couple natties, I suspect his SDSU tape is a bit more than "solid." Whether his skill set will translate to this level remains to be seen, but I like what I have seen and heard so far. We don't need him to be Long, but something approaching a Beatherd would be nice.
Gronkowski on Saturday during 11 on 11 was unofficially 10-20, 134 yds and a likely pick-6 INT.
Granted, the defense is usually ahead of the offense at this point in fall camp, the defense knows the offense's plays by this time, etc. But the defenses Gron faced for most of his career at SDState are much weaker than the defenses he'll face this season.
Granted, the defense is usually ahead of the offense at this point in fall camp, the defense knows the offense's plays by this time, etc. But the defenses Gron faced for most of his career at SDState are much weaker than the defenses he'll face this season.
NorthKCHawk
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Yep, I hear that argument a lot. And yes, the defenses in the Big 10 are far more talented than the FCS level. That said, the offensive players supporting him are also an upgrade. He has at least three future NFL lineman playing in front of him, and the skill players are assuredly better than who he was throwing to in Brookings. I don't know anything about his OC at SDSU, but I have to believe that Lester is an upgrade there as well.
I don't care too much about his stats during the scrimmage. The D knows Iowa's offense nearly as well as the O knows the offense. But, I saw some throws that have not been made by an Iowa QB in a decade. He has an NFL arm. I also saw a big body who has athleticism. If he stays healthy, this kid will be productive. Others may disagree, but I think Nate Stanley type production is his floor. I am trying not to consider what his ceiling could be right now. Its August.
"Others may disagree, but I think Nate Stanley type production is his floor."
I'd be thrilled if you're correct. I hope you are.
