Nwankpa B1G defensive POW

[Seth53]

Sorry, no link but you're a tech-savvy group on here...feel free to Google.

 

[thedukeofearl]

Xavier Nwankpa, a safety from Iowa, was named Big Ten Football Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Penn State. He was recognized for his 10 tackles, a forced fumble, and a crucial interception that set up the Hawkeyes for a touchdown.

• Player: Xavier Nwankpa
  
  
• Team: Iowa
  
  
• Key Performance:
  • 10 total tackles (including 7 solo stops)
    
    
  • Forced a fumble in the fourth quarter
    
    
  • Returned an interception 28 yards to the one-yard line, setting up a touchdown
    
    
  • Was involved in the final defensive play that secured the win
    
• Significance: This was Nwankpa's first Big Ten weekly honor.

DAMN

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Well deserved. Happy for him. I've thought that he's been playing out of position quite a bit cause he's just not straight line fast when it comes to covering receivers. I'd thought he shoulda put on 10 lbs and played OLB/cash to get the best out of him. So it's nice to see him have a monster game and be a huge part of why they won. Seems like guys in their senior yrs flip a switch and can do that when they see the end of the tunnel ahead for their careers.

 

[HawkeyeHypnosis]

Surprised it’s only his first weekly honor.

 

[guffus]

It took a while, but Xavier may finally be living up to that 5 star potential. Happy for him.