Nwankpa B1G defensive POW
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thedukeofearl
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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.
DAMN
- 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
- 10 total tackles (including 7 solo stops)
- Significance: This was Nwankpa's first Big Ten weekly honor.
DAMN
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
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Surprised it’s only his first weekly honor.
ChosenChildren
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He's playing at an elite level right now. I hope he keeps it up. He's a key player over the next 5 games.
Nice to see. The one thing I generally have noticed about him, is he's one of the first to the ball if he's not directly involved in the play. I've noticed that from the beginning of his career. I just see his number there almost immediately if someone else has made a play. Not that it means anything. Other than it's like I appreciate baseball players who run to first base when they get a walk.
Really happy to see him get this. And really happy to see him make a difference in the game.
Really happy to see him get this. And really happy to see him make a difference in the game.
HawkeyeHypnosis
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Iowa DB Xavier Nwankpa inspired by Bob Sanders, and by time running out - Hawk Fanatic
By Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – Running out of time can be a powerful motivator and maybe that helps to explain how and why Iowa senior free safety Xavier Nwankpa has clearly lifted his performance level. The former five-star recruit is playing as you would expect a five-star to play; with...
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Love that Phil shows video from some of the Bob Sanders years. I want to see this violence tape. From article:
“Me and Koen and some of the other DBs this past summer we turned a little bit on,” Nwankpa said. “Coach Parker shows every now and then a couple highlights from what they call the physical tape and violence tape.
“It was just a couple big hits. He was just flaying around. So that’s something that we’re trying to implement.”
