Offensive Line

[Hawkeye News]

Is it better than anticipated?

Is the Iowa offensive line better than anticipated?

OnIowa Crew answered a viewer question about Iowa's offensive line and discussed it further.

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[HawkPowerlifter]

I sure think they have shown to have improved. Indiana's front 4 were formidable. I thought Iowa adjusted or wore them down some in the game. I think moreover, their pass protection seemed to have evolved positively. Do we know if Beau Stephens' status? He went down in the second half and had to be helped off the field. Stephens was actually the highest rated lineman. But overall as a unit, I think they are better.

 

[HuckFinn]

I sure think they have shown to have improved. Indiana's front 4 were formidable. I thought Iowa adjusted or wore them down some in the game. I think moreover, their pass protection seemed to have evolved positively. Do we know if Beau Stephens' status? He went down in the second half and had to be helped off the field. Stephens was actually the highest rated lineman. But overall as a unit, I think they are better.

This O line is very , very good. Stephen’s better be ok. Dunker also missed a lot of time late in the game. Good time for a bye week and a trip to struggling WI.

 

[trj]

The last 2 years the run blocking has been really good. They figured out how to zone block without cut blocking…it took minute, but they got it now. Pass protection has been spotty, but given the quarterback play it is hard to judge.

Mason Richman
Conner Colby

Both are in the NFL.

Dunker
Logan Jones

Both are pros and Stephens is likely a pro.

Given the current state of O-line play in college and the NFL…I’m not expecting perfection. It is difficult for even blue bloods to roll out the 2002 Iowa O-line. So I am okay with George Barnett and with what they are doing. No nitpicking from me.