MelroseHawkins
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1) Jewel Hampton - He is going to be fun to watch this year. He is freakishly quick, especially with his change of direction. It's not just that he is shift & cuts, but he is very productive with his cut going downhill. There is no wasted momentum. He's sees a small hole & cuts. He almost glides when he cuts & is so fluid when doing it. A joy to watch. Stay health man. If he exploits relatively small holes & is still able to get a good 3-4 yrd, that could keep Iowa out of many 3rd & longs which could be a key for this young O-line.
2) Iowa's Receiving Corps - I feel this vetern corp (including young-un Keenan Davis) is going to be a nightmare matchup for opposing teams secondaries. McNutt has the size & speed & looks to be quite comfortable at this postision now. Keenan Davis looks really solid & as if he will be productive. I didn't know what to believe with him at the last year or after this spring since he didn't have much production last year, but, I think he is going to have a great sophmore season & give secondaries another thing to plan for. Between Reisner, Herman & Fiedorowitz (sp), this will give teams fits especially in two TE sets if they block well. Fiedorowitz seems to be a freak of nature with combined size, speed & athletesim & should be able to be productive on that alone this year. He will really have to work on his blocking assignments to get more consistent playing time. Add in that DJK was not even practicing. Also, have veterans Chaney & Colin S. Think about having McNutt & Davis stretching the D & DJK sitting down in open areas. It should be fun to watch.
3) Depth of Iowa - Has Iowa ever had the quality depth that they currently do now? Many 2 deeps are household names & have had much experience in the past. Mike Daniels is very solid & it will be hard to keep him off the field.
4) Coaching Staff - This coaching staff is impressive, especially when teaching techique. It is such a compliment when hearing that there is not a better place to play & learn techique or how organized the practice is ran. It seems to be all business & the players seem to be focussed.
5) Players to Keep An Eye On -
a) Karl Klug - He seems to be really solid & always in position on each play. He seems to be the foundation & leader for that interior D-line.
b) Keenan Davis - He should have a great year & much more productive year than last. The combo of he, McNutt & DJK should be fun to watch.
c) Mike Daniels - Iowa will not lose anything when he is rotating in. I could see him at least getting half the playing time by yrs end.
d) CJ Fiedorowitz - I don't see Iowa shying away from utilizing his freaky size, speed & athletisim this year. I see them trying to exploit the linebackers covering him by getting him between the LB & secondary 15-20 yrds downfield. I'm excited to see what he can do so early on.
2) Iowa's Receiving Corps - I feel this vetern corp (including young-un Keenan Davis) is going to be a nightmare matchup for opposing teams secondaries. McNutt has the size & speed & looks to be quite comfortable at this postision now. Keenan Davis looks really solid & as if he will be productive. I didn't know what to believe with him at the last year or after this spring since he didn't have much production last year, but, I think he is going to have a great sophmore season & give secondaries another thing to plan for. Between Reisner, Herman & Fiedorowitz (sp), this will give teams fits especially in two TE sets if they block well. Fiedorowitz seems to be a freak of nature with combined size, speed & athletesim & should be able to be productive on that alone this year. He will really have to work on his blocking assignments to get more consistent playing time. Add in that DJK was not even practicing. Also, have veterans Chaney & Colin S. Think about having McNutt & Davis stretching the D & DJK sitting down in open areas. It should be fun to watch.
3) Depth of Iowa - Has Iowa ever had the quality depth that they currently do now? Many 2 deeps are household names & have had much experience in the past. Mike Daniels is very solid & it will be hard to keep him off the field.
4) Coaching Staff - This coaching staff is impressive, especially when teaching techique. It is such a compliment when hearing that there is not a better place to play & learn techique or how organized the practice is ran. It seems to be all business & the players seem to be focussed.
5) Players to Keep An Eye On -
a) Karl Klug - He seems to be really solid & always in position on each play. He seems to be the foundation & leader for that interior D-line.
b) Keenan Davis - He should have a great year & much more productive year than last. The combo of he, McNutt & DJK should be fun to watch.
c) Mike Daniels - Iowa will not lose anything when he is rotating in. I could see him at least getting half the playing time by yrs end.
d) CJ Fiedorowitz - I don't see Iowa shying away from utilizing his freaky size, speed & athletisim this year. I see them trying to exploit the linebackers covering him by getting him between the LB & secondary 15-20 yrds downfield. I'm excited to see what he can do so early on.
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