Tarp and Nielsen have been off and on injured throughout most of the year which has forced us to play a couple of freshmen. They did not get beat out, and this is a huge reason for Iowa's struggles. Although the replacements have done a respectable job, especially James Morris.
Adam Robinson suffered a concussion against Michigan State earlier in the year and did not play at all against Indiana. He also was hit hard on a controversial play late in the OSU game and is not expected to play in the regular season finale. Having said that, Coker has looked impressive when given the chance and his play has led to some Hawk fans asking for more carries to go Cokers way.
Iowa loses quite a few players of importance heading into next year. Most noteworthy: Adrian Clayborn, DJK, Ricky Stanzi, Karl Klug, Christian Ballard, Tarp, Brent Greenwood, amongst others. But, Iowa does return some key pieces including most of the offensive line.
