Trevor Lauck Looking to Help Hawkeyes

Thanks for sharing Rob as I enjoyed learning about this future Iowa star. The article was well written.
 
He is talented, but there is a logjam of experienced guys in front of him, including 2 transfers with starting collegiate experience. I know the line sucked last year, but part of that was a couple guys playing out of position and part of it was a QB who was utterly immobile. I believe that the line will be MUCH better and if a true frosh breaks through into the two deep that kid is going to be drafted, high.
 
NorthKCHawk said:
He is talented, but there is a logjam of experienced guys in front of him, including 2 transfers with starting collegiate experience. I know the line sucked last year, but part of that was a couple guys playing out of position and part of it was a QB who was utterly immobile. I believe that the line will be MUCH better and if a true frosh breaks through into the two deep that kid is going to be drafted, high.
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I wish I shared your optimism. The OL was dreadful. I'm not sure "experience" means they'll be better by default. Hope I'm wrong.
 
hawkdrummer1 said:
What do you think the chances are he sees the field this year?
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If he plays that is a problem. I hope he's the next Tristan Wirfs but if he's not, he'd better be redshirting or at worst, filling in for an injured player. As mentioned above, we have enough guys that who have been through the wars last year. Offensive line is one of the positions where experience matters a lot.
 
hawkdrummer1 said:
I wish I shared your optimism. The OL was dreadful. I'm not sure "experience" means they'll be better by default. Hope I'm wrong.
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Drum, there is absolutely reason to be optimistic. The main reason is that Kirk and Brian Ferentz did not all of sudden just forget how to recruit, develop and coach up talented OL. KF is regarded as one of the best OL coaches in the entire sport. Is he perfect? Of course not. It took them way too long to figure out Colby could NOT play tackle, but is a really good guard. When they made that switch the left side of the OL started to really gel at the end of the year. It will be a strength again. We all hoped that Jones would be Lindy, but he is not. He got a bit better as the year progresses and he should be even better as he gains more experience. He has played the position for a cup of coffee so there is plenty of upside available. We have a lot of experienced guys who can man the RG position. Not worried there. To me, I would spend every ounce of coaching ability I have to find a god damn serviceable RT. that position has stunk since Wirfs left. Let the entire room know that the RT position is open for whomever can step forward and take it. Gotta solve that.

I am not counting on the OL being better just because they are older (that said, players at Iowa do tend to improve from year to year). They have more reps, they are bigger, there is more competition across the board, and there is a QB who can scramble and effectively distribute the ball to an improved set of skill players. This offense is gonna surprise folks. I truly believe that.
 
The OL needs to get bigger. Unfortunately, some had to play too soon. I have high hopes too but they are not based on much. The backs need them to perform this year.
 
Again, it would be one thing if we were hoping for improvements from the WR group or better play calling. I get lacking faith in those areas. But, developing OL is something these coaches have shown that they can do. The OL will assuredly be better. How much better will be the difference between 7 wins and double digit wins. Go Hawks!!
 
If I remember correctly, Iowa almost had another highly ranked tackle in this class who went elsewhere. I believe he would have stuck with Iowa if Proctor hadn't strung the Hawks along for so long.
 
Gander Hawk said:
If I remember correctly, Iowa almost had another highly ranked tackle in this class who went elsewhere. I believe he would have stuck with Iowa if Proctor hadn't strung the Hawks along for so long.
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Not sure why that would deter him. There are 2 tackle spots on the OL. Playing opposite a guy like Proctor could only help you.
 
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