Vandeberg gets 5th year
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SteveGarvey1
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The security blanket for N. Stanley is now in place.
tksirius
HN's Love Doctor
Until 3 starters on the line go down to injury.
Joshbrown
Well-Known Member
I hope Stanley does well, but if he stumbles I hope Kirk realizes he has options. This year was a reminder that the bench is your friend, not your enemy.
RobHowe
Administrator
WR Matt VandeBerg to Return in 2017
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Wednesday that senior wide receiver Matt VandeBerg has been granted a medical hardship waiver for a fifth year of eligibility and will return to the Iowa football team in 2017.
The waiver request was submitted by the University of Iowa and approved by the Big Ten Conference, which has the authority to approve any medical hardship waiver requests that meet NCAA requirements.
"We are excited to receive the official news on Matt returning for the 2017 season," said UI head football coach Kirk Ferentz. "Matt is a veteran and a proven leader. His presence within our program, both on and off the field, for the next year will be a valuable addition."
VandeBerg, a native of Brandon, South Dakota, led the Hawkeyes in receptions (19), receiving yards (284), and receiving touchdowns (3) before sustaining a season-ending foot injury on Sept. 26.
He appeared in four games in 2016 and has appeared in 41 games since his freshman season in 2013. He had eight receptions in 2013, 14 catches in 2014, and led Iowa with 65 catches and 703 receiving yards as a junior in 2015.
His career totals include 106 receptions, 1,302 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns. His receptions totals tie for 19th and his receiving yards rank 27th in program history.
The Hawkeyes open the 2017 season hosting Wyoming on Sept. 2 at Kinnick Stadium.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced Wednesday that senior wide receiver Matt VandeBerg has been granted a medical hardship waiver for a fifth year of eligibility and will return to the Iowa football team in 2017.
The waiver request was submitted by the University of Iowa and approved by the Big Ten Conference, which has the authority to approve any medical hardship waiver requests that meet NCAA requirements.
"We are excited to receive the official news on Matt returning for the 2017 season," said UI head football coach Kirk Ferentz. "Matt is a veteran and a proven leader. His presence within our program, both on and off the field, for the next year will be a valuable addition."
VandeBerg, a native of Brandon, South Dakota, led the Hawkeyes in receptions (19), receiving yards (284), and receiving touchdowns (3) before sustaining a season-ending foot injury on Sept. 26.
He appeared in four games in 2016 and has appeared in 41 games since his freshman season in 2013. He had eight receptions in 2013, 14 catches in 2014, and led Iowa with 65 catches and 703 receiving yards as a junior in 2015.
His career totals include 106 receptions, 1,302 receiving yards, and eight receiving touchdowns. His receptions totals tie for 19th and his receiving yards rank 27th in program history.
The Hawkeyes open the 2017 season hosting Wyoming on Sept. 2 at Kinnick Stadium.
Salamicat18
Member
Really, really happy to see this. A lot of people undervalue Vandeberg's contributions to the team and his flat out talent. He can be more than just a slot guy that has great hands. He reminds of a cross between Lemuel Jordan and Natchez Lee. Boy can just play football.
docholihawk
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Glad he'll be back. Hopefully his ability to hang onto the ball will rub off on him.
proudhawkfan21
Well-Known Member
This is huge if he gets healthy. 8-4 without a true 1st string D1 receiver. Great for Stanley. Things are looking up for next year. Stanley has looked good in limited action. He's the #2 for a reason.
judzeehawk
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Now that's some very good news! Glad to hear this.
Fryowa
Administrator
Wiegers is gone; he'll be a transfer.
A couple garbage time snaps last year and never stepping on the field this year, there's no way he sticks around. He'll be able to latch on with an FCS team.
hawkdrummer1
Well-Known Member
best part of this.... it gives some people another year to stop calling him Vandenburg.
SweatHawk
Active Member
OT - I did not realize the Hawks open with Wyoming next year. Watching them play BYU in some bowl game now in rainy/soggy weather. Look young, physical, and well-coached. Look like stiffer competition than we've seen in the last few years.
