Who's Your "Pleasant Surprise" Player of the Year

[hawkdrummer1]

Stanley. Everyone talks about the sky is falling around the QB.

Uh, no... not everybody. Actually...not much of anybody at all.

 

[99topdawg]

Hopefully Colten Rastetter. I think Coluzzi spoiled us all last year. Really worried about that spot and I really don't know anything about Colten.

 

[EstronHawkKing]

anyone who can run a deep passing route and catch the ball more than 20 yards down field (does not include Vandenburg, we know he can do this)

 

[IndianaHawk]

Uh, no... not everybody. Actually...not much of anybody at all.

All the talking heads, "experts", are giving us little chance this year due to inexperience at QB and strength of schedule.

 

[hawkdrummer1]

All the talking heads, "experts", are giving us little chance this year due to inexperience at QB and strength of schedule.

So skepticism due to new quarterback = sky is falling. Got it.

 

[Hawk1960]

Noah Clayberg (already #2 at SS on 2 deep) and played there 1 week of spring ball.... predict on special teams - maybe return game.

Ryan Boyle - goal line Wildcat QB - this would mean the new OC would be a 'pleasant surprise'.

I like that wildcat QB idea with Boyle. Do it with a double TE formation and let Boyle pick a lane to run or release Fant for a pass.

 

[SpecialKHawk]

I like that wildcat QB idea with Boyle. Do it with a double TE formation and let Boyle pick a lane to run or release Fant for a pass.

What's more surprising Boyle playing or a KF program running the wildcat / exotic?

 

[ArvadaHawk]

Uh, no... not everybody. Actually...not much of anybody at all.

Yeah, the worry at qb is no experience, not lack of talent.

 

[ArvadaHawk]

Perhaps there's a reason the roster will now have Cook, Drew - TE.

 

[IndianaHawk]

So skepticism due to new quarterback = sky is falling. Got it.

Got it? Good job.

 

[PawkHawk1]

How about Ben Niemann. We will need him to be great this year and finish those tackles! He's a good athlete, and now a senior. I hope Ben has a great year, and his little bro gets some playing time to get some experience for next year. I heard he is supposed to be a better athlete than Ben.

 

[SmokeTownHawk]

I'll let you know after someone surprises me.

Exactly. This thread is way too soon. Let's score some touchdowns first. And make a few opposing qb's eat some grass.

 

[clim3]

Toren the rb will be a key asset. He's a thumper and will come up big.

 

[IndianaHawk]

Toren the rb will be a key asset. He's a thumper and will come up big.

Should be a crowded backfield, hopefully he gets meaningful touches, same for Toks. If they don't, be patient, as next year really opens up.

 

[IndianaHawk]

Yeah, the worry at qb is no experience, not lack of talent.

That is what I said, lack of experience. I never said lack of talent.

 

[FirstDownHawkeyes]

Devontae Young.

 

[ArvadaHawk]

That is what I said, lack of experience. I never said lack of talent.

I was agreeing with your post.

 

[DMLadyhawk]

I was impressed with the Youngs at the spring game. DeVonte and Toren. High hopes for Brandon Smith and Adrian Falconer

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Toren the rb will be a key asset. He's a thumper and will come up big.

I could see him getting short yardage touches/red zone ones. I'm interested to see him play more and if he runs hard with his pads low he might get a few more touches than some think.

 

[Hawkfnntn]

Devontae Young.

He's an interesting case. There's the group of guys older than him (Vandeberg, Easley and now the kid that's transferring in.) Then there's the freshman corp that's all hungry and about to come in behind him. If he or Falconer are going to make a mark the next few weeks of summer practice may say a lot..