Voice of the Hawkeyes Board

1. Obviously I'm as surprised as everybody else that we pulled Edwards scholarship.

2. IIRC, Andre Dawson graduated high school the same year as me which was 2009, that said he's currently listed as a Sophomore on the roster and he's already used his RS, so he and Weisman will both be Juniors next year.

3. I don't know what a lot of you guys are smoking when you try to say we only have 3 RB's on the roster with any ability to play. Canzeri, Hill, and Malloy all have ability, Canzeri has already played for the Hawkeyes against Oklahoma, some claim he looked weak and think he can't amount to anything because OKLAHOMA held him to a 2 YPC. Malloy was an early offer RB that had his scholarship pulled only for a dumb kid mistake, but was still promised one if he kept put of trouble which by all accounts he has. Trust me, he has talent and he should be a good back when all is said and done. Hill is the biggest question obviously, I would say he's probably one of the least athletic RB's on the roster, but he is a solid runner and fits our running game well. I won't be afraid at all if/when Hill sees the field.

Ok something changed and I do not like it

Bullock is more all purpose than Garmon. I'd consider Garmon skat like because hes obviously more speed/juking than running through a defender.

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I agree about Garmon at this point, but he might very well turn into a different type of player once he spends some time in Iowa's offseason program.

Gonna plant my flag on my own little island........

RB isn't Iowa's problem. HEALTHY RUNNINGBACKS are (part) of Iowa's problem.
I like every back the Hawks have in their system-except Garmon.
Didn't like his game when they were recruiting him, don't like it now.

Hunt gets his legs healthy he factors more than Edwards ever would.
Berk would have been nice on teams, in the passing game yeah......but he's a luxury to me at this point.
Kirk has what, 5-6 ships left to give?

Use them on:
Pass rushers
Linebackers
Receivers who are "difference Makers" and I'm good.

Take your shot at Jones next year if you like-he's worth the old college try in any event.

If Garmon puts in the work this off season , he will be an excrptional player for the hawks. He has the most natural ability by far...its up to him to take advantage of it.

It'll be interesting to see how it develops. The current running backs coach was there before Tedford got there, and Tedford retained him. He's arguably the coach on the staff with the best national reputation, so it'd be a smart move for the new coach - whoever it is - to retain him as well. If that happens, and things move relatively quickly, I could see Cal still landing Edwards. But these developments have definitely put Minnesota in the driver's seat.

Body lean is very important, but I've always felt that's something that can be coached up.

As for the other factors you mentioned, I think he's got the physical ability to be excellent in each area. However, I don't think he's really let it all hang out yet this year because he's thinking so much. Having a full season under his belt should make him much more comfortable with the system, so he should be able to let his natural abilities take over next year.

Uh...we pulled his scholarship offer to Edwards. Sweepstakes over...sadly.

Disagreement is not a bad thing among friends DER. After stepping away from the keyboard for the night, I now know I may have been overly harsh and critical, but that happens when a disappointing season comes to an end, and this turd is laid down on top of it.

Check out Edwards senior tape if you get the time. You'll see what I mean.

The thing that gets me is there is an overall perception that we need better skilled players. Edwards fits that bill. And we had a realistic shot at landing him. Jeff Jones? Here's my take on how Jones' recruitment will go....

Think sometime in the late spring, Todd will on the phone talking to him..."Hey Todd, just want to let you know what I think of Iowa...the fans are great, the atmosphere is electric at Kinnick, the coaches have been there forever and they send a lot of guys to the NFL, the campus is beautiful and academically its a perfect fit for me...not to mention that Iowa has been recruiting me the longest and the hardest...I can definitely see myself being a HAWKEYE...wait...whats that Dad?...hold on a second Todd...they did?...Notre Dame just offered me?...sorry Todd, I gotta go, I just committed to the Fighting Irish. GO HAWKEYES!"...*click*

I've said for awhile now, 2014 will be a banner recruiting year for us...now I'm thinking only that it "could" be, cuz after decisions like this by our coaches, I honestly just don't know.

Too many Mossbruckers on this team.