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Updated Iowa two deeps
Just going down the line here. Doesn’t look as though there are any surprises. Ran into the Iowa guys in the lobby. They had to do double workouts yesterday because they were going to be in Chicago today.
Yes, they look tired.
SE — McNutt with Sandeman and DJK listed as backups (3, 2, 1 . . . DJK discussion)
LT — Bulaga, Reiff
LG — Dace with Haganman and Kuempel an “OR”
C — Rafael Eubanks, Josh Koeppel
RG — Julian with Doering and Gettis listed “OR”
RT — Kyle Calloway and Markus Zusevics
TE — Moeaki, Reisner
QB — Stanzi with Vandenberg and Wienke listed “OR”
WR — Stross, Paul Chaney Jr.
RB — Jewel, Paki (obviously done before Jewel’s injury; I’d list Jeff Brinson here)
FB — Morse
PK — Murray, Mossbrucker (no “OR”
Defense
DE — Clayborn, Lebron Daniel
DT — Klug, Bigach (who’s listed at 270)
DT — Mike Daniels with Travis Meade and Cody Hundertmark listed “OR”
DE — Ballard, Binns
OLB — Edds, Nielsen
MLB — Angerer, Troy Johnson
WLB — Jeremiha Hunter, Tarpinian
LC — Bernstine, Willie Lowe (Shaun Prater will factor here eventually)
SS — Sash, Cato (Sash Cato was a villian on a “Magnum PI.”)
FS — Greenwood, Swanson
RC — Spievey, Castillo
P — Donahue, Guthrie
Returners
Punt — Sandeman
Long snapper — Andrew Schulze
Kick — Jewel, Paki
Holder — Donahue
More later.
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Amari Spievey will be our Punt returner, imho, perhap KR as well. Sandeman will also get his shot there.
With everyone back and healthy, our Offensive Line is talented and DEEEEP!
Is lack of depth a concern at CB that we would risk Spievey? Im not too sure.
Interesting that Jewel is listed at KR. Seems to me you would protect your feature back by not risking injury on KR. Surprised that Wegher wasnt listed in that slot, although it is very early.
Iowa does not "pencil in" true freshmen.
Dace Richardson at Guard? I'm not too sure thats going to stick if you ask me. Great story to have him return, but last I remember he was a built for the Tackle position. Will he be able to move fast enough when pulling?
Tackles need quicker feet than guards, because they have to block outside speed rushers. Have heard of plenty of guards who could not play tackle. Have never heard of a tackle who could not play guard.
Spievey returned punts in JC and was JC all american. Watch his Pick 6 against Minnesota at the dome, last year.
Amari Spievey should be our PR and KR.
And I predict Kuempel and Vandevelde, backed up by Doering and Dace, Gettis and Haganman, for most of 2009. DEEP unit
One of the best indicators of future success of a college football team is how many games the members of your o line have started there are a lot in this group
Matt is correct. Dace's best shot is guard, but this is an inside position with a lot of traffic down low. Strong legs are a premium. Will Dace be ready? I hope so. He's a sweet kid.
Excellent thought on Spievey and punts. He only had the one shot with KR's last year, against NW, it was a fumble. He can do better and it wouldn't hurt to show the NFL this skill.
KF said today that Jewel is a viable KR. That was a surprise. Traditionally, the No. 1 RB hasn't been used as a KR. But Jewel was their best KR last season. He was solid, actually.
I wonder if the willingness to even consider Jewel at KR is more a function of the comfort with Brinson at RB, the lack of confidenence in anyone else to return, or just keeping the seat warm for Wegher.
Three — Of those scenarios, I'd put my money on No. 2. Jewel was legitimately good at it last season, best since early DJK showed some promise. (Where did that go, BTW?) Right now, I think they liked what they saw in Jewel and would be more than happy to see him continue there. Will his rise at RB change this thought, probably. Wouldn't be surprised to see Brinson here, either.
I think they legitimately liked what they saw out of Jewel as KR.
Will his rise at RB change that, probably. Wouldn't be surprised if Brinson gets a shot here.
Thanks for posting this article.
This is your best write up so far. Carry on!