QB Battle: Jeremy Hecklinski appears to have passed Hank Brown on the Depth Chart. QB was NOT a Transfer Portal Priority per KF on Dec 18

[Heathen Raider]

What for? You think they’re going to get a straight answer from the coaches regarding the QB situation before the official 2-deeps are released (which could still be ambiguous)?


I sure hope that keeping the 3rd and 4th string QBs happy doesn’t factor into who starts this year. There are zero QBs on this roster that were here in 2024, and there were zero QBs on that roster that were here in 2022; and there is a distinct possibility that the same will be true in 2028. It’s the same everywhere.

Usually there are leaks from non Coaches and info on who is starting to get more reps with the 1s which happens the last week or so to get ready for Week 1

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Usually there are leaks from non Coaches and info on who is starting to get more reps with the 1s which happens the last week or so to get ready for Week 1

Define “usually.” When was the last time we weren’t absolutely certain who the Iowa QB1 was by Aug 21st? 2014? 2008? 2001?

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

Define “usually.” When was the last time we weren’t absolutely certain who the Iowa QB1 was by Aug 21st? 2014? 2008? 2001?

Didn’t they start camp on like the 5th? The first week and a half were probably pure install (going over playbook). They probably didn’t start looking at determining starters until this week.

We might get a tidbit on who is winning at this time next week. I suspect we won’t know what’s up until the press conference the Monday before the first game though.

 

[Franisdaman]

whole week of practices since Kid's Day and no leaks on the aftermath and how they look going into the home stretch , Iowa Reporters on lock down by Ft Kinnick or what?

still think Heck starts....

 

[Franisdaman]

Good story on Billy VandeMerkt, the football 'genius' coaching Iowa's quarterbacks.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

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[Hawkeye1984]

I seem to recall CJ approached Kirk after the bowl game against Tennessee and said he would transfer if he didn’t start next year. Kirk declared him the starter like 3 days later. Maybe his dad made a public comment or something after the bowl game. I dont remember.

Now that’s interesting….

 

[Hawkeye1984]

Good story on Billy VandeMerkt, the football 'genius' coaching Iowa's quarterbacks.

Do I blame Billy if his “Genius” doesn’t translate? Or Captain K?

 

[Iron Doc]

Is Billy something like the "Gift From God"?

 

[85Bears]

Whole controversy is stupid, of course Heck starts.

 

[Heathen Raider]

Define “usually.” When was the last time we weren’t absolutely certain who the Iowa QB1 was by Aug 21st? 2014? 2008? 2001?

Like a steady stream of practice videos and People in Iowa City getting eyes on some practices late , I have not seen as much as last Year for sure

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Usually there are leaks from non Coaches and info on who is starting to get more reps with the 1s which happens the last week or so to get ready for Week 1

Just read bama named their starter today. One of few schools who had a competition going on. I’d be shocked if we hear anything next week though. Feel like until depth chart is released little over a week from now won’t get official word. Not sure when Kirk usually speaks to media or they post 2 deeps before first game.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Just read bama named their starter today. One of few schools who had a competition going on. I’d be shocked if we hear anything next week though. Feel like until depth chart is released little over a week from now won’t get official word. Not sure when Kirk usually speaks to media or they post 2 deeps before first game.

I wouldn’t be shocked if we don’t actually know who it is until the QB runs on the field. The coaching staff has kept it a “secret” this long; why not let the fan base stir another 2 weeks?

 

[im4hawks50595]

Just read bama named their starter today. One of few schools who had a competition going on. I’d be shocked if we hear anything next week though. Feel like until depth chart is released little over a week from now won’t get official word. Not sure when Kirk usually speaks to media or they post 2 deeps before first game.

You watch the qb will be listed as both #1 when depth chart comes out and wont know till game day

 

[Passing Is For COMMIES]

Just read bama named their starter today. One of few schools who had a competition going on. I’d be shocked if we hear anything next week though. Feel like until depth chart is released little over a week from now won’t get official word. Not sure when Kirk usually speaks to media or they post 2 deeps before first game.

I believe they usually have a press conference the Monday before every game. I am expecting an announcement then.

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

I believe they usually have a press conference the Monday before every game. I am expecting an announcement then.

“Both guys are doing a great job in practice. We’re comfortable with both guys running the offense and giving us a good chance to win. At the end of the day, they’re both giving it 110%. They’re both team players who will answer the bell when called on. It’s gut-check time. We’re gonna see how the upcoming week goes and make some decisions later on. Then we’ll take it one game at a time. It’s a long season.”

 

[r_desihawk]

“Both guys are doing a great job in practice. We’re comfortable with both guys running the offense and giving us a good chance to win. At the end of the day, they’re both giving it 110%. They’re both team players who will answer the bell when called on. It’s gut-check time. We’re gonna see how the upcoming week goes and make some decisions later on. Then we’ll take it one game at a time. It’s a long season.”

reminds of a game in which the backup performed really well and won us the game but when asked a question about qb performance afterwards ferentz kept gushing about the starter who didn't even play. i forget the exact game and the involved qbs but this actually happened and amused me greatly.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Now that’s interesting….

Why? That stories been around for over a decade........

 

[eyesofhawk]

Thankfully, Athletic Directors sometimes do....

Not so sure "thankfully" is a clear verdict, unless just talking about relief from how toxic the community had gotten.

Winning is still the objective, is it not?

 

[Jonesy5960]

Not so sure "thankfully" is a clear verdict, unless just talking about relief from how toxic the community had gotten.

Winning is still the objective, is it not?

Right. That offense was toxic and the butt of continuous jokes around college football. It provided zero hope of ever beating a high quality opponent, and regardless of how utterly dominant the defense had become, an embarrassing beatdown was assured.

Thank God it's been relegated to the dust bin of Iowa football lore.