Allen Jr.

[kwik44]

Brian Allen Jr. in portal. Not good.

 

[squeezebox_1]

That one stings

 

[rchawk]

Brian Allen Jr. in portal. Not good.

Don't like this, not at all.

 

[Wobmam Rulez!]

Damn!

 

[kwik44]

Offered big money? I bet programs salivate at poaching an Iowa guy that has all the proper training & technique.

Wasn’t he committed to Michigan St. for a bit?

 

[Driftless_Hawk]

Was slotted to be an impact guy. He's not going anywhere better than Iowa so this is puzzling. D Line becoming the biggest portal need.

 

[rchawk]

Wasn’t he committed to Michigan St. for a bit?

Can't remember, but his Dad played at MSU.

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

That one is bad...

 

[Max Rebo]

Offered big money? I bet programs salivate at poaching an Iowa guy that has all the proper training & technique.

Wasn’t he committed to Michigan St. for a bit?

Levar raiding the roster?

 

[Roncuba65]

I just love Free Agency in CFB... Thanks J-Bo!!!

 

[Driftless_Hawk]

Absolutely need 2 DTs and now a DE in the portal

 

[NWHawk33]

This one blows. Hopefully this means Epenesa is ready to take over. I saw Anderson got pt in the bowl game as well

 

[Heathen Raider]

Levar raiding the roster?

If MSU raids the Roster I want Fitz Jr booted and Woods never let back into Iowa City unless it is in a Visitors Locker Room because if a bunch of Kids leave they were tampered with by Fitz and Woods if not just STs Players.

 

[2D]

Wow, this one is actually surprising. I would've bet on him being a starter next year.

 

[SA_Hawk]

My guess is they were planning on moving him inside full time and didn’t agree.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

If MSU raids the Roster I want Fitz Jr booted and Woods never let back into Iowa City unless it is in a Visitors Locker Room because if a bunch of Kids leave they were tampered with by Fitz and Woods if not just STs Players.

This will take my hatred of Fitz to a different level.

 

[HAWKNESS]

My guess is they were planning on moving him inside full time and didn’t agree.

That is an interesting theory and would make sense

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Thought he was going to be a breakout player this season. Finished with only 0.5 sack on the year. Still hurts cause projected starter next year.

 

[HawkInDenver]

Obviously not good news. I'm hoping we don't have any more surprise announcements.

 

[Hawkfan_08*]

Thought he was going to be a breakout player this season. Finished with only 0.5 sack on the year. Still hurts cause projected starter next year.

I said above that it was bad and I'm not a fan of him leaving. That said, Inwas expecting him to have a much bigger year than what he did. He did have a few selfless plays where he took on doubles to allow people to get pressures and sacks. That doesn't go in the stat book.

 

[Heathen Raider]

This will take my hatred of Fitz to a different level.

Like Star Wars Emperor type hate

 

[Pawkhawk1]

Was there perhaps some writing on the wall that young Epenesa and Anderson might be fighting for the starting job in the bowl practice reps?
Just wondering out loud....

 

[uihawk82]

I just love Free Agency in CFB... Thanks J-Bo!!!

Why are you sarcastically thanking J-Bo who I guess is Jordan Bohannon. All this NIL stuff started with Ed O'Bannon from UCLA maybe 20+ years ago. And J-Bo never transferred as far as the portal stuff goes.

 

[Wobmam Rulez!]

If I knew how to post gifs, I'd post Nancy Kerrigan crying "why? "

 

[RicoSuave102954_rivals343668]

We can replace him with a more talented player - just open your wallets and join SWARM

 

[Easthawk1062]

If I knew how to post gifs, I'd post Nancy Kerrigan crying "why? "

 

[FanInBlack]

this is going to happen every year. Iowa has been pretty fortunate with players transferring out.

 

[DuddyB]

Not shocked. He should have had more snaps these last two years. Bill comes due on playing the union card eventually.

 

[HawksRule73]

Not shocked. He should have had more snaps these last two years. Bill comes due on playing the union card eventually.

Yeah, I mean c’mon, it’s so obvious that the best players aren’t playing on D! What with our Top 10 points allowed for 10 consecutive years and all! Was it his whole .5 sacks this year that gave it away??

 

[Wobmam Rulez!]

This guy's got my back and all. Lucky!

 

[Hawkangler]

I remember coach Bell discussing the 2026 season and he said with the portal you never know what you have. I believe this is Allen's last year so I'm sure he is looking for a pay day. Too bad. I believe he had committed to Illinois before picking Iowa. With Epenesa and Anderson this doesn't sting as bad.

 

[trfhawk]

Not shocked. He should have had more snaps these last two years. Bill comes due on playing the union card eventually.

Watch some film .Iowa d-line had a big drop off when our "two starter" d-ends were on the sideline. He may have been an impact player in the future,maybe not, but he was not this season.

 

[nu2u]

Ben Kueter, class of 2023, will join the team next Spring. He was a rare dual sport signee. Recruited as a LB, speculation is that he adds weight and moves to DE. Even so (if so), Ben has a lot of ground to make up. Nevertheless, wrestling skills are a big plus on the LOS if that is his destination. I hope he can make a quick transition in any event.

 

[Palmerhawk]

Devan Kennedy,6'3" 275lb fr.
Joseph Anderson,6'6",241lb,fr.
Iose Epenesa,6'3",260lb,fr.
Kenneth Merrieweather 6'3",263lb.soph.
Chima Chineke,6'4" 260lb fr.

Next men up.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Our DL always seemed to drop off when Allen and the other dude were in at DE instead of Lewellyn and Hurkett.

 

[yrunvs]

 

[HawkinK.C.1]

We also have Chima Chineke at end as well as all the others mentioned. Another 4 star waiting his turn. End seems like it will be fine. Tackle seems thinner. Kind of expected Allen to slide inside.

 

[SA_Hawk]

 

[SA_Hawk]

 

[HawkFan10]

Not good sign at all