Next year

[JerseyCityHawk]

Does Iowa dip into the transfer portal again to get a seasoned QB? Or do they go with what they got? Maybe someone without prior injuries etc … I do home MG is healed up and has an outstanding season as he’s a good kid it seems and well respected by the Iowa players … Thoughts?

 

[Garzatough85]

Does Iowa dip into the transfer portal again to get a seasoned QB? Or do they go with what they got? Maybe someone without prior injuries etc … I do home MG is healed up and has an outstanding season as he’s a good kid it seems and well respected by the Iowa players … Thoughts?

No one of real note; we don’t seem to swim in those waters. At best a lineman here and there or another non-skill position player.

 

[Herkylian]

No more throwing money at QB's, it's not a program where they thrive. We're a developmental program and I think we should just focus on those young guys already in the QB room and throw money at WR, CB and LB. This yearly new transfer QB insertion is exhausting

 

[uihawk82]

Does Iowa dip into the transfer portal again to get a seasoned QB? Or do they go with what they got? Maybe someone without prior injuries etc … I do home MG is healed up and has an outstanding season as he’s a good kid it seems and well respected by the Iowa players … Thoughts?

Banks developed well after a year or two in the program before 2002, Drew Tate was ready to go stepping off the bus, Stanzi learned on the job in 2008 leading up to big numbers in 09 and 2010. CJB was a very good QB, Stanley slowly improved

But then the QB play fell off a cliff ... maybe because of Brian but also poorer OLine play in Pass Pro. Sullivan had skills and talent as does Grono BUT I would rather play a couple of young QBs and find the best one to be the starter.

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

 

[JerseyCityHawk]

Banks developed well after a year or two in the program before 2002, Drew Tate was ready to go stepping off the bus, Stanzi learned on the job in 2008 leading up to big numbers in 09 and 2010. CJB was a very good QB, Stanley slowly improved

But then the QB play fell off a cliff ... maybe because of Brian but also poorer OLine play in Pass Pro. Sullivan had skills and talent as does Grono BUT I would rather play a couple of young QBs and find the best one to be the starter.

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

Absolutely agree with what you have said

 

[QChawks]

 

[Ironman39]

We're gonna need so many goddam rentals next year that QB should probably be low on the priority list.

Look at all the players we will be losing after this year, along with any potential transfers DESPITE the fact that there will be open spots across the board for those waiting in the wings (well, all except for QB in fact, unless a player or three transfers).

I expect Brown and Hecklinski to be back at the very least and I think Kirk, unless this is somehow his last year, is ready to not chase one-year rentals at QB anymore, especially given that Iowa's offense still isn't necessarily an established commodity yet.

I'd rather us focus on WR, OL, DL, LB and DB. We'll be set at RB and I doubt we can get a player of note at TE to transfer so we won't bother with that. Most any other position (outside of QB) is either gonna need help in the portal, or we're gonna need these guys on the bench to truly f***ing grow up and emerge out of nowhere next year, or things could get pretty damn rough given that we're gonna have one of the least-experienced rosters in terms of starts at that program from the season prior in the country going into next year.

And the schedule isn't much easier next year, if at all.............

 

[paednoch23]

Banks developed well after a year or two in the program before 2002, Drew Tate was ready to go stepping off the bus, Stanzi learned on the job in 2008 leading up to big numbers in 09 and 2010. CJB was a very good QB, Stanley slowly improved

But then the QB play fell off a cliff ... maybe because of Brian but also poorer OLine play in Pass Pro. Sullivan had skills and talent as does Grono BUT I would rather play a couple of young QBs and find the best one to be the starter.

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

Banks wasn’t developed at Iowa. He was at south Florida then transferred to hinds juco before Iowa so he wasn’t a developmental plaeyer. He was a transfer in that suceeded very quickly. He came out of nowhere and shocked college football. He wasn’t here long enough to be ruined.

 

[SCHawkeye2]

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

And yet...
Lately we have 'development' QB's on the roster - with multiple years 'learning' the system - who cannot beat out the first year transfer.

 

[paednoch23]

And yet...
Lately we have 'development' QB's on the roster - with multiple years in the system - who cannot beat out the first year transfer.

We may have a few more portal guys if we have a new coach. Which I hope happens.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

The QB's Iowa gets in the portal are short term rentals. I'd really like to see one of the guys on the roster start next year.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

Need TE, DB, DL and maybe a veteran OL

 

[Trakker]

We are going to need a lot of help on defense. The entire starting front 7 graduates and so does two of our dbs.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

We are going to need a lot of help on defense. The entire starting from 7 graduates and so does two of our dbs.

Epenesa better be ready to slip right in next year. He is already big enough.

 

[hawksfan2025]

 

[CRHAWK]

Can any of our freshmen start next year? Or at least play big minutes?

 

[SecretHBOTer]

We’re going to be so young and inexperienced at so many positions, that I think it’s roster management malpractice to invest in a QB. We’ve turned the position over completely so let’s roll with it.

If I were in charge, I would prioritize:

DB
TE
DT

My HOPE is that next year is a 2007-ish year where we see flashes of potential and improvement throughout the season. We would look back on 2007 much differently if the WMU game goes the other way though.
I like the young guys we have at a lot of positions, but they’re gonna be thrown into the fire for better or worse.

 

[Trakker]

We’re going to be so young and inexperienced at so many positions, that I think it’s roster management malpractice to invest in a QB. We’ve turned the position over completely so let’s roll with it.

If I were in charge, I would prioritize:

DB
TE
DT

My HOPE is that next year is a 2007-ish year where we see flashes of potential and improvement throughout the season. We would look back on 2007 much differently if the WMU game goes the other way though.
I like the young guys we have at a lot of positions, but they’re gonna be thrown into the fire for better or worse.

I agree......and if they bring in any offensive skill position players, they need to be here for spring ball and participate.

We have a lot if young bodies at TE but wont be returning much production. If Ostrena comes back, that fills the need for an experienced guy otherwise i would bring someone in.

Definitely need 2 guys on the DL with experience and one LB, imho.

Always need more DBs....

Might also look at bringing in a kicker as well

 

[Ironman39]

Banks wasn’t developed at Iowa. He was at south Florida then transferred to hinds juco before Iowa so he wasn’t a developmental plaeyer. He was a transfer in that suceeded very quickly. He came out of nowhere and shocked college football. He wasn’t here long enough to be ruined.

Banks wasn’t developed at Iowa. He was at south Florida then transferred to hinds juco before Iowa so he wasn’t a developmental plaeyer. He was a transfer in that suceeded very quickly. He came out of nowhere and shocked college football. He wasn’t here long enough to be ruined.

*Central Florida

 

[Iron Doc]

What we need next year is a NEW HEAD COACH!!!

 

[uihawk82]

And yet...
Lately we have 'development' QB's on the roster - with multiple years in the system - who cannot beat out the first year transfer.

Oh I am sure the winningest QB in college football history iirc is a great choice to bring in but it did take a couple of games for him to click better with the receivers.

 

[QChawks]

What we need next year is a NEW HEAD COACH!!!

 

[WeBeHerkin]

What we need next year is a NEW HEAD COACH!!!

Some year you will get your wish, but it won't be next year

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

Banks developed well after a year or two in the program before 2002, Drew Tate was ready to go stepping off the bus, Stanzi learned on the job in 2008 leading up to big numbers in 09 and 2010. CJB was a very good QB, Stanley slowly improved

But then the QB play fell off a cliff ... maybe because of Brian but also poorer OLine play in Pass Pro. Sullivan had skills and talent as does Grono BUT I would rather play a couple of young QBs and find the best one to be the starter.

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

Banks was much better than the starter when he got her. KF just limited his use.

 

[83Hawk]

Banks was much better than the starter when he got her. KF just limited his use.

Cue the “he wasn’t ready because he ran out of bounds short of the first down against Michigan” crowd.

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

Cue the “he wasn’t ready because he ran out of bounds short of the first down against Michigan” crowd.

It’s KF can do no wrong crowd.

Give Banks the starting job his first year and they might well beat ISU the 2nd. Maybe undefeated.

They might have been in the running his he year.

 

[Freedom]

We are going to need a lot of help on defense. The entire starting front 7 graduates and so does two of our dbs.

We are going to need a lot of help on defense. The entire starting front 7 graduates and so does two of our dbs.

It's the same as always.on defense. Every year we lose 6-7 guys on defense. Really.excited about that group of DEs. Really excited.about this group of LBs. Watson is going to be a really good.corner. Hawthorne the same. I think the defense will be significantly better next hear. Need that DT out of.North Dakota.

 

[WeBeHerkin]

It’s KF can do no wrong crowd.

Give Banks the starting job his first year and they might well beat ISU the 2nd. Maybe undefeated.

They might have been in the running his he year.

Are you smoking your corn stalks again?

 

[Jonesy5960]

The QB's Iowa gets in the portal are short term rentals. I'd really like to see one of the guys on the roster start next year.

The QB's everyone gets in the portal are short term rentals. At least the best ones.

It's also worth reminding people that Brown and Hecklinski both came from the portal at what I am sure were bargain basement prices. No matter what, Iowa is destined to have a portal QB playing next year.

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

Are you smoking your corn stalks again?

No I-tracked possessions against scoring. The amount of scoring per possession for Banks was much higher. He wasn’t just mop up.

Banks made every snap a threat to score

 

[UIAlumFireFighter]

Buying one year QBs means them coming in and learning new system which is not optimal

It happens all over the country every season - many of which experience great success in intricate, pass-heavy systems.

For some reason, it’s just too hard for Iowa to do what numerous others do with ease.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

Banks wasn’t developed at Iowa. He was at south Florida then transferred to hinds juco before Iowa so he wasn’t a developmental plaeyer. He was a transfer in that suceeded very quickly. He came out of nowhere and shocked college football. He wasn’t here long enough to be ruined.

If I remember correctly he wasn't even a QB originally, WR initially in college.

 

[Kceasthawk@77]

It’s KF can do no wrong crowd.

Give Banks the starting job his first year and they might well beat ISU the 2nd. Maybe undefeated.

They might have been in the running his he year.

Sorry, but that had nothing to do with the ISU loss. We were up 21 points in that game and then he hurt his hand right before the half. He struggled holding on the ball and had a couple of short field fumbles in the 2nd half that led to easy ISU scores and fueled their comeback. I believe our starting RB was also injured and we struggled to run in the second half.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

The QB's everyone gets in the portal are short term rentals. At least the best ones.

It's also worth reminding people that Brown and Hecklinski both came from the portal at what I am sure were bargain basement prices. No matter what, Iowa is destined to have a portal QB playing next year.

Yes a portal QB. But hopefully one of the portal guys that are currently on the roster.

If there's someone better in next years portal that doesn't break the bank, fine.

 

[BunchofAholes]

It’s KF can do no wrong crowd.

Give Banks the starting job his first year and they might well beat ISU the 2nd. Maybe undefeated.

They might have been in the running his he year.

That has nothing with the ISU loss. This has been covered before. Banks had problems with his wrist/hand at half and fumbled twice as his grip was compromised. That has nothing to do with whether he started in 2001.

Also the D gave up 29 points in the second half. That didn't help.

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

That has nothing with the ISU loss. This has been covered before. Banks had problems with his wrist/hand at half and fumbled twice as his grip was compromised. That has nothing to do with whether he started in 2001.

Also the D gave up 29 points in the second half. That didn't help.

D starts with moving the ball. KF never seemed to like his best qbs and seemed to go to them reluctantly. Face the facts Mary.

 

[BunchofAholes]

D starts with moving the ball. KF never seemed to like his best qbs and seemed to go to them reluctantly. Face the facts Mary

No. D starts with the D. WTF is the "Mary" thing?

We're on the same page re: QBs and KFz but you're wrong on that game and even more wrong about Banks. What happened that night had nothing to do with him not starting in 2001. He was great in the first half. He got injured.

 

[IowaFarmBoy2]

No. D starts with the D. WTF is the "Mary" thing?

We're on the same page re: QBs and KFz but you're wrong on that game and even more wrong about Banks. What happened that night had nothing to do with him not starting in 2001. He was great in the first half. He got injured.

Again thank you Mary

 

[SCHawkeye2]

We’re going to be so young and inexperienced at so many positions, that I think it’s roster management malpractice to invest in a QB. We’ve turned the position over completely so let’s roll with it.

If I were in charge, I would prioritize:

DB
TE
DT

My HOPE is that next year is a 2007-ish year where we see flashes of potential and improvement throughout the season. We would look back on 2007 much differently if the WMU game goes the other way though.
I like the young guys we have at a lot of positions, but they’re gonna be thrown into the fire for better or worse.

This is why I think this is Kirk's last year.
The cupboard is not looking good for next year.

 

[Iron Doc]

This is why I think this is Kirk's last year.
The cupboard is not looking good for next year.

We can only hope.