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*****OFFICIAL***** Evan James/Braeden Jackson thread *****

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HawkeyeGenius said:
Jackson is FAST but tiny.
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thats what she said the office night GIF by Kane County Cougars
 
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uihawk82

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3-D_chess said:
Whatever you may think about James as a WR (I think he's fine) ... HE IS DEFINITELY THE GUY I WANT RETURNING PUNTS and kicks.

I also think Jackson needs more touches also.

Where do you stand?
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James looked very confident fielding punts, very clean catches and he ran away from at least one punt he could not get to. And he is a very good receiver.

Jackson looks very good. X W looked very good as did the other running backs
 
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Franisdaman

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3-D_chess said:
Whatever you may think about James as a WR (I think he's fine) ... HE IS DEFINITELY THE GUY I WANT RETURNING PUNTS and kicks.

I also think Jackson needs more touches also.

Where do you stand?
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Well, here's where the coaches stand.

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Terrific in-depth answer today by Iowa RBs coach Jay Norvell off my question about whether we'll see more Braeden Jackson after the walk-on from Ankeny Centennial dazzled with 149 yards and 2 TDs on 12 touches vs. UNI.

“I don’t think that’s a mystery to any of us coaches what Braeden Jackson did last weekend. We’ve seen him in practice do it, and he carried that over to the game.

He’s a very smart kid. Probably his best play of the game was (one) nobody even noticed, except us coaches. They were corner-blitzing from the field, and that’s a blitz you don’t pick up very often unless you’re really paying attention. And Braeden showed a lot of maturity … for him to pick that blitz up and keep the quarterback clean showed a lot of attention to detail.

If you have that kind of attention to detail and the ability that Braeden Jackson has, you’re going to play. So, I would expect to see 22 the rest of the season.”



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Braeden Jackson is a Running Back for the Iowa Hawkeyes. View stats, bio, NIL valuation, offers and news on On3.
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eyesofhawk

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3-D_chess said:

Need to see more of EJ and BJ against Minnesota.
Neither have reached their potential ... and BJ appears to have the "X-Factor". Him sitting in the bench is a waste.
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The ball can only go to one guy at a time.

And the Iast we saw, the guy getting the carries at RB rushed for over 200 yards.

Not sure what got wasted there
 
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JerseyCityHawk

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Jackson has blazing straight on speed however if he could add some wiggle room his game he would be a superstar… he does need more touches though and yes he’s going to be a damn good one
 
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I want Jackson touching the ball a LOT more.

Evan James is meh, so far. It's hard to get the ball when there are two other options ahead of you and a great tight end room.
 
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o_Terrykohawk

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Ripcord said:
Is braden Jackso on scholarship? I thought I heard he was still a walk-on.

strongly concur we need him to be more involved in the offense, in whatever ways we can.
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Walk on, for now we assume. KF might finally figure out he deserves the scholly.
 
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Rk_kerk

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o_Terrykohawk said:
Walk on, for now we assume. KF might finally figure out he deserves the scholly.
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I think everyone acknowledges he deserves scholly. However it might be a unique situation given his father. They intentionally deny scholarship bc they can afford college. Allowing someone who can’t afford it the opportunity.

Obviously I have no idea, but it wouldn’t shock me if this were the case.
 
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Was Brian Ferentz on scholarship? He was a good starting center and deserved one after he walked on. I don't think Steve Ferentz was ever on scholarship, but last I heard is coaching.
 
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3-D_chess

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Why don't more of you want a BJ like me ???!!!!

We've got some good RB's. But Jackson is the most naturally gifted RB on the team.
Hopefully JF gives him the touches he has earned.
 
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Kceasthawk@77

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3-D_chess said:
Why don't more of you want a BJ like me ???!!!!

We've got some good RB's. But Jackson is the most naturally gifted RB on the team.
Hopefully JF gives him the touches he has earned.
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3-D_chess said:
Why don't more of you want a BJ like me ???!!!!

We've got some good RB's. But Jackson is the most naturally gifted RB on the team.
Hopefully JF gives him the touches he has earned.
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Not physical enough yet to be an every down back, and needs work on pass pro. He's young , he'll get his
 
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Jayb01

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Rk_kerk said:
I think everyone acknowledges he deserves scholly. However it might be a unique situation given his father. They intentionally deny scholarship bc they can afford college. Allowing someone who can’t afford it the opportunity.

Obviously I have no idea, but it wouldn’t shock me if this were the case.
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There are (or at least used to be) different practice/team participation rules for walk on vs scholarship players. Most coaches kids that are on a team and deserving are on scholarship so it doesn't limit them.
 
DukeSlater

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3-D_chess said:
Whatever you may think about James as a WR (I think he's fine) ... HE IS DEFINITELY THE GUY I WANT RETURNING PUNTS and kicks.

I also think Jackson needs more touches also.

Where do you stand?
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Absolutely agree. Iowa has done a horrible job of getting the ball to its fastest playmakers--Diaz, Jackson, and James. And where are the TEs? Where are the TE routes up the seam? And why isn't Brown throwing the ball down the damn field?
 
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AndreTheHawk

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Rk_kerk said:
I think everyone acknowledges he deserves scholly. However it might be a unique situation given his father. They intentionally deny scholarship bc they can afford college. Allowing someone who can’t afford it the opportunity.

Obviously I have no idea, but it wouldn’t shock me if this were the case.
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Well uuhhh, uummmm, aahhh, that's complete nonsense.
 
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