Lester has to really explore the idea of getting another QB that fits what he wants to do this spring portal season at least add depth and have healthy competition. It's a no brainer right... That room does not impress at all right now!
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Guess we need to tell Proctor "sorry." Too bad. We really could have used him...No schollies for any portal lads
Damn it!!!Guess we need to tell Proctor "sorry." Too bad. We really could have used him...
Guess we need to tell Proctor "sorry." Too bad. We really could have used him...
Lainez needs to get 100% of the snaps during spring ball with the goal he is the starter this fall unless McNamara is ready to go. If not, Lainez, Resnar, Hill, and McNamara in the qb room with the qb’s that can run/scramble as the 1 and 2.
Nick DeJong's scholarship is one that should be taken to improve the team, because he certainly isn't doing much.No schollies for any portal lads
This is a very bad take.Nick DeJong's scholarship is one that should be taken to improve the team, because he certainly isn't doing much.
Lol, you need a hug. Your inability to see his lack of production is not my problem.This is a very bad take.
Have you ever taken a snap at the D1 level?
STFU then
Terrible criteria to have an opinion. Not surprising.This is a very bad take.
Have you ever taken a snap at the D1 level?
STFU then
So you stay with Hill as qb 1 since McNamara won’t be good to go till fall if that? GD son, you are one dumb sob. Regarding life advice…talk a long walk off a short plank.Ok….
You have any hit stock tips? Got an in on cheap Real Estate? Any sort of meaningful life advise or bits of wisdom you can share?
He thinks you're supporting his position. 🤣Terrible criteria to have an opinion. Not surprising.
Not buying that it is a scholarship issue. Many schools are using NIL instead of scholarships to get players. Nebraska is over signed by at least 10 players but are looking to get 2 more 2024 recruits today. Like other schools they are using NIL for scholarships. Some schools are positioned better than the Hawks with NIL monies.No schollies for any portal lads
DeJong has played in 37 games with 24 starts. He has not been the best OL in Iowa history, and has played poorly at times like everyone else on the OL the past few years, but "certainly isn't doing much" is quite a slap to the face to a good Hawkeye who has been forced into duty, much of it out of his normal position, because of injuries.Nick DeJong's scholarship is one that should be taken to improve the team, because he certainly isn't doing much.
Third-team All-Big Ten by league coaches and honorable mention All-Big Ten by league media. I guess those dolts don't know what they're talking about. Good thing we have message board genius to set us straight.Lol, you need a hug. Your inability to see his lack of production is not my problem.
Do I think he's been the best OL? No. But I've played against guys like him. Spent 5 years at a D1 school and started two of them. Defensive lineman.Lol, you need a hug. Your inability to see his lack of production is not my problem.
He's playing a completely different position than he did in HS. Had to gain 60 pounds and start over.. Was given honors by media and coaches.Terrible criteria to have an opinion. Not surprising.
He's been in the program for 5 years, I don't know what any of your statement has to do with the price of beans in china.He's playing a completely different position than he did in HS. Had to gain 60 pounds and start over.. Was given honors by media and coaches.
He went from being a TE in Pella, Iowa to playing OL in B1G.He's been in the program for 5 years, I don't know what any of your statement has to do with the price of beans in china.
One thing about Marco getting 100% of the spring drill snaps is it tells Deacon you are not the QB2.Ok….
You have any hit stock tips? Got an in on cheap Real Estate? Any sort of meaningful life advise or bits of wisdom you can share?
5 years in the program, you are correct. Context is everything.He went from being a TE in Pella, Iowa to playing OL in B1G.
Context is everything fella
beating the drum, it's been stated probably 100 times, but he had ~80% completion rate as a senior.One thing about Marco getting 100% of the spring drill snaps is it tells Deacon you are not the QB2.
It also shows if Marco is a capable passer and QB because a lot of people are writing him of for is short stint in the bowl game while being totally pressured by Tenn.
I looked at Marco's high school video and he seemed to throw the ball really well so I cant believe he was a SHIT passer and still recruited.
I have never heard or read this. You are saying Marco had a very high completion % as a high school SR?beating the drum, it's been stated probably 100 times, but he had ~80% completion rate as a senior.
Kirk usually doesn’t have OC and DC spend of ton of time recruiting from what’s been written in the past.Tom just said on his pod that BF wasn't really a reruiter. Apparently Lester is a great recruiter...
Yep.You know there’s going to be some cuts going on after spring ball. The numbers game will play itself out.
His blocking grades don't support the vitriol over his criticisms, but you do you. I won't cast aspersions as to your football awareness, but most people who have taken a particular interest in OL play, as I have, could see he was one of, if not the worst offensive lineman on a bad OL.DeJong has played in 37 games with 24 starts. He has not been the best OL in Iowa history, and has played poorly at times like everyone else on the OL the past few years, but "certainly isn't doing much" is quite a slap to the face to a good Hawkeye who has been forced into duty, much of it out of his normal position, because of injuries.
Don't know why everyone is so anxious to get rid of who really amounts to a solid, backup B1G OG with a ton of experience for an unknown....
Third-team All-Big Ten by league coaches and honorable mention All-Big Ten by league media. I guess those dolts don't know what they're talking about. Good thing we have message board genius to set us straight.
I respect your position. You've seen a more intimate side of the game than most at that level, so you're emotionally involved. Unfortunately, that doesn't prevent non-D1 athletes from having the gift of sight and perhaps a less slanted view of poor performances. Nick has no doubt worked hard and may be a good guy, but that doesn't make him worthy of a scholarship, especially after showing he isn't particularly talented at the position he's playing.Do I think he's been the best OL? No. But I've played against guys like him. Spent 5 years at a D1 school and started two of them. Defensive lineman.
I have a great deal of respect for these dudes. Unless you've been there you have no idea the sacrifice that goes into it. So sit back in your recliner and shut the f up.
I am. I'm looking at facts, and taking more stock in the Iowa coaches and the collective opinion of B1G coaches & football media over message board dude. I think we agree that he hasn't been a super great OL. I think where we disagree is how much value he can have on the team in '24, which would really benefit from having an experienced OL who has had some struggles but also some accolades while being forced into duty, as a backup OG.His blocking grades don't support the vitriol over his criticisms, but you do you. I won't cast aspersions as to your football awareness, but most people who have taken a particular interest in OL play, as I have, could see he was one of, if not the worst offensive lineman on a bad OL.
Again, his blocking grades don't support his being named to an all-B1G squad. No, I think you see him as more valuable than I do. The message I replied to was one saying there are no available scholarships for NIL players. My point was, I'd rather take a chance on a player from the NIL who has shown they can contribute at a higher level than Nick has contributed. Nothing against the guy personally, but as you understated, he hasn't been a super great OL.I am. I'm looking at facts, and taking more stock in the Iowa coaches and the collective opinion of B1G coaches & football media over message board dude. I think we agree that he hasn't been a super great OL. I think where we disagree is how much value he can have on the team in '24, which would really benefit from having an experienced OL who has had some struggles but also some accolades while being forced into duty, as a backup OG.
Apparently Lester is a great recruiter...
I think what people keep missing, especially on the oline and offensive side of the ball in general, is the lack of overall talent. That's a failure of the staff and assuming there are better options to replace them is probably inaccurate. There is a reason that Iowa had to go to the portal for QB's, wide receivers, and a left tackle. It's because they've failed miserably at recruiting and developing those positions. Don't get frustrated with the players who remain and are willing to give their all. Get frustrated with the staff because these players are the best they could do.I respect your position. You've seen a more intimate side of the game than most at that level, so you're emotionally involved. Unfortunately, that doesn't prevent non-D1 athletes from having the gift of sight and perhaps a less slanted view of poor performances. Nick has no doubt worked hard and may be a good guy, but that doesn't make him worthy of a scholarship, especially after showing he isn't particularly talented at the position he's playing.