Again- Kaleb Johnson is going to be dynamite 🧨 next year and beyond

[JerseyCityHawki]

Just watching this kid run is a definitely a treat to watch - he looked sharp last weekend after rewatching the game last night (missed it because of work this past Saturday) but he is a young buck but with so much power and his strides are just amazing… yes this is like my 5000TH post on him but I see this kid being one of the best backs since my home grown buddy Shawn Greene … he has all the tools and will only get more powerful and faster, stronger etc … I truly haven’t been more excited about an Iowa back probably since Marcus Coker and that kid from Pennsylvania who was a 4 star recruit and played 1 year then shit hit the fan.. kinda like Coker … I pray Kalebs grades are good and he’s in good spirits being at Iowa and not in the DOGHOUSE ever ..

 

[BigOHawk]

Just watching this kid run is a definitely a treat to watch - he looked sharp last weekend after rewatching the game last night (missed it because of work this past Saturday) but he is a young buck but with so much power and his strides are just amazing… yes this is like my 5000TH post on him but I see this kid being one of the best backs since my home grown buddy Shawn Greene … he has all the tools and will only get more powerful and faster, stronger etc … I truly haven’t been more excited about an Iowa back probably since Marcus Coker and that kid from Pennsylvania who was a 4 star recruit and played 1 year then shit hit the fan.. kinda like Coker … I pray Kalebs grades are good and he’s in good spirits being at Iowa and not in the DOGHOUSE ever ..

Agreed and the only odd comp I have is Vince Young, both seem to just 'glide' down the field and it looks effortless. Imagine Kaleb behind an above average or good/great OL!

 

[Wadzinator]

Somehow the coaching staff needs to figure out a way to get him in the involved in the passing game.Just get him on the field as much as possible hes too good to sit on the bench. I just watched some of his high school tape again and he ran routes in high school and he was very effective.

 

[Birky]

Yep

 

[Hawk_4shur]

Love him. Already dam good and has a chance to be great.

I think his biggest asset might be his vision. He seems to make the right choice on all his cuts and finds some room to run.

I thought the aforementioned Shone Greene had a similar skill (in addition to many other skills). He always seem to find the right spot to make his cut - then let speed and power take over.

 

[QChawks]

Somehow the coaching staff needs to figure out a way to get him in the involved in the passing game.Just get him on the field as much as possible hes too good to sit on the bench. I just watched some of his high school tape again and he ran routes in high school and he was very effective.

you expect BF to figure that out?

how long did it take to finally understand Wadley was out best option on screen and circle passes?

 

[ichawk24]

Kaleb has been looking great. Leshon Williams is a great 2nd back, and he has been receiving more catches in the passing game lately. Offense is starting to look competent.

 

[BBHawk]

you expect BF to figure that out?

how long did it take to finally understand Wadley was out best option on screen and circle passes?

Don't ever say that name here again.

 

[Wadzinator]

you expect BF to figure that out?

how long did it take to finally understand Wadley was out best option on screen and circle passes?

I get your point his high school coach figured it out. We gotta keep this guy on the field he returned kicks he did everything on the offensive side in high school.What's so hard to figure out with these offensive coaches at Iowa

 

[BurgHawk87]

I get your point his high school coach figured it out. We gotta keep this guy on the field he returned kicks he did everything on the offensive side in high school.What's so hard to figure out with these offensive coaches at Iowa

He's been out there returning kicks as well. Only thing missing is the swing pass but he may need to line up at tight end for Spencer to see him.

 

[Wadzinator]

He's been out there returning kicks as well. Only thing missing is the swing pass but he may need to line up at tight end for Spencer to see him.

Somebody needs to throw out a gif of one of these comedians making a stupid funny face because this is a head scratcher.

 

[sober_teacher]

I think what I like most about him is that he doesn’t look like he’s moving that fast. Just makes it look smooth.

Best looking RB I can recall in several years. Overall I like how they’ve been working him in as the primary. Especially with the struggling OL, I think it’s better to ease him and make sure he doesn’t pick up bad habits, like hesitating or dancing in the backfield.

 

[BBHawk]

He's been out there returning kicks as well. Only thing missing is the swing pass but he may need to line up at tight end for Spencer to see him.

Maybe they are saving the wheel route for Purdue.
😉

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

I have no doubt that he will have an outstanding college career - I just hope that it's entirely with Iowa.

 

[HemiHawk]

Who is Shawn Greene? Did he play on the same team as Hank Grigsman?

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

I'll say he will be dynamite yet this year. Have a feeling the run game will finish the year strong.

 

[obfuscating]

If we can get our OL at our expected level and have a change in Offensive philosophy to be elevated to current times, Ka Johnson will be a STUD.

 

[BurgHawk87]

Maybe they are saving the wheel route for Purdue.
😉

I have almost no doubts that if they do run it, Kaleb will be uncovered and wide open but the line will have a disjointed snap resulting in Petras having no time to ignore the route.

 

[HawkLogic]

Kaleb needs a better supporting cast. Goodson looked great until he played on last year's team.

 

[BigOHawk]

Kaleb has been looking great. Leshon Williams is a great 2nd back, and he has been receiving more catches in the passing game lately. Offense is starting to look competent.

I'd stress the heck out of the ghost motion, jet sweep, swing and screen game this weekend.

 

[trippnschmidt]

I have no doubt that he will have an outstanding college career - I just hope that it's entirely with Iowa.

Some folks have more loyalty than you.

 

[ichawk24]

I'd stress the heck out of the ghost motion, jet sweep, swing and screen game this weekend.

And now we may have the WR depth in order to run a lot of motion. Vines and Brecht coming on helps.

 

[Dargo]

Somehow the coaching staff needs to figure out a way to get him in the involved in the passing game.Just get him on the field as much as possible hes too good to sit on the bench. I just watched some of his high school tape again and he ran routes in high school and he was very effective.

It’s pretty tough for our genius offensive minds to figure out how to use the only playmaker they might have on offense.

 

[Dargo]

And now we may have the WR depth in order to run a lot of motion. Vines and Brecht coming on helps.

Vines and Brecht are coming on? What have either done?

 

[MeetTheFerentzes]

Some folks have more loyalty than you.

Yeah, "Loyal" is an outstandingly accurate way to describe the average major college football player (and coach).

 

[NevadaHawk]

LaDell Betts has done a fantastic job of finding RB recruits for Iowa.

 

[HawkDoggy]

Vines and Brecht are coming on? What have either done?

They are both playing now and catching passes. That wasnt the case just a few games ago. Fair point to describe their play as "coming on" and that it "helps". You're not going to really argue or nitpick that, are you?

 

[HawkDoggy]

I think what I like most about him is that he doesn’t look like he’s moving that fast. Just makes it look smooth.

Best looking RB I can recall in several years. Overall I like how they’ve been working him in as the primary. Especially with the struggling OL, I think it’s better to ease him and make sure he doesn’t pick up bad habits, like hesitating or dancing in the backfield.

I agree with you....I love that he's a straight ahead runner. That said, I do think if he can develop a little more quick cut ability it will elevate his game. Certainly don't want him dancing though. Keep running with power and speed north and south!

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

I think what I like most about him is that he doesn’t look like he’s moving that fast. Just makes it look smooth.

Best looking RB I can recall in several years. Overall I like how they’ve been working him in as the primary. Especially with the struggling OL, I think it’s better to ease him and make sure he doesn’t pick up bad habits, like hesitating or dancing in the backfield.

Extremely well said and yes he is smooth .. and it looks like it takes him a bit to turn on the jets … but he’s like a damn good back he’s following what blockers he can and that ain’t easy with this oline … kudos to him as a true freshman he’s f’ing damn good and will only get better so KF AND BF (well, maybe not BF..on next season) please keep this kid happy and out of any mishaps that seem to happen to some previous dominant backs that existed a long time ago

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

Who is Shawn Greene? Did he play on the same team as Hank Grigsman?

Hey elbow head - ya know this isn’t a spelling bee.. or do I give a living FOOK if I misspelled his damn name

 

[HemiHawk]

Hey elbow head - ya know this isn’t a spelling bee.. or do I give a living FOOK if I misspelled his damn name

 

[cmhawks99]

you expect BF to figure that out?

how long did it take to finally understand Wadley was out best option on screen and circle passes?

LOL….well considering he had 36 catches as a JR, not that long really.

 

[sober_teacher]

LOL….well considering he had 36 catches as a JR, not that long really.

The biggest things holding back Wadley were his issues with ball security at first, as well as issues keeping his weight up. Sub-190 pounds is not ideal for a b10 RB.

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

👌 FOR YOU, anything (just giving you shit Hemi)

 

[isuisshit]

Start working on an NIL package for him.