Does Iose Epensa start as a true freshman?

[JerseyCityHawki]

He’s got a serious offer list- very impressive I hope he can start not playing him sparingly like they did with AJ his first year… I am shocked OSU didn’t offer him a scholarship to be honest. We definitely need to hit the portal hard as hell or recruit better but I understand with the NIL garbage it’s hard to do but for next year I am hoping the staff can get immediate help… and if KJ2 keeps on playing the way he has been they’re going to need to recruit another RB as if he has 1500 yards or more he’s gone this year and off to the NFL…

 

[Birky]

There is zero chance he starts, and I mean zero…I shouldn’t say that. It would take several injuries for him to start.

There is a good chance he plays, though.

 

[kceasthawk]

He’s got a serious offer list- very impressive I hope he can start not playing him sparingly like they did with AJ his first year… I am shocked OSU didn’t offer him a scholarship to be honest. We definitely need to hit the portal hard as hell or recruit better but I understand with the NIL garbage it’s hard to do but for next year I am hoping the staff can get immediate help… and if KJ2 keeps on playing the way he has been they’re going to need to recruit another RB as if he has 1500 yards or more he’s gone this year and off to the NFL…

We aren't REALLY going to go there again with AJ are we? Literally EVERYONE involved from the coaches to Eppy to AJ himself has said clearly that AJ was used exactly as he should have been. He had a great deal to learn about his assignments, especially against the run and even rush techniques as a pass defender as part of a UNIT. Phils defense works because each player takes care of HIS assignment. Having someone out there who makes an occasional play, but is often out of position does not benefit the defense. He also had very sold veteran players ahead of him, as it appears that lose will in Allen and Max L, and some good looking prospects. Will he play some? Probably, but maybe not more then 4 games. Too often we get wrapped up in these rankings, and forget their playing against high school players, nost of whom will not be D1 players. I think he'll be a very good player, and fits the way Bell like to use his DL up and down the line. I just don't see him playing much year one. If he does, we probably aren't very good up front.

 

[BurgHawk87]

His name starts with an i, not an L.

 

[hawkeye54545]

Is KF still the coach? No, especially if he knows the fanbase wants that.

I'm being facetious but sometimes it feels like he loves giving us the double barrel fingers.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Prety sure Ohio St knew where he was going.

 

[squeezebox]

The DE spot is one of the bright spots on the D next year. Llewellyn (so many L's in that name), and Brian Allen will be special next year. The DL as a whole will be down depth, but should be decent. I bet Eppy sees the field though.

 

[Bonerfarts]

Lose will not even make the team. Iose took his spot.

 

[percyland]

I don't think his brother AJ ever started did he? I don't think you really need to start to make an impact. Especially as a Freshman.

It has to be an improvement compared to this year, our DEs have done almost nothing.

 

[Bow.to.the.Narrative]

He’s got a serious offer list- very impressive I hope he can start not playing him sparingly like they did with AJ his first year… I am shocked OSU didn’t offer him a scholarship to be honest. We definitely need to hit the portal hard as hell or recruit better but I understand with the NIL garbage it’s hard to do but for next year I am hoping the staff can get immediate help… and if KJ2 keeps on playing the way he has been they’re going to need to recruit another RB as if he has 1500 yards or more he’s gone this year and off to the NFL…

This is what you were thinking about at 2:19 AM?

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

This is what you were thinking about at 2:19 AM?

Yeah, excuse me dipshit… I work 3rd shift… and you were thinking about what at that time? Wishing you had a women? Stupid comments get stupid comments back - take a hike

 

[IAROY]

DE's been pretty underwhelming this year.

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

We aren't REALLY going to go there again with AJ are we? Literally EVERYONE involved from the coaches to Eppy to AJ himself has said clearly that AJ was used exactly as he should have been. He had a great deal to learn about his assignments, especially against the run and even rush techniques as a pass defender as part of a UNIT. Phils defense works because each player takes care of HIS assignment. Having someone out there who makes an occasional play, but is often out of position does not benefit the defense. He also had very sold veteran players ahead of him, as it appears that lose will in Allen and Max L, and some good looking prospects. Will he play some? Probably, but maybe not more then 4 games. Too often we get wrapped up in these rankings, and forget their playing against high school players, nost of whom will not be D1 players. I think he'll be a very good player, and fits the way Bell like to use his DL up and down the line. I just don't see him playing much year one. If he does, we probably aren't very good up front.

Hey, I agree with many things you stated and it’s very in-depth … you know your Hawkeye football and I am impressed… I just don’t agree with everything you said is all but hey… you’re probably right. I hope Lose is half as good as AJ was …

 

[desihawk]

@JerseyCityHawki bro edit the first name spelling in the thread topic

AJ may not have started but played significant minutes as a true freshman and provided the best defensive highlights of that season.
suspect same will be the case with Iose

 

[kceasthawk]

Hey, I agree with many things you stated and it’s very in-depth … you know your Hawkeye football and I am impressed… I just don’t agree with everything you said is all but hey… you’re probably right. I hope Lose is half as good as AJ was …

I do think he'll be a very good player, maybe even better then AJ. Still lineman come in to college and compete hand to hand in the trenches with men. Add to that Iowa is a VERY assignment based "developmental" program. It takes some time to gain the trust of coaches. lose and his family understand that better then anyone. As Kirk's always said the farther away from the ball (when its snapped) the better chance of playing early, (so the skill guys).

 

[jhoosh43]

Yeah, excuse me dipshit… I work 3rd shift… and you were thinking about what at that time? Wishing you had a women? Stupid comments get stupid comments back - take a hike

Maybe if he had a woman he could use her image as his profile pic on an online sports forum like a very cool and normal guy.

 

[Randall Stanhope]

Hey, I agree with many things you stated and it’s very in-depth … you know your Hawkeye football and I am impressed… I just don’t agree with everything you said is all but hey… you’re probably right. I hope Lose is half as good as AJ was …

His name starts with an I, not an L.

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

His name starts with an I, not an L.

My bad…. I thought it was an L so I will take the L on this one .., all good

 

[IamHawkeye]

His name starts with an i, not an L.

Plus spelled the last name wrong.

 

[2D_]

He'll absolutely see the field next year. We have a ton of attrition coming to the defensive side of the ball, so we'll need him.

 

[Ladell-hawk]

He’s got a serious offer list- very impressive I hope he can start not playing him sparingly like they did with AJ his first year… I am shocked OSU didn’t offer him a scholarship to be honest. We definitely need to hit the portal hard as hell or recruit better but I understand with the NIL garbage it’s hard to do but for next year I am hoping the staff can get immediate help… and if KJ2 keeps on playing the way he has been they’re going to need to recruit another RB as if he has 1500 yards or more he’s gone this year and off to the NFL…

He will play as a freshman, but we do have Brian Allen and Max Lewellyn next year . They are both playing quite a bit this year and are good prospects. Plus we have 4 freshmen defensive linemen who are all excellent prospects and 2-3 of them will probably be defensive ends. The future looks bright for our D-line.

 

[Yentle]

Will he even be a Hawkeye if everyone gets what they want and Ferentz retires?

 

[Bow.to.the.Narrative]

Yeah, excuse me dipshit… I work 3rd shift… and you were thinking about what at that time? Wishing you had a women? Stupid comments get stupid comments back - take a hike

I didn't call you any names. Sorry you have to work 3rd shift. It's verified to be quite unhealthy.

 

[ItsAllBallBearingsNowadays]

I think he’ll develop into a great player. Only thing I question is whether he’s as physically developed as AJ was at that age, he’s not far off, but I don’t think he’s quite there.

 

[swihawk]

There is zero chance he starts, and I mean zero…I shouldn’t say that. It would take several injuries for him to start.

There is a good chance he plays, though.

The Kirk way.

 

[kceasthawk]

He'll absolutely see the field next year. We have a ton of attrition coming to the defensive side of the ball, so we'll need him.

Everywhere BUT DE...We recruited the hell out of the DE position that last 2 to 3 years, and some really nice looking young talent that hasn't seen the field yet. It will depend who (including lose) can slide inside at DT at least sometimes. But yes, I do think he'll play some. Whether its more then 4 games will depend on about 5 ot 6 other players and just how ready he is. Bell will figure it out.....

 

[ItsAllBallBearingsNowadays]

Everywhere BUT DE...We recruited the hell out of the DE position that last 2 to 3 years, and some really nice looking young talent that hasn't seen the field yet. It will depend who (including lose) can slide inside at DT at least sometimes. But yes, I do think he'll play some. Whether its more then 4 games will depend on about 5 ot 6 other players and just how ready he is. Bell will figure it out.....

Joseph Anderson is going to be special.

 

[kceasthawk]

Joseph Anderson is going to be special.

Absolutely. Like the look of Kennedy, (dad was a 12 year NFL lineman) Chineke, and even Campbells younger brother Drew in this class all look like players..

 

[thunderstruck1]

The DE spot is one of the bright spots on the D next year. Llewellyn (so many L's in that name), and Brian Allen will be special next year. The DL as a whole will be down depth, but should be decent. I bet Eppy sees the field though.

We have missed that pass rush for a couple years now. We have fine ends, but we do not have that guy that when Phil says it;s time, he gets there all day everyday no matter who he is going up against. Playing DE is not all about the rush, there is a lot that goes into the position, but when you get your call to tackle the QB, you have to get there, no matter what and we just have not had that guy for awhile. SO I hope you are right and that improves.

 

[JerseyCityHawki]

I didn't call you any names. Sorry you have to work 3rd shift. It's verified to be quite unhealthy.

My bad and my apologies- bad on my part go hawks

 

[Fan In Black]

DE's been pretty underwhelming this year.

this

 

[TXHCHawk]

Yeah, excuse me dipshit… I work 3rd shift… and you were thinking about what at that time? Wishing you had a women? Stupid comments get stupid comments back - take a hike

Yeah, man, that kind of sheet is weak sauce. I’m up any given day between 2-4 AM to get my day started. Weird. Like I give two f’s what people’s daily schedule looks like.

It’s almost as if some folks want it to be the days of lore, and this “bulletin board” will be open from 9 AM-5 PM, M-F. 8 AM-12 PM on S. Closed on U.

🙄

 

[TXHCHawk]

I didn't call you any names. Sorry you have to work 3rd shift. It's verified to be quite unhealthy.

You gonna write him a check for his wages not to work.