Grad transfer punter may be available

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Arizona State has announced that Michael Sleep-Dalton, starting punter for the past two seasons, plans to be a grad transfer next season. He averaged 43.8 yards in 2018 (No. 23 nationally) and placed 19 punts inside the 20-yard line. Here's the link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...ist-of-asu-outgoing-grad-transfers/ar-BBS9AfV

The story gives no indication if he has a destination in mind. Sounds like the Hawkeyes should at least see if the kid has any interest in heading for Iowa City.

 

[INXS83]

Arizona State has announced that Michael Sleep-Dalton, starting punter for the past two seasons, plans to be a grad transfer next season. He averaged 43.8 yards in 2018 (No. 23 nationally) and placed 19 punts inside the 20-yard line. Here's the link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...ist-of-asu-outgoing-grad-transfers/ar-BBS9AfV

The story gives no indication if he has a destination in mind. Sounds like the Hawkeyes should at least see if the kid has any interest in heading for Iowa City.

Thanks. Blair mentioned this in the recruiting thread yesterday.

 

[ricky_beathard]

Replace Penn State with Iowa in embedded video.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Thanks. Blair mentioned this in the recruiting thread yesterday.

I missed it. Sorry.

 

[Harbinger273]

Thanks. Blair mentioned this in the recruiting thread yesterday.

Which thread was that? In the Lounge?
Anyway, head down there with the brass and sign him up. Good night we need some decent punting.

 

[Tim Dodge Rules]

Is his dad on the Board Of Regents?

 

[thecarls]

I never thought I’d beg so much for a punter until there last two years. Please come haha

 

[LarryMullenJr.]

Replace Penn State with Iowa in embedded video.

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Love Joe or hate him, this was really funny.

 

[INXS83]

Which thread was that? In the Lounge?
Anyway, head down there with the brass and sign him up. Good night we need some decent punting.

Yes; in the Lounge.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Yeah, Iowa is among the schools that has already reached out to him, as we reported on Friday.

 

[DodgerHawki]

I missed it. Sorry.

no worries I didn't see it either. He would be ideal. Punting game needs to improve.

 

[KuwaitHawk]

Yes; in the Lounge.

Shhhh! It was in the (secret) Lounge.

 

[Harbinger273]

How would those of us not subscribed know that this was reported? Kind of strange to act like its widely known when its in the lounge.
At least they have gotten in contact with him. Thats a start.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Since I'm not privy to the lounge, I retract my apology. As far as I know, I was the first one to point out this punter's availability to the rest of us poor folks on this free board. And you are very welcome.

BTW: Good to know Iowa has contacted the kid. Maybe he can be the next Ron Coluzzi.

 

[Fieldhouseman]

We already gave a punter ... and he ain't going no where .. so get used to it .

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

We already gave a punter ... and he ain't going no where .. so get used to it .

Better pass that sentiment (not the exact wording) along to the Iowa coaches who, it has been reported, have already contacted this ASU grad transfer about punting for the Hawkeyes.

 

[Fieldhouseman]

Better pass that sentiment (not the exact wording) along to the Iowa coaches who, it has been reported, have already contacted this ASU grad transfer about punting for the Hawkeyes.

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

 

[VodkaSam]

I’d take the grad transfer that was ranked 23rd nationally. Iowa’s was ranked 94th.

 

[WB67hawk]

You weren’t watching the same games I was if you don’t think we need a new punter!

 

[steventrelain]

I missed it. Sorry.

It's okay, you were busy felating H.O. and B.S.

 

[DodgerHawki]

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

With Hooker, Nelson and Fant leaving, they have scholarship and would certainly use one on the right guy at punter if needed. The punting game has been among the worst in the country two years running now.

 

[IAHawk2011]

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

After the first four or five games the punting was horrendous and probably even worse than 2017.

 

[the24fan]

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

Yeah you just lost all cred with that statement LOL... our punt game was no where near fine bud! What team were u watching ?!?

 

[unoHawkeye]

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

How can you say that when only a couple days ago, Blair posted that the offense was the best it has been since ‘02 and the defense the best it’s been since ‘10?

Maybe the offense and defense were a bit inconsistent, but arguably the only position everybody can point to and say, “yeah, that was bad” is punter.

 

[GhostAppendage]

Is his dad on the Board Of Regents?

You serious?

Personal - - Born 2/10/97 . . . sports management major . . . parents are Julie and Thor Rastetter . . . member of National Honor Society . . . earned academic all-state recognition four straight years . . . high school coaches were Nick Brewer and Chad Harbaugh.

 

[hawkfeever]

well son, let's see if that punting average attained mostly in perfect kicking weather holds up in the winds of the cold northern plains. Let's frame that to him that way.

 

[scorcher2]

we'll give you Caleb Lightbourne.. free of charge

 

[Pepperman]

We already gave a punter ... and he ain't going no where .. so get used to it .

You're a cartoon... I don't think you're even a Hawk fan, as this is about the 6th or 7th time I've seen completely inexplicable statements out of you.

 

[anon_gjzkhykcp9iuj]

Never hurts to have a back-up... but don't think that Iowa will give a scholarship to a position that isn't really a priority right now. The punting game was just fine for what we needed it to be last year .

As usual, your stupidity shines bright!

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Kind of an interesting tweet worth noting.

 

[BigOHawk]

Given the Hock and Fant departures, how about a grad transfer TE?

 

[BG2004]

It must be really difficult to find a good punter. When you play the way Iowa does, you have to have a quality punter!!! IF you dont, it makes it very difficult to win against top teams

 

[DodgerHawki]

It must be really difficult to find a good punter. When you play the way Iowa does, you have to have a quality punter!!! IF you dont, it makes it very difficult to win against top teams

When a team has a good one, it is the easiest thing ever. Just kidding. It's difficult, because teams don't ever want to have more than 1 scholarship given to a punter if they can avoid it. But what is the remedy if the scholarship punter doesn't work out? Expending 2 scholarships on punters cuts into your depth elsewhere. Iowa, like many teams, offers walk-on opportunities to placekickers and punters, and if a guy wins the job it works out great.

 

[MitchLL]

You serious?

Personal - - Born 2/10/97 . . . sports management major . . . parents are Julie and Thor Rastetter . . . member of National Honor Society . . . earned academic all-state recognition four straight years . . . high school coaches were Nick Brewer and Chad Harbaugh.

Think he meant to say "uncle".