Graves Digger

[HawksRule73]

Some high schoolers take AP classes and pass out to have college credits before they go to college. Not sure how many credits you can get but 14 to 20+ would be nearly a semester or more. Then take summer school classes.

I think Aaron wants to get college done and then bull rush life itself and get some lifetime sack stats.

Aaron had the equivalent of an associates degree by the time he graduated high school.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Ripcord280]

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I have to regretfully join the camp that Graves declares for next year's draft after a monster junior year.

IIRC, did not Graves commit to Iowa as a freshman or sophomore in high school? maybe I am thinking ofsomebody else, but I think it was Graves.

 

[h-hawk]

I have to regretfully join the camp that Graves declares for next year's draft after a monster junior year.

IIRC, did not Graves commit to Iowa as a freshman or sophomore in high school? maybe I am thinking ofsomebody else, but I think it was Graves.

Aaron Graves' eyes were filled with tears. It was June 25, 2019. Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz had just called the 15-year-old and offered him a full-ride scholarship to his dream school. By the time the call ended, Graves was committed to the Hawkeyes.Sep 7, 2023

Iowa football's Aaron Graves fulfills his dream as a Hawkeye​

The Daily Iowan

 

[kceasthawk]

Never knew that graduate stickers are on helmets.
Where are they located so I can watch for them?

They place a mortarboard sticker on the back right side of the helmet of the players that have graduated. I think Kirk started this 5 or 6 years ago to recognize these players. I think with all the guys we had return this year should be quite a few. A bunch on the defense. I was just surprised that Graves as a true junior had graduated. On the roster they list Graves as junior but I'm pretty sure he had the sticker. Others on the defense are Jackson, Harris, Castro, Schulte and Fischer all have their degrees. Hayden Large on the offense.

 

[kceasthawk]

I have to regretfully join the camp that Graves declares for next year's draft after a monster junior year.

IIRC, did not Graves commit to Iowa as a freshman or sophomore in high school? maybe I am thinking ofsomebody else, but I think it was Graves.

As a 9th grader, which is why he didn't get a lot of other offers. ISwho wanted him bad, and Graves told his coach he didn't even want to talk to them, lolol..

 

[Bank of Hawk]

A kid who knows exactly what he wants and exactly how to get it and stick to the plan no matter what. Kid is a winner.

 

[BonzoFury]

I only remembered two.

So I watched the above clip.

That last play counted as a sack???????

I thought the same thing. 3 TFL for sure.

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[LukaDuka]

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This from an interior lineman is awesome. He's going to command double teams & Black & Allen should benefit. Could be one of the better D-lines Iowa has had in 10 years.