Iowa Football Recruits--Track and Field Results

[SPGroth]

Shawn Beyer--in his first track meet of the year, high jump: 6'5" and Long jump: 21' 6"

Dalles Jacobus--also in his first track meet of the year, Shot put: 57' 1"

I know that Ferentz likes those kids the are multi-sport participants. I am sure that we have some of our skilled guys that are burning up the track. Would be interested to see some of their times.

 

[millhawk]

Shawn Beyer--in his first track meet of the year, high jump: 6'5" and Long jump: 21' 6"

Dalles Jacobus--also in his first track meet of the year, Shot put: 57' 1"

I know that Ferentz likes those kids the are multi-sport participants. I am sure that we have some of our skilled guys that are burning up the track. Would be interested to see some of their times.

This would be a good thread to keep going thru the spring. Always interested in our multi-sport prospects. Thanks.

 

[SPGroth]

This would be a good thread to keep going thru the spring. Always interested in our multi-sport prospects. Thanks.

I agree. Hopefully, there are others on this board that can supply some information.

 

[nu2u]

Riley Reiff won the police chase decathlon his freshman year ......
sprinted 400 meters, javelin ejected his beer bottle, hurdled a series of fences, long jumped a construction site hole, shot putted his jacket and shirt, and high jumped a wall well ahead of the foot patrol.....but alas it was the 1500 meter run that did him in as he ran out of gas a mere 200 meters from his dorm room. Despite the late stage fatigue, NFL scouts noticed.

But seriously, it is interesting and sort of amazing to read the multi-sport accomplishments of Hawkeye recruits, especially track and field. The one story that sticks in my memory is former LB Tyler Nielsen who ran a sub :50 400 meters in HS at 6ft4 and 220 lbs - that my friends is freakish.

 

[SPGroth]

I follow some high school track in Eastern Iowa, if I see recruits in the track news, I will try to post them.

 

[MepoDawg#]

UNI recruit from West Burlington high jumped 6-10. Recruited as wr or athlete.

 

[hawksauce]

Riley Reiff won the police chase decathlon his freshman year ......
sprinted 400 meters, javelin ejected his beer bottle, hurdled a series of fences, long jumped a construction site hole, shot putted his jacket and shirt, and high jumped a wall well ahead of the foot patrol.....but alas it was the 1500 meter run that did him in as he ran out of gas a mere 200 meters from his dorm room. Despite the late stage fatigue, NFL scouts noticed.

But seriously, it is interesting and sort of amazing to read the multi-sport accomplishments of Hawkeye recruits, especially track and field. The one story that sticks in my memory is former LB Tyler Nielsen who ran a sub :50 400 meters in HS at 6ft4 and 220 lbs - that my friends is freakish.

Just saw Tyler this past week working at John Deere in Humboldt. His grandpa owns quite a few John Deere dealerships across the state so I'm sure Tyler has a pretty nice road ahead of him.

He was a pretty good basketball player too. I remember going to one of his games in Webster City. Was throwin down some pretty impressive dunks.

 

[nu2u]

Just saw Tyler this past week working at John Deere in Humboldt. His grandpa owns quite a few John Deere dealerships across the state so I'm sure Tyler has a pretty nice road ahead of him.

He was a pretty good basketball player too. I remember going to one of his games in Webster City. Was throwin down some pretty impressive dunks.

Guys like this are just natural athletes and succeed in just about any sport they participate. Football, basketball, track .... it wouldn't surprise me at all if he played baseball and threw a wicked fastball and had batting power to all fields. Athletes like this are rare.

I highly doubt if any Iowa athlete his size had previously broke :50 in the 400. It might be some time before it happens again.

 

[tcoachw]

Kristian Welch long jumped 22 ft 11.5 inch at his first track meet of the year at UWSP in Wisconsin. Also he ran a 6.7sec 55m dash.

 

[Edenprairiehawk]

Kristian Welch long jumped 22 ft 11.5 inch at his first track meet of the year at UWSP in Wisconsin. Also he ran a 6.7sec 55m dash.

Now that is really impressive.

 

[ozzyrulz]

Shawn Beyer--in his first track meet of the year, high jump: 6'5" and Long jump: 21' 6"

Dalles Jacobus--also in his first track meet of the year, Shot put: 57' 1"

I know that Ferentz likes those kids the are multi-sport participants. I am sure that we have some of our skilled guys that are burning up the track. Would be interested to see some of their times.

Is Dalles Jacobus a walk on ? Thanks in advance. Go Hawks

 

[SPGroth]

Is Dalles Jacobus a walk on ? Thanks in advance. Go Hawks

Yes, he is a preferred walk-on. Had scholarship off for Track from Iowa, but decided to pursue football.

 

[SPGroth]

Saw on Twitter (posted by his Dad) that AJ Epenesa uncorked a discus throw of 185'.

 

[4everahawk]

Saw on Twitter (posted by his Dad) that AJ Epenesa uncorked a discus throw of 185'.

Also threw the shot 53" 5'.

 

[TKingpin]

IIRC Pat Angerer was fast enough to be in the finals of the Drake Relays 100 meters. Not bad for a middle LB. Andy Brodell was seriously fast as a junior, before beefing up to be a Hawk. Won the Relays 100 meters going away as a junior. Scherff was obviously a freak and won either the discuss or shot at Drake.

The one that still blows me away is Klinkenborg. Threw a complete game as pitcher for his H.S. baseball team as a right hander. Then, since it was a double-header, he put on the other glove and threw the 2nd game as a lefty. Norm was in attendance. Scholarship offered on the spot.

 

[mtdew_fever]

Jared DeVries was no slouch at the State Track meet as I recall he was AP's anchor leg to a few relays that placed.

IIRC Pat Angerer was fast enough to be in the finals of the Drake Relays 100 meters. Not bad for a middle LB. Andy Brodell was seriously fast as a junior, before beefing up to be a Hawk. Won the Relays 100 meters going away as a junior. Scherff was obviously a freak and won either the discuss or shot at Drake.

The one that still blows me away is Klinkenborg. Threw a complete game as pitcher for his H.S. baseball team as a right hander. Then, since it was a double-header, he put on the other glove and threw the 2nd game as a lefty. Norm was in attendance. Scholarship offered on the spot.

 

[Vroom_C14]

I believe Robert Gallery long jumped 8'6" and did the 100 meters in 14.2.

 

[4everahawk]

Epenesa threw the discus 190'11" yesterday.

 

[nu2u]

Epenesa threw the discus 190'11" yesterday.

According to the IAHSAA the Iowa state meet record for the discus is 192-06. Not that far off.

 

[bigthawk]

According to the IAHSAA the Iowa state meet record for the discus is 192-06. Not that far off.

All is good except that Eppy is in Illinois where the state record is 208. He still had a monster throw.

 

[nu2u]

All is good except that Eppy is in Illinois where the state record is 208. He still had a monster throw.

According to this article (with pic) AJ threw a mere 185-3 a few days before the 190-11 throw (broke the old meet record by more than 25 feet) so a few more meets and he should get there He also won the shot put.
http://thetelegraph.com/sports/7996...rown-sets-three-records-at-sw-illinois-relays

 

[TKingpin]

Eppy is just a freak athlete. I hope the staff finds a way to get him on the field early and often. Hopefully, not just special teams as a freshman.

 

[SPGroth]

Saw on Twitter last night. AJ Epenesa threw the discuss 206' 6". Longest throw in the nation.

 

[Roy-munson]

Saw on Twitter last night. AJ Epenesa threw the discuss 206' 6". Longest throw in the nation.

Damn for a junior in high school!! He may also be on iowas track team, if he keeps progressing he could make the Olympics.

 

[0418hawkguy1001]

I wish Drake would offer a spot to AJ being that he is one of, if not the, best thrower in the nation and right in our back yard. I would go watch him throw if that was the case. 202 for a HS Junior is stupid impressive and cant wait to see this kid in the black and yellow in 2 years.

 

[I4cy]

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=5078034#/L0

 

[HerkyFan]

http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=5078034#/L0

What is this link suppose to tell us little bro?

 

[I4cy]

What is this link suppose to tell us little bro?

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/181049

 

[HerkyFan]

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/181049

Little bro proud of a RB with no ranking. No wonder little bro is looking up at the Hawks.

 

[millhawk]

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/181049

So what? Toks Akinribade had a Michigan offer.

 

[Roy-munson]

This thread is about kids planning on going to university of Iowa not tractor tech"..

 

[HerkyFan]

So what? Toks Akinribade had a Michigan offer.

4 eyed cy only touts what Pollard tells him to tout. The rest of the planet or reality in general must be ignored.

 

[0418hawkguy1001]

I think he forgot that Iowa just landed a top 300 RB out of Texas so I am not sure how this is better.

 

[millhawk]

I think he forgot that Iowa just landed a top 300 RB out of Texas so I am not sure how this is better.

Clown selective memory or typical jealousy.

 

[I4cy]

Clown selective memory or typical jealousy.

thread is about track results, just pointing out the kid had some impressive numbers

 

[HerkyFan]

thread is about track results, just pointing out the kid had some impressive numbers

While 4 eyed cy continues to ignore the kid had no meaningful rankings for football. No wonder isu is always looking up at the Hawks. Maybe isu's track team should recruit him.

 

[David1979]

thread is about track results, just pointing out the kid had some impressive numbers

A thread about Iowa recruits

 

[millhawk]

thread is about track results, just pointing out the kid had some impressive numbers

Need attention much? So you think we give a rat's behind about your recruits?

 

[SPGroth]

State Qualifying Meet in Marshalltown:

Shawn Beyer---4 events, 4 first places, qualified in all four. High Jump 6'2". Long Jump 22'5". 110M High Hurdles 14.86sec. Anchored the shuttle hurdle relay to the win.

Dalles Jacobus--won the shot put 57'3". Second in discus 162'7"

Spencer Williams (Cedar Falls) was 3rd in the shot but not sure of his distance, but it was above 51'

 

[Hawks_Rock_12]

Shawn Beyer got 1st place and qualified for state with a 6'2" high jump...way too many white boys in Iowa lol When I was high jumping in Illinois (1983) we needed to clear 6'4" to qualify for state.