LOTS OF UPDATES coming from B1G Media Days
Barta has said he wants Kinnick’s capacity to remain above 70,000 (it’s currently 70,585).
“The artists have a couple of versions that get it done (in the existing space),” Barta said. “Now we’re just fine-tuning it before we go to the Regents.”
Plans to construct a suite-style residence hall near Kinnick Stadium have been tabled, Barta said.
A weekly Saturday pregame show is coming to Big Ten Network — think of it like a “College GameDay” exclusive to Big Ten games. There will be ten, 90-minute “BTN Tailgate” shows that’ll kick off with the Sept. 24 game between Wisconsin plays at Michigan State, at 9:30 a.m. CT from East Lansing, Mich. Possible dates at Kinnick: Oct. 1 for Iowa-Northwestern, one of the best matchups on that day’s schedule, or on Oct. 22 for Iowa-Wisconsin.
On top of the 21 seniors it lost from 2015, Iowa enters its August camp having lost nine scholarship players since January. The list: defensive backs Lance Billings, Maurice Fleming and Omar Truitt; running back Eric Graham; defensive tackle Brant Gressel; wide receiver Andre Harris; defensive end Terrence Harris; linebacker Justin Jinning; and tight end Jameer Outsey.
"You look at everything individually, and I think every guy probably made the decision that was best for him. I'm supportive of that," Ferentz said. "Ultimately, you're better off if you're someplace where you feel like you're really going to fit in. ... It doesn't work out for everybody."
Billings' exit was curious. He decided to go home to Ohio after spending just a few days on campus.
“Just decided this wasn’t for him," Ferentz said. "I think he’s going to continue to play college football — I hope he does. I think he’s come to that conclusion now.”
Gressel isn't leaving school, just the program. He'll stay on scholarship and spend the fall finishing his engineering degree, Ferentz said.
Ferentz stopped short of saying Ryan Boyle's switch from quarterback to wide receiver would be permanent.
"It's strictly a fall contract," Ferentz said. "We'll revisit this whole thing in January. He'll drive the ship on this whole thing."
The redshirt freshman, who looked great in the spring game after making the position change less than a week earlier, might be needed even more. Ferentz revealed Tuesday that junior Jonathan Parker, a second-team receiver, suffered a foot injury that could require surgery and cost him six to eight weeks.
Ferentz doesn’t allow his players to tweet. But there was an exception Tuesday, as quarterback C.J. Beathard was given permission to take over the handle@TheIowaHawkeyes to talk to Iowa fans for 30 minutes.
Most of the questions he was asked were goofy — he chooses burritos over pizza; his favorite ice cream flavor is cake batter; he thinks The Airliner has the best wings in Iowa City.
Some other insight:
The team's most athletic player? “Josh Jackson.”
The strongest guy on the team? “Aaron Mends.”
Which teammate will be U.S. president someday? “Brady Ross.”
Which coach yells the most in practice? “Coach (Phil) Parker.”
Favorite class he's taken at Iowa? “Ping pong.” (Hey, he's your quarterback, not a Rhodes Scholar.)
see the full article here http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sp...e-smith-big-ten-network-cj-beathard/87578178/
Barta has said he wants Kinnick’s capacity to remain above 70,000 (it’s currently 70,585).
“The artists have a couple of versions that get it done (in the existing space),” Barta said. “Now we’re just fine-tuning it before we go to the Regents.”
Plans to construct a suite-style residence hall near Kinnick Stadium have been tabled, Barta said.
A weekly Saturday pregame show is coming to Big Ten Network — think of it like a “College GameDay” exclusive to Big Ten games. There will be ten, 90-minute “BTN Tailgate” shows that’ll kick off with the Sept. 24 game between Wisconsin plays at Michigan State, at 9:30 a.m. CT from East Lansing, Mich. Possible dates at Kinnick: Oct. 1 for Iowa-Northwestern, one of the best matchups on that day’s schedule, or on Oct. 22 for Iowa-Wisconsin.
On top of the 21 seniors it lost from 2015, Iowa enters its August camp having lost nine scholarship players since January. The list: defensive backs Lance Billings, Maurice Fleming and Omar Truitt; running back Eric Graham; defensive tackle Brant Gressel; wide receiver Andre Harris; defensive end Terrence Harris; linebacker Justin Jinning; and tight end Jameer Outsey.
"You look at everything individually, and I think every guy probably made the decision that was best for him. I'm supportive of that," Ferentz said. "Ultimately, you're better off if you're someplace where you feel like you're really going to fit in. ... It doesn't work out for everybody."
Billings' exit was curious. He decided to go home to Ohio after spending just a few days on campus.
“Just decided this wasn’t for him," Ferentz said. "I think he’s going to continue to play college football — I hope he does. I think he’s come to that conclusion now.”
Gressel isn't leaving school, just the program. He'll stay on scholarship and spend the fall finishing his engineering degree, Ferentz said.
Ferentz stopped short of saying Ryan Boyle's switch from quarterback to wide receiver would be permanent.
"It's strictly a fall contract," Ferentz said. "We'll revisit this whole thing in January. He'll drive the ship on this whole thing."
The redshirt freshman, who looked great in the spring game after making the position change less than a week earlier, might be needed even more. Ferentz revealed Tuesday that junior Jonathan Parker, a second-team receiver, suffered a foot injury that could require surgery and cost him six to eight weeks.
Ferentz doesn’t allow his players to tweet. But there was an exception Tuesday, as quarterback C.J. Beathard was given permission to take over the handle@TheIowaHawkeyes to talk to Iowa fans for 30 minutes.
Most of the questions he was asked were goofy — he chooses burritos over pizza; his favorite ice cream flavor is cake batter; he thinks The Airliner has the best wings in Iowa City.
Some other insight:
The team's most athletic player? “Josh Jackson.”
The strongest guy on the team? “Aaron Mends.”
Which teammate will be U.S. president someday? “Brady Ross.”
Which coach yells the most in practice? “Coach (Phil) Parker.”
Favorite class he's taken at Iowa? “Ping pong.” (Hey, he's your quarterback, not a Rhodes Scholar.)
see the full article here http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sp...e-smith-big-ten-network-cj-beathard/87578178/
