*****Mark Gronowski COMMITS to IOWA but Needs Labrum Surgery. Won't begin on-field team workouts until June*****

[SCHawkFan]

Well aren't they talking about giving them all 5 years so if that happens he could have 2.....

Isn't 2025 his fifth season?

 

[Packer54]

My son had this surgery when he tore it wrestling.....early Jan surgery....back on the FB field full go for July/Aug practices. It was a pretty significant tear. The Doc that did the surgery actually had done the same thing for Ron Dane. (we lived in Wisconsin at the time). My concern is this is his throwing shoulder. Also I don't understand that KF was saying is was something he played with a bit during the year? Maybe it was not a bad tear because with a significant tear, the ball at the end of the earn into the socket is like a golf ball sitting on a flat tee...ie. it does not take much at all to have it pop out again as the labrum isn't there to keep it in socket. So hopefully it was just a slight/partial tear and the rehab will go pretty quick. Regardless it will be summer ball but SHOULD be full strength.

 

[BigOHawk]

A bit of guesswork but the fact he played with it and played quite well would prob indicate at most a moderate tear and maybe a bit below that. The pods I listened too as well (Leg and Listeners) were the source and Doc had heard this too. Given that fact, a world class med facility and the PT and trainers available we should be in good shape for summer 7 v 7s and then fall camp IMO.

 

[Franisdaman]

I’d say the fear we lost this kid in the portal process was palpable. Now that we have him we’re divided on the expected outcome. Hilarious! Lester is attracting more than we have and continues to overcome years of mismanagement. To think he can get the best of the best this soon is ridiculous. Progress! Let’s all agree this should be our expectation.

I just hope it's $1.3M well spent

 

[BrotherHawkeye]

I’d say the fear we lost this kid in the portal process was palpable. Now that we have him we’re divided on the expected outcome. Hilarious! Lester is attracting more than we have and continues to overcome years of mismanagement. To think he can get the best of the best this soon is ridiculous. Progress! Let’s all agree this should be our expectation.

"You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself."

 

[desihawk]

I just hope it's $1.3M well spent

if he lasts an entire season he’ll throw about 400 times for Iowa. so 3k per pass + leftover change for scrambles. good deal for everyone if it works out like that.

 

[BigOHawk]

"You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself."

 

[BrotherHawkeye]

Nice. I was borrowing a line from and old song, but yours works.

 

[Franisdaman]

Isn't 2025 his fifth season?

This will be his 6th year in college. His profile says he's majoring in mechanical engineering.

Season.......Games Played
2020..........10 starts as a true freshman
2021...........redshirted while recovering from injury
2022..........15 (named MVP in National Championship game)
2023..........15 (named top offensive player in FCS)
2024..........15
2025..........To be determined at IOWA
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Mark Gronowski - 2024 - Football - South Dakota State University Athletics

Mark Gronowski (11) Quarterback - PRONUNCIATION HONORS AND AWARDS Walter Payton Award (2023) Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors

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