Eliot is heading down to field level now, my updates as they arise here.
First and foremost... this is not the largest Kinnick Stadium operation I've ever seen. Probably a few thousand fans in the stadium, press box is maybe 20% full? Generously?
Dakin is warming up and punting into a stiff northwest wind — 35-40 yard punts from the LOS. So he's got some weather adjustment to do, not surprising for a true freshman. Even his rugby kicks aren't cutting through the wind or getting productive bounces.
First and foremost... this is not the largest Kinnick Stadium operation I've ever seen. Probably a few thousand fans in the stadium, press box is maybe 20% full? Generously?
Dakin is warming up and punting into a stiff northwest wind — 35-40 yard punts from the LOS. So he's got some weather adjustment to do, not surprising for a true freshman. Even his rugby kicks aren't cutting through the wind or getting productive bounces.