From Chad Liestikow:
Can the D be better than last year?
On Iowa Live on 4/18:
Reese Morgan - Iowa 8-10 deep along D-line when 2 injured guys get healthy. Said Shannon has had a great spring. Lee setting up for a fine year. Van Ness could become a star. Named all the usual suspects in a favorable way.
Reese said last Saturday's practice was the best one all spring, so far. Both OL and DL were very physical.
Reese also said the OL has made great strides since beginning of spring drills.
Also said both OT positions are set. Pencil Colby in at one G spot.
Dolph reiterated the other OG spot and C are still competitions.
Dolph also said Petras is the guy. Well ahead of others. More relaxed and confident.
Somebody said A. Bruce has stood out this spring. The game has slowed down for him.
Everybody praised Moss, not only for coming back, but has practiced harder than ever this spring. Great example and leader.
Reese was asked about success recruiting Iowa kids after Kirk and new staff arrived in 1999. He said Kirk gave him the entire coaching staff for 2 weeks to start building a new recruiting base by scouring the state for talent and making contacts. That laid the foundation for better in-state recruiting they enjoy today.
Great to see Reese still involved and sharp as a tack.
Saville asked Dolph how long he was going to continue to be the Learfield voice for the Hawks? He said at least a couple more years. He said Eddie wants to go on for another 20 years. LOL.