RBs

[cedarvalleykid14]

Canzeri is doing a great job. Can't say enough about his effort. But Daniels may not be 100 percent all year, so maybe it's time to work Wadley back into the rotation (Mitchell still injured). Canzeri lost a fumble deep in Iowa State territory. Canzeri fumbled deep in Iowa territory yesterday, but luckily Cole Croston recovered. Point? If you're an RB, sometimes you will fumble.

That Melvin Gordon lad from Wisconsin fumbled several times last season. The big Minny RB fumbled, and it led directly to a loss to Illinois last season. Again, the greatest RBs sometimes fumble.

Yes, Wadley has fumbled too often. But as your favorite broker loves to remind you, past performance is no guarantee of future results. And to use KF's own words, Wadley "has a scholarship, too." So maybe it would make sense to rotate Wadley in there Saturday. He obviously brings more speed and a different style from Iowa's other RBs. He has too much upside to ignore. Where there is reward there is risk. C'mon, new KF, get Akrum in the game early on Saturday and let's see what happens.

 

[Forgery5]

Absolutely agree, Wadley bring a threat that nobody else does. Love Canzeri, but he can't do it by himself. Just curious, but why didn't they sit Daniels for a couple of weeks to get him healthy, right now he's not helping the team.

 

[Hawk_4shur]

No way Canzeri plays this much the rest of the way and doesn't get hurt. We need some depth.

 

[jerbob36]

Loved how hard Canzeri was hitting the holes, especially in the first half.

 

[delmond]

No way Canzeri plays this much the rest of the way and doesn't get hurt. We need some depth.

Akrum needs to play and some significant time.The Hawks need depth with experience and confidence from the staff.

 

[DogBoyRy]

Akrum needs to play and some significant time.The Hawks need depth with experience and confidence from the staff.

Love Canzeri but he'll never make it thru the big 10 without some help.
Need Daniels healthy or start getting Mitchell or Wadley some carries.
Based on what I'm seeing I'm thinking Daniels is good to go in about 2 weeks at 90-100% and hes about 60 % today.

 

[Shafthawk]

Akrum just needs to hold onto the ball better. He might be wise to go down a little earlier once a defender gets a hold of him. I know its hard to tell a RB to go down easy, but he is not big enough that he is going to be pushing multiple defenders for extra yards. And that second, third defender targeting the ball is usually what causes the fumble.

Utilize your speed and elusiveness. But, don't take unnecessary shots, or chances to put the ball on the turf.

Iowa needs to be getting some bigger name RB recruits. This should be an easy sell to Iowa, with our style and history of O-line play.