The Tim Lester Effect: Iowa's Successes in the Portal

[Eliot Clough]

There's more work to be done for the Iowa offense, but we need to recognize what Tim Lester has already accomplished in Iowa City.

Lester has not only revamped the Iowa offense, but begun to stack up major portal wins in his first full offseason.

STORY:

The Tim Lester Effect: Iowa's Successes in the Portal

With Iowa's two latest additions, Tim Lester has only continued to show the improvement he's hoping for offensively.

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[2D_]

Really hoping we're able to find a solid OL pickup in the portal sometime in the Spring. While our run game didn't miss a beat during the bowl game, our pass protection is much to be desired. We've gotta protect Mark and give him time to throw, because he has the skill and touch to hit some amazing downfield passes. Can't have him running for his life every pass play.

 

[NorthEndzoneCrew]

Turns out that UI Health Care is our biggest selling point in portal acquisitions

 

[eyesofhawk]

Iowa didn't get players from the portal before Lester?

Almost everything that guy writes is comedy.

Still pissed about his dramatization of K2's comments before OSU. Way to fire up the defense of one the top 4 teams in the country for no reason. That was really helpful. Appreciate that one

 

[Eliot Clough]

Iowa didn't get players from the portal before Lester?

Almost everything that guy writes is comedy.

Still pissed about his dramatization of K2's comments before OSU. Way to fire up the defense of one the top 4 teams in the country for no reason. That was really helpful. Appreciate that one

I write about what’s happening. Getting those signings was a win. Lester was a key part of it. KJ talked about Ohio State. It was notable.

And, I’m a journalist. Not my job to be “helpful” to the team, dumbass.

 

[Rambler Hawk]

Turns out that UI Health Care is our biggest selling point in portal acquisitions

Unfortunately yes…😢

 

[Easthawk1062]

Iowa didn't get players from the portal before Lester?

Almost everything that guy writes is comedy.

Still pissed about his dramatization of K2's comments before OSU. Way to fire up the defense of one the top 4 teams in the country for no reason. That was really helpful. Appreciate that one

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

Lol, so Lester's gem from the transfer portal is an FCS QB who's having surgery.

 

[Eliot Clough]

Lol, so Lester's gem from the transfer portal is an FCS QB who's having surgery.

A two time national champion and has won the FCS Heisman — and several other P4 programs were after.

We weren’t aware of the surgery until several hours after this article went up.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Premium subscribers already knew this

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

A two time national champion and has won the FCS Heisman — and several other P4 programs were after.

We weren’t aware of the surgery until several hours after this article went up.

So, an FCS QB who's having surgery.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I write about what’s happening. Getting those signings was a win. Lester was a key part of it. KJ talked about Ohio State. It was notable.

And, I’m a journalist. Not my job to be “helpful” to the team, dumbass.

 

[TRHawkeye145]

I write about what’s happening. Getting those signings was a win. Lester was a key part of it. KJ talked about Ohio State. It was notable.

And, I’m a journalist. Not my job to be “helpful” to the team, dumbass.

Eyes is one of the worst posters on this board. Appreciate all your work and enjoy your YouTube/podcast

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Eyes is one of the worst posters on this board. Appreciate all your work and enjoy your YouTube/podcast

 

[eyesofhawk]

I write about what’s happening. Getting those signings was a win. Lester was a key part of it. KJ talked about Ohio State. It was notable.

And, I’m a journalist. Not my job to be “helpful” to the team, dumbass.

Sure, those portal additions are happening.

But is a Lester effect happening? I suppose that's up to interpretation. Gronowski gives Lester a lot of credit for his interest in Iowa. That's fine.

But you also made some comparisons to the past. So, the complete picture of that comparison includes the significantly more portal additions that were added in those past seasons.

The "Lester effect" is language that's been used before in the Hawkeye community. One might easily think you were referring to the comparative narrative that its become, when you use that language in your title. If that wasn't your intent, that's fine.

But if you don't think your K2/OSU article gave OSU's defense more motivation, you aren't being honest with yourself. A couple of their players have said as much. K2, in a very matter of fact fashion stated that he wanted to beat OSU. If I recall correctly, he was even asked if being from Ohio motivates him to beat OSU. What was he supposed to say? He simply answered the question. And the fact is, your article presented the content in a fashion that OSU players took offense to. Completely avoidable.

Iowa football gives you content to make a living off of. Maybe this isn't your occupation, idk. But Iowa football gives you the content to do what you do.

I encourage you to choose your words wisely and write as conscientiously as possible going forward. Reporting information unbiasedly is one thing. Even stating opinions can be respected. But I hope it becomes clear to you that all of that can be done and framed with the best interest of the Hawks in mind.

What you write matters in the community. If it didn't, why do it? Many reporters, journalists, columnists end up either being a unifying force in the community, or a divisive force in the community.

At the very least for your own selfish considerations, I would hope you realize that being a unifier, and always keeping the best interest of the Hawks in mind, is in your best interest

 

[eyesofhawk]

Drew Thelwell proving to have been a heck of a portal pick-up.

Guy is simply a winner.

The Lester Effect

 

[Hawkbaby]

Sure, those portal additions are happening.

But is a Lester effect happening? I suppose that's up to interpretation. Gronowski gives Lester a lot of credit for his interest in Iowa. That's fine.

But you also made some comparisons to the past. So, the complete picture of that comparison includes the significantly more portal additions that were added in those past seasons.

The "Lester effect" is language that's been used before in the Hawkeye community. One might easily think you were referring to the comparative narrative that its become, when you use that language in your title. If that wasn't your intent, that's fine.

But if you don't think your K2/OSU article gave OSU's defense more motivation, you aren't being honest with yourself. A couple of their players have said as much. K2, in a very matter of fact fashion stated that he wanted to beat OSU. If I recall correctly, he was even asked if being from Ohio motivates him to beat OSU. What was he supposed to say? He simply answered the question. And the fact is, your article presented the content in a fashion that OSU players took offense to. Completely avoidable.

Iowa football gives you content to make a living off of. Maybe this isn't your occupation, idk. But Iowa football gives you the content to do what you do.

I encourage you to choose your words wisely and write as conscientiously as possible going forward. Reporting information unbiasedly is one thing. Even stating opinions can be respected. But I hope it becomes clear to you that all of that can be done and framed with the best interest of the Hawks in mind.

What you write matters in the community. If it didn't, why do it? Many reporters, journalists, columnists end up either being a unifying force in the community, or a divisive force in the community.

At the very least for your own selfish considerations, I would hope you realize that being a unifier, and always keeping the best interest of the Hawks in mind, is in your best interest

Could you please keep your drival

Sure, those portal additions are happening.

But is a Lester effect happening? I suppose that's up to interpretation. Gronowski gives Lester a lot of credit for his interest in Iowa. That's fine.

But you also made some comparisons to the past. So, the complete picture of that comparison includes the significantly more portal additions that were added in those past seasons.

The "Lester effect" is language that's been used before in the Hawkeye community. One might easily think you were referring to the comparative narrative that its become, when you use that language in your title. If that wasn't your intent, that's fine.

But if you don't think your K2/OSU article gave OSU's defense more motivation, you aren't being honest with yourself. A couple of their players have said as much. K2, in a very matter of fact fashion stated that he wanted to beat OSU. If I recall correctly, he was even asked if being from Ohio motivates him to beat OSU. What was he supposed to say? He simply answered the question. And the fact is, your article presented the content in a fashion that OSU players took offense to. Completely avoidable.

Iowa football gives you content to make a living off of. Maybe this isn't your occupation, idk. But Iowa football gives you the content to do what you do.

I encourage you to choose your words wisely and write as conscientiously as possible going forward. Reporting information unbiasedly is one thing. Even stating opinions can be respected. But I hope it becomes clear to you that all of that can be done and framed with the best interest of the Hawks in mind.

What you write matters in the community. If it didn't, why do it? Many reporters, journalists, columnists end up either being a unifying force in the community, or a divisive force in the community.

At the very least for your own selfish considerations, I would hope you realize that being a unifier, and always keeping the best interest of the Hawks in mind, is in your best interest

could you please keep your drivel to one paragraph? It takes for ever to scroll past to get to the pertinent comments.

 

[2D_]

Drew Thelwell proving to have been a heck of a portal pick-up.

Guy is simply a winner.

The Lester Effect

When Eliot spanks your ass, maybe it's time to give it up? Who am I kidding, look who I'm talking to.

 

[bojihawk44]

Iowa didn't get players from the portal before Lester?

Almost everything that guy writes is comedy.

Still pissed about his dramatization of K2's comments before OSU. Way to fire up the defense of one the top 4 teams in the country for no reason. That was really helpful. Appreciate that one

You think teams care what media members say and actually use that for motivation? Lolololol, you can't be serious.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

When Eliot spanks your ass, maybe it's time to give it up? Who am I kidding, look who I'm talking to.

The same Eliot who calls himself a “journalist” but repeatedly has spelling and grammatical errors in his articles? He’s no different than any other poster on this board. His opinion has no more value than yours or mine.

 

[eyesofhawk]

You think teams care what media members say and actually use that for motivation? Lolololol, you can't be serious.

I know for a fact that OSU players said they took offense to it. It was said as much on the broadcast.

Not what the media member said. OSU players took offense to what K2 said, which was harmless. There wasn't shred of tone in his bones. But it wasn't characterized that way in the article.

And it was also clear that OSU played like they took offense to it

 

[eyesofhawk]

The same Eliot who calls himself a “journalist” but repeatedly has spelling and grammatical errors in his articles? He’s no different than any other poster on this board. His opinion has no more value than yours or mine.

Except his articles are widely consumed by the public.

And he does have access to the players and coaches.

But like many people who cover football, I wish more of the access would be used to truly study the game before so much opinion gets written about scheme and coaching decisions and such

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Except his articles are widely consumed by the public.

And he does have access to the players and coaches.

But like many people who cover football, I wish more of the access would be used to truly study the game before so much opinion gets written about scheme and coaching decisions and such

Like I said, his opinion is no better than yours or mine. Do you really think potential recruits are reading his articles?

 

[jonesy5960]

Lol, so Lester's gem from the transfer portal is an FCS QB who's having surgery.

So what's yer point mister?

 

[Gonzo Bloor]

So what's yer point mister?

Oh I think you know my point.

 

[eyesofhawk]

Like I said, his opinion is no better than yours or mine. Do you really think potential recruits are reading his articles?

No. But he's definitely added gas to the fires of bull crap narratives.

There is too much negativity surrounding Iowa football/KF in the state. It isn't deserved. And it isn't healthy for the program or the state.

Most of these people are coming from a very incomplete perspective. They need to be educated, not multiplied

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

No. But he's definitely added gas to the fires of bull crap narratives.

There is too much negativity surrounding Iowa football/KF in the state. It isn't deserved. And it isn't healthy for the program or the state.

Most of these people are coming from a very incomplete perspective. They need to be educated, not multiplied

You’re too uptight. Get over yourself. He has no bearing on anything that happens within the FB program. He may be trying to push a narrative, but anyone with any intelligence can see right through it. Stop being so fvcking negative.

 

[bojihawk44]

I know for a fact that OSU players said they took offense to it. It was said as much on the broadcast.

Not what the media member said. OSU players took offense to what K2 said, which was harmless. There wasn't shred of tone in his bones. But it wasn't characterized that way in the article.

And it was also clear that OSU played like they took offense to it

Yeah, that had no effect on the game. Christ, dude.

 

[eyesofhawk]

You’re too uptight. Get over yourself. He has no bearing on anything that happens within the FB program. He may be trying to push a narrative, but anyone with any intelligence can see right through it. Stop being so fvcking negative.

Anyone in the media has a powerful position and should approach their job with thoughtfulness

 

[eyesofhawk]

You’re too uptight. Get over yourself. He has no bearing on anything that happens within the FB program. He may be trying to push a narrative, but anyone with any intelligence can see right through it. Stop being so fvcking negative.

Yeah, that had no effect on the game. Christ, dude.

Sure, the outcome of the game probably would have been the same.

But it's a fact that that article made it harder for Iowa to successfully perform that day. There's no arguing that. AGAIN, OSU players said they took offense to it, and the extra motivation clearly showed in their play.

OSU's extra motivation has to fall on someone. And I'm not putting it on K2. If OSU had heard the clip of what he said, it would have been a non-issue. But instead, it got presented a certain way in the article, I'm sure an OSU assistant found it, or was made aware of it, and pinned it on the bulletin board. Again, it was completely avoidable.

Why do you think Bellicick trained his players to be robots with the media, and say nothing? Because he understood that it was part of his team's job to not help the other team play with more juice.

These media members probably wouldn't like it very well if the Hawkeye players curled under a shell and never gave them a thing. Again, the situation was 100% avoidable and it's my opinion that for media to say what they have to say, while also keeping the best interest of the Hawks in mind, is beneficial to all

 

[2D_]

But it's a fact that that article made it harder for Iowa to successfully perform that day. There's no arguing that.

That's not a fact, that's an opinion. You have no tangible proof that what he said somehow made them play better. KJ was the offense we had all year and they keyed on it like a well coached team should. Just go to bed.

 

[General Tso]

Sure, those portal additions are happening.

But is a Lester effect happening? I suppose that's up to interpretation. Gronowski gives Lester a lot of credit for his interest in Iowa. That's fine.

But you also made some comparisons to the past. So, the complete picture of that comparison includes the significantly more portal additions that were added in those past seasons.

The "Lester effect" is language that's been used before in the Hawkeye community. One might easily think you were referring to the comparative narrative that its become, when you use that language in your title. If that wasn't your intent, that's fine.

But if you don't think your K2/OSU article gave OSU's defense more motivation, you aren't being honest with yourself. A couple of their players have said as much. K2, in a very matter of fact fashion stated that he wanted to beat OSU. If I recall correctly, he was even asked if being from Ohio motivates him to beat OSU. What was he supposed to say? He simply answered the question. And the fact is, your article presented the content in a fashion that OSU players took offense to. Completely avoidable.

Iowa football gives you content to make a living off of. Maybe this isn't your occupation, idk. But Iowa football gives you the content to do what you do.

I encourage you to choose your words wisely and write as conscientiously as possible going forward. Reporting information unbiasedly is one thing. Even stating opinions can be respected. But I hope it becomes clear to you that all of that can be done and framed with the best interest of the Hawks in mind.

What you write matters in the community. If it didn't, why do it? Many reporters, journalists, columnists end up either being a unifying force in the community, or a divisive force in the community.

At the very least for your own selfish considerations, I would hope you realize that being a unifier, and always keeping the best interest of the Hawks in mind, is in your best interest

Yes. An article from an Iowa online portal gave Ohio State, a national title game participsnt, the extra motivation to eak out a win over the mighty defending Big ten West champs. Lol and lol. I'm glad you're not a journalist

 

[General Tso]

No. But he's definitely added gas to the fires of bull crap narratives.

There is too much negativity surrounding Iowa football/KF in the state. It isn't deserved. And it isn't healthy for the program or the state.

Most of these people are coming from a very incomplete perspective. They need to be educated, not multiplied

It's not the media's job to 'help the program' Should Bob Woodward blindly write glowingly positive things about his topics? That would sure help our government

 

[eyesofhawk]

That's not a fact, that's an opinion. You have no tangible proof that what he said somehow made them play better. KJ was the offense we had all year and they keyed on it like a well coached team should. Just go to bed.

It's a fact that OSU players took offense to the article. AGAIN, they said as much.

One could reasonably assume that being offended motivated them. If you want to argue against that you're just 2Dumb.

Guess what happens when players are motivated? "Somehow" they play better. The difference between a good coach and a great coach, is a great coach motivates. Guess why?

OSU defenders sure looked more juiced celebrating after the Kaleb plays to me

 

[eyesofhawk]

Yes. An article from an Iowa online portal gave Ohio State, a national title game participsnt, the extra motivation to eak out a win over the mighty defending Big ten West champs. Lol and lol. I'm glad you're not a journalist

And if I were, I would hope you wouldn't be consuming my product.

Read better

 

[eyesofhawk]

It's not the media's job to 'help the program' Should Bob Woodward blindly write glowingly positive things about his topics? That would sure help our government

I don't know who that is.

IMO, at the very least, it is part of a good journalist's job to at least not hurt the local program

 

[littlez]

I don't know who that is.

IMO, at the very least, it is part of a good journalist's job to at least not hurt the local program

Of course you don’t. Because you’re a shit for brains.