Who will be the starting Right Tackle ?

[IowaNiceHawk]

Presumably, Tristan has to serve a suspension for being out too late on
Saturday night.

Are we thinking this is where Dalton Ferguson, of Solon steps in for the
Mt Vernon guy?

Or, perhaps it's one of the Paulson brothers ??

 

[anon_2zMXH429BhxV1Npk]

Nice thing is this at least happened now and not game week.

Personally I'm hoping Ferguson or Kallenberger show the staff they're ready between now and then. I think if we see one of the Paulsens it might mean they are going with experience (and possibly conservative).

 

[grayhair81]

If they move Levi Paulsen out to tackle, that would mean either Landan P or Banwart will be starting inside. It could happen but a lot of shuffling. I think it is possible Alaric moves to the right side and Kallenberger starts LT. Where does NIU's stud DE line up? That may be the determining factor in how things shuffle.

 

[Dick Rambone]

If they move Levi Paulsen out to tackle, that would mean either Landan P or Banwart will be starting inside. It could happen but a lot of shuffling. I think it is possible Alaric moves to the right side and Kallenberger starts LT. Where does NIU's stud DE line up? That may be the determining factor in how things shuffle.

doesn't matter Iowa will make sure they have a TE or FB/RB on that DEs side to give help.

 

[Harbinger273]

If they move Levi Paulsen out to tackle, that would mean either Landan P or Banwart will be starting inside. It could happen but a lot of shuffling. I think it is possible Alaric moves to the right side and Kallenberger starts LT. Where does NIU's stud DE line up? That may be the determining factor in how things shuffle.

I thought there was talk of Alaric not being all that comfortable with the right side during Bowl time last winter. My guess is it will be an upperclassman.

 

[David1979]

I could see it being Paulsen. Isn't that where he started in the bowl game?

 

[DaCDiggity]

If they move Levi Paulsen out to tackle, that would mean either Landan P or Banwart will be starting inside. It could happen but a lot of shuffling. I think it is possible Alaric moves to the right side and Kallenberger starts LT. Where does NIU's stud DE line up? That may be the determining factor in how things shuffle.

I thought their DE plays both sides

 

[HawkOn15]

I think you will we Kallenberger. I thought one of coaches probably Polasek maybe Brian but they said they only have three natural tackes with them being Wirfs, Jackson, and Kallenberger.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Yeah, a number of possibilities here ... part of it is how guys grade out ... another part of it concerns how the coaches see match-ups. If NIU can line up a really quick pass-rusher on the outside ... we'll want the guy who can both play the fastest and also move the fastest.

Given experience, maybe that "guy" is Ferguson. Ferg is a 5th year guy who has been in the system before and who has seen RT reps before.

However, suppose that Levi is healthy and executing at a high level ... Levi has more starting reps than Ferguson ... so maybe that counts in his favor? Furthermore, the coaches like Banwart at OG ... so the OG spot is still covered nicely.

Lastly, Kallenberger is arguably the most athletic guy who we could have to come in and play RT. However, does he know the O well enough to play fast enough? Furthermore, he's just going to be a redshirt freshman ... does he have enough functional strength to be effective as a starter?

I could see any of the aforementioned 3 scenarios playing out ... it will be interesting to see which combination the coaches feel is the best.

 

[Hawkeyeinsoutherncalifornia]

One of the Milli Vanilli brothers ..ooops shoot ones not around anymore RIP

Presumably, Tristan has to serve a suspension for being out too late on
Saturday night.

Are we thinking this is where Dalton Ferguson, of Solon steps in for the
Mt Vernon guy?

Or, perhaps it's one of the Paulson brothers ??

 

[mvhomerj]

Who cares? Next man, right? "sarcasm"

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Handle it in house and start Wirfs

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Handle it in house and start Wirfs

Sorry but no ... that's not how Iowa should ever operate.

Even late in Desmond King's career ... when he had a small issue with team rules ... he was suspended for a half-game. Nobody was bigger on the team than King ... and he had be accountable for his actions.

If the Hawks get lax on emphasizing that these guys need to be accountable for their actions ... that's when the program starts heading down the crapper. When that day comes ... I'll have to hand in my fandom card.

 

[HawkSTL]

Ideally we can start a RT without disrupting the other projected starters (i.e. moving a starting guard to RT), because it is important we start developing chemistry on the line as soon as possible. The choices appear to be Paulson, Ferguson, or Kallenberger.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Wirfs made a mistake even bigger than he is. He must pay an appropriate price. This ain't Michigan State or Ohio State, and I will always give KF credit for that. No one player...none...is bigger than the program or the reality that players must meet team standards or they won't play.

Wirfs has opened the door for another OL who has met those standards to step in and take his job. And if that happens, so be it. Wirfs obviously has only himself to blame for whatever comes next. I'm disappointed in his behavior, but I have no sympathy for him. He made a horrible choice. Now come the consequences. Fair enough.

 

[mvhomerj]

Handle it in house and start Wirfs

Absolutly no. He sits more than 1 IMO.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

Also, to be clear - I'm not advocating for Wirfs to be thrown to the curb. I'll definitely be cheering for him to improve ... both on and off the field. I'll support him like crazy as a Hawk ... however, I also hope that he appreciates the honor it is to be able to represent the black and gold. A person has to learn to respect that ... and poor decisions off the field can impact that.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

Absolutly no. He sits more than 1 IMO.

Handle in house

 

[IowaNiceHawk]

Absolutly no. He sits more than 1 IMO.

Today's announcement says 1 game.......just saying.

Tristan made a mistake and I hope he is only out
1. Great young man with LOADS of potential ON, and off the field.

GO HAWKS

 

[mvhomerj]

Today's announcement says 1 game.......just saying.

Tristan made a mistake and I hope he is only out
1. Great young man with LOADS of potential ON, and off the field.

GO HAWKS

I heard about it. I posted before announcement. As a parent paying for college, full ride students should be held much more accountable.

 

[HawkSTL]

I heard about it. I posted before announcement. As a parent paying for college, full ride students should be held much more accountable.

I’m not buying that Tristan has some obligation to be more accountable that any other kid simply because he has unique physical talent that your kid doesn’t. If your kid had Tristan’s athleticism you wouldn’t be paying for college.

 

[MitchL]

I could see it being Paulsen. Isn't that where he started in the bowl game?

Unless he's dramatically improved his foot speed...nope, imo.

 

[rchawk]

Handle in house

Nope, turns out that it will be the next (first) game. That is very consistent with Ferentz penalties in the past, unless it is not your first offense.

A lot of programs would handle it "in house" for their starting right tackle. Kirk Ferentz doesn't run his program like that. Playing football at Iowa is a privilege and there are expectations players are expected to meet. No doubt Tristan's "in house" penalty will involve a ton of sweat in addition to him missing the season opener.

Now Iowa will play a good NIU team without our starting right tackle. In the last few days I am sure KF has let Tristan know that is his fault.

I'm also sure Kirk has been around long enough to know that 18-22 year-olds can screw up.

Some programs would emphasize the "in house" punishment and start the guilty party against a good team. Whatever you say about Kirk Ferentz you can't fault him on his integrity.

 

[mvhomerj]

I’m not buying that Tristan has some obligation to be more accountable that any other kid simply because he has unique physical talent that your kid doesn’t. If your kid had Tristan’s athleticism you wouldn’t be paying for college.

There you go, you pretty much said he's better than kids/parents paying for collage. FU

 

[trippnschmidt]

I’m not buying that Tristan has some obligation to be more accountable that any other kid simply because he has unique physical talent that your kid doesn’t. If your kid had Tristan’s athleticism you wouldn’t be paying for college.

Nope, and my kid would be held to a higher standard.

 

[mvhomerj]

Nope, and my kid would be held to a higher standard.

Thank-you, as is mine!

 

[HawkSTL]

There you go, you pretty much said he's better than kids/parents paying for collage. FU

Not what I said at all. It’s just that the consequences for Tristan Wirfs decisions have nothing to do with your payment of tuition for your kid and I think that false narrative is stupid.

Tristan has a skill that earned him tuition. He will face consequences including and in addition to a normal student, including having people anonymously comment and judge him on a message board.

 

[mvhomerj]

"Unique physical talent, that my kid doesn't" SO... what are you saying?

 

[Hans81]

"Unique physical talent, that my kid doesn't" SO... what are you saying?

U may not agree, but the world isn’t always “fair”. Our society values athletics. D1 athletes do put in A LOT of work, so I don’t have a problem with athletes getting a break. As has been said b4, academics should be the focus of college; however, 70,000 people don’t show up to watch a student take a Chemistry test

 

[millhawk]

Unless he's dramatically improved his foot speed...nope, imo.

He played decently in the bowl game. Except the few times he was on ice skates that everyone had problems with.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

I’m not buying that Tristan has some obligation to be more accountable that any other kid simply because he has unique physical talent that your kid doesn’t. If your kid had Tristan’s athleticism you wouldn’t be paying for college.

If Iowa has ANY student who has a very high profile (in terms of the media and whatnot) ... that student is automatically a de facto representative of the university. As such, you need that individual to represent the university well. This would hold irrespective of whether the student pays tuition or not.

Folks could argue about the fairness of holding such a student to a higher standard ... but being a very high profile individual comes with both its advantages and its setbacks. If you play your cards correctly, the advantages tend to far outweigh the disadvantages.

 

[MepoDawg#]

I heard about it. I posted before announcement. As a parent paying for college, full ride students should be held much more accountable.

What’s the university punishment for a regular student who gets an OWI?

 

[millhawk]

Unless he's dramatically improved his foot speed...nope, imo.

Then why did he start there in the bowl game? It's not like we have that many options. I just doubt that Kallenberger is ready.

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Then why did he start there in the bowl game? It's not like we have that many options. I just doubt that Kallenberger is ready.

If Kallenburger would have ayed in the bowl he would have burned an entire year of eligibility, not to mention in the off season he has added a bunch of weight and will have another camp to improve. IMO M. K. is the clear answer. You know he is going to be the next great tackle, get him some game reps and some film and take the lumps against N.ILL.

 

[Hawkdome]

What’s the university punishment for a regular student who gets an OWI?

....

A date with one of the cheerleaders.

 

[millhawk]

If Kallenburger would have ayed in the bowl he would have burned an entire year of eligibility, not to mention in the off season he has added a bunch of weight and will have another camp to improve. IMO M. K. is the clear answer. You know he is going to be the next great tackle, get him some game reps and some film and take the lumps against N.ILL.

I hope you aren't suggesting that I think MK should have started in the bowl game. And I'm well aware that starting there would have burned a redshirt. I didn't just start following college football yesterday.

The evidence points to Levi starting if healthy. That doesn't account for the development of MK and I believe it's a possibility. He is a terrific prospect but if healthy Levi gets the nod, that's my prediction. If MK starts there then kudos on your prediction. But if he does I hope it's not because Levi can't go. I actually believe Levi is a key to the offense this year.

 

[ghostOfHomer777]

I hope you aren't suggesting that I think MK should have started in the bowl game. And I'm well aware that starting there would have burned a redshirt. I didn't just start following college football yesterday.

The evidence points to Levi starting if healthy. That doesn't account for the development of MK and I believe it's a possibility. He is a terrific prospect but if healthy Levi gets the nod, that's my prediction. If MK starts there then kudos on your prediction. But if he does I hope it's not because Levi can't go. I actually believe Levi is a key to the offense this year.

Don't the coaches prefer Levi at OG if they can have him there? Of course, he has practiced a lot at RT ... and he's started there before ... however, I believe that was more of an "emergency" situation. After all, with Myers, Boettger, and Ferguson out with injuries last season ... and then Jackson suspended for the game ... our options at OT were extremely limited going into the bowl game last season.

Now, as we enter the NIU game, we have Jackson back into the fold ... we have Ferguson back from injury. Also, we have Levi back ... although he's been battling injury quite a bit ... and then Kallenberger ... although he's still quite inexperienced and still a bit undersized (of course, Riley Reiff was an undersized redshirt freshman back in '09 ... and he worked out okay).

How are things going to transpire? I have absolutely no idea! I do know that the coaches like all the guys they have ... the question is finding the guys who prove to be the best fit going into the game.

 

[INXS83]

Wirfs made a mistake even bigger than he is. He must pay an appropriate price. This ain't Michigan State or Ohio State, and I will always give KF credit for that. No one player...none...is bigger than the program or the reality that players must meet team standards or they won't play.

Wirfs has opened the door for another OL who has met those standards to step in and take his job. And if that happens, so be it. Wirfs obviously has only himself to blame for whatever comes next. I'm disappointed in his behavior, but I have no sympathy for him. He made a horrible choice. Now come the consequences. Fair enough.

For one game or are you suggesting somebody's going to permanently jump ahead of Tristan on the depth chart? I got news for you; Kallenberger is good, but not that good. Tristan will serve his one game, do all the things Kirk and the leadership committee have outlined for him and return to the starting lineup against ISU with a chip on his shoulder.