Originally Posted by ketelmeister 
Talked to a parent of a starter for Iowa. A couple of comments
1. Iowa sat several starters all Spring to avoid injuries. Some just simply did not practice because of \"injuries\", but in reality to keep them from occuring. They are that thin.
2. The QB Controversy is at Iowa, not at Iowa State. We have two good QBs imo, Jake C. is not seen as a leader by players there, and neither of the other two impressed. If Jake C performs badly at the start of the season, the boo birds will be out in force for anyone else.
3. The Spring game was a wet and cold mess and didn't really show much. Tough conditions to wrap up in for any team.
Overall outlook: They have a lot of holes to fill. KF will earn his money this year if he can put together a solid team in Iowa City.
I always laugh when I watch replays of the Iowa game this year. Announcers say something like "Jake C has looked very good these first 2 games, he has been consistant and they like this man!." Always puts a smile on my face. Here's a link actually, I believe flag guy is even in it (quote is towards the end).
