Hawks Officially Leaving

Jeremy · 12-11-2007, 05:44 PM

I'll stop, I'm sorry

It does seem to be an epidemic thats only getting worse. I think a lot of it has to do with the "me, me, me" mentality of younger athletes and the fact that they all think they're the next best thing even when they might really not even be starting material.

bellzisu · 12-11-2007, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

DD is no longer with the team - and I'm not sure the fate of Bowman. But it sounds like most of the trouble makers from this year's team are no longer in Iowa City. Hopefully these problems are done and gone, and the Hawks can move on.

Ummm when did this happen??

JPOP · 12-11-2007, 05:55 PM

counting on a juco running back. how the mighty have fallen!

bellzisu · 12-11-2007, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

Iowa just picked up a JUCO running back that runs a 4.4 forty - and will be a Junior next year. Not to mention, Brodell, Moeaki, Stross, and the receivers will be healthy again. I'm not that worried about the offense next year - surely it won't be as bad as this year.

Good to see that they are back. JC hasn't show consistency throwing the ball within 5 yards of a reciever, what makes you think next year will be different? He's already been there 2 or 3 years (can't remember if he redshirt) with little improvement.

Splendid · 12-11-2007, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Prone2Clone

This is good:

Albert Young, Iowa’s leading rusher who rooms with Greene didn’t want to comment on Greene’s possible return last month, saying only, “Man, Shonn likes to watch TV.”

Wow, how bad are things behind the scenes that Greene would not want to come back? He is already a crowd favorite, he doesn't have to share playing time, what could possibly be so wrong?

If he is still living with AY, he might be attending the IC campus of Kirkwood. This all sounds weird.

Wesley · 12-11-2007, 06:36 PM

Reminds me of the song,
Working on the Chain Gang.

ISUFan22 · 12-11-2007, 06:39 PM

Pretty much expected these three would not be on the team next year. Nothing earth-shattering - but still not good news.

ajk4st8 · 12-11-2007, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

Iowa just picked up a JUCO running back that runs a 4.4 forty - and will be a Junior next year. Not to mention, Brodell, Moeaki, Stross, and the receivers will be healthy again. I'm not that worried about the offense next year - surely it won't be as bad as this year.

Dude.. you lost your only 2 decent playmakers.

no offense but from an outsider.. you guys are shaping up to have one of the worst offenses in iowa history.

ajk4st8 · 12-11-2007, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

But if he does stay, Iowa still needs a few more RBs - 1 Big Ten caliber back isn't enough.

Might wanna get one first.

SouthernHawk · 12-11-2007, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I'll stop, I'm sorry

It does seem to be an epidemic thats only getting worse. I think a lot of it has to do with the "me, me, me" mentality of younger athletes and the fact that they all think they're the next best thing even when they might really not even be starting material.

I agree.

Originally Posted by bellzisu

Ummm when did this happen??

Since he may be getting jail time, I'm assuming he won't play from prison. Even so, it's not KF's policy to come out and announce that a player has been kicked off the team - he just won't be back.

Originally Posted by bellzisu

Good to see that they are back. JC hasn't show consistency throwing the ball within 5 yards of a reciever, what makes you think next year will be different? He's already been there 2 or 3 years (can't remember if he redshirt) with little improvement.

I don't think it will be better, I'm hoping. Crossing my fingers. Praying to the College Football god. I mean, it can't be worse, can it?

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

Dude.. you lost your only 2 decent playmakers.

no offense but from an outsider.. you guys are shaping up to have one of the worst offenses in iowa history.

No, no it isn't. Iowa returns most of the defensive unit, and the offense will still be primarily in tact - for better or worse. The oline, QB, WR, and whatever new RB will have some practice time, and hopefully the return of the talent at the key positions will help.

IOWASTATE · 12-11-2007, 08:43 PM

Not to back up Iowa ( Trust me I just couldnt do it) but I do believe we were super excited going into the year relying on a JUCO RB JJ Bass anyone!? Granted he was a stellar recruit at the time, but you cant rag on them for getting a JUCO RB and being happy about it

jumbopackage · 12-12-2007, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by jonesy429

Not to back up Iowa ( Trust me I just couldnt do it) but I do believe we were super excited going into the year relying on a JUCO RB JJ Bass anyone!? Granted he was a stellar recruit at the time, but you cant rag on them for getting a JUCO RB and being happy about it

That being said, we still had two other scholarship guys in A-rob and Scales in the backfield. That's a little different than having a couple of walk-ons and one Juco guy as the entire depth chart in your backfield, especially in the 3-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust-Big-10.

keepngoal · 12-12-2007, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

But if he does stay, Iowa still needs a few more RBs - 1 Big Ten caliber back isn't enough.

Which one is Big11 caliber? the juco?

-keep.

Cyclonesrule91 · 12-12-2007, 09:49 AM

I thought all the hawk players were Heisman caliber.....

mjlane · 12-12-2007, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

Iowa just picked up a JUCO running back that runs a 4.4 forty - and will be a Junior next year. Not to mention, Brodell, Moeaki, Stross, and the receivers will be healthy again. I'm not that worried about the offense next year - surely it won't be as bad as this year.

After Moeaki was injured I heard there was some concern that he might not ever play again. Was his injury not quite as severe as originally feared or I did I hear some bad information?