Why is iowa hawkeye football seeking answers on offense in opener?”
It’s a good thing Iowa opens the season at home against Football Championship Subdivision opponent Northern Iowa. The 22nd-ranked Hawkeyes have quite a few kinks to work out on offense. Iowa hardly has any idea who will replace departed Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene at running back, now that projected starter Jewel Hampton is out for the year with a knee injury. The offensive line is in flux as well, with just one projected starter from the spring expected to be in that spot for Saturday’s opener. Unlike the start of last season, though, Iowa is solid at quarterback. Junior Ricky Stanzi has taken control of the job after a somewhat chaotic sophomore campaign, and his experience will come in handy early on. “We expect him to play quarterback and play well, and he’s important in the running game as far as making sure we’re not doing dumb things out there. Hopefully he’ll be a proficient passer,” coach Kirk Ferentz said. “He had a good camp and I think he’s a little more confident
IOWA CITY, Iowa(AP) — It’s a good thing Iowa opens the season at home against Football Championship Subdivision opponent Northern Iowa. The 22nd-ranked Hawkeyes have quite a few kinks to work out on offense. It’s a good thing Iowa opens the season at home against Football Iowa hardly has any idea who will replace departed Doak Walker Award winner Shonn Greene at running back, now that projected starter Jewel Hampton is out for the year with a knee injury. The offensive line is in flux as well, with just one projected starter from the spring expected to be in that spot for Saturday’s opener. Unlike the start of last season, though, Iowa is solid at quarterback. Junior Ricky Stanzi has taken control of the job after a somewhat chaotic sophomore campaign, and his experience will come in handy early on. “We expect him to play quarterback and play well, and he’s important in the running game as far as making sure we’re not doing dumb things out there. Hopefully he’ll be a proficient passer
