Urban Meyer is building out his Jacksonville Jaguars staff, as he prepares for his first year as a coach in the NFL. One of his notable hires is a pretty controversial one: former Iowa football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, who is the Jags’ new Director of Sport Performance. The 2020 offseason was a […]
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Kirk Ferentz Makes Announcement About Strength Coach Accused Of Racist Comments
As the nationwide push for racial equality continues, with protests throughout the country, college football has been put under the microscope. Multiple former members of the Iowa Hawkeyes have brought up mistreatment based on their race, and have specifically called out longtime strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle. Manny Rugamba, a former Iowa defensive back […]
Read MoreKirk Ferentz Responds To Allegations Against Program From Former Players
On Friday, several former Iowa players shed light on the programs treatment of black players over the years. Former players like James Daniels, Manny Rugamba and Amani Hooker all made their voices heard. Daniels suggested there are too many “racial disparities” in the Iowa football program. Rugamba shared details of strength coach Chris Doyle’s alleged […]
Read MoreFormer Iowa Players Share Chris Doyle’s Disturbing Remarks
Earlier this week, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz responded to the blowback Drew Brees received for his comments about kneeling during the national anthem. Ferentz said whatever decision the team makes, whether standing or kneeling, he wants the team to be unified. A former Hawkeye star responded to his former coach’s comments. Star lineman James […]
Read MoreQ&A With Nate Stanley: Favorite Win At Iowa, NFL Combine Talk, What Hawkeyes Need To Win Big Ten
This year’s NFL Draft is loaded with quarterback prospects, which includes Nate Stanley from Iowa. After spending four years with the program, he’s ready for the next chapter of his career. Stanley had an incredible run as a three-year starter at Iowa. He’s second all-time in program history in passing yards and touchdowns. Not only […]
Read MoreIowa Star Signs With NFL Team, Will Switch Positions
Iowa football made history last month, when two Hawkeye tight ends were taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. Now, a third has signed with the NFL Draft… but it is not one any Iowa fan would have guessed. Parker Hesse signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. He joins […]
Read MoreWhere 7 Former Iowa Stars Signed After Draft
The last few days have been good ones for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Four members of the 2018 team were selected over the weekend, with two going in the first round. That pair made history. T.J. Hockenson (No. 8, Detroit Lions), and Noah Fant (No. 20, Denver Broncos) became the first pair of teammate tight ends […]
Read MoreHere’s Where Every Iowa Player Was Taken In The 2019 NFL Draft
The Iowa Hawkeyes were one of the stories of the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. As was largely projected, the school produced the first-ever tight end teammates to both go in the first round of the same draft. T.J. Hockenson was viewed as the best all-around prospect at the position in some time. […]
Read MoreIowa Making Major Change To Defense This Season
The college football season seems miles away but that won’t stop Iowa from tinkering with its defensive schemes. It’s very likely that head coach Kirk Ferentz implements a new format to his unit for this year. Last season, the Hawkeyes found success by replacing their linebackers with safeties. The idea behind that move is to […]
Read MoreWhere 3 Iowa Stars Land In New NFL Mock Draft
Iowa football should be well represented when the 2019 NFL Draft rolls around later this month. The team could have the top two tight ends off the board in the first round. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant were both incredibly productive in 2018 for the Hawkeyes. There’s been talk for both in the top 10, […]
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