2012 iowa football spring prospectus

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Lettermen Returning/Lost: 40 returning (18 defense, 19 offense, 3 special teams) 22 lost (11 defense, 10 offense, 1 special teams)

Starters Returning/Lost: 12/12 Offense: 6/5 Defense: 5/6 Kickers: 1/1

Offensive Starters Returning (6): WR Keenan Davis, C James Ferentz, TE C.J. Fiedorowicz, FB Brad Rogers, OG Matt Tobin and QB James Vandenberg.Lost (5): RB Marcus Coker, OG Adam Gettis, WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., OT Riley Reiff and OT Markus Zusevics.

Defensive Starters Returning (5): DE Dominic Alvis, DB Micah Hyde, LB Christian Kirksey, DB Tanner Miller, LB James Morris. Lost (6): DB Jordan Bernstine, DE Broderick Binns, DT Mike Daniels, DT Tom Nardo, LB Tyler Nielsen, DB Shaun Prater.

Kickers Returning (1): PK Mike Meyer.Kickers Lost (1): P Eric Guthrie.

Spring Practice Begins: March 24Final Spring Scrimmage: April 14Spring Media Schedule:

Tuesday, March 20: Coach Ferentz press conference, 12:30 p.m.Wednesday March 28: Darrell Wilson and Lester Erb press conference, 12:30 p.m. Selected Player Interviews, 1:30 p.m. Video and Photo opportunity, first 15 minutes of practice, time TBAWednesday, April 4: Reese Morgan and Erik Campbell press conference, 12:30 p.m. Selected Player Interviews, 1 p.m.Wednesday, April 11: Greg Davis and Phil Parker press conference, 12:30 p.m. Selected Player Interviews, 1:30 p.m.Saturday, April 14: Open Practice/scrimmage, Kinnick Stadium, Noon Coach Ferentz and selected players available at conclusion Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon: Thursday-Friday, July 26-27, 2012 (Hyatt Regency, McCormick Place).Fall Media Day: August 3, 2011 (tentative)

QUICK FACTSLocation: Iowa City, Iowa 52242Enrollment: 30,893Founded: 1847President: Sally MasonAthletic Director: Gary BartaDirector, Athletic Communications: Steve RoeSpecial Assistant: Phil HaddyAthletic Communications Staff: James Allan, Aaron Blau, Chris Brewer, Traci Wagner, Matt WeitzelFootball Contacts: Steve Roe (cell is 319-430-6346) Matt Weitzel (cell is 319-430-8176)Athletic Communications Phone: (319) 335-9411Athletic Communications Fax: (319) 335-9417Football Pressbox Phone: (319) 335-94672011 Record: 7-62011 Postseason: Insight Bowl2011 Big Ten Record: 4-4 Nickname: HawkeyesColors: Gold and BlackConference: Big Ten (Legends Division)School song: On IowaMascot: Herky the HawkStadium: Kinnick Stadium (1929)Surface: Artificial turfCapacity: 70,585Season Tickets: Public — $388, Staff — $318 Students — Seven Games: $175; Six Games: $150Single Game Tickets: $70 (Iowa State, Nebraska) $65 (Minnesota, Penn State, Purdue) $60 (Northern Iowa) $55 (Central Michigan)

Head Coach: Kirk FerentzCareer Record: 108-87 (16 years)Record at Iowa: 96-66 (13 years)Big Ten Record: 57-47

Offense: MultipleDefense: 4-3

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME, TV 2011 RESULT Sept. 1 at Northern Illinois Chicago (Soldier Field) TBA DNP& Sept. 8 Iowa State Iowa City TBA L, 44-41 (3 OT)# Sept. 15 Northern Iowa Iowa City TBA DNP Sept. 22 Central Michigan Iowa City TBA DNP* Sept. 29 Minnesota Iowa City TBA L, 22-21 Oct. 13 at Michigan State East Lansing, Mich. TBA L, 37-21 Oct. 20 Penn State Iowa City TBA L, 13-3 Oct. 27 at Northwestern Evanston, Ill. TBA W, 41-31 Nov. 3 at Indiana Bloomington, Ind. TBA W, 45-24$ Nov.10 Purdue Iowa City TBA W, 31-21 Nov. 17 at Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. TBA W, 24-16 Nov. 23 Nebraska Iowa City TBA L, 20-7

& – Fry Fest; # – Varsity Club Day; * – Homecoming; $ – Family Weekend

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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWAThe University of Iowa is a major public research university with a longstanding commitment to teaching, research, and service.Founded in 1847 as Iowa’s first public institution of higher learning, the University has long been a national leader in such areas as creative writing, space physics, and health sciences.Today the University enrolls over 30,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.The faculty of about 1,600 members is teachers and researchers in 11 colleges: Business, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Graduate, Law, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health and Pharmacy.

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KIRK FERENTZ KIRK FERENTZHEAD COACH HEAD COACH

Kirk Ferentz is beginning his 14th year as head football coach at the University of Iowa. His tenure as Iowa’s head football coach trails only Hayden Fry, who led the Hawkeyes for 20 seasons (1979-98). Ferentz is the dean of Big Ten Conference football coaches. He is tied for third in coaching longevity among BCS schools and tied for fifth among all Division I head coaches.

Following the 2009 campaign Ferentz was named Dave McClain Big Ten Coach of the Year for the third time in eight years. He joins the select company of Hayden Fry, Joe Paterno and Bo Schembechler in winning the prestigious award at least three times. He previously was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2004. He was also named national Coach of the Year by the Associated Press and Walter Camp Foundation in 2002. Ferentz was named a 2009 Regional Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association as well. The 2011 Insight Bowl was Ferentz’ 10th bowl appearance at Iowa. His six bowl

victories put him in a tie for third all-time among Big Ten coaches.

Under Ferentz, the Hawkeyes have put together the greatest run in school history. The Hawkeyes won 11 games in 2002 and 2009 and 10 games in 2003 and 2004. With a 7-5 record in 2005, Iowa posted a four-year mark (2002-05) of 38-12, the best in school history. And, Iowa’s 25 Big Ten wins were the most ever by a Hawkeye team in a four-year span. No other Big Ten team won more league games over that four-year period. He is 96-66 (.593) in his 13 years as Iowa’s head coach.

Ferentz and his staff have led the Hawkeyes to bowl eligible status in each of the last 11 seasons. The Hawkeyes appeared in six straight bowl games between 2001 and 2006, the second longest bowl streak in school history (Iowa appeared in eight straight bowl games from 1981-88). Iowa’s streak under Ferentz included a string of four straight January bowls from 2002-05. Iowa was just one of eight schools in the nation to appear in six January bowl games between 2002-09.

Iowa posted a 7-6 mark in 2011, including a 4-4 record in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes placed in the Big Ten’s first division for the 10th time in 11 seasons. Wide receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr., was named the league’s top receiver. McNutt and offensive lineman Riley Reiff were unanimous first-team all-Big Ten selections. Defensive back Shaun Prater made the first team, as selected by league coaches. McNutt set both single season and career receiving records, while quarterback James Vandenberg passed for over 3,000 yards.

The 2010 Hawkeyes were ranked virtually the entire season. The Hawkeyes capped the season on a high note with a 27-24 win over 12th-ranked Missouri in the Insight Bowl. The win gave the Hawkeyes an 8-5 season record. Iowa finished 4-4 in league play and in a tie for fourth. Ferentz also gained his 100th career victory in Iowa’s win at Indiana.

Four 2010 Hawkeyes were named to the first all-Big Ten team while seven others were named to a second all-Big Ten team. Defensive end Adrian Clayborn was a finalist for the Lombardi and Ted Hendricks awards, punter Ryan Donahue a finalist for the Ray Guy Punter of the Year Award and quarterback Ricky Stanzi was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Senior Quarterback of the Year Award. Six Hawkeyes were selected in the 2011 NFL draft.

Iowa has won 23 of its last 28 games in Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes are 55-12 (.821) at home since the start of the 2002 season. That mark includes a school-record 22-game winning streak (2002-05), which ended with an overtime loss. Iowa sold out 36 straight home games during that time and has sold out 56 of its last 58 games.

The 2009 Hawkeyes (11-2) won their first nine games (a school record) while ranking as high as fourth in the BCS rankings. The loss of starting quarterback Ricky Stanzi in the 10th game was a key factor in Iowa losing two straight games before winning its regular season finale and the FedEx Orange Bowl. Iowa finished in a tie for second (6-2) in the Big Ten, falling to Ohio State on the road in overtime in what was, essentially, the Big Ten title game. It marked Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish in the league standings. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004.

Seven Hawkeyes earned first team all-Big Ten honors in 2009, including OL Bryan Bulaga, who was named league Offensive Lineman of the Year. Six Hawkeyes were selected in the 2010 NFL draft.

The 2008 Hawkeyes caught fire in the second half of the season by winning six of their final seven games. Iowa finished the season with a 9-4 record (5-3 in the Big Ten), with the losses coming by a total of 12 points. A win over previously undefeated and third-ranked Penn State (24-23) was the biggest highlight of the successful stretch run. The icing on the cake was a convincing 31-10 win over South Carolina in the 2009 Outback Bowl at Tampa, Fla. Iowa finished 20th in both the final AP and coaches polls.

Four Hawkeyes made the 2008 first all-Big Ten team, with two gaining considerable individual honors. Running back Shonn Greene won the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back. He was also the winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Silver Football, emblematic of the league’s most valuable player. He was named the Big Ten’s offensive Player of the Year by both league coaches and media. Greene was also the MVP of the Outback Bowl. Defensive tackle Mitch King was named the league’s defensive Lineman of the Year while earning all-league first team honors for the second straight year.

Iowa’s 6-6 record in 2007 included a 4-4 mark in Big Ten play. Iowa climbed as high as 12th in the 2006 polls while winning five of its first six games. Injuries and inopportune mistakes played a role as the Hawkeyes struggled for consistency during the second half of the season. Still, a 24-21 loss to 15th-ranked Wisconsin and a two-point loss to 16th-ranked Texas in the Alamo Bowl showed Iowa’s toughness.

Ferentz led the Hawkeyes to a third place Big Ten finish in 2005. An overtime loss to Michigan and a last-minute, one point loss at Northwestern is all that kept the Hawkeyes out of contention for a third Big Ten title in four years.

Ferentz led the 2004 Hawkeyes to their second Big Ten title in three years and earned the league’s Coach of the Year honors for the second time. Iowa’s 10-2 record (7-1 in the Big Ten) was expected by very few. A victory in the 2005 Capital One Bowl (30-25 over defending national champion LSU) capped off a third straight appearance in a January bowl game.

Iowa put the topping on the 2003 and 2004 seasons by beating favored SEC teams in New Year’s Day bowl games. The Hawkeyes ended the 2002, 2003 and 2004 seasons with an eighth place ranking in the final polls. On a national scale, Iowa’s record over that three year span ranked eighth best in the nation.

The 2003 Hawkeyes were the only Big Ten team to beat league champion Michigan (30-27). Five Iowa players were named to the 2003 first all-Big Ten team and two were named first team all-America. Offensive lineman Robert Gallery was named winner of the 2003 Outland Trophy, which goes to the nation’s top collegiate interior lineman. Iowa put the topping on the 2003 season by beating a favored Florida team (37-17) in the Outback Bowl, at Tampa, Fla., on New Year’s Day.

The 2002 team was probably the most decorated in Iowa football history.

Ferentz was named 2002 Associated Press and The Walter Camp Football Foundation’s Coach of the Year in college football. He was also named Big Ten Coach of the Year in a season that saw his team climb as high as third in the national rankings.

Ferentz led the 2002 Hawkeyes to their first Big Ten title since 1990 and the most wins (11) in school history. Iowa posted impressive road wins at Penn State and Michigan on its way to the school’s first undefeated Big Ten campaign since 1922. The win over Michigan was the most convincing by a Wolverine opponent, in Ann Arbor, since 1967. The Hawkeyes also played in the BCS’s FedEx Orange Bowl for the first time, having their nine-game winning streak snapped by Southern California.

Winning three of its final four games in 2001, Iowa earned an invitation to the Sylvania Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, TX, where the Hawkeyes defeated Texas Tech 19-16 in their first bowl appearance of the Ferentz era.

The foundation of Kirk’s program at Iowa was established in his first two seasons and began to pay dividends late in the 2000 season when the Hawkeyes won in double overtime at Penn State. Iowa returned home the following week to post a 27-17 win over Big Ten co-champion Northwestern, ranked 12th in the nation at the time. That late-season success carried over into the winning campaign of 2001.

Ferentz was named Iowa’s 25th head football coach on December 2, 1998. He replaced Fry, who retired after 20 seasons with the Hawkeyes. At Iowa, Ferentz has an overall record of 96-66, including a 92-47 mark over the last 11 seasons. He has posted a 57-47 record in Big Ten play. His career record is 108-87 in 16 years as a collegiate head coach. Ferentz is one of just seven Big Ten coaches ever to guide a team to 10 wins or more in three straight seasons.

And while Ferentz has guided the Iowa program to great success on the field, the Hawkeyes have also made their mark in the classroom. In the most recent release on academic standings (October, 2011), Iowa’s football team compiled a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 83, best in the programs history and 14 points above the national average. Iowa was one of just nine bowl teams following the 2011 season to score 80 percent or better on the NCAA’s “real-time” measurement of academic success.

In 2005, Iowa tied Southern Cal and Virginia Tech with the best football student-athlete graduation rate (58%) among all Division I teams earning a bowl invitation. Among the teams which participated in bowl games following the 2002, 2003 and 2004 seasons, only Iowa and Southern Cal ranked in the top five in graduation rates in each of the three seasons.

Along with Ferentz earning conference and national Coach of the Year recognition, members of his staff have also been well recognized. Norm Parker, Iowa’s defensive coordinator the last 13 seasons, was named 2011 Assistant Coach of the Year by the Football Coaches Association of America. He was also a finalist for the 2004 and 2005 Frank Broyles Award, which also recognizes the top Division I assistant coach in the nation. Parker retired following the 2011 season. Lester Erb, who has coached running backs, wide receivers and special teams at Iowa, was named by Rivals.com as one of the top 25 recruiters in both 2011 and 2005. Ron Aiken, Iowa’s defensive line coach through the 2006 season, was the American Football Coaches Association Division I Assistant Coach of the Year in 2002. Aiken is now on the coaching staff of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.

Under Ferentz and his staff, Hawkeye players have gathered all-Big Ten and national recognition at a record pace. Five Hawkeye players have earned national Player of the Year honors at their position. Those include offensive lineman Robert Gallery (Outland Trophy), place kicker Nate Kaeding (Lou Groza Award), quarterback Brad Banks (Davey O’Brien Award and AP Player of the Year), tight end Dallas Clark (John Mackey Award) and running back Shonn Greene (Doak Walker Award). Banks was also the runner-up in the 2002 Heisman Trophy voting.

Banks (2002) and Greene (2008) were both named Big Ten Conference Player of the Year and conference MVP. Guard Eric Steinbach (2002), Gallery (2003), King (2008) and Bulaga (2009) were all winners of the Big Ten Lineman of the Year award.



Another part of Iowa’s success under Ferentz is reflected in the annual NFL draft. Six Hawkeyes were drafted in both the 2010 and 2011 NFL drafts. The 12 Hawkeye selections over the past two seasons rank first in the Big Ten Conference and third best nationally.

DL Adrian Clayborn was selected in the first round (20th selection, Tampa Bay) of the 2011 draft and OL Bryan Bulaga (23rd selection, Green Bay) was a first round pick in 2010. Bulaga was a starter for the Packers in the 2011 Super Bowl.

Additional selections in the 2011 draft included DL Christian Ballard (Minnesota) in the fourth round. Fifth round selections included QB Ricky Stanzi (Kansas City), OL Julian Vandervelde (Philadelphia) and DL Karl Klug (Tennessee). DB Tyler Sash was selected by the New York Giants in the sixth round.

In 2010, LB Pat Angerer (Indianapolis) was taken in the second round, while DB Amari Spievey (Detroit) and TE Tony Moeaki (Kansas City) were third round selections. LB A.J. Edds (Miami) was taken in the fourth round and OL Kyle Calloway (Buffalo) was a sixth round selection.

RB Shonn Greene (New York Jets) and DB Bradley Fletcher (St. Louis Rams) were the first two players selected, respectively, in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. OL Seth Olsen (Denver) was a fourth round selection and TE Brandon Myers (Oakland) was selected in the sixth round.

In the 2008 NFL draft, DB Charles Godfrey was a third round selection of the Carolina Panthers, while DE Ken Iwebema was a fourth round selection (Arizona) and LB Mike Humpal was selected in the sixth round (Pittsburgh).

LB Chad Greenway was a first round pick in the 2006 draft, with fellow linebacker Abdul Hodge being selected in the third round. In the 2007 draft, OL Marshal Yanda (third round, Baltimore), TE Scott Chandler (fourth, San Diego) and OL Mike Elgin (seventh, New England) were selected.

In the 2005 NFL draft, DE Matt Roth and DT Jonathan Babineaux were second round selections and DB Sean Considine was taken in the fourth round. All three were still active in the NFL in 2011.

Robert Gallery was the second selection in the 2004 NFL draft, while Bob Sanders was selected in the second round as the first pick of the Indianapolis Colts. Nate Kaeding, a third round selection of the San Diego Chargers, became the first kicker since 2000 (and just the sixth ever) to be selected on the first day of the draft.

Overall, 39 players have been drafted in the past nine years, with five first round selections and nine players being selected among the top 50 picks. In addition, nine signed free agent contracts immediately following the 2004 draft, six signed prior to the 2011 season, five signed NFL free agent contracts the day after the 2003 and 2007 drafts, three in 2005 and 2008 and four following the 2006 and 2009 drafts.

Over the past 10 years, 90 of 100 (90 percent) of Iowa’s senior starters under Coach Ferentz were selected in the NFL draft or signed to an NFL free agent contract. Six Hawkeyes were selected in the most recent NFL draft, while six additional seniors signed free agent contract immediately after the collective bargaining agreement was reached. Iowa ranks among Big Ten leaders in number of players drafted (42) over the past 10 years.

Among the former Hawkeyes who have gone on to play in the NFL, Kaeding, Sanders, TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) and DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) have earned all-Pro recognition. Sanders was named by the Associated Press as the 2007 NFL defensive Player of the Year. Greenway and Yanda, who were both drafted in 2006, participated in the Pro Bowl following the 2011 NFL season.

Ferentz joined the Iowa staff after serving as assistant head coach and offensive line coach of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He had been a part of the Baltimore (Cleveland Browns prior to the move) organization for six years.

Ferentz was a member of Hayden Fry’s Iowa staff for nine years as offensive line coach (1981-89). Iowa appeared in eight bowl games during the time Ferentz was an Iowa assistant. A pair of Rose Bowls (1982 & 1986), two Holiday Bowl appearances (1986-87) and a pair of Peach Bowl visits (1982 & 1988), along with appearances in the Gator (1983) and Freedom (1984) bowls, highlighted his previous Iowa stay. Iowa’s record in those nine years was 73-33-4 and included two 10-win and two nine-win seasons.

Offensive lines under the direction of Ferentz anchored four of Iowa’s highest scoring offenses. Five of Iowa’s top offensive teams, in terms of yards gained per game, were operating behind Ferentz coached offensive lines. And, seven of Iowa’s top 10 passing teams of all time occurred during the Ferentz years of the 1980’s.

Kirk’s coaching career began as a student assistant (1977) at his alma mater, Connecticut. The next two years (1978-79) were spent at Worcester Academy, where Kirk also taught English literature. He served as a graduate assistant offensive line coach at Pittsburgh during the 1980 season. That Pittsburgh team (coached by Jackie Sherrill) finished with an 11-1 record and a number two national ranking.

He joined Fry’s staff in 1981 and the Hawkeyes won their first conference title and Rose Bowl berth in over 20 years. A string of 19 straight non-winning seasons came to an end in 1981. Ferentz continued as Iowa’s line coach thru the 1989 season.

Eleven Hawkeyes, coached by Ferentz (the assistant), went on to play in the National Football League. They were John Alt, Rob Baxley, Dave Croston, Scott Davis, Mike Devlin, Chris Gambol, Mike Haight, Ron Hallstrom, Joel Hilgenberg, Bob Kratch and Brett Miller. Alt, Haight and Hallstrom were first round picks in the NFL draft and five of his players were first team all-Big Ten.

KIRK FERENTZ KIRK FERENTZHEAD COACH HEAD COACH

The Ferentz family, front row (l-r): Joanne, Mary, Kirk and Kelly. Back (l-r): Steven, daughter-in-law Nikki, Brian and James.

He was named head coach of the Maine Bears in 1990 and held that position for three years before being hired by Bill Belichick and the Cleveland Browns.

Kirk served as the honorary chair of the University of Iowa’s 1999-00 United Way campaign and he serves on the National Advisory Board of the Bethesda Family Services Foundation. Kirk and his wife, Mary, have given two major financial gifts to the University of Iowa. The most recent was a $400,000 gift to the University’s College of Liberal Arts and University Children’s Hospital. The Ferentz’ also made a $100,000 gift to the University’s College of Liberal Arts in 2003.

Kirk and Mary are very enthusiastic supporters of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. From serving as advocates for the hospital across the state; to hosting and speaking at events to raise support for UI Children’s Hospital; to their personal generosity in establishing the “Ferentz Family Pediatric Research and Education Endowment Fund” in 2007. In addition, the Iowa Women’s Football Academy has pledged $1 million over the next five years to the University of Iowa’s new Children’s Hospital.

Ferentz was born August 1, 1955, in Royal Oak, MI. He attended Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in English Education. He was a football captain and an academic all-Yankee Conference linebacker at UConn.

Kirk received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut in May, 2009. He was inducted into the Upper St. Clair High School Hall of Fame in September, 2002 and the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in May, 2003.

Kirk and his wife, Mary, have five children. They are Brian (28), Kelly (26), Joanne (24), James (22) and Steven (17). Brian was a three-year letterman (2003-05) with the Hawkeye football team and is in his first year as Iowa’s offensive line coach. James is in his fourth year in the Iowa program. Joanne earned her bachelor’s degree from Iowa in 2010 and Kelly earned her JD and MHA degrees from Iowa in 2010 and 2011.

FERENTZ’ COACHING CAREERIowa _________________ HC, 1999-presentBaltimore/Cleveland ________ OL, 1993-98Maine _________________ HC, 1990-92Iowa _________________ OL, 1981-89Pittsburgh ______________ GA, 1980Worcester Academy_________ OL, DC, 1978-79Connecticut _____________ GA, 1977



ASSISTANT COACHESCOACHING STAFF

ERIK CAMPBELLWide ReceiversFifth year at Iowa

Erik Campbell has served as wide receiver coach at the University of Iowa for the past four seasons. Campbell also coached the tight ends in his first two years on the Iowa staff. He joined

the Iowa staff after serving as an assistant coach at Michigan for 13 seasons. Campbell also served as assistant head coach at Michigan for five seasons.

Iowa has been bowl eligible the past 11 seasons and has partici-pated in 10 bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 10 seasons.

Iowa has appeared in six January bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes have won six-of-10 bowl games under Kirk Ferentz and his staff, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange).

Iowa has won 85 games over the past 10 seasons, including 50 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten’s first division in 10 of the past 11 years.

Campbell has participated in 22 bowl games throughout his ca-reer. After competing in bowl games four consecutive years as a player, Campbell has coached in 18 bowl games. He has coached in 13 January bowl games, the most recent being Iowa’s victories in the 2009 Outback Bowl and 2010 Orange Bowl.

In 2011, Iowa’s Marvin McNutt, Jr. was honored with the Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year award in the Big Ten Conference while being named first team all-Big Ten. He earned All-Amer-ican recognition from several media outlets. McNutt led Iowa with 82 receptions for 1,315 yards and 12 touchdowns. He tied the school record for receptions in a season, while setting records for yards and touchdowns. In career statistics, McNutt is Iowa’s record holder in receiving yards (2,861) and scoring receptions (28), while ranking second in receptions (170).

The 2010 season marked the first time ever Iowa had two wide receivers earn all-Big Ten honors in the same season, as senior Derrell Johnson-Koulianos earned first team honors and junior Marvin McNutt, Jr., was a second team selection. Johnson-Koulianos became Iowa’s all-time leader in receptions and yards (173-2,616). McNutt, Jr., led Iowa with 53 receptions for 861 yards and eight touchdowns. Iowa’s offense has averaged over 220 passing yards per game in each of the past three seasons. Iowa has featured at least three players with at least 30 recep-tions in each of the last three seasons.

In 2009, Senior Tight End Tony Moeaki (30-387 yards) earned first team all-Big Ten honors after having the best season of his career. Moeaki was one of eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award. He was selected by Kansas City in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. Moeaki totaled 47 receptions for 556 yards and three scores in his rookie season before missing the 2011 season due to injury.

Iowa’s offense in 2008 ranked second in the Big Ten in scoring (30.3) and first downs, third in time of possession and fourth in passing efficiency. Senior tight end Brandon Myers was drafted by Oakland in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft and has had three stellar seasons with the Raiders.

Campbell, at Michigan, was responsible for the wide receiving corps and worked with the team’s punt returners for 13 seasons. Campbell added the title of assistant head coach prior to the start of the 2003 season. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Campbell coordinated the successful Women’s Football Academy, put on annually by the coaching staff, which helped raise over one million dollars for the University of Michigan Cancer Center.

Campbell coached a 1,000-yard receiver an NCAA record eight straight seasons (1998-2005), with Braylon Edwards becoming the ninth player in Division I-A history and the first player in Big Ten history to achieve three straight 1,000-yard seasons. His streak of 1,000-yard receivers came to an end in 2006, but a record three Wolverines receivers gained over 500 yards for the first time in school history.

In McNutt and Edwards, Campbell has coached two of the top receivers in Big Ten history. McNutt’s 1,315 receiving yards in 2011 ranks seventh best for a single season in the Big Ten, while Edwards had 1,330 yards in 2004 for the sixth best single season total. Edwards leads all Big Ten receivers with 39 career touch-downs, while McNutt ranks 10th with 28 career scores.

Campbell was a key factor in the punt return success of Steve Breaston, the Big Ten’s career punt return leader. Breaston returned 127 punts for a conference record 1,599 yards (12.6 avg.) and four scores during his career.

Campbell coached three All-Americans during his tenure -- David Terrell, Marquise Walker and Edwards -- and had four players receive the Bo Schembechler Most Valuable Player team award. Campbell’s players have earned All-Big Ten honors 18 times, including 10 first-team citations and eight second-team honors.

Campbell joined the Michigan staff in 1995 and coached some of Michigan’s top wide receivers. His list of NFL products includes: Amani Toomer, a second-round draft pick of the New York Giants (1996); Mercury Hayes, a fifth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints (1996); 1997 Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, a first-round pick of the Oakland Raiders (1998); Streets, a fifth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers (1999); Marcus Knight, a free agent pickup of the Oakland Raiders (2000); Terrell, the eighth pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears; Walker, a third-round selection by the Tampa Bay Buccanneers (2002); free agent signee Ronald Bellamy by the Miami Dolphins (2003); Edwards, the third pick of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns; Jason Avant, a fourth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles (2006); Steve Breaston, a fifth-round selection of the Arizona Cardinals (2007); Mario Manningham, a third-round pick of the New York Giants (2008); Adrian Arrington, a seventh-round selection of the New Orleans Saints (2008); and Myers, taken in the sixth round by Oakland in 2009. Edwards capped a record-setting career by winning the 2004 Biletnikoff Award as the top wide receiver in college football.

Campbell was a four-year letterman (1984-87) at Michigan and boasts starts on both sides of the ball. The Wolverines compiled a 35-13-1 record and won the 1986 Big Ten title while Campbell was a squad member. He is the only player in Michigan football history to start at all four secondary positions in one year.


CAMPBELL’S COACHING CAREER:

Iowa WRs, 2010-presentIowa WRs, TEs, 2008-09Michigan Assistant head coach, 2003-07Michigan WRs, 1995-07Syracuse RBs, 1994Ball State RBs, 1991-93Navy RBs, 1989-90Michigan SC, 1988

Campbell saw the majority of his action at defensive back, starting 30 career games during his freshman, junior and senior seasons. He started the final 25 games of his career and added five starts as a true freshman. He completed his career with 113 tackles and five interceptions.

After collecting 29 tackles in five games as a freshman, Campbell switched to wide receiver for his sophomore campaign. He returned to the defensive secondary for the final two years of his career and saw plenty of action on special teams. He returned 13 punts for an average of 9.2 yards in 1985, and returned four kicks for an 18.5-yard average in 1986.

Campbell served as a student assistant coach at Michigan in 1988 before beginning his full-time coaching career as an assistant coach with the U.S. Naval Academy. Campbell spent two season’s coaching running backs for Navy (1989-90), before accepting a position at Ball State University as the running backs coach (1991-93). Campbell coached one season at Syracuse (1994) before returning to Ann Arbor as the Wolverines’ wide receivers coach.

Campbell is a native of Gary, Ind., where he was a prep star at Roosevelt High School. He was an all-state selection in football and gained All-American honors in track after leading his team to back-to-back state championships. Campbell is a member of both the Indiana High School Track and Field Hall of Fame and the Indiana High School Football Hall of Fame.

He was recognized in his hometown of Gary, Ind. with the Ben-jamin Hooks Award, presented by the Gary chapter of the NAACP, during the spring of 2010.

Campbell earned his bachelor of general studies degree from Michigan in 1988.

He was born January 21, 1966. He is single.



GREG DAVISOffensive Coordinator and QuarterbacksFirst Year at Iowa

Greg Davis, a 38-year coaching veteran, is in his first year as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Iowa. Davis most recently served in the same capacity at the University of Texas for 13 seasons (1998-2010).

Davis was named Frank Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year in 2005 after Texas won the BCS national championship. Texas has had just five quarterbacks start a game in the NFL, and Davis has tutored three of them (Colt McCoy, Vince Young, Chris Simms).

Davis has coached in 18 bowl games, including the Holiday Bowl (four), Rose Bowl (three), Cotton (three), Gator (two), Independence (two), Fiesta, Alamo, Peach and Hall of Fame. Davis coached in the BCS national championship game twice (2006 and 2010 Rose Bowl games) and competed in the Grantland Rice Bowl as a player at McNeese State.

Under his guidance, the Texas offense produced 10 of the top 11 passing seasons, 11 of the top 13 total yardage campaigns and the top nine scoring years in school history. Texas averaged 39.0 points per game from 2000-09, which ranked second nationally and first among BCS conference schools. The Longhorns averaged at least 35 ppg in nine of the 10 seasons, including three seasons of at least 40 ppg. In 2005, Texas set a then-NCAA record with 652 total points and a school record by averaging 50.2 ppg.

Under Davis, five Longhorns were named Big 12 Offensive Players of the Year, including RB Ricky Williams, 1998; QB Major Applewhite, 1999; QB Vince Young, 2005; QB Colt McCoy, 2008 and 2009. At Texas, Davis tutored three finalists for the Heisman Trophy, including two players who were second in Heisman voting, two winners each of the Walter Camp Football Foundation Players of the Year, Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Manning Award and Archie Griffin Award. He tutored a winner of the Unitas Golden Arm Award, a Sporting News Player of the Year, Chevrolet Offensive Player of the Year, four quarterbacks who were Big 12 Offensive Players of the Year and three who earned league Freshman of the Year honors.

In 2009, Texas averaged 39.3 points per game (third NCAA), 421.2 total yards (29th NCAA), 273.6 passing yards (22nd NCAA) and 147.6 yards rushing. Senior QB Colt McCoy led the nation in completion percentage (70.6) for the second straight year while taking home the WCFF Player of the Year Award, Maxwell Award, Davey O’Brien Award, Unitas Golden Arm Award and Manning Award, along with becoming the 20th unanimous All-American in Texas history. WR Jordan Shipley was also a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and set school records for receptions (116) and receiving yards (1,485) and tied the record for receiving touchdowns (13).

In 2008, the Longhorns finished in the nation’s Top 10 in pass efficiency (second/175.0), scoring offense (fifth/42.4 ppg), passing offense (seventh/308.3 ypg) and total offense (ninth/475.8 ypg). McCoy set a NCAA single-season record for completion percentage at 76.7 and set single-season school records for completions (332), yards (3,859), touchdowns (34), passer rating (173.8), total offense (4,420) and touchdowns accounted for (45). For the first time in school history and 11th in NCAA history, Texas had two receivers with at least 85 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards each in Jordan Shipley and Quan Cosby.

In 2007, Texas averaged 462.9 yards of total offense (13th NCAA), 207.5 yards rushing (17th NCAA) and 37.2 points per game (14th NCAA). McCoy completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 3,303 yards (No. 3 on Texas’ single-season list) and 22 touchdowns. His 3,795 yards of total offense rank third on the Texas single-season list.



Despite breaking in a freshman quarterback in McCoy in 2006, Davis helped Texas remain one of the nation’s top offenses. McCoy finished the season as a Davey O’Brien Award semifinalist and was named National Freshman of the Year by Sporting News and the Touchdown Club of Columbus. McCoy’s 29 touchdown passes tied the NCAA record for scoring passes by a freshman and set a school record for single-season touchdown passes. As a whole, Texas finished 2006 ranked sixth in scoring offense (35.9 ppg) and 22nd in total offense (391.5 ypg). The Longhorns completed the season with a 26-24 win over Iowa in the Alamo Bowl.

Behind Davis’ leadership, the Texas offense had a record-breaking year in 2005, one in which Davis was recognized as the nation’s top assistant coach with the Frank Broyles Award. The Longhorns’ 652 points were the most scored in NCAA history. They also set the school record for total offense with 6,657 yards. Texas became only the fifth team to average over 50 points per game (50.2 ppg) and 500 yards per game (512.1 ypg) in NCAA history.

Young also flourished under Davis in 2005, winning both the Davey O’Brien and Manning Awards as the nation’s top quarterback. He also won the Maxwell Award and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy. He became the first player in NCAA history to throw for 3,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards in a season, tied the school single-season mark for touchdown passes (26) and was third on the single-season passing list with 3,036 yards.

The Longhorns took advantage of a veteran offensive line and All-America RB Cedric Benson in 2004 to finish the season ranked second in the country in rushing offense (299.2 ypg), seventh in total offense (464.4 ypg) and 12th in scoring (35.3 ppg). Texas rushed for at least 300 yards six times in 2004, the most since 1977. The 5,573 total yards were the second-most in school history and its 3,590 rushing yards were third-most. As a sophomore, Young was named 2005 Rose Bowl MVP. He completed nearly 60 percent of his passes for 1,849 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,079 yards and 14 scores, becoming the first player in school history to pass and rush for over 1,000 yards.

In 2003, Davis took an offense with two first-year starting quarterbacks and led it to, what was, the best total offense season in school history (5,709 yards) and a then-school record 533 points. The 3,023 rushing yards were the most for Texas since 1977. Texas averaged 200 yards both rushing and passing in a season for just the third time in school history.

As a redshirt freshman, Young became the first quarterback in school history to post better than 900 yards rushing (998) and passing (1,155) while earning Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors. Junior Chance Mock had the nation’s top touchdown-to-interception ratio (16 TDs/2 INTs).

Under Davis in 2002, senior quarterback Chris Simms established school single-season records for touchdown passes (26) and touchdowns accounted for (30). His 3,207 passing yards and 3,083 yards total offense ranked second best for a single season. He led Texas to an 11-2 record, becoming the first starting quarterback in school history to lead the team to back-to-back 10-win seasons.

Simms, who is second in school history with a 58.7 completion percentage (535-of-911) and second in passer efficiency rating (138.4), ranks second on the school’s all-time touchdown passes list (58), fourth in passing yards (7,097) and is tied for third in quarterback victories (26-6/.813). In 2002, Davis’ offense boasted a 3,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher/receiver for the second time in school history.

One year earlier, Simms, the Big 12 leader in passing efficiency (144.25), started 12 games and threw 22 touchdown passes (No. 2 on UT’s season list) as the Longhorns posted a 10-2 record in his 12 starts. Davis honed Simms’ skills during the 2000 season, while a pair of knee injuries slowed Major Applewhite prior to, and during, the season.

Davis spent 1999 directing an offense that was the first in school history and one of only four nationally to boast a 3,000-yard passer as well as a 1,000-yard rusher and receiver. He was named a finalist for the 1999 Frank Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant.

Applewhite set school season marks for passing yards (3,357) and total offense (3,211) en route to Big 12 co-Offensive Player of the Year honors. He finished his career as Texas’ all-time leader in passing yards (8,353), total yards (8,059) and TD passes (60).

In Davis’ first year at Texas in 1998, the Longhorns became just the second unit in NCAA Division I-A history to feature a 2,000-yard rusher (Ricky Williams) and passer (Major Applewhite), as well as a 1,000-yard receiver (Wane McGarity). An early season injury to senior QB Richard Walton forced redshirt freshman Major Applewhite into the lineup. Applewhite went on to set school freshman records for passing yards (2,453) and touchdown passes (18). He was the Big 12’s Freshman of the Year.

Prior to his stint at Texas, Davis helped develop the quarterback duo of Chris Keldorf and Oscar Davenport, who teamed to complete 60% of their passes for more than 2,700 yards in each of Davis’ two years at North Carolina.

Davis was the head coach at Tulane for four seasons (1988-91), where he succeeded Mack Brown. He spent three seasons (1985-87) as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach at Tulane under Brown. Davis spent two seasons (1992-93) as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas and two years (1994-95) as Georgia’s passing game coordinator before joining Brown at North Carolina.

While at Georgia, Davis helped lead the Bulldogs to the 1995 Peach Bowl despite injuries to the team’s top two quarterbacks. He did so by preparing converted slot back Hines Ward for the starting quarterback position. Ward set a school bowl game record by completing 31-of-59 passes for 413 yards in the Peach Bowl. Davis also coached first team All-American Eric Zeier, a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns (1995 NFL Draft). Zeier set Georgia records for passing (3,721) and total yards (5,135) in 1994.

Davis began his college coaching career at Texas A&M, serving as the Aggies’ quarterbacks coach (1978-84). He then joined Brown as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach at Tulane in 1985.

Davis began his career in the high school ranks while working toward his master’s degree. He coached at Barbe High School (Lake Charles, La.) from 1973-74 and Port Neches-Groves High School (Port Neches, Texas) from 1975-77, where he helped lead the Indians to the 1975 Texas 4A state title.

The native of Groves, Texas, earned his bachelor’s degree (sports administration, 1973) and master’s degree (1977) from McNeese State.

Greg and his wife, Patsy, have two children, Greg Jr. and Stacey, and five grandchildren. Greg Jr. and his wife, Karen, have two daughters, Taylor and Kaylen. Stacey and her husband, Kory, have three children, a daughter, Brook, and two sons, K.J. and Davis.

DAVIS’ COACHING CAREER

Iowa OC, QBs, 2012-presentTexas OC, QBs, 1998-2010North Carolina OC, QBs, 1996-97Georgia Passing Game Coord., 1994-95Arkansas OC, QBs, 1992-93Tulane Head Coach, 1988-91Tulane Ast. Head coach, WRs, 1985-87Texas A&M QBs, 1978-84Port Neches-Groves HS AC, 1975-77Barbe HS AC, 1973-74



LESTER ERBRunning Backs and Special Teams13th year at Iowa

Lester Erb has been a member of the University of Iowa football staff for the past 12 seasons. Erb has coached the Iowa running backs the last four seasons after

coaching Iowa’s wide receivers for eight years. He has worked with special teams throughout his career at Iowa. He became a member of the Hawkeye coaching staff in 2000 after spending one year on the Army staff as tight ends coach.




Erb was honored by Rivals.com following the 2011 season as one of the top 25 recruiters in the nation. Erb also earned the same accolades in 2005.

The Hawkeyes have relied on young players at the running back position the last three seasons. Under Erb’s direction, those young players have performed well. Freshman Jordan Canzeri led Iowa in rushing (22-58) and receptions (6-28, 1 TD) in the 2011 Insight Bowl. Marcus Coker rushed for 1,384 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2011. As a freshman in 2010, Coker set Iowa bowl records for attempts and yards (33-219), scoring two touchdowns while earning offensive Player of the Game honors in Iowa’s 2010 Insight Bowl win over Missouri.

In his first season working with the Iowa running backs in 2008, Erb had the opportunity to coach Shonn Greene, who earned the Doak Walker Award as the top running back in the nation. Greene earned consensus All-American honors and was the offensive Player of the Year in the Big Ten Conference. He rushed for 1,850 yards to set an Iowa single-season rushing mark and was the only running back in the nation to surpass 100 yards in every game during the season. Greene was the first player selected in the third round (New York Jets) of the 2009 NFL draft. Greene led the Jet rushing attack at the end of his rookie season. The Jets advanced to the AFC championship game in both 2009 and 2010.

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In 2009, Iowa’s two freshmen running backs combined to rush for 1,475 yards and 13 touchdowns as Iowa posted an 11-2 overall record, placing second in the Big Ten and winning the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl.

Over the past 10 seasons, the play of Iowa’s special teams has been a key ingredient in Iowa’s success. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked 25th in the nation in net punting last season. The Hawkeyes ranked third in the Big Ten in net punting in 2010 after ranking fourth in 2009, third in 2008 and second in 2007. Iowa allowed just 4.6 yards on punt returns to rank ninth in the nation last season. In 2010, Iowa ranked sixth in the nation in punt coverage (3.9) and 12th in kickoff returns (25.3). Senior punter Ryan Donahue was a finalist for the Ray Guy Punter of the Year award in 2010.

In 2004, Iowa ranked 15th in the nation in punt returns. The Hawkeyes recorded four blocked punts and two blocked field goals. Two of the blocked punts came in the Capital One Bowl win over LSU.

Iowa in 2003 ranked second in the Big Ten in KO returns (22.2) and third in punt returns (13.1), while setting a school record with five blocked punts. In addition, Ramon Ochoa set Iowa single-season marks for punt returns (40) and return yards (495).

Erb coached PK Nate Kaeding to first team All-America honors in both 2002 and 2003. Kaeding was named winner of the 2002 Lou Groza Placekicker of the Year award and was one of three finalists for the award in 2003. Kaeding is Iowa’s career scoring leader and holds 14 school records. He was drafted in the third round of the NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, the first kicker since 2000 to be selected on the first day of the draft. He earned all-Pro recognition in both 2006 and 2009.

Under Erb’s direction, Iowa’s 2002 kickoff return team led the na-tion with a 25.1 yard average. Iowa has also ranked first (2004), second (2009) and third (2003 & 2005) in the Big Ten in kickoff coverage.

In 2007, Iowa’s offense lost its top two receivers (WR Andy Brodell and TE Tony Moeaki) for the season in the fourth game of the year. From there, two freshmen ended the season as Iowa’s top receivers.

Erb was instrumental in the development of wide receivers Ed Hinkel and Clinton Solomon, two seniors in 2005. Both ended their careers with over 100 receptions and over 1,500 receiving yards. Solomon ranks ninth in career receiving yards and his average of 15.8 yards per catch ranks second. Hinkel ranks 16th in career yardage and served as a very dependable punt returner throughout his career. Both signed NFL free agent contracts immediately following the 2006 NFL draft.

Wide receivers C.J. Jones and Maurice Brown were both named honorable mention all-Big Ten in 2002. Jones played in the NFL following his Hawkeye career. Brown, as a senior in 2003, had 33 receptions for 507 yards, despite missing five games due to injury. Brown signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints following his senior year.

In 2001, Iowa led the Big Ten Conference in punt returns (14.6 yards per return) and ranked fifth in kickoff returns (20.1 yards per return). WR Kahlil Hill was named as the national Special Teams Player of the Year after ranking nationally in both punt and KO returns. Defensively, Iowa’s opponents averaged just 7.5 yards on punt returns and 19 yards on kickoff returns.

Iowa’s wide receivers also had an excellent season in 2000, with Kevin Kasper setting a single-season record with 82 catches (for 1,010 yards) and Hill catching 58 passes for 619 yards. Hill also ranked among national leaders in both kickoff and punt returns as a junior. Six Iowa receivers, coached by Erb, signed NFL contracts.

Erb has two years experience (1997 & 1998) in the National Foot-ball League, having worked directly with Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz on the Baltimore Ravens staff. He was Baltimore’s offensive qual-ity control coach while working with the offensive line. He was largely responsible for scouting opponent defenses and assisted with special teams.

Erb gained experience on the Syracuse and Hobart College foot-ball staffs. Erb served three years at Syracuse, where his primary responsibilities included helping with the offensive line and scout team preparation. Erb also coached receivers at Hobart College for three years.

Erb was a standout receiver at Bucknell University, where he set records for touchdown receptions in a season and career. He set a school record for average yards per catch in a single game when he averaged 33.7 yards on six catches vs. Fordham. His 902 receiving yards in 1989 ranks second best all-time at Bucknell. He ranks fifth in career all-purpose yards (3,286) and was Bucknell’s Most Valuable Player as a senior in 1990.

He earned his B.A. in business administration from Bucknell and his M.A. in high educational administration from Syracuse.

Erb was born April 22, 1969. He and his wife, Eileen, have a son, Jacob, and two daughters, Emily and Sarah.

ERB’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa RB, ST, 2008-presentIowa WRs, ST, 2000-2007Army TEs, 1999Baltimore Ravens AC, 1997-98Syracuse AC, 1994-96Hobart College WRs, 1991-93



BRIAN FERENTZOffensive LineFirst Year at Iowa

Brian Ferentz, a three-year letterman as an offensive lineman at the University of Iowa, was named Iowa’s offensive line coach in February. Brian joins the Hawkeye staff after spending the previous four years with the NFL’s New England Patriots.

Brian, the son of head coach Kirk Ferentz, served as New England’s tight ends coach in 2011, helping the Patriots win the AFC championship and a spot in the 2012 Super Bowl. Brian was an offensive assistant coach in 2010, working exclusively with the tight ends. He spent 2009 as a coaching assistant after serving as a scouting assistant for the Patriots during the 2008 season.

Under his direction, Patriots rookie tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez made a big impact in 2010. Gronkowski finished first among all rookie tight ends with 10 touchdown catches, while Hernandez ranked second with six touchdown receptions. Gronkowski and Hernandez are the first pair of rookie tight ends with at least five touchdowns in the same season in NFL history. Gronkowski’s 10 touchdowns rank second in NFL history for a rookie tight end. Only Mike Ditka (12) had more touchdowns as a rookie.

While both tight ends made a big impact in 2010, Gronkowski and Hernandez each set additional records in 2011. Gronkowski set three NFL single season records in 2011: receiving touchdowns by a tight end (17), total touchdowns by a tight end (18) and receiving yards by a tight end (1,327). Gronkowski and Hernandez also set three NFL single season records together: total touchdowns by a tight end tandem (24), receptions by a tight end tandem (169) and total yards by a tight end tandem (2,237).

Brian played both offensive guard and center during his Iowa career. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior in 2005, and was academic All-Big Ten in 2003. He was a team captain as a senior and played on Iowa teams that were among the most successful in school history. Brian was part of two Big Ten championship teams (2002 and 2004).


He started at center in every game as a senior in 2005. He started eight games at right guard in 2004 as the Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title and a bid to the Capital One Bowl. Iowa won each of the eight games he started after he had missed the first four games of the year due to injury. Ferentz earned the starting center position as a sophomore and started five games before missing the second half of the season due to injury.

During his tenure as a player, Iowa participated in the BCS FedEx Orange Bowl, two Outback Bowls, and a Capital One Bowl, compiling an overall record of 38-12. The Hawkeyes defeated Florida in the 2004 Outback Bowl and defending national champion LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.

Ferentz was a member of Iowa’s Leadership Council and as a senior was the recipient of the Hayden Fry “Extra Heartbeat Award”. The annual award goes to the Hawkeye player who gives extraordinary effort on the field. He was recognized with the “Next Man In” award as a junior.

Brian was selected to participate in the 2006 Hula Bowl following his Hawkeye career. He signed a free-agent contract with Atlanta and was a member of the Falcons practice squad in 2006. He was with the New Orleans Saints throughout their 2007 training camp.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Iowa in 2006.

Brian was born March 28, 1983 in Iowa City. His wife’s name is Nicole.

FERENTZ’ COACHING CAREER

Iowa OL, 2012-presentNew England TE’s, 2011 Off. Ast., TE’s, 2010 Coaching Ast., 2009 Scouting Ast., 2008



ERIC JOHNSONRecruiting Coordinator and Tight Ends14th year at Iowa

Eric Johnson has been a member of the University of Iowa football staff for the past 13 seasons. He has served as Iowa’s recruiting co-ordinator for the past nine seasons. In 2010, Johnson also returned to coaching Hawkeye tight ends after assisting with Hawkeye linebackers for two seasons (2008 & 2009). Johnson coached Iowa’s tight ends for five seasons (2003-07) and previously served as

Iowa’s quality control assistant for three years. He was a defensive graduate assistant during his first year (1999) at Iowa.

Iowa has been bowl eligible the past 11 seasons and has participated in 10 bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 10 seasons.



Johnson has been heavily involved in Iowa’s recruiting efforts since joining the Hawkeye staff. The 2006 recruiting class was ranked extremely high by all the recruiting experts. Iowa’s 2005 recruiting class was ranked among the top 10 in the nation by all of the top recruiting services, while Iowa’s classes in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2009 were all ranked in the nation’s top 25. Sporting News ranked Iowa’s 2011 recruiting class second best among Big Ten programs and the most recent class is ranked third among league programs.

Johnson ranked as one of the top ten recruiting coordinators in the country by Tom Lemming in 2001 and was named one of the Top Ten Recruiters in the Big Ten Conference by Rivals.com in 2007.

Under Johnson’s direction, Iowa’s group of tight ends in 2011 combined for 37 receptions for 394 yards and five touchdowns. Sophomore C.J. Fiedorowicz led the way with three touchdowns among his 16 receptions for 167 yards.In 2010, senior Allen Reisner had the best season, ranking third on the team with 42 receptions for 460 yards, while scoring two touchdowns. The play of Iowa’s linebackers played a key role in Iowa’s success in 2008 and 2009. Iowa ranked eighth in the nation in scoring defense and total defense in 2009. Iowa led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense in 2008. LB Pat Angerer earned all-America recognition following the 2009 season. Angerer was first team all-Big Ten and OLB A.J. Edds was named second team. Angerer led Iowa in tackles in both 2008 and 2009 and was a second round selection (Indianapolis) in the 2010 NFL draft. Edds was selected in the fourth round (Miami). Angerer ranked among the leading tacklers in the NFL in 2011.

Tight end Scott Chandler earned second team all-Big Ten honors in 2006 and was selected in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. As a senior Chandler led the team in touchdown receptions (six), ranked second in receptions (46) and third in receiving yards (591). He ranks 19th in career receiving yards (1,467) and is second among all Iowa tight ends in both yards and receptions (117). Chandler had his best season in the NFL in 2011, with 38 receptions for 389 yards and six touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills.


In 2004, Eric coached Tony Jackson, who was selected by Seattle in the 2005 NFL Draft. In 2003 Johnson coached Erik Jensen, who was taken in the NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Jensen joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 and earned a Super Bowl championship. Six tight ends that started for Iowa under Johnson have been drafted into the NFL. Brandon Myers, a senior in 2008, was selected by Oakland in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft and has been a key contributor during his two seasons in the NFL.

Johnson joined the Iowa staff after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Vanderbilt University from 1996-98, working one season with the linebackers and two years with the defensive backs. At Vanderbilt Eric worked under Coach Woody Widenhofer for one season and under Norm Parker, Iowa’s defensive coordinator for the last 13 seasons, for two years.

Johnson attended Vanderbilt after his prep career at Whitefish Bay HS in Milwaukee, WI, where he was defensive MVP as a senior linebacker. After a redshirt season Eric was a member of the Vanderbilt squad for one season before being injured.

Johnson was a student assistant coach at Vandy for two seasons, working with Coach Gerry DiNardo. After earning his bachelor’s degree in history in 1995, Eric remained at Vanderbilt as Director of Football Operations for one year before serving as a graduate assistant coach. Johnson has completed course work towards his master’s degree in health, promotion and education.

Eric was born May 24, 1972 in Milwaukee. Eric and his wife, Patsy, have twin daughters, Jamie and Sydney.

JOHNSON’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa RC, TEs, 2010-presentIowa RC, LBs, 2008-09Iowa RC, TEs, 2003-07Iowa QC, 2000-03Iowa GA, 1999Vanderbilt GA, 1995-98



REESE MORGANDefensive Line13th Year at Iowa

Reese Morgan, one of the most successful high school coaches in Iowa prep history, has been a member of the Hawkeye coaching staff for the past 12 seasons. He will coach the defensive line in 2012. Morgan

served as Iowa’s offensive line coach the last nine seasons after spending the first three years on the staff as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator.




Among the reasons for Iowa’s recent success has been the play of Iowa’s offensive line, working under the direction of Morgan. With two new starters in 2011, the Hawkeye offense line led the way as Iowa’s offense featured a 3,000-yard passing quarterback and a running back and wide receiver who each gained over 1,300 yards.

Junior tackle Riley Reiff earned first team all-Big Ten honors in 2011, along with earning All-America recognition from several outlets. In addition, senior guard Adam Gettis was named second team all-Big Ten and junior center James Ferentz and senior tackle Markus Zusevics earned honorable mention recognition.

Iowa’s offensive line featured three first-year starters in 2010. Still, the Hawkeyes ranked among the national leaders in fewest penalties, fewest penalty yards, QB sacks allowed and fewest turnovers. Senior guard Julian Vandervelde and sophomore tackle Riley Reiff earned second team all-Big Ten honors. Vandervelde was selected in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft by Philadelphia. Iowa has had at least one offensive lineman selected in seven of the last nine NFL drafts.

In 2009, tackle Bryan Bulaga was named Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Big Ten, earning first team all-conference honors. Dace Richardson returned to earn first team honors after missing over a year and a half due to injury.


Bulaga declared for the NFL draft following his junior season in 2009 and was the 23rd player selected in the 2010 NFL draft when he was taken by the Green Bay Packers. Tackle Kyle Calloway was selected in the sixth round by the Buffalo Bills. Bulaga earned a starting spot at right tackle for the Super Bowl champion Packers as a rookie. He is the youngest player ever to start in the Super Bowl.

Iowa, in 2008, ranked third in the Big Ten and 26th nationally in rushing yards per game (188.7). Iowa featured running back Shonn Greene, who earned the Doak Walker Award as the top running back in the nation. Greene was the only running back in the nation to rush for over 100 yards in every game during the 2008 season.

Senior Seth Olsen led the way for the Hawkeyes in 2008, earning first team all-Big Ten honors and All-American recognition. Center Rob Bruggeman and tackles Kyle Calloway and Bryan Bulaga all earned second team all-conference recognition. Olsen was selected in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft by Denver. Bruggeman signed a free agent contract with Tampa Bay immediately following the draft and is now with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 2006 Hawkeyes ranked third in the Big Ten in total offense (just a yard behind second place Ohio State) and second in pass offense. In 2005, Iowa boasted the Big Ten’s leading rusher and the league’s best red zone offense.

In the 2007 NFL draft, Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) was selected in the third round and Mike Elgin (New England) was a seventh round selection. In addition, Mike Jones signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Chargers. Jones was a first team all-Big Ten selection, while Yanda earned second team honors. Elgin was a first team academic All-American in each of his final two seasons. Yanda has started at both guard and tackle for the Ravens over the past five seasons and was selected for the 2012 Pro Bowl.

In 2005 the Hawkeyes averaged 30 points a game behind quarterback Drew Tate and Big Ten rushing leader Albert Young. Senior center Brian Ferentz started the final 20 games of his career in 2004 and 2005 and signed a free agent contract with Atlanta immediately following the 2006 NFL draft.

Due to a number of injuries to Iowa running backs in 2004, Iowa developed one of the most dangerous passing attacks in the nation. The Hawkeyes scored 23 points or more in the final five games of the season, including 30 points in wins over Wisconsin and LSU. For the year, Iowa ranked second in the Big Ten in passing offense, pass efficiency and red zone offense.

Right tackle Pete McMahon was the lone senior in 2004 in the offensive line. Facing two of the more-highly regarded defensive ends in the nation in Iowa’s final two games, McMahon led by example by controlling his opponents, who were both first round selections in the NFL draft. McMahon was taken in the NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Anchored by consensus All-American and Outland Trophy winner Robert Gallery at left tackle, Iowa’s offensive line had four new starters to start the 2003 season. By the end of the year, in which

the Hawkeyes won 10 games and featured RB Fred Russell with over 1,300 rushing yards, the offensive line had meshed together as one of Iowa’s strong points. The Hawkeyes ended the season by rushing for over 200 yards in a win at Wisconsin and in the Outback Bowl win over Florida.

Gallery was a consensus first team All-American at the end of the year. He was the second player selected in the NFL Draft, being taken by the Oakland Raiders. In becoming Iowa’s third Outland Trophy winner, he became the second Outland Trophy winner coached by Morgan. As the head coach at Benton Community HS, Morgan coached Chad Hennings, the 1987 winner, who was a defensive tackle at the Air Force Academy. Hennings is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

As tight ends coach in 2002, Morgan coached tight end Dallas Clark to consensus All-America honors. Clark was also named winner of the John Mackey Award, which goes annually to college football’s top tight end. Clark was named to at least seven first team All-America teams. Clark has earned a Super Bowl championship with the Indianapolis Colts and earned all-Pro honors in 2009.

Morgan became part of the Iowa staff after eight years as head coach at West HS in Iowa City. West won state Class 4A (largest class in the state) titles in 1995, 1998 and 1999. Morgan left the program with a 26-game winning streak.

Between 1994 and 1999 his West High School teams were 62-7. His overall record at West was 67-20. He has totaled 146 career prep victories. Morgan is a member of the Iowa High School Coach’s Hall of Fame. He also served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at West.

Reese also served as a teacher (1973-92), assistant football coach (1973-77) and head football coach (1978-91) at Benton Community High School. He led Benton Community into the state playoffs on three occasions.

Morgan attended St. Mary’s High School in Lorain, Ohio. He lettered three times in football and one year in track and field. Reese was a four-year letterman (linebacker) at Wartburg College and was team captain as a senior in 1971.

Morgan earned his B.A. degree in education from Wartburg and earned a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Northern Iowa.

Morgan was born June 22, 1950. Reese and his wife, Jo, have two daughters, Jessica and Caitlin, along with granddaughters Morgan and Hayden, and grandsons Cade and Jace.

MORGAN’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa DL, 2012-presentIowa OL, 2003-2011Iowa RC, 2000-02West HS HC, 1992-99Benton Community HS HC, 1978-91Benton Community HS AC, 1973-77



PHIL PARKERDefensive Coordinator14th Year at Iowa

Phil Parker, who has served as defensive backs coach at the University of Iowa for the past 13 seasons, was named defensive coordinator following the 2011 season. He takes over for Norm

Parker, who retired after holding the position for 13 seasons. Phil Parker was named by Rivals.com in March, 2011, as a first team member of its College Football Assistant Coach Dream Team.




Iowa’s secondary in 2011 was led by senior Shaun Prater, who earned first team all-Big Ten honors for the second straight season, and junior Micah Hyde, who earned second team honors. Over the past four seasons, Iowa is tied for fifth in the nation with 72 interceptions. Prater and sophomore Tanner Miller each had interception returns for touchdowns.

The defensive secondary played a key role in Iowa’s success in 2010. Iowa was second in the Big Ten in pass efficiency defense (115.1) and interceptions (19). Iowa tied for 11th in the nation in interceptions, returning four thefts for touchdowns. Defensive backs Tyler Sash and Shaun Prater were both named first team all-Big Ten, while Brett Greenwood earned second team honors and Micah Hyde was honorable mention.

Sash started the final 34 games of his career and ranks fifth in career interceptions. He declared for the NFL following his junior season in 2010 and was a sixth round selection of the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL draft. Sash earned a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season with the Giants.

Iowa’s success in 2009 was due, in part, to the play of the secondary. Iowa ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency defense and fourth in pass defense while leading the Big Ten in both categories. The Hawkeyes tied for fifth nationally with 21 interceptions while ranking eighth in scoring defense and 10th in total defense. Safety Tyler Sash and cornerback Amari Spievey

both earned first team all-Big Ten recognition, while safety Brett Greenwood was a second team selection. Spievey declared for the NFL draft following his junior season in 2009 and was selected in the third round by the Detroit Lions.

In 2008, Iowa ranked fourth in the nation while tying a school record with 23 interceptions. The Hawkeyes led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense (98.3) and scor-ing defense (13.0). Spievey earned second team all-conference honors, while Bradley Fletcher and Greenwood claimed honorable mention recognition.

Fletcher enjoyed an outstanding senior season in 2008, starting all 13 games. He was selected by St. Louis in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.

Under Parker’s direction, safety Bob Sanders became the ninth Iowa player to earn first team all-Big Ten honors for three seasons (2001, 2002, and 2003). Sanders earned second team All-America honors in 2003 and was taken by Indianapolis in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He ranks seventh in career tackles (348). Sanders earned all-Pro recognition with the Colts in 2005 and was selected to the Pro Bowl. He was a key contributor again in 2006 as the Colts won the Super Bowl. He was named the NFL’s defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and was again an all-Pro selection.

Senior cornerback Charles Godfrey led the Iowa secondary in 2007, recording five interceptions and 65 tackles. He earned second team all-Big Ten honors. Godfrey was selected in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft, being selected by the Carolina Panthers as the 67th pick in the draft. He has been a starter in all three seasons with Carolina.

In 2006, senior safeties Marcus Paschal and Miguel Merrick combined for 149 tackles to lead the Hawkeye secondary. Paschal was a second team all-Big Ten selection and signed a free agent contract with Philadelphia. Merrick signed a free agent contract with San Diego.

In 2005 senior cornerback Antwan Allen was the only player in the nation to start in four straight January bowl games. He ended his career with 235 tackles and eight interceptions. Jovon Johnson, at the opposite corner, also started throughout his career. He ranks third in career interceptions (17) and had 181 career tackles. Johnson continued his career in the NFL, playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets.

Safeties Derek Pagel and Sean Considine joined the Iowa program as walk-ons and earned their way into the starting line-up. Each helped the Hawkeyes win a Big Ten title as seniors and both were NFL draft selections. Pagel earned second team all-Big Ten honors in 2002 was selected in the fifth round of the 2003 draft. Considine was a fourth round selection in 2005 after earning honorable mention all-Big Ten recognition.

In 1999, Iowa’s secondary was led by the play of safety Matt Bowen. Bowen led the team in tackles as both a junior and se-nior. He was voted second team all-Big Ten and was a sixth round selection of the St. Louis Rams in the NFL Draft. Bowen played several seasons in the NFL (Washington and Buffalo) following his college career.


Parker was the defensive backfield coach at Toledo for 11 seasons prior to joining the Iowa staff. During his tenure at Toledo, Parker coached 10 all-conference selections and helped the Rockets win conference division championships in 1997 and 1998. Three of his Toledo players, Darren Anderson, Clarence Love and Kelly Hern-don, went on to play in the NFL. Anderson and Love were NFL draft selections, while Herndon signed as a free agent and played in the 2006 Super Bowl with Seattle. In 1998, Toledo ranked 19th in the nation in scoring defense.

Toledo won Mid-American Conference championships in 1990 and 1995 and competed in the 1995 Las Vegas Bowl. Toledo ranked 12th in the nation in total defense in 1990 and ninth in pass efficiency defense and 11th in rushing defense in 1992. In 1995 Toledo completed an undefeated season and was ranked 22nd in the final UPI poll and 24th in the CNN poll after leading the nation in turnover margin. Toledo also finished second to perennial power Marshall twice when Parker was a member of the Rocket staff.

Parker served as a graduate assistant coach for one year at Michigan State. He was on the Spartan staff in 1987 when MSU won the Big Ten title and defeated Southern California in the 1988 Rose Bowl.

Phil was a standout defensive back at Michigan State, earning first team all-Big Ten honors in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Parker was named defensive MVP at Michigan State in 1983 and 1985 and was invited to the Hula Bowl following his senior season. During his MSU career the Spartans competed in the 1984 Cherry Bowl and the 1985 All-American Bowl. Parker was named Most Valu-able Player in the Cherry Bowl.

Parker earned his B.S. degree from Michigan State in 1986.

Parker was born March 13, 1963 in Lorain, OH. Phil and his wife, Sandy, have two children, Tyler and Paige.

PARKER’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa DC, 2012-presentIowa DB, 1999-2011Toledo DB, 1988-98Michigan State GA, 1987



DARRELL WILSONDefensive Backs and Special Teams11th year at Iowa

Darrell Wilson has been a mem-ber of the University of Iowa coaching staff for 10 seasons. He will coach the defensive

secondary in 2012, while also continuing to assist with Iowa’s special teams. Wilson coached all the linebacker positions and special teams for four seasons after working with special teams and outside linebackers in his first six seasons. Wilson was named by Rivals.com in February, 2011 as one of the top 25 recruiters in the nation.




Iowa’s defense has been led by the play of its linebackers over the years, and 2011 was no exception. Sophomore linebackers James Morris and Christian Kirksey tied for the team lead with 110 tackles each, while senior Tyler Nielsen ranked fifth on the team with 73 tackles. Both Nielsen and Morris earned honorable mention all-Big Ten recognition.

Iowa, in 2010, ranked fifth in the nation in total defense (332.1), sixth in rushing defense (101.5) and seventh in scoring defense (17.0). Iowa also tied for seventh in turnover margin (+13) and 11th in interceptions (19). Iowa’s special teams ranked sixth na-tionally in punt coverage (3.9) and 12th in kickoff returns (25.3).

Senior linebacker Jeremiha Hunter led the Iowa defense with 90 tackles in 2010, despite fighting injuries through the second half of the season. Hunter started 36 games in his career. In addition, true freshman James Morris was forced to start the final six games at middle linebacker and responded by earning Freshman All-America recognition.

Iowa’s defense was led by middle linebacker Pat Angerer in 2008 and 2009. Angerer earned All-America honors in 2009 while ranking fourth in the nation in tackles per game (11.2). Angerer


led Iowa in tackles for two seasons and ranks 26th on Iowa’s career tackle chart (258). He was selected in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He started 10 games in his rookie season in Indianapolis and in 2011 ranked among NFL tackle leaders for the season.

In addition, outside linebacker A.J. Edds concluded his career in 2009 with 226 tackles to rank 44th on Iowa’s career list. Edds was second on the team with five interceptions in 2009 and earned second team all-Big Ten recognition. Miami selected Edds in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

Angerer and Edds led an Iowa defense that ranked third in the nation in pass efficiency, fourth in pass defense, tied for fifth in interceptions, ranked eighth in scoring defense and 10th in total defense.

Iowa, in 2008, led the Big Ten and ranked fifth nationally in scoring defense and pass efficiency defense. Iowa was second in the league in rushing defense and total defense, ranking ninth and 12th in the nation in those categories, respectively. Iowa ranked fourth in the nation while equaling a school record with 23 interceptions.

Special teams play has been a key ingredient in Iowa’s success. Iowa’s special teams last season led the Big Ten in net punting and ranked ninth nationally in punt coverage. Iowa was third in the Big Ten in net punting (37.8) in 2010, fourth in 2009, third in 2008 and second in 2007. Punter Ryan Donahue was a finalist for the Ray Guy Punter of the Year award in 2010. WR Colin Sandeman ranked second in the Big Ten in punt returns in 2009 and fourth in 2010.

In 2004, Iowa ranked 15th in the nation in punt returns. The Hawkeyes recorded four blocked punts and two blocked field goals. Two of the blocked punts came in the Capital One Bowl win over LSU.

Iowa, in 2003, ranked second in the Big Ten in KO returns (22.2) and third in punt returns (13.1), while setting a school record with five blocked punts. In addition, Ramon Ochoa set Iowa single-season marks for punt returns (40) and return yards (495), while ranking among Big Ten leaders in both punt and kickoff returns.

The Hawkeye defense led the Big Ten in turnover margin and red zone defense in 2007, while ranking third in scoring defense and fourth in rushing defense.

The Hawkeye defenders did much to turn around Iowa’s season in 2005. The defense was able to shut down a pair of nationally ranked teams (Wisconsin and Minnesota) in the final two games to clinch a fourth straight January bowl bid. Iowa led the Big Ten in red zone defense and ranked third in rushing defense and scoring defense.

The defense set the tone for Iowa’s championship run in 2004, as Iowa won its final eight games of the season, including a win over LSU, the defending national champion, in the Capital One Bowl. Five of eight league foes scored two touchdowns or less and three were held to seven points or less.

Iowa, that season, ranked fifth nationally in rushing defense (92.5), 11th in total defense (293.8), sixth in turnover margin (+1.08), 16th in scoring defense (17.6) and 17th in pass ef-ficiency defense (106.7). The Hawkeyes led the Big Ten in rushing defense and turnover margin, while leading the league in red zone defense for the second straight year.

Iowa, in 2003, ranked seventh nationally in scoring defense (16.2), eighth in rushing defense (92.7), 16th in total defense (314.5) and 24th in pass efficiency defense (110.3). The Hawkeye defense held eight of 13 opponents to less than 75 rushing yards.

Darrell coached Grant Steen at outside linebacker in 2002 and 2003 as Steen earned second team all-Big Ten honors in 2002 and honorable mention recognition as a senior. Steen intercepted three passes in a win at Indiana in 2002, a feat that tied the NCAA record for interceptions in a game by a linebacker.

Wilson joined the Iowa staff after serving as outside linebacker coach and special teams coordinator at Wisconsin for two years (2000-01). One of his star players at Wisconsin was punter Kevin Stemke, winner of the 2000 Ray Guy Punter of the Year Award.

He also coached running backs at Rutgers (1999) and the defen-sive secondary and wide receivers at Rhode Island (1996-98).

Before his collegiate coaching career began, he compiled a 65-18 record as head coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ (1988-95). His Wilson HS teams won five conference cham-pionships and four times advanced to the South Jersey Group III state finals. Along with the outstanding success of his teams on the football field, Wilson was named Camden’s “Citizen of the Year” by the Rotary Club in 1992.

A former honorable mention Division I-AA all-America defensive back for Connecticut (1976-80), Wilson was named to the Huskies’ 100th anniversary all-time team in 1998. He played one year with the New England Patriots (1981) and five seasons (1982-86) with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts. He was a member of the 1983 squad that won the CFL’s Grey Cup.

Wilson graduated from Connecticut (1981) with a B.A. in sociol-ogy.

Darrell was born July 28, 1958. He and his wife, Monica, have four daughters, Brianna, Kayla, Kiana and Jehlani.

WILSON’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa DBs, ST, 2012-presentIowa LBs, ST, 2008-2011Iowa OLBs, ST, 2002-2007Wisconsin OLBs, ST, 2000-01Rutgers RBs, 1999Rhode Island DBs, WRs, 1996-98Woodrow Wilson HS HC, 1988-95



LEVAR WOODSLinebackersFifth Year at Iowa

LeVar Woods, a three-year football letterman at the University of Iowa and a veteran of seven seasons in the National Football League, was named linebackers coach in February. Woods previ-ously served as an administrative assistant with the Iowa program since September, 2008.

Woods served as Iowa’s defensive line coach in the 2011 Insight Bowl. Despite the loss to 14th-ranked Oklahoma, the Hawkeye defense held the Sooners to a season-low 275 yards total offense and just 114 net rushing yards. Iowa linemen recorded four tackles for loss and two sacks and an interception.




As an administrative assistant, Woods assisted the coaching staff in compiling statistical information, gathering information on opponents and recruits and assisting in the day to day operation of the football office.

During his NFL playing career, Woods played for Arizona, Chicago, Detroit and Tennessee. Woods signed with the Cardinals as a free agent in 2001 and spent the first four years of his career in Arizona.

In 88 career games Woods totaled 168 tackles, 2.5 QB sacks, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

Woods teams with fellow NFL player Kyle Vanden Bosch (both are graduates of West Lyon HS in Inwood, Iowa) in hosting a youth football camp in their hometown. He has also founded the LeVar Woods Football Academy in Okoboji, Iowa, teaching fundamentals and techniques to youth and high school athletes.

During his stint with the Cardinals, Woods was named a finalist for both the Byron “Whizzer” White and Walter Payton Man of the Year awards, recognizing his contributions to charity.

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Woods has been involved with several charitable organizations throughout his career, including the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids foundation, Homeward Bound, Soup Kitchen, Youth Christmas shopping trips and, Milk and Cookies Youth Reading Program, along with speaking engagements to elementary school children. Woods has also been instrumental in developing the Hawkeye Readers youth reading program in conjunction with the Iowa City: UNESCO City of Literature, which helps promote the importance of literacy to children.

He has also been involved with the NFL’s Executive and Entrepreneurship programs through the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, the Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University and the Stanford School of Business.

Woods lettered as a member of the Hawkeye football team from 1998-2000. He was a two-year starter at outside linebacker, totaling 165 career tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and four sacks.

He was a team captain as a senior in 2000 and earned second team all-Big Ten honors after record-ing 97 tackles. He was selected for the Blue-Gray All-Star game following his senior season.

Along with serving as defensive team captain, Woods was co-Most Valuable Player and the recipi-ent of the Hayden Fry “Extra Heartbeat Award”, given each year to the Hawkeye player who gives extraordinary effort on the field.

Woods attended West Lyon HS in Inwood, Iowa, where he earned all-state honors and was the Class 2A Player of the Year as a senior. He rushed for 1,226 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior, while totaling 50 tackles, nine QB sacks and two recovered fumbles as a defensive end.

He earned his degree in elementary education from the University of Iowa in December, 2000.

Woods was born March 15, 1978 in Cleveland, OH. LeVar and his wife, Meghann, have two children, a daughter (Sydney) and a son (Mason).

WOODS’ COACHING CAREER

Iowa LB, 2012-presentIowa AA, 2008-11



CHRIS DOYLEStrength and Conditioning14th Year at Iowa

Chris Doyle is completing his 13th year as strength and condi-tioning coach for the University of Iowa football program.

As the head of Iowa’s strength and conditioning program, Doyle has helped the Hawkeye program become bowl eligible in each of the last 11 seasons. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 10 seasons.



Doyle is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). That group named him the Big Ten Strength Coach of the Year in 1999. He was one of 20 nominees for the Professional of the Year Award, an award given annually and selected by the NSCA membership. The award recognizes college professionals who have shown excellence in strength training and conditioning programs.

He served as director of strength and conditioning for the Univer-sity of Utah in 1998. Under Doyle’s direction the Utah basketball team played in the national championship game. While in Utah, Doyle also served as state director for the NSCA.

Doyle was assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Wisconsin from 1996-98. He oversaw the training programs for football and hockey teams during this time. The Badger football team participated in two bowl games (Copper and Outback) and the hockey team won the WCHA championship during his tenure.

As a strength and conditioning professional, Doyle has tutored 155 student-athletes who have advanced to the professional ranks in the NFL, NHL and NBA. Iowa has had a total of 30 players selected in the past seven NFL drafts, including six in both the 2010 and 2011 drafts.

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Overall, 39 Iowa players have been drafted in the past nine years, with five first round selections and nine players being selected among the top 50 picks. In addition, 37 additional Hawkeye players signed free agent contracts in the past seven years. Iowa, since 2003, has seen five former walk-ons selected in the NFL draft.

Over the past 10 years, 90 of 100 (90 percent) of Iowa’s senior starters were selected in the NFL draft or signed to an NFL free agent contract. Six Hawkeyes were selected in the most recent NFL draft, while six additional seniors signed free agent contract immediately after the collective bargaining agreement was reached. Iowa ranks among Big Ten leaders in number of players drafted (42) over the past 10 years.

Doyle served as offensive line coach at Holy Cross from 1992-95. He also worked as a graduate assistant at Notre Dame in 1991 and Syracuse in 1990. Notre Dame won the 1992 Sugar Bowl follow-ing the 1991 season and Syracuse won the 1990 Aloha Bowl.

DOYLE’S COACHING CAREER

Iowa Head Strength & Conditioning Coach 1999-presentUtah Director of Strength & Conditioning 1998Wisconsin Assistant Strength Coach 1996-97Holy Cross Offensive Line Coach 1992-95Notre Dame Graduate Assistant 1991Syracuse Graduate Assistant 1990

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING MISSION STATEMENTThe University of Iowa Football Program is committed to providing the ultimate training experience for each student-athlete. Our focus is to build the total athlete while reducing the risk of injury through individual evaluation and program design. Developing strong relationships with each athlete is a fundamental building block essential to the success of Iowa Football.

Doyle was a three-year starter on the offensive line at Boston University from 1986-88. He served as a student assistant for the football program there in 1989.

Chris earned his B.S. in human movement from Boston University in 1990 and his M.Ed. in education from Boston University in 1991.

Doyle was born June 30, 1968. Chris is from Quincy, Mass., and attended Boston College High School. He was inducted into the Boston College High School Hall of Fame in November, 2004. Chris and his wife, Tia, have three sons, Declan, Donovan and Dillon.

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PAUL FEDERICIDirector of Football OperationsNinth Year at Iowa

Paul Federici is completing his eighth year working with Iowa’s football program. Federici is completing his third year as director of football operations after serving as director of athletic training services for five years.

Federici coordinates all the off the field logistics, as well as practice schedules and other football related items, for Head Coach Kirk

Ferentz and the Hawkeye football program. Iowa has been bowl eligible the past 11 seasons and has participated in 10 bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 10 seasons.



In his first season as director of football operations, Federici assisted with the planning, coordination and implementation of Iowa’s daily operation and travel plans as the Hawkeyes concluded the 2009 season with a 24-14 win in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl and a national ranking of seventh in the nation.

Federici has assisted in eight bowl games during his career, including the 2001 Senior Bowl, 2005 Capital One Bowl, 2006 Outback Bowl, 2006 Alamo Bowl, 2009 Outback Bowl, 2010 Orange Bowl and both the 2010 and 2011 Insight Bowl.

Federici joined the Iowa Athletic Department staff in 2004 after serving as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Seattle Seahawks for five seasons. Prior to joining the Seahawks in January, 1999, Federici was the Head Athletic Trainer at Vanderbilt University from 1994-99.

As an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Vanderbilt from 1987-1993, Federici worked with football, baseball, men’s basketball and men’s and women’s golf teams. He was named Head Athletic Trainer for the Commodores in 1994, and was recognized as the College Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers Society that year.

Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association in 1985, Federici served as a test site administrator and host athletic trainer for the N.A.T.A. Board of Certification examinations from 1991-95. He has volunteered for the Tennessee State Amateur Games, the L.P.G.A. Sara Lee Tournament at Hermitage Golf Club, and the Senior P.G.A. Bell South Tournament at Springhouse Golf Club. Federici was a case study presenter at the 2001 A.O.S.S.M. meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., as well as the 2002 N.A.T.A. June Symposium in Dallas, Texas.

While at Vanderbilt, Federici served on several athletic department committees, including the Mission/Vision planning team, the External Communications Committee, the Management Team of Department Heads and the Sports Nutrition Planning Team.

Federici earned his B.S. degree in Health Education from Penn State University in 1985 and his M.Ed. in Health Promotion/Education from Vanderbilt in 1991.

Federici was born in Findlay, Ohio and grew up in Oakmont, Penn. He and his wife, Teddie, have a son, Noah.

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Scott Southmayd Director, Quality Control

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David Raih Offensive Graduate Assistant

Chris Polizzi Defensive Graduate Assistant

Dr. Ned Amendola Director, UI Sports Medicine Center

Terry Armstrong Secretary, Assistant Coaches

Matthew Engelbert Video Coordinator

Rita Foley Secretary to Coach Kirk Ferentz

Kevin Foor Equipment Manager

Gregg Graff Assistant Athletic Trainer

Russ Haynes Associate Director, Athletic Training Services

Karen Messier Receptionist

Greg Morris Head Equipment Manager

Bob Rahfeldt Assistant Video Coordinator

Dr. Kyle Smoot Primary Care, Team Physician

John Streif Associate Athletic Trainer, Travel Coordinator

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RETURNING LETTERMEN (40)

OFFENSE (19)Quarterback (2) - - *** James Vandenberg * John WienkeRunning Back (2) - - * Damon Bullock * Jordan CanzeriFullback (2) - - ** Jonathan Gimm ** Brad RogersTight End (3) - - ** Zach Derby ** C.J. Fiedorowicz * Ray HamiltonWide Receiver (5) - - *** Keenan Davis * Kevonte Martin-Manley ** Nick Nielsen * Don Shumpert * Steven StaggsOffensive Line (5) - - ** James Ferentz * Nolan MacMillan * Brandon Scherff * Matt Tobin ** Brett Van Sloten

DEFENSE (18)Defensive End (1) - - * Dominic AlvisDefensive Line (1) - - * Steve BigachLinebacker (6) - - * Quinton Alston * Marcus Collins * Shane DiBona ** Anthony Hitchens ** Christian Kirksey ** James MorrisDefensive Back (10) - - *** Greg Castillo ** Tom Donatell *** Micah Hyde * Nico Law * Jordan Lomax * John Lowdermilk ** B.J. Lowery ** Tanner Miller * Collin Sleeper *** Jack Swanson

SPECIALISTS (3)Long Snaps (1) - - * Casey KreiterKicker (2) - - ** Mike Meyer * Trent Mossbrucker

LOST (21)

Offense (10)Running Back (2) - - ** Marcus Coker *** Jason WhiteWide Receiver (3) - - * Joe Audlehelm * Marcus Grant *** Marvin McNutt, Jr.Offensive Line (4) - - ** Adam Gettis * Woody Orne *** Riley Reiff *** Markus ZusevicsTight End (1) - - **** Brad Herman

Defense (11)Defensive End (2) - - **** Broderick Binns **** Lebron DanielDefensive Line (3) - - *** Mike Daniels * Joe Forgy * Tom NardoLinebacker (3) - - * A.J. Derby **** Tyler Nielsen * Terrance PryorDefensive Back (3) - - **** Jordan Bernstine **** Shaun Prater * Kyle SteinbrecherSpecialists (1)Punter (1) - - * Eric Guthrie

* – indicates letters earned

STARTERS INFORMATION

Returning (11, plus two specialists)Reflects 2011 final game line-up. Number of 2011 starts in ( )

Offense (6)Quarterback James Vandenberg (13)Wide Receiver Keenan Davis (12)Fullback Brad Rogers (7)Tight End C.J. Fiedorowicz (5)Offensive Line James Ferentz (13) Matt Tobin (10) Defense (5)Defensive End Dominic Alvis (6) Linebacker Christian Kirksey (13) James Morris (12)Defensive Back Micah Hyde (13) Tanner Miller (11)

Specialists (1)Kicker Mike Meyer (13)Long Snaps Casey Kreiter (13)

Lost (12)

Offense (5)Running Back Marcus Coker (12)Wide Receiver Marvin McNutt, Jr. (13)Offensive Line Adam Gettis (13) Riley Reiff (13) Markus Zusevics (13)Defense (6)Defensive End Broderick Binns (13)Defensive Tackle Mike Daniels (13) Tom Nardo (8)Linebacker Tyler Nielsen (12)Defensive Back Jordan Bernstine (11) Shaun Prater (13)Specialists (1)Punter Eric Guthrie (13)

Others Returning with Starting Experience(Career starts in parenthesis)

Fullback Jonathan Gimm (3) Matt Meyers (2)Offensive Line: Nolan MacMillan (6) Brandon Scherff (3)Running Back Jordan Canzeri (1)Tight End Zach Derby (5)Wide Receiver Kevonte Martin-Manley (2)

Defensive Back Greg Castillo (4) Tom Donatell (2 at OLB) Collin Sleeper (2)Defensive End Steve Bigach (5)Linebacker Shane DiBona (2)

Lettermen Breakdown3-year Lettermen: 52-year Lettermen: 141-year Lettermen: 21

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2012 IOWA FOOTBALL OUTLOOKA LOOK AHEAD

Spring practice for the Iowa Hawkeyes will have a different feel in 2012. In addition to the usual task of replacing a number of starters and key players from the previous season, the Hawkeye coaching staff features a number of changes, including new coordinators in Phil Parker (defense) and Greg Davis (offense).

Coach Kirk Ferentz is heading into his 14th season as Iowa’s head coach and will work with new coordinators on each side of the ball for the first time since his initial season at Iowa. Former defensive coordinator Norm Parker retired following the 2011 season, while Ken O’Keefe, Iowa’s offensive coordinator for 13 seasons, joined the staff of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Ferentz is a three-time Big Ten Coach of the Year honoree. The Hawkeyes were 80-45 (.640) in the first 10 years of this century (2000-09). That’s the most Iowa wins, ever, in a decade. Since a 2-18 start to the Ferentz era, the Hawkeyes have gone 94-48 (.662). Ferentz is 96-66 in 13 seasons with the Hawkeyes. Iowa is now 14-11-1, all-time, in bowl games. Ferentz’ six bowl victories tie for third most ever among Big Ten coaches.

Parker, a member of the Iowa staff for the past 13 seasons, takes over as defensive coordi-nator after coaching the secondary for 13 seasons. Davis joined the Iowa staff in February and brings over 30 years of college coaching experience to the Iowa program. Davis most recently was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Texas and has also coached at North Carolina, Tulane, Arkansas, Georgia and Texas A&M. He will also coach the Hawkeye quarterbacks.

In addition to the coordinator positions, other changes have taken place on the Iowa staff. Darrell Wilson, who previously coached Iowa linebackers, will coach the defensive backs, while continuing to work with special teams. Reese Morgan has moved from the offensive to the defensive line. Former Hawkeye LeVar Woods will step in and coach linebackers after serving as an administrative assistant for four seasons.

In addition to Davis, the offensive staff will include Brian Ferentz as offensive line coach. Ferentz is a former Hawkeye offensive lineman who has spent the last four seasons with the NFL’s New England Patriots, most recently serving as tight ends coach in 2011. Lester Erb and Erik Campbell will continue to coach the running backs and wide receivers, respectively.

The Hawkeyes completed the 2011 season with a 7-6 overall record, playing in their 10th bowl games in the last 11 seasons. Iowa has been bowl eligible for 11 consecutive seasons and has placed in the Big Ten’s first division 10 of the past 11 seasons. Iowa has compiled a 6-4 bowl record under Ferentz, posting the most bowl wins and highest bowl winning percentage in the Big Ten Conference since 2001. Iowa has competed in six January bowl games, including two BCS games.

Iowa’s record a year ago included a 4-4 Big Ten mark as the league competed in two divisions for the first time. A win over Sugar Bowl champion Michigan and wins over bowl-participants Northwestern and Pittsburgh highlighted the home season. A triple-overtime loss at Iowa State and a one-point setbck at Minnesota kept Iowa from another nine-win season.

Three Hawkeyes earned first team all-Big Ten recognition a year ago, including senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., who earned the Richter-Howard Award as the league’s top receiver. Senior DB Shaun Prater and junior offensive tackle Riley Reiff were also first team selec-tions.

Ferentz and his staff will work towards replacing 12 starters from a year ago. The Hawk-eyes return six starters on offense and five on defense, along with PK Mike Meyer and long snapper Casey Kreiter. Punter Eric Guthrie is one of the 12 departed starters. The returning offensive starters include senior James Ferentz at center, a starter the last two seasons, and senior quarterback James Vandenberg, who passed for over 3,000 yards in 2011 while starting all 13 games. Ferentz was honorable mention all-Big Ten in 2011.

The five returning starters on defense are led by junior linebackers James Morris and Chris-tian Kirksey. The two tied for the team lead in tackles last season with 110, with Kirksey playing in all 13 games and Morris missing one contest due to injury. Senior cornerback Micah Hyde returns as the leader of the secondary after sharing the team lead in intercep-tions (three) and break-ups (eight) last season. Hyde earned second team all-Big Ten recognition and Morris was honorable mention a year ago.

Iowa’s depth chart heading into spring practice includes 17 seniors, 14 juniors, 15 sopho-mores and 10 redshirt freshmen.

Off the field, Hawkeye players continued to be recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Fourteen Hawkeyes earned academic all-Big Ten recognition, while LB Tyler Nielsen, DL Steve Bigach and QB James Vandenberg were named to the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Six team. In the NCAA’s most recent release on academic success, Iowa football ranked eighth nationally with a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 83 percent. Iowa was one of nine bowl participants to score 80 percent or better on the NCAA’s “real-time” measurement of academic success. Under Kirk Ferentz, 19 Iowa players have been named academic all-America 35 times.

The Hawkeye offense will start with Vandenberg. He completed 237-of-404 attempts last season for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns, with seven interceptions. Ferentz will enter his third season as starting center and anchor to the offensive line. WR Keenan Davis started 12 games last season and was second on the team with 50 receptions for 713 yards and four scores. Junior TE C.J. Fiedorowicz came on during the second half of the season. He started the final five games and had 16 catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns.

Hyde, Morris and Kirksey will anchor an Iowa defense that will have plenty of new faces up front. DL Dominic Alvis started eight games a year ago before missing the final four due to injury. Steve Bigach started five games as both he and Alvis saw action at both end and tackle.

Hyde will team with safety Tanner Miller as veterans of the secondary. The pair each had three interceptions a year ago as Hyde started all 13 games (he has 26 consecutive starts) and Miller started the final 11 contests. Miller and Hyde ranked fourth and sixth, respectively, in tackles last season.





The Hawkeyes have sold out Kinnick Stadium in 56 of the last 58 games. The 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011 home attendance average of 70,585 is an Iowa record. The Hawk-eyes’ 36 straight home sellouts (2003-08) are a school record. Since 2002, the Hawkeyes have a 55-12 (.821) home record, a mark that ranks with the nation’s best.

Iowa fans have an unmatched reputation for following their team. More than 40,000 fans followed Iowa to Soldier Field in order to witness a 2007 season-opening win against Northern Illinois. The same two teams will open the 2012 season at Soldier Field.

Hawkeye fans traveling to bowl games have earned a reputation second to none. Almost 200,000 Hawkeye fans traveled to Iowa’s last eight bowl games (2003 Orange, 50,000; 2004 Outback, 20,000; 2005 Capital One, 30,000; 2006 Outback, 20,000; 2006 Alamo, 15,000; 2009 Outback, 21,000; 2010 Orange, 25,000; 2010 and 2011 Insight, 15,000). It is no coincidence that Iowa ranks high on the wish list of, virtually, every bowl game in America.

During the spring the Hawkeyes will look to replace 11 starters, along with punter Eric Guthrie, who handled all punting duties a year ago. The top losses on offense include Reiff and McNutt, two first team all-Big Ten performers. McNutt was honored as the top receiver in the league. Reiff started every game at left tackle for three straight seasons and declared for the NFL following his junior campaign. Also lost were guard Adam Gettis, tackle Markus Zusevics and RB Marcus Coker (281-1,384 yards, 15 TDs).


On defense, the losses include end Broderick Binns and tackles Mike Daniels and Tom Nardo. Both Binns and Daniels played a big role in Iowa’s defensive success over the past three years and Nardo came into his own as a senior last season. LB Tyler Nielsen was a steady performer, despite numerous injuries, the last two seasons.

The Hawkeye secondary will be without Prater and safety Jordan Bernstine. Prater earned first team all-conference as a junior and senior, while Bernstine had his most productive season as a senior and was also used on kickoff returns a year ago. The Hawkeyes lost a total of 21 lettermen (nine offense, 11 defense and one specialist).

Here is a look at the Hawkeyes, position by position:

QUARTERBACKIowa returns senior James Vandenberg (6-3, 212), who started every game in 2011. Vandenberg completed 237-of-404 pass attempts for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns, with just seven interceptions. His most productive game of the season came in a non-conference win over Pittsburgh as he completed 31-of-48 attempts for 399 yards as Iowa rallied in the fourth quarter for a 31-27 win in Kinnick Stadium. Vandenberg and all of the Hawkeye quarterbacks will be under the direction of a new coordinator and quarterbacks coach, as Greg Davis is in his first year in that position.

Vandenberg ranked third in Big Ten in passing yards per game (235.5) and fourth in total offense (237.2). Among Iowa quarterbacks, his touchdown total ties as third best for a single season. His season passing yards ranks fourth best and he is ninth in career passing yards (3,537) heading into his final season. He had three touchdown passes in three games and a career-high four scoring strikes in a win over Indiana.

There is little experience behind Vandenberg. Redshirt freshman Jake Rudock (6-3, 200) is listed behind Vandenberg. Other signal callers include senior John Wienke (6-5, 220) and junior Cody Sokol (6-2, 205). Wienke has just two career pass attempts, while Sokol joins the team this spring after two years at Scottsdale Community College. Rudock enjoyed an outstanding prep career in Florida, leading his team to the Florida state title as a senior and a two-year record of 29-1. Sokol passed for over 3,800 yards as a sophomore at Scottsdale while earning all-conference and all-region honors.

RUNNING BACKA number of young players will continue to battle for playing time at this position. The depth chart for spring includes Jordan Canzeri (5-9, 180), Damon Bullock (6-0, 195) and De’Andre Johnson (5-8, 200), a trio of sophomores. Johnson has the benefit of a redshirt season, while Canzeri and Bullock played a year ago as true freshmen.

Canzeri was hampered with an injury during the middle part of the season, but earned the starting spot for the Insight Bowl. He led the team in rushing (22-58) and receptions (6-28-1 TD) against Oklahoma. For the season he was second in rushing with 31 carries for 114 yards while seeing action in seven games.

Jake Christensen (6)QB James Vandenberg returns for his senior season after passing for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2011.



Bullock played in six games, rushing 10 times for 20 yards and gaining 11 yards on one re-ception. Johnson had 18 carries for 79 yards in four games. Canzeri, Bullock and Johnson will have plenty of opportunities during the spring.

FULLBACKThree players who started at least one game in 2011 return, led by junior Brad Rogers (5-10, 230). Rogers missed the first four games a year ago before starting the final seven. He had just three rushing attempts and one reception, but he is a valuable blocker in both the run and passing games.

Senior Jonathan Gimm (6-3, 240) has been a dependable player throughout his career and contributes on special teams as well. Gimm started three games in 2011 and is listed behind Rogers on the spring depth chart. Sophomore Matt Meyers started two games as well and played on special teams when healthy.


TIGHT ENDThe depth chart shows two players who each started five games a year ago. Junior C.J. Fiedorowicz (6-7, 265) is listed on the top line after starting the final five games last season. Fiedorowicz ended the season with 16 receptions for 167 yards and three touch-downs, with the majority of the stats coming during the second half of the season.

Senior Zach Derby (6-3, 240) also started five games last season and ended the year with 12 receptions for 117 yards. Behind Fiedorowicz and Derby are several young players who should battle for playing time, both on offense and on special teams. Sophomore Ray Hamilton (6-5, 248) played in 10 games as a true freshman, while Jake Duzey (6-4, 235) and Henry Krieger-Coble (6-4, 210) both redshirted in their first year last fall.

WIDE RECEIVERWith the loss of Marvin McNutt, Jr., who earned recognition as the top receiver in the Big Ten last season, the receiving core will be looking to replace McNutt’s 82 receptions for 1,315 yards. It’s more likely that production will come from the group as a whole and not one individual.

Senior Keenan Davis (6-3, 215) started all 12 games in which he played last season, missing the Minnesota contest due to injury. He was second to McNutt in receiving with 50 receptions for 713 yards and four touchdowns. He led Iowa receivers in the rally past Pittsburgh, catching 10 passes for 129 yards.

Sophomore Kevonte Martin-Manley (6-0, 205) had a productive first season and was named to several freshman honor teams. He is listed as the starter at split end head-ing into the spring. He started two games and played in all 13 a year ago, collecting 30 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns. Two of his three scores came in the win over Pitt.

Junior Don Shumpert (6-3, 190) is listed behind Davis. He has seen limited action in two seasons and has contributed on special teams as well. Senior Steven Staggs (6-3, 195) and redshirt freshman Jacob Hillyer (6-4, 205) are listed behind Martin-Manley. Staggs saw his first action last season, recording five receptions for 45 yards. Junior Jordan Cotton (6-1, 185) will also have the opportunity to contribute. He recorded one reception while seeing action in two games during the second half of the 2011 season.


Senior center James Ferentz has started all 26 games over the last two seasons, earning honorable mention all-Big Ten honors in 2011.




Sophomore Louis Trinca-Pasat (6-3, 270) is listed behind Bigach at one tackle spot. He recorded two tackles while playing in just one game last season. At the other tackle position, redshirt freshman Darian Cooper (6-2, 280) is listed ahead of senior Joe Gaglione (6-4, 264). Gaglione saw action in 10 games in 2011, recording seven tackles.

LINEBACKERS (Includes outside linebackers)The Hawkeyes return their top two tacklers from last season in junior linebackers James Morris (6-2, 230) and Christian Kirksey (6-2, 220). Those two lead a linebacker group that includes six lettermen for coach LeVar Woods, who is in his first season as a fulltime position coach.

Morris moved into the starting line-up midway through his freshman season. He recorded 110 tackles a year ago, started all 12 games in which he played. Morris also had 3.5 tackles for loss and a pass interception while starting six games at the middle spot and six games as the weak side linebacker. He is listed back in the middle for the spring, ahead of sophomore Quinton Alston (6-1, 224), who recorded seven tackles in six games as a true freshman.

Kirksey started all 13 games last season and matched Morris with 110 tackles. He started the first seven games at the weak side spot before moving to outside linebacker for the final six games. Kirksey is listed ahead of junior Shane DiBona at the outside position. DiBona suffered a torn achilles during pre-season drills a year ago and missed the season. He played in all 13 games, with two starts, in 2010.


OFFENSIVE LINE Senior James Ferentz (6-2, 284) will anchor the offensive line after starting all 26 games over the past two seasons. He earned honorable mention all-Big Ten recognition from both league coaches and media last season. However, the Hawkeyes, and new offensive line coach Brian Ferentz, must replace three players who started all 13 games a year ago. That includes right tackle Markus Zusevics, a two-year starter, and left tackle Riley Reiff, who started for three seasons before declaring a year early for the NFL draft. Adam Gettis started every game at right guard a year ago as well.

Sophomores Brandon Scherff (6-5, 310) and Andrew Donnal (6-7, 302) are listed on the top line at left tackle heading into spring practice. Scherff started three games at left guard last season. Senior Matt Tobin (6-6, 290) started 10 games at left guard a year ago and is listed as the starter at that spot ahead of junior Drew Clark (6-4, 288).

Three players are listed at the right guard spot, including junior Conor Boffeli (6-5, 290), and redshirt freshmen Austin Blythe (6-3, 275) and Jordan Walsh (6-4, 270). Boffeli is listed behind Ferentz at center as well. Also listed at center is Eric Simmons (6-3, 300), a sophomore who joins the program for spring practice after attending Iowa Western Com-munity College during the fall semester.

A pair of junior lettermen are listed at right tackle, with Brett Van Sloten (6-7, 292) listed ahead of Nolan MacMillan. Van Sloten filled in well during the second half of the Insight Bowl last December. MacMillan missed the entire 2011 season with an assortment of injuries after starting six games at left guard in 2010.

DEFENSIVE LINE Veteran coach Reese Morgan will have the most inexperienced group during the spring as he moves from the offensive line to the defensive line. Three seniors in 2010 were selected in the NFL draft and played in the NFL last season, while additional seniors from last season will also have the opportunity to join the professional ranks.

Only two of the defensive linemen on the spring roster are lettermen, as senior Steve Bigach (6-3, 282) and junior Dominic Alvis (6-4, 265) have each earned one letter. Bigach is listed as a starter at tackle, while Alvis isn’t listed on the spring depth while recovering from a major injury.

Bigach started five games last season, three at tackle during the middle of the season and two of the final three games at end. He recorded 24 tackles while playing in 12 of 13 contests. Alvis missed the final four games a year ago due to an injury suffered in the win over Michigan. He started the first two games of the season at tackle before starting six games at end. Alvis recorded 30 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.

Two redshirt freshmen are also listed at one of the end spots, with Dean Tsopanides (6-2, 240) listed ahead of Melvin Spears (6-2, 255). The other end position has redshirt fresh-man Riley McMinn (6-7, 245) listed ahead of sophomore Mike Hardy (6-5, 270). Hardy saw action in two games a year ago.

Senior WR Keenan Davis was second on the team a year ago with 50 receptions for 713 yards and four touchdowns.



Junior Anthony Hitchens (6-1, 224) is a two-year letterman who is listed as the starter at the weak side position. Hitchens recorded 25 tackles in eight games last season, missing part of the season due to injury. He is listed ahead of sophomore Marcus Collins (6-0, 215) and redshirt freshman Cole Fisher (6-2, 218). Collins, like Alston, saw limited action as a true freshman and contributed on special teams a year ago while playing in 10 games.

Junior Dakota Getz (6-4, 235) and sophomore Jim Poggi (6-2, 218) are hoping to work their way back on the playing field after missing the majority of the 2011 season due to injuries.

DEFENSIVE BACKSIowa finds itself in a similar situation to a year ago, where two quality players from the secondary have moved on, yet two solid veterans return. In addition, the secondary this season will be under the direction of former linebackers coach Darrell Wilson, as former secondary coach Phil Parker is now Iowa’s defensive coordinator.


Cornerback Micah Hyde (6-1, 190) returns for his senior season after earning second team all-Big Ten honors from league media and honorable mention recognition from Big Ten coaches. Hyde shared the team lead with three interceptions and eight pass break-ups a year ago, while collecting 72 tackles. He started the first two games at safety before moving back to his more familiar cornerback slot. Hyde also handled punt returns in 2011. Behind Hyde at right corner is senior Greg Castillo (5-11, 187). Castillo started two games last season at cornerback while Hyde was playing safety.

Junior B.J. Lowery (5-11, 188) is listed as the starter at the right cornerback position, ahead of sophomore Jordan Lomax (5-10, 190). Lowery missed the early part of the 2011 season due to injury before recording 11 tackles and three pass break-ups in eight games. Lomax saw most of his action as a true freshman on special teams, recording seven tackles in 11 games.

Junior Tanner Miller (6-2, 201), returns at free safety after starting the final 11 games last season. Miller recorded 76 tackles and shared the team lead with three interceptions. He had a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown in Iowa’s home win over Northwestern.

Miller is listed ahead of sophomore John Lowdermilk (6-2, 203) and senior Jack Swanson (5-11, 200). Lowdermilk recorded four tackles while playing in 11 games last season as a true freshman, seeing most of his action on special teams. Swanson has also contributed throughout his career on special teams. He played in six games a year ago.

The trio of lettermen at strong safety is led by sophomore Nico Law (6-1, 195). Law played as a true freshman a year ago, recording 11 tackles in 13 games. He is listed ahead of seniors Tom Donatell (6-2, 205) and Collin Sleeper (6-2, 200). Donatell split time between the secondary and outside linebacker a year ago, starting twice at outside linebacker and recording 17 solo tackles while playing in eight games. Sleeper played in 11 games and started twice at strong safety in 2011, recording 14 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMSIowa lost just one member of its special teams, dependable punter Eric Guthrie. Taking over the punting duties for his senior season, Guthrie averaged 41.2 yards on 53 punts and allowed opponents an average of just 4.6 yards on only 14 returns. He earned honorable mention all-Big Ten honors from both league coaches and media. Senior John Wienke (6-5, 220) and sophomore Jonny Mullings (6-3, 210) will battle for the punting spot in the spring.

Junior Mike Meyer (6-2, 185) returns after handling all field goal and PAT attempts a year ago. Meyer connected on all 44 PAT attempts last season and has made 53 straight. He was 14-of-20 on field goal attempts and ranked second on the team with 86 points. Meyer ranks 14th in career scoring with 159 points and was a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award a year ago. He was named national PK of the Week after making a career-best four field goals at Iowa State, including a career-long of 50 yards. Behind Meyer are redshirt freshman Marshall Koehn (6-0, 160) and senior Trent Mossbrucker (6-0, 204).

Iowa returns its long snapper in junior Casey Kreiter (6-3, 250), who was perfect on his PAT and field goal snaps a year ago. Wienke also return as the holder.


Junior LB James Morris shared the team lead with 110 tackles in 2011.





Hyde was the deep man on punt returns last season, averaging 8.2 yards on 13 returns. Among the returning players, Canzeri, Davis, Martin-Manley and Bullock have limited kickoff return experience, but none had more than four returns last season.

As mentioned earlier, Iowa opponents averaged just 4.6 yards on 14 punt returns last season as the Hawkeyes led the Big Ten and ranked 25th nationally in net punting. Iowa averaged 21.9 yards on KO returns, while allowing opponents 21.6 yards.

THE SCHEDULEThe 2012 Hawkeyes play a 12-game regular season schedule, including an attractive seven game home slate. Iowa opens Sept. 1 against Northern Illinois at Chicago’s Soldier Field before hosting consecutive non-conference games against Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Central Michigan. Northern Illinois and Iowa State competed in bowl games a year ago and Northern Iowa advanced to the playoffs.

Iowa opens conference play by hosting Minnesota (Sept. 29) before an open week. Remaining home games are against Penn State (Oct. 20), Purdue (Nov. 10) and Nebraska (Nov. 23). The Nebraska game will be on the Friday following Thanksgiving for the second straight season, but for the first time in Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa’s Big Ten road schedule includes games at Michigan State (Oct. 13), Northwestern (Oct. 27), Indiana (Nov. 3) and Michigan (Nov. 17). In five games away from Iowa City, Iowa will meet four teams that concluded the 2011 season in a bowl game and three teams (Northern Illinois, Michigan State and Michigan) that won their bowl game.

Fryfest activities will be held the weekend of the Iowa State game, while Northern Iowa will be Varsity Club Day. Homecoming is the Minnesota contest and Family Weekend will be held when Purdue visits Kinnick Stadium.

Junior LB Christian Kirksey recorded 110 tackles a year ago to share the team lead.

Senior DB Micah Hyde shared the team lead in interceptions (3) and pass break-ups (8) in 2011.



OFFENSESPRING DEPTH CHART

POS. NO. NAME HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL)SE 11 * Kevonte Martin-Manley 6-0 205 So. Pontiac, MI (Brother Rice) 17 Jacob Hillyer 6-4 205 #Fr. Somerset, TX (Somerset)OR 83 * Steven Staggs 6-3 195 Sr. Oskaloosa, IA (Oskaloosa)LT 68 * Brandon Scherff 6-5 310 So. Denison, IA (Denison)OR 78 Andrew Donnal 6-7 302 So. Monclova, OH (Anthony Wayne)LG 60 * Matt Tobin 6-6 290 Sr. Dyersville, IA (Beckman) 50 Drew Clark 6-4 288 Jr. Marion, IA (Marion)C 53 ** James Ferentz 6-2 284 Sr. Iowa City, IA (City) 59 Conor Boffeli 6-5 290 Jr. West Des Moines, IA (Valley) 58 Eric Simmons ^ 6-3 300 So. Madrid, IA (Iowa Western CC)RG 59 Conor Boffeli 6-5 290 Jr. West Des Moines, IA (Valley)OR 63 Austin Blythe 6-3 275 #Fr. Williamsburg, IA (Williamsburg) 65 Jordan Walsh 6-4 270 #Fr. Glendale Heights, IL (Glenbard West)RT 70 ** Brett Van Sloten 6-7 292 Jr. Decorah, IA (Decorah) 76 * Nolan MacMillan 6-6 290 Jr. Toronto, Ontario (The Hun School, NJ)TE 86 ** C.J. Fiedorowicz ^ 6-7 265 Jr. Johnsburg, IL (Johnsburg) 85 ** Zach Derby 6-3 240 Sr. Iowa City, IA (City)QB 16 *** James Vandenberg 6-3 212 Sr. Keokuk, IA (Keokuk) 15 Jake Rudock 6-3 200 #Fr. Weston, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas)WR 6 *** Keenan Davis ^ 6-3 215 Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA (Washington) 8 * Don Shumpert ^ 6-3 190 Jr. St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood East)RB 33 * Jordan Canzeri ^ 5-9 180 So. Troy, NY (Troy) 32 * Damon Bullock ^ 6-0 195 So. Mansfield, TX (Mansfield) 30 De’Andre Johnson 5-8 200 So. Miami, FL (Monsignor Pace)FB 38 ** Brad Rogers 5-10 230 Jr. Toledo, OH (Central Catholic) 92 ** Jonathan Gimm 6-3 240 Sr. Houston, TX (Westfield)PK 96 ** Mike Meyer ^ 6-2 185 Jr. Dubuque, IA (Wahlert) 1 Marshall Koehn 6-0 160 #Fr. Solon, IA (Solon) 8 * Trent Mossbrucker 6-0 204 Sr. Mooresville, IN (HS)

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POS. NO. NAME HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL)DE 75 Dean Tsopanides 6-2 240 #Fr. Torrington, CT (Torrington) 49 Melvin Spears 6-2 255 #Fr. Allen, TX (Allen)DT 54 * Steve Bigach 6-3 282 Sr. Cleveland, OH (St. Ignatius) 90 Louis Trinca-Pasat 6-3 270 So. Chicago, IL (Lane Tech)DT 97 Darian Cooper 6-2 280 #Fr. Elkridge, MD (DeMatha Catholic) 99 Joe Gaglione 6-4 264 Sr. Novelty, OH (Lake Catholic)DE 94 Riley McMinn 6-7 245 #Fr. Rochester, IL (Rochester) 98 Mike Hardy 6-5 270 So. Appleton, WI (Kimberly)OLB 20 ** Christian Kirksey ^ 6-2 220 Sr. St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood East) 37 * Shane DiBona 6-2 235 Jr. Duxbury, MA (Duxbury)MLB 44 ** James Morris ^ 6-2 230 Jr. Solon, IA (Solon) 52 * Quinton Alston ^ 6-1 224 So. Sicklerville, NJ (Timber Creek Reg.)WLB 31 ** Anthony Hitchens ^ 6-1 224 Jr. Lorain, OH (Clearview) 55 * Marcus Collins ^ 6-0 215 So. Yeadon, PA (Monsignor Bonner)OR 36 Cole Fisher 6-2 218 #Fr. Omaha, NE (Millard North)LC 19 ** B.J. Lowery ^ 5-11 188 Jr. Cincinnati, OH (Hughes) 27 * Jordan Lomax ^ 5-10 190 So. Upper Marlboro, MD (DeMatha Catholic)SS 21 * Nico Law ^ 6-1 195 So. Clinton, MD (Bishop McNamara) 13 ** Tom Donatell 6-2 205 Sr. Duluth, GA (Peachtree Ridge)OR 10 * Collin Sleeper 6-2 200 Sr. Solon, IA (Solon)FS 5 ** Tanner Miller ^ 6-2 201 Jr. Kalona, IA (Mid-Prairie) 48 * John Lowdermilk ^ 6-2 203 So. Kensington, OH (Carrollton)OR 40 *** Jack Swanson 5-11 200 Sr. Naples, FL (Naples)RC 18 *** Micah Hyde ^ 6-1 190 Sr. Fostoria, OH (Fostoria) 2 *** Greg Castillo 5-11 187 Sr. Mount Laurel, NJ (St. Joseph’s Prep, PA)PT 14 * John Wienke 6-5 220 Sr. Tuscola, IL (Tuscola)OR 15 Jonny Mullings 6-3 210 So. Camberra, Australia (Ottumwa, IA HS)

* - - Letters won ^ - - Redshirt year still available # - - Indicates redshirt freshman

Deep Snaps: 61 Casey Kreiter Holder: 14 John Wienke



ALPHABETICALSPRING ROSTER

NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC52 * Quinton Alston^ LB 6-1 224 So. Sicklerville, NJ Timber Creek Regional79 * Dominic Alvis DL 6-4 265 Jr. Logan, IA Logan-Magnolia 5 Kyle Anderson QB 6-3 210 #Fr. Ames, IA Ames54 * Steve Bigach DL 6-3 282 Sr. Cleveland, OH St. Ignatius40 Marcus Binns RB 5-11 210 So. St. Paul, MN Cretin-Derham Hall 63 Austin Blythe OL 6-3 275 #Fr. Williamsburg, IA Williamsburg59 Conor Boffeli OL 6-5 290 Jr. West Des Moines, IA Valley32 * Damon Bullock^ RB 6-0 195 So. Mansfield, TX Mansfield22 Torrey Campbell DB 5-11 183 #Fr. Naples, FL Barron Collier33 * Jordan Canzeri^ RB 5-9 180 So. Troy, NY Troy 2 *** Greg Castillo DB 5-11 187 Sr. Mount Laurel, NJ St. Joseph’s Prep (PA)18 John Chelf WR 5-11 175 So. Iowa City, IA City High50 Drew Clark OL 6-4 288 Jr. Marion, IA Marion55 * Marcus Collins^ LB 6-0 215 So. Yeadon, PA Monsignor Bonner97 Darian Cooper DL 6-2 280 #Fr. Elkridge, MD DeMatha Catholic23 Jordan Cotton WR 6-1 185 Jr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant33 Adam Cox FB 5-11 210 #Fr. Chana, IL Stillman Valley71 Carl Davis DL 6-5 310 So. Sterling Heights, MI Stevenson 6 *** Keenan Davis ^ WR 6-3 215 Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA Washington31 Andre Dawson RB 6-2 207 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Western CC85 ** Zach Derby TE 6-3 240 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High37 * Shane DiBona LB 6-2 235 Jr. Duxbury, MA Duxbury13 ** Tom Donatell DB 6-2 205 Sr. Duluth, GA Peachtree Ridge78 Andrew Donnal OL 6-7 302 So. Monclova, OH Anthony Wayne87 Jake Duzey TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Troy, MI Athens53 ** James Ferentz OL 6-2 284 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High86 ** C.J. Fiedorowicz ^ TE 6-7 265 Jr. Johnsburg, IL Johnsburg26 Steve Fiorella RB 5-9 175 #Fr. Chicago, IL St. Laurence36 Cole Fisher OLB 6-2 218 #Fr. Omaha, NE Millard North50 Palmer Foster OLB 6-3 210 So. Davenport, IA Assumption99 Joe Gaglione DL 6-4 264 Sr. Novelty, OH Lake Catholic57 Tommy Gaul OL 6-3 264 So. Des Moines, IA Dowling Catholic 47 Dakota Getz LB 6-4 235 Jr. Macon, IL Meridian92 ** Jonathan Gimm FB 6-3 240 Sr. Houston, TX Westfield 9 Blake Haluska WR 6-4 210 So. Carroll, IA Carroll82 * Ray Hamilton^ TE 6-5 248 So. Strongsville, OH Strongsville17 Raymond Hammond DB 5-8 170 #Fr. Chicago, IL Morgan Park98 Mike Hardy DL 6-5 270 So. Appleton, WI Kimberly84 Jacob Hillyer WR 6-4 205 #Fr. Somerset, TX Somerset31 ** Anthony Hitchens ^ LB 6-1 224 Jr. Lorain, OH Clearview18 *** Micah Hyde ^ DB 6-1 190 Sr. Fostoria, OH Fostoria30 De’Andre Johnson RB 5-8 200 So. Miami, FL Monsignor Pace20 ** Christian Kirksey ^ LB 6-2 220 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East 1 Marshall Koehn PK 6-0 160 #Fr. Solon, IA Solon65 Ryan Kolka LS 6-0 208 #Fr. St. Charles, IL Marmion Academy61 * Casey Kreiter LS 6-3 250 Jr. DeWitt, IA Central80 Henry Krieger-Coble TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant






NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC22 Brian Kroll DB 5-11 196 So. Whitefish Bay, WI Whitefish Bay21 * Nico Law^ DB 6-1 195 So. Clinton, MD Bishop McNamara27 * Jordan Lomax^ DB 5-10 190 So. Upper Marlboro, MD DeMatha Catholic48 * John Lowdermilk^ DB 6-2 203 So. Kensington, OH Carrollton19 ** B.J. Lowery ^ DB 5-11 188 Jr. Cincinnati, OH Hughes93 Nathan Lyman DL 6-3 280 Jr. Grundy Center, IA SW Minnesota State76 * Nolan MacMillan OL 6-6 290 Jr. Toronto, Ontario The Hun School (NJ)11 * Kevonte Martin-Manley WR 6-0 205 So. Pontiac, MI Brother Rice66 Casey McMillan OL 6-4 305 Sr. Billings, MT Central Catholic94 Riley McMinn DE 6-7 245 #Fr. Rochester, IL Rochester96 ** Mike Meyer ^ K 6-2 185 Jr. Dubuque, IA Wahlert35 Matt Meyers FB 6-2 225 So. Plainfield, IL North 5 ** Tanner Miller DB 6-2 201 Jr. Kalona, IA Mid-Prairie44 ** James Morris LB 6-2 230 Jr. Solon, IA Solon 8 * Trent Mossbrucker PK 6-0 204 Sr. Mooresville, IN Mooresville15 Jonny Mullings P 6-3 210 So. Canberra, Australia Ottumwa, Iowa29 ** Nick Nielsen WR 6-3 210 Sr. Humboldt, IA Humboldt16 Jamal Overton DB 5-9 180 #Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Pomona39 Travis Perry DB 6-3 230 #Fr. Urbandale, IA Urbandale42 Macon Plewa LB 6-2 225 #Fr. Franklin, WI Franklin43 Jim Poggi LB 6-2 218 So. Towson, MD Gilman School41 Jacob Reisen FB 6-2 231 Jr. Iowa City, IA Regina38 ** Brad Rogers FB 5-10 230 Jr. Toledo, OH Central Catholic15 Jake Rudock QB 6-3 200 #Fr. Weston, FL St. Thomas Aquinas68 * Brandon Scherff OL 6-5 310 So. Denison, IA Denison 8 * Don Shumpert ^ WR 6-3 190 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East58 Eric Simmons OL 6-3 300 So. Madrid, IA Iowa Western CC10 * Collin Sleeper DB 6-2 200 Sr. Solon, IA Solon30 Gavin Smith DB 5-10 175 Jr. North Liberty, IA IC West/Iowa Central CC19 Cody Sokol QB 6-2 205 Jr. Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale (AZ) CC49 Melvin Spears DE 6-2 255 #Fr. Allen, TX Allen83 * Steven Staggs WR 6-3 195 Sr. Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa40 *** Jack Swanson DB 5-11 200 Sr. Naples, FL Naples60 * Matt Tobin OL 6-6 290 Sr. Worthington, IA Dyersville Beckman90 Louis Trinca-Pasat DL 6-3 270 So. Chicago, IL Lane Tech75 Dean Tsopanides DL 6-2 240 #Fr. Torrington, CT Torrington16 *** James Vandenberg QB 6-3 212 Sr. Keokuk, IA Keokuk70 ** Brett Van Sloten OL 6-7 292 Jr. Decorah, IA Decorah65 Jordan Walsh OL 6-4 270 #Fr. Glendale Heights, IL Glenbard West28 Mark Weisman FB 6-0 225 So. Buffalo Grove, IL Stevenson14 * John Wienke QB 6-5 220 Sr. Tuscola, IL Tuscola * - - indicates letters won ^ - - redshirt year still available # - - redshirt freshman

Players: 87 Lettermen: 40 Returning Lettermen: 40 Lettermen Lost: 22Seniors: 18 3-yr. Lettermen: 5 Offense: 19 Offense: 10Juniors: 23 2-yr. Lettermen: 14 Defense: 18 Defense: 11Sophomores: 26 1-yr. Lettermen: 21 Specialty: 3 Specialty: 1Redshirt Freshmen: 20



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NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC 1 Marshall Koehn PK 6-0 160 #Fr. Solon, IA Solon 2 *** Greg Castillo DB 5-11 187 Sr. Mount Laurel, NJ St. Joseph’s Prep (PA) 5 * Tanner Miller ^ DB 6-2 201 Jr. Kalona, IA Mid-Prairie 5 Kyle Anderson QB 6-3 210 #Fr. Ames, IA Ames 6 *** Keenan Davis ^ WR 6-3 215 Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA Washington 8 * Trent Mossbrucker PK 6-0 204 Sr. Mooresville, IN Mooresville 8 * Don Shumpert ^ WR 6-3 190 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East 9 Blake Haluska WR 6-4 210 So. Carroll, IA Carroll10 * Collin Sleeper DB 6-2 200 Sr. Solon, IA Solon11 * Kevonte Martin-Manley WR 6-0 205 So. Pontiac, MI Brother Rice13 ** Tom Donatell S 6-2 205 Sr. Duluth, GA Peachtree Ridge14 * John Wienke QB 6-5 220 Sr. Tuscola, IL Tuscola15 Jake Rudock QB 6-3 200 #Fr. Weston, FL St. Thomas Aquinas15 Jonny Mullings P 6-3 210 So. Canberra, Australia Ottumwa, Iowa16 *** James Vandenberg QB 6-3 212 Sr. Keokuk, IA Keokuk17 Jacob Hillyer WR 6-4 205 #Fr. Somerset, TX Somerset17 Raymond Hammond DB 5-8 170 #Fr. Chicago, IL Morgan Park18 *** Micah Hyde ^ DB 6-1 190 Sr. Fostoria, OH Fostoria18 John Chelf WR 5-11 175 So. Iowa City, IA City High19 ** B.J. Lowery ^ DB 5-11 188 Jr. Cincinnati, OH Hughes19 Cody Sokol QB 6-2 205 Jr. Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale (AZ) CC20 ** Christian Kirksey ^ LB 6-2 221 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East20 Jamal Overton DB 5-9 180 #Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Pomona21 * Nico Law^ DB 6-1 195 So. Clinton, MD Bishop McNamara22 Torrey Campbell DB 5-11 183 #Fr. Naples, FL Barron Collier22 Brian Kroll DB 5-11 196 So. Whitefish Bay, WI Whitefish Bay23 Jordan Cotton WR 6-1 185 Jr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant26 Steve Fiorella RB 5-9 175 #Fr. Chicago, IL St. Laurence27 * Jordan Lomax^ DB 5-10 190 So. Upper Marlboro, MD DeMatha Catholic29 ** Nick Nielsen WR 6-3 210 Sr. Humboldt, IA Humboldt30 De’Andre Johnson RB 5-8 200 So. Miami, FL Monsignor Pace30 Gavin Smith DB 5-10 175 Jr. North Liberty, IA IC West/Iowa Central CC31 ** Anthony Hitchens ^ LB 6-1 224 Jr. Lorain, OH Clearview31 Andre Dawson RB 6-2 207 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Western CC32 * Damon Bullock^ RB 6-0 195 So. Mansfield, TX Mansfield33 * Jordan Canzeri^ RB 5-9 180 So. Troy, NY Troy33 Adam Cox FB 5-11 210 #Fr. Chana, IL Stillman Valley35 Matthew Meyers FB 6-2 225 So. Plainfield, IL North36 Cole Fisher OLB 6-2 218 #Fr. Omaha, NE Millard North37 * Shane DiBona LB 6-2 235 Jr. Duxbury, MA Duxbury38 ** Brad Rogers FB 5-10 230 Jr. Toledo, OH Central Catholic39 Travis Perry ^ DB 6-3 220 #Fr. Urbandale, IA Urbandale40 *** Jack Swanson DB 5-11 200 Sr. Naples, FL Naples40 Marcus Binns RB 5-11 210 So. St. Paul, MN Cretin-Derham Hall 41 Jacob Reisen FB 6-2 231 Jr. Iowa City, IA Regina42 Macon Plewa LB 6-2 225 #Fr. Franklin, WI Franklin43 Jim Poggi LB 6-2 218 So. Towson, MD Gilman School45 Mark Weisman FB 6-0 225 So. Buffalo Grove, IL Stevenson





NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC 1 Marshall Koehn PK 6-0 160 #Fr. Solon, IA Solon 2 *** Greg Castillo DB 5-11 187 Sr. Mount Laurel, NJ St. Joseph’s Prep (PA) 5 * Tanner Miller ^ DB 6-2 201 Jr. Kalona, IA Mid-Prairie 5 Kyle Anderson QB 6-3 210 #Fr. Ames, IA Ames 6 *** Keenan Davis ^ WR 6-3 215 Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA Washington 8 * Trent Mossbrucker PK 6-0 204 Sr. Mooresville, IN Mooresville 8 * Don Shumpert ^ WR 6-3 190 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East 9 Blake Haluska WR 6-4 210 So. Carroll, IA Carroll10 * Collin Sleeper DB 6-2 200 Sr. Solon, IA Solon11 * Kevonte Martin-Manley WR 6-0 205 So. Pontiac, MI Brother Rice13 ** Tom Donatell S 6-2 205 Sr. Duluth, GA Peachtree Ridge14 * John Wienke QB 6-5 220 Sr. Tuscola, IL Tuscola15 Jake Rudock QB 6-3 200 #Fr. Weston, FL St. Thomas Aquinas15 Jonny Mullings P 6-3 210 So. Canberra, Australia Ottumwa, Iowa16 *** James Vandenberg QB 6-3 212 Sr. Keokuk, IA Keokuk17 Jacob Hillyer WR 6-4 205 #Fr. Somerset, TX Somerset17 Raymond Hammond DB 5-8 170 #Fr. Chicago, IL Morgan Park18 *** Micah Hyde ^ DB 6-1 190 Sr. Fostoria, OH Fostoria18 John Chelf WR 5-11 175 So. Iowa City, IA City High19 ** B.J. Lowery ^ DB 5-11 188 Jr. Cincinnati, OH Hughes19 Cody Sokol QB 6-2 205 Jr. Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale (AZ) CC20 ** Christian Kirksey ^ LB 6-2 221 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East20 Jamal Overton DB 5-9 180 #Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Pomona21 * Nico Law^ DB 6-1 195 So. Clinton, MD Bishop McNamara22 Torrey Campbell DB 5-11 183 #Fr. Naples, FL Barron Collier22 Brian Kroll DB 5-11 196 So. Whitefish Bay, WI Whitefish Bay23 Jordan Cotton WR 6-1 185 Jr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant26 Steve Fiorella RB 5-9 175 #Fr. Chicago, IL St. Laurence27 * Jordan Lomax^ DB 5-10 190 So. Upper Marlboro, MD DeMatha Catholic29 ** Nick Nielsen WR 6-3 210 Sr. Humboldt, IA Humboldt30 De’Andre Johnson RB 5-8 200 So. Miami, FL Monsignor Pace30 Gavin Smith DB 5-10 175 Jr. North Liberty, IA IC West/Iowa Central CC31 ** Anthony Hitchens ^ LB 6-1 224 Jr. Lorain, OH Clearview31 Andre Dawson RB 6-2 207 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Western CC32 * Damon Bullock^ RB 6-0 195 So. Mansfield, TX Mansfield33 * Jordan Canzeri^ RB 5-9 180 So. Troy, NY Troy33 Adam Cox FB 5-11 210 #Fr. Chana, IL Stillman Valley35 Matthew Meyers FB 6-2 225 So. Plainfield, IL North36 Cole Fisher OLB 6-2 218 #Fr. Omaha, NE Millard North37 * Shane DiBona LB 6-2 235 Jr. Duxbury, MA Duxbury38 ** Brad Rogers FB 5-10 230 Jr. Toledo, OH Central Catholic39 Travis Perry ^ DB 6-3 220 #Fr. Urbandale, IA Urbandale40 *** Jack Swanson DB 5-11 200 Sr. Naples, FL Naples40 Marcus Binns RB 5-11 210 So. St. Paul, MN Cretin-Derham Hall 41 Jacob Reisen FB 6-2 231 Jr. Iowa City, IA Regina42 Macon Plewa LB 6-2 225 #Fr. Franklin, WI Franklin43 Jim Poggi LB 6-2 218 So. Towson, MD Gilman School45 Mark Weisman FB 6-0 225 So. Buffalo Grove, IL Stevenson


NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC 44 ** James Morris ^ LB 6-2 230 Jr. Solon, IA Solon47 Dakota Getz LB 6-4 235 Jr. Macon, IL Meridian48 * John Lowdermilk^ DB 6-2 203 So. Kensington, OH Carrollton49 Melvin Spears DE 6-2 255 #Fr. Allen, TX Allen50 Drew Clark OL 6-4 288 Jr. Marion, IA Marion50 Palmer Foster OLB 6-3 210 So. Davenport, IA Assumption52 * Quinton Alston^ LB 6-1 224 So. Sicklerville, NJ Timber Creek Regional53 ** James Ferentz OL 6-2 284 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High54 * Steve Bigach DL 6-3 282 Sr. Cleveland, OH St. Ignatius55 * Marcus Collins^ LB 6-0 215 So. Yeadon, PA Monsignor Bonner57 Tommy Gaul OL 6-3 264 So. Des Moines, IA Dowling Catholic 58 Eric Simmons OL 6-3 300 So. Madrid, IA Iowa Western CC59 Conor Boffeli OL 6-5 290 Jr. West Des Moines, IA Valley60 * Matt Tobin OL 6-6 290 Sr. Worthington, IA Dyersville Beckman61 * Casey Kreiter LS 6-3 250 Jr. DeWitt, IA Central63 Austin Blythe OL 6-3 275 #Fr. Williamsburg, IA Williamsburg65 Jordan Walsh OL 6-4 270 #Fr. Glendale Heights, IL Glenbard West66 Casey McMillan OL 6-4 305 Sr. Billings, MT Central Catholic68 * Brandon Scherff OL 6-5 310 So. Denison, IA Denison69 Ryan Kolka LS 6-0 208 #Fr. St. Charles, IL Marmion Academy70 ** Brett Van Sloten OL 6-7 292 Jr. Decorah, IA Decorah71 Carl Davis DL 6-5 310 So. Sterling Heights, MI Stevenson75 Dean Tsopanides DL 6-2 240 #Fr. Torrington, CT Torrington76 * Nolan MacMillan OL 6-6 290 Jr. Toronto, Ontario The Hun School (NJ)78 Andrew Donnal OL 6-7 302 So. Monclova, OH Anthony Wayne79 * Dominic Alvis DL 6-4 265 Jr. Logan, IA Logan-Magnolia80 Henry Krieger-Coble TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant82 * Ray Hamilton^ TE 6-5 248 So. Strongsville, OH Strongsville83 * Steven Staggs WR 6-3 195 Sr. Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa85 ** Zach Derby TE 6-3 240 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High86 ** C.J. Fiedorowicz ^ TE 6-7 265 Jr. Johnsburg, IL Johnsburg87 Jake Duzey TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Troy, MI Athens90 Louis Trinca-Pasat DL 6-3 270 So. Chicago, IL Lane Tech92 ** Jonathan Gimm FB 6-3 240 Sr. Houston, TX Westfield93 Nathan Lyman DL 6-3 280 Jr. Grundy Center, IA SW Minnesota St.94 Riley McMinn DE 6-7 245 #Fr. Rochester, IL Rochester96 ** Mike Meyer ^ K 6-2 185 Jr. Dubuque, IA Wahlert97 Darian Cooper DL 6-2 280 #Fr. Elkridge, MD DeMatha Catholic98 Mike Hardy DL 6-5 270 So. Appleton, WI Kimberly99 Joe Gaglione DL 6-4 264 Sr. Novelty, OH Lake Catholic* - - indicates letters won ^ - - redshirt year still available # - - redshirt freshman

Players: 87 Lettermen: 40 Returning Lettermen: 40 Lettermen Lost: 22Seniors: 18 3-yr. Lettermen: 5 Offense: 19 Offense: 10Juniors: 23 2-yr. Lettermen: 14 Defense: 18 Defense: 11Sophomores: 26 1-yr. Lettermen: 21 Specialty: 3 Specialty: 1Redshirt Freshmen: 20



NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC22 Torrey Campbell DB 5-11 183 #Fr. Naples, FL Barron Collier 2 *** Greg Castillo DB 5-11 187 Sr. Mount Laurel, NJ St. Joseph’s Prep (PA)13 ** Tom Donatell DB 6-2 205 Sr. Duluth, GA Peachtree Ridge17 Raymond Hammond DB 5-8 170 #Fr. Chicago, IL Morgan Park18 *** Micah Hyde ^ DB 6-1 190 Sr. Fostoria, OH Fostoria22 Brian Kroll DB 5-11 196 So. Whitefish Bay, WI Whitefish Bay21 * Nico Law^ DB 6-1 195 So. Clinton, MD Bishop McNamara27 * Jordan Lomax^ DB 5-10 190 So. Upper Marlboro, MD DeMatha Catholic48 * John Lowdermilk^ DB 6-2 203 So. Kensington, OH Carrollton19 ** B.J. Lowery ^ DB 5-11 188 Jr. Cincinnati, OH Hughes 5 ** Tanner Miller DB 6-2 201 Jr. Kalona, IA Mid-Prairie20 Jamal Overton DB 5-9 180 #Fr. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Pomona39 Travis Perry DB 6-3 230 #Fr. Urbandale, IA Urbandale10 * Collin Sleeper DB 6-2 200 Sr. Solon, IA Solon30 Gavin Smith DB 5-10 175 Jr. North Liberty, IA IC West/Iowa Central CC40 *** Jack Swanson DB 5-11 200 Sr. Naples, FL Naples

52 * Quinton Alston^ LB 6-1 224 So. Sicklerville, NJ Timber Creek Regional55 * Marcus Collins^ LB 6-0 215 So. Yeadon, PA Monsignor Bonner37 * Shane DiBona LB 6-2 235 Jr. Duxbury, MA Duxbury36 Cole Fisher OLB 6-2 218 #Fr. Omaha, NE Millard North50 Palmer Foster OLB 6-3 210 So. Davenport, IA Assumption47 Dakota Getz LB 6-4 235 Jr. Macon, IL Meridian31 ** Anthony Hitchens ^ LB 6-1 224 Jr. Lorain, OH Clearview20 ** Christian Kirksey ^ LB 6-2 220 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East44 ** James Morris LB 6-2 230 Jr. Solon, IA Solon42 Macon Plewa LB 6-2 225 #Fr. Franklin, WI Franklin43 Jim Poggi LB 6-2 218 So. Towson, MD Gilman School

79 * Dominic Alvis DL 6-4 265 Jr. Logan, IA Logan-Magnolia54 * Steve Bigach DL 6-3 282 Sr. Cleveland, OH St. Ignatius97 Darian Cooper DL 6-2 280 #Fr. Elkridge, MD DeMatha Catholic71 Carl Davis DL 6-5 310 So. Sterling Heights, MI Stevenson99 Joe Gaglione DL 6-4 264 Sr. Novelty, OH Lake Catholic98 Mike Hardy DL 6-5 270 So. Appleton, WI Kimberly93 Nathan Lyman DL 6-3 280 Jr. Grundy Center, IA SW Minnesota State94 Riley McMinn DE 6-7 245 #Fr. Rochester, IL Rochester49 Melvin Spears DE 6-2 255 #Fr. Allen, TX Allen90 Louis Trinca-Pasat DL 6-3 270 So. Chicago, IL Lane Tech75 Dean Tsopanides DL 6-2 240 #Fr. Torrington, CT Torrington

63 Austin Blythe OL 6-3 275 #Fr. Williamsburg, IA Williamsburg59 Conor Boffeli OL 6-5 290 Jr. West Des Moines, IA Valley50 Drew Clark OL 6-4 288 Jr. Marion, IA Marion78 Andrew Donnal OL 6-7 302 So. Monclova, OH Anthony Wayne53 ** James Ferentz OL 6-2 284 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High57 Tommy Gaul OL 6-3 264 So. Des Moines, IA Dowling Catholic 76 * Nolan MacMillan OL 6-6 290 Jr. Toronto, Ontario The Hun School (NJ)66 Casey McMillan OL 6-4 305 Sr. Billings, MT Central Catholic

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NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CC68 * Brandon Scherff OL 6-5 310 So. Denison, IA Denison58 Eric Simmons OL 6-3 300 So. Madrid, IA Iowa Western CC60 * Matt Tobin OL 6-6 290 Sr. Worthington, IA Dyersville Beckman70 ** Brett Van Sloten OL 6-7 292 Jr. Decorah, IA Decorah65 Jordan Walsh OL 6-4 270 #Fr. Glendale Heights, IL Glenbard West

85 ** Zach Derby TE 6-3 240 Sr. Iowa City, IA City High87 Jake Duzey TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Troy, MI Athens86 ** C.J. Fiedorowicz ^ TE 6-7 265 Jr. Johnsburg, IL Johnsburg82 * Ray Hamilton^ TE 6-5 248 So. Strongsville, OH Strongsville80 Henry Krieger-Coble TE 6-4 235 #Fr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant

5 Kyle Anderson QB 6-3 210 #Fr. Ames, IA Ames15 Jake Rudock QB 6-3 200 #Fr. Weston, FL St. Thomas Aquinas19 Cody Sokol QB 6-2 205 Jr. Phoenix, AZ Scottsdale (AZ) CC16 *** James Vandenberg QB 6-3 212 Sr. Keokuk, IA Keokuk14 * John Wienke QB 6-5 220 Sr. Tuscola, IL Tuscola

40 Marcus Binns RB 5-11 210 So. St. Paul, MN Cretin-Derham Hall 32 * Damon Bullock^ RB 6-0 195 So. Mansfield, TX Mansfield33 * Jordan Canzeri^ RB 5-9 180 So. Troy, NY Troy31 Andre Dawson RB 6-2 207 Jr. Cedar Rapids, IA Iowa Western CC26 Steve Fiorella RB 5-9 175 #Fr. Chicago, IL St. Laurence30 De’Andre Johnson RB 5-8 200 So. Miami, FL Monsignor Pace

33 Adam Cox FB 5-11 210 #Fr. Chana, IL Stillman Valley92 ** Jonathan Gimm FB 6-3 240 Sr. Houston, TX Westfield35 Matt Meyers FB 6-2 225 So. Plainfield, IL North41 Jacob Reisen FB 6-2 231 Jr. Iowa City, IA Regina38 ** Brad Rogers FB 5-10 230 Jr. Toledo, OH Central Catholic45 Mark Weisman FB 6-0 225 So. Buffalo Grove, IL Stevenson

18 John Chelf WR 5-11 175 So. Iowa City, IA City High23 Jordan Cotton WR 6-1 185 Jr. Mount Pleasant, IA Mount Pleasant 6 *** Keenan Davis ^ WR 6-3 215 Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA Washington 9 Blake Haluska WR 6-4 210 So. Carroll, IA Carroll17 Jacob Hillyer WR 6-4 205 #Fr. Somerset, TX Somerset11 * Kevonte Martin-Manley WR 6-0 205 So. Pontiac, MI Brother Rice29 ** Nick Nielsen WR 6-3 210 Sr. Humboldt, IA Humboldt 8 * Don Shumpert ^ WR 6-3 190 Jr. St. Louis, MO Hazelwood East83 * Steven Staggs WR 6-3 195 Sr. Oskaloosa, IA Oskaloosa

1 Marshall Koehn PK 6-0 160 #Fr. Solon, IA Solon69 Ryan Kolka LS 6-0 208 #Fr. St. Charles, IL Marmion Academy61 * Casey Kreiter LS 6-3 250 Jr. DeWitt, IA Central96 ** Mike Meyer ^ K 6-2 185 Jr. Dubuque, IA Wahlert 8 * Trent Mossbrucker PK 6-0 204 Sr. Mooresville, IN Mooresville15 Jonny Mullings P 6-3 210 So. Canberra, Australia Ottumwa, Iowa * - - indicates letters won ^ - - redshirt year still available # - - redshirt freshman

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2011 SEASON REVIEWA LOOK BACK

(Editor’s Note – Class rankings in this section are based on last season. All other references in this publication are for the upcoming season.)

ABOUT THE 2011 HAWKEYESIowa completed the 2011 season with a 7-6 overall record and a 4-4 mark in Big Ten play. The

Hawkeyes were bowl eligible for the 11th straight season, dropping a 31-14 decision in the 2011 Insight Bowl at Tempe, Ariz. Iowa competed in its 10th bowl game since the 2001 season. The Hawkeyes have placed in the Big Ten’s first division in 10 of the last 11 seasons.

Iowa posted a 3-1 mark in nonconference action, with the only blemish being a three-overtime loss at Iowa State. The Hawkeyes were 1-3 against ranked opponents. Iowa defeated 13th-ranked Michigan (24-16) and lost to 13th-ranked Michigan State (37-21), both at home. Iowa lost at 22nd-ranked Nebraska (20-7) and to 14th-ranked Oklahoma at the Insight Bowl. In addition to the win over Michigan, Iowa also defeated Northwestern, Indiana and Purdue in conference play.

Iowa’s offense was led by senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., junior QB James Vandenberg and sophomore RB Marcus Coker. McNutt set single-season (1,315) and career (2,861) records for receiving yards and touchdowns (12 and 28). His 82 receptions tied the single-season record. Vandenberg threw for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns, completing 58.7% of his pass attempts. Coker’s rushing total of 1,384 yards ranks fourth best for a single season at Iowa and he scored 15 touchdowns.

Sophomore linebackers James Morris and Christian Kirksey led the Hawkeyes in tackles, each with 110. Senior DT Mike Daniels (13.5-63) and senior DE Broderick Binns (12-58) led the team in tackles for loss. Daniels also had nine QB sacks, while Binns had five sacks and eight pass break-ups. Junior CB Micah Hyde and sophomore safety Tanner Miller each had three interceptions and Hyde matched Binns with eight pass break-ups.

HAWKEYE HISTORYIowa has played 1,155 games since beginning football in 1889. Iowa’s overall record is 594-522-

39 (.531). That includes a 376-202-16 (.646) record in home games, a 218-320-23 (.409) record in games away from Iowa City, a 293-352-25 (.456) mark in Big Ten games and a 259-166-15 (.606) record in Kinnick Stadium.

IOWA BOWL ELIGIBLE AGAINThe Hawkeyes were bowl eligible for the 11th straight season under Coach Kirk Ferentz and his

staff.The Hawkeyes have appeared in 10 bowl games since 2001. Iowa won the Outback Bowl over

South Carolina following the 2008 season, concluded the 2009 campaign with a win over Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl and defeated Missouri in the 2010 Insight Bowl. Iowa’s three-game bowl win streak (2008-10) is an Iowa record.

The Hawkeyes have posted a 6-4 record in bowl games under Ferentz, including wins in four of six January bowl games.

IOWA BOWL NOTES• Iowa has posted a 14-11-1 (.558) record in 26 bowl games. The Hawkeyes have competed in the

Rose (five times), Alamo (four), Holiday (three), Outback (three), Orange (two), Peach (two), Sun (two), Insight (two), and the Capital One, Gator and Freedom bowls once.

• The 2011 Insight Bowl was Iowa’s 10th post season event under Kirk Ferentz. Iowa has competed in six January bowl games since the 2002 season. Iowa is 6-4 in bowl games since 2001, all under Coach Kirk Ferentz.

• Iowa defeated Texas Tech (19-16) in the 2001 Alamo Bowl. The Hawkeyes used the 2001 Alamo Bowl win as a springboard to four consecutive January bowl games; Iowa lost to USC (38-17) in the 2003 Orange Bowl, defeated Florida (37-17) in the 2004 Outback Bowl and LSU (30-25) in the 2005 Capital One Bowl, and lost to Florida (31-24) in the 2006 Outback Bowl. Iowa returned to the Alamo Bowl in 2006, falling (26-24) to Texas. Iowa appeared in its fifth January bowl game under Coach Kirk Ferentz at the conclusion of the 2008 season, defeating South Carolina (31-10) in the 2009 Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes defeated Atlantic Coast Conference champion Georgia Tech (24-14) in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl.

• Iowa has posted a 6-4 bowl record under Kirk Ferentz. Ferentz is tied for third on the all-time list of Big Ten coaches with six bowl victories. Iowa’s .600 (6-4) winning percentage in bowl games in the BCS era ranks as the best in the Big Ten Conference.

• Four of Iowa’s six bowl wins under Kirk Ferentz have been in January. Under Ferentz, the Hawkeyes have bowl wins over teams from the Southeastern (three), Big 12 (two) and Atlantic Coast conferences.

HAWKEYES THIRD IN BOWL APPEARANCESIowa ranks third in Big Ten bowl appearances. Ohio State has received a conference-best 42 bowl

bids, followed by Michigan (41) and the Hawkeyes (26). Wisconsin ranks fourth with 23.Iowa (14-11-1, .558), Penn State (27-15-2, .636) and Purdue (9-7, .563) are the only Big Ten

teams with a winning percentage in bowl games.Nebraska, competing in the Big Ten for the first time in 2011, holds a 24-24 (.500) record in 48

bowl games.Iowa was one of 10 Big Ten Conference teams to play in a bowl game following the 2011 season.

The Big Ten had two teams competing in BCS games for the 11th time in 14 seasons. Since the inception of the BCS in 1998, the Big Ten has qualified 25 teams for BCS bowls, more than any other conference. Seven different Big Ten programs have played in BCS bowl games. The Big Ten sent 10 teams to bowl games in 2011 for the first time ever.

BEST IN THE BIG TENIowa has posted a 6-4 bowl record under Coach Kirk Ferentz. Since the 2001 season, no Big Ten

team has won more bowl games or has a higher winning percentage in bowl games, than Iowa. Following is the record for Big Ten teams in bowl games since 2001: BCS BCSTeam Record Pct. Record Team Record Pct. RecordIowa 6-4 .600 1-1 Purdue 3-4 .429 0-1Ohio State 5-5 .500 5-3 Wisconsin 4-6 .400 2-2Penn State 5-5 .500 1-1 Michigan 3-6 .333 2-3Illinois 2-2 .500 0-2 Michigan State 2-5 .286 0-0Nebraska 4-5 .444 1-1 Northwestern 0-6 .000 0-0Minnesota 3-4 .429 0-0 Indiana 0-1 .000 0-0

IOWA FALLS IN INSIGHT BOWLIowa rallied in the second half, closing to within a touchdown with 6:56 remaining, but 14th-ranked Oklahoma controlled the ball over the second half of the final period in recording a 31-14 win at the 2011 Insight Bowl. The Hawkeyes are now 14-11-1 in 26 bowl appearances.Oklahoma built a 21-0 advantage before Iowa got its offense going in the second half. Iowa used a 16-play drive that consumed 7:50, scoring on a 5-yard pass from QB James Vandenberg to TE C.J. Fiedorowicz on the second play of the final quarter.After holding Oklahoma to three plays on consecutive possessions, the Iowa offense drove 78 yards in 12 plays, cutting the deficit to 21-14 on a 9-yard pass from Vandenberg to RB Jordan Canzeri. Oklahoma was able to drive to the Iowa 21 before adding a field goal with 2:33 remaining for a 24-14 advantage. After Iowa failed on a fourth down attempt, the Sooners added a final touchdown in the closing minute of play.Oklahoma took a 7-0 lead in the first period, covering five yards in two plays following a pass interception. Oklahoma’s only extended offensive drive of the second quarter covered 66 yards in 13 plays as the Sooners led 14-0 at halftime.Iowa’s defense held the Sooners to just 89 yards total offense in the first half. Oklahoma, which entered the game ranked fourth in the nation in total offense, was held to 275 yards total offense, its lowest output of the season.Vandenberg completed 23-44 passes for 216 yards and two scores, with one interception. Canzeri led Iowa’s ground attack with 58 yards on 22 carries and he added six pass receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. recorded four receptions for 46 yards. He tied Iowa’s single-season reception record with 82 catches in 13 games.The Iowa defense was led by senior LB Tyler Nielsen with eight tackles, while LB Christian Kirksey added seven. Senior DT Mike Daniels recorded three tackles for loss and two QB sacks among his five tackles and senior DE Broderick Binns recorded Iowa’s only pass interception.






Scoring SummaryOU - - Blake Bell, 4-yard run (Mike Hunnicutt kick)OU - - Blake Bell, 4-yard run (Mike Hunnicutt kick)OU - - Trent Ratterree, 3-yard pass from Landry Jones (Mike Hunnicutt kick)IA - - C.J. Fiedorowicz, 5-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)IA - - Jordan Canzeri, 9-yard pass from James Vandenberg (Mike Meyer kick)OU - - Mike Hunnicutt, 35-yard field goalOU - - Blake Bell, 21-yard run (Mike Hunnicutt kick)

Attendance: 54,247

IOWA TEAM STATS OU14 Score 3121 First Downs 1637-76 Rushes-Yards 37-114216 Passing Yards 16123-45-2 Passes 16-25-182-292 Total Offense 62-2756-44.3 Punts-Avg. 6-50.31-0 Fumbles-Lost 0-06-36 Penalties-Yards 6-4533:14 Possession Time 26:46

INSIGHT BOWL NOTES• The attendance of 54,247 set an Insight Bowl record. The 2010 Insight Bowl, an Iowa win over

Missouri, also set an attendance record of 53,453.• Iowa is 9-2 in night games over the last four seasons, including a 1-1 record in 2011 (Iowa defeated

Northwestern 41-31 in Kinnick Stadium). Iowa was 2-1 in night games in 2010, winning at home against Penn State (24-3) and defeating Missouri (27-24) in the Insight Bowl, while losing at Arizona (34-27).

• The Insight Bowl marked the last game for Norm Parker as Iowa’s defensive coordinator. He announced his retirement following the regular season. Parker was Iowa’s defensive coordinator for 13 seasons. Parker coached in 497 games as a college coach, including 162 games with the Hawkeyes.

• Senior WR Marvin McNutt tied Kevin Kasper’s school record for single season receptions. He finished the Insight Bowl with four catches for 46 yards, bringing his single season total to 82. Kasper set the record in 2000. For the season, McNutt, Jr. had 82 receptions for 1,315 yards (16.0 avg.) and 12 scores. The 1,315 yards is an Iowa single season record. The 1,315 yards receiving is seventh best by a Big Ten receiver in a single season. McNutt scored 168 career points, which ranks 10th at Iowa, with 28 career touchdown receptions. He had eight scoring receptions in both 2009 and 2010. McNutt had a reception in his 32nd straight game. McNutt posted over 100 receiving yards in eight games in 2011. He finished his career with 170 career receptions for 2,861 yards to rank second in career receptions and first in yards.

• True freshman RB Jordan Canzeri led Iowa’s ground game with 22 rushes for 58 yards and a touchdown. He also led the team with six receptions (28 yards). Canzeri’s previous best was five rushing attempts for 30 yards in Iowa’s win over Louisiana-Monroe. The receiving totals were his first of the season.

• Junior QB James Vandenberg completed 23-44 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns. Vandenberg completed 237-404 passes for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns on the season, with seven interceptions. Thirteen of the 25 touchdown passes covered 20 yards or more. The 3,022 yards ranks fourth best in a season at Iowa and his career total (3,537) ranks ninth. He had a career-high four touchdown passes against Indiana.

• Senior DE Broderick Binns had the second pass interception of his career, in the third quarter, to stop an Oklahoma threat in the red zone. Binns had an interception and 20-yard return for a touchdown in a loss at Arizona in 2010.

• DT Mike Daniels had two sacks in the first half and concluded the game with three tackles for loss. Oklahoma allowed just nine sacks during the regular season.

• Sophomore TE C.J. Fiedorowicz had a career-high four receptions, including his third touchdown of the season.

• Iowa’s first scoring drive of the game lasted 7:50. It was Iowa’s longest scoring drive of the year, in regards to time.

• Oklahoma’s initial first down of the game came in the second period after the Iowa defense allowed the Sooners just seven net yards in the first period. Iowa held Oklahoma to 275 yards total offense, the lowest production of the season for the Sooner offense (310 yards at Florida State).

• Senior punter Eric Guthrie had a solid night punting, averaging 44.3 yards on six punts, with a long of 55 yards.

HAWKEYES BY THE NUMBERS Iowa is expected to return 41 lettermen in 2012, including 21 on offense, 17 on defense and three specialists. The 41 returning lettermen are five more than a year ago. The Hawkeyes expect to return six starters on offense and five on defense, along with three specialists.The lettermen breakdown includes six three-year lettermen, 13 two-year lettermen and 22 one-year lettermen. The spring roster includes 91 players, including 19 seniors, 23 juniors, 26 sophomores and 23 redshirt freshmen. Iowa’s spring depth chart includes 17 seniors, 14 juniors, 15 sophomores and 10 redshirt freshmen.

STARTERS RETURNING IN 2012 Iowa’s projected returning starters on offense include: center James Ferentz, left guard Matt Tobin, quarterback James Vandenberg, tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz, fullback Brad Rogers and wide receiver Keenan Davis. The returning defensive starters include: lineman Dominic Alvis, linebackers Christian Kirksey and James Morris and defensive backs Micah Hyde and Tanner Miller. PK Mike Meyer also returns. Among the returning starters, only Kirksey and Hyde on defense and Ferentz and Vandenberg started every game in 2011.

RETURNING STAT LEADERSIowa returns six players who led the team in statistical categories in 2011:• QB James Vandenberg started all 13 games in 2011, completing 237-404 pass attempts for 3,022

yards and 25 touchdowns, with just seven interceptions.• PK Mike Meyer was second on the team in scoring with 86 points, hitting 14-20 field goal attempts

and all 44 PAT attempts. He has made 51 consecutive PAT attempts and ranks 14th in career scoring with 159 points in two seasons.

• Junior linebackers Christian Kirksey and James Morris shared the team lead with 110 tackles. Kirksey started all 13 games, recording 62 solo tackles, three pass break-ups and two caused fumbles. Morris, who missed one contest due to injury, had 52 solo stops. They both recorded one pass interception.

• Defensive backs Micah Hyde and Tanner Miller shared the team lead with three interceptions. Hyde also handled the majority of punt returns, averaging 8.2 yards on 13 returns.

FIVE NAMED PERMANENT CAPTAINSIowa’s permanent captains for the 2011 season include WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. and QB James

Vandenberg (offense), DL Mike Daniels and LB Tyler Nielsen (defense) and P Eric Guthrie (special teams). All, except Vandenberg, were seniors in 2011. McNutt, Vandenberg, Daniels and Nielsen were game captains for each of Iowa’s 12 regular season games.

McNutt earned first team all-Big Ten honors after setting Iowa single season and career receiving records. Vandenberg started all 13 games, passing for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns. Daniels had 67 tackles while leading the team with nine QB sacks and 13 tackles for loss. Nielsen played both outside and middle linebacker, collecting 73 tackles in 12 games.

Guthrie handled all Iowa punting in 2011, averaging 41.2 yards on 53 punts. He had 18 punts inside the 20, with just four touchbacks, and opponents averaged 4.6 yards on just 14 returns.

IOWA LEADERSHIP GROUPIowa’s Leadership Group for the 2011 season included four seniors, five juniors, four sophomores,

one redshirt freshman and one true freshman. Permanent team captains were named at the conclusion of each season.

The Leadership Group included seniors Broderick Binns, Mike Daniels, Marvin McNutt, Jr. and Tyler Nielsen; juniors Greg Castillo, James Ferentz, Micah Hyde, Riley Reiff and James Vandenberg; sophomores Marcus Coker, Casey Kreiter, James Morris and Brett Van Sloten; redshirt freshman Brandon Scherff and true freshman Jake Rudock.




MCNUTT AND BINNS ARE MVPSSeniors Marvin McNutt, Jr., and Broderick Binns were named co-winners of the 2011 Roy J. Carver

Most Valuable Player Award. McNutt (6-4, 215) was previously named winner of the Big Ten’s Richter-Howard Receiver of the

Year Award. He was named first team all-Big Ten by both the coaches and media. McNutt established a single season record for touchdown receptions (12) and tied the school mark for receptions in a season (82). He also holds school records for receiving yards in a season (1,315) and career (2,861), and career scoring receptions (28). He had over 100 receiving yards in eight games in 2011. He ranks 10th on Iowa’s career scoring list with 168 points.

Binns, (6-2, 261) was named to the media’s second all-Big Ten team. He was named to the preseason watch list for the Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award. He started all 13 games and has 31 career starts. Binns recorded 60 tackles in 2011, including 12 tackles for loss (-58 yards) and five QB sacks (-36 yards). He tied for the team lead with eight pass break-ups and had two interceptions. He collected 179 career tackles.

TEAM AWARDS ANNOUNCEDIn addition to the team MVP and captain awards, additional 2011 season awards were announced atIowa’s annual team banquet.•OL Adam Gettis and LB Tyler Nielsen were named co-winners of the Hayden Fry “Extra Heartbeat”

Award. Both are seniors. The Hayden Fry Award is given in honor of Iowa’s Hall of Fame coach who retired after the 1998 season. The award goes to a player(s) who gives that little bit extra at all times.

•The “Iron Hawk Award” was given to senior DL Mike Daniels. It is presented to a Hawkeye who has given his all every play, for the entire season, and has represented his team and school in an exemplary fashion.

•The Brett Greenwood Award is new in 2011 and will be given annually to the student-athlete who is/was a walk-on and best exemplifies the core values and behavior of the former Hawkeye defensive back, who was also a walk-on. This year’s winner is senior DL Tom Nardo. In addition, the coaching staff will give this honor to a former Hawkeye, who fits the description, one year at a time, for each season Kirk Ferentz has coached at Iowa. This year’s past recipient is 1999 OL Scott Pospisil.

•The Player’s Choice Award went to senior WR Joe Audlehelm and LB Tyler Nielsen.•LB Tyler Nielsen and P Eric Guthrie shared the “Forest Evashevski Scholastic Achievement Award”.

The award goes annually to a player(s) who displays a high degree of proficiency in both the classroom and on the playing field. Both winners are members of the Big Ten all-Academic team. Nielsen has been an academic all-Big Ten selection four years in a row. Guthrie is also Iowa’s recipient of the 2011 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.

•P Eric Guthrie was also named the “Reggie Roby Special Teams Specialist of the Year”. Senior running back and special team regular Jason White was named winner of the overall “Reggie Roby Special Teams Player of the Year Award”. The awards are named after the late Iowa punter who was first-team all-American in 1981 and 1982. Roby died in 2005. He punted in the NFL for 16 years.

•The “Comeback Player of the Year” award went to sophomore fullback Brad Rogers. He started the last seven games of the 2011 season. Rogers was plagued with a heart virus since last December and returned to action after missing Iowa’s four nonconference games.

•A total of nine “Team Leader” Awards were given to eight players. Offensively the awards went to senior WR Joe Audlehelm, RB Damon Bullock and lineman Jordan Walsh. Both Bullock and Walsh are freshmen. Defensively the honors went to three freshmen; LB Marcus Collins, lineman Darian Cooper and DE Riley McMinn. Special Team winners are Audlehelm, freshmen WR Jacob Hillyer and DL Dean Tsopanides.

NORM PARKER RETIRESDefensive Coordinator Norm Parker retired following Iowa’s appearance in the 2011 Insight Bowl.

Parker completed his 13th year as Iowa’s defensive coordinator. Parker was recently named the 2011 Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and was honored at the AFCA national convention in San Antonio, Texas. He was a finalist for the Frank Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2004 and 2005.

Under Parker’s direction, Iowa has ranked among the top 10 nationally in rushing defense five times. Iowa has been in the top 10 in scoring defense three of the past four seasons. In 2010, Iowa was fifth nationally in total defense (332.1), sixth in rushing defense (101.5) and seventh in scoring defense (17.0).

Iowa has won 85 games over the past 10 seasons, including 50 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes

earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009.Parker began coaching on the collegiate level at Eastern Michigan in 1968 after beginning

his coaching career in the high school ranks for three seasons. He also coached at Wake Forest, Minnesota, Illinois, East Carolina, Michigan State and Vanderbilt before becoming Iowa’s defensive coordinator under Ferentz.

COACHING STAFF CHANGESWith the retirement of Norm Parker, Iowa’s defensive coordinator for the past 13 seasons, there

have been a number of changes on the Hawkeye coaching staff. On the defensive side, Phil Parker takes over as defensive coordinator after serving as the defensive backs coach for 13 seasons. Darrell Wilson has moved from linebackers to defensive backs, and will continue to work with Hawkeye special teams. Reese Morgan will coach Iowa’s defensive line after previously coaching the offensive line and former Hawkeye LeVar Woods is coaching Hawkeye linebackers.

On offense, Greg Davis joins the staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, taking over for Ken O’Keefe, who held that position for the last 13 seasons. O’Keefe is now on the staff of the Miami Dolphins. In addition, former Hawkeye Brian Ferentz is the offensive line coach.

POSTSEASON HONORSSeveral members of the University of Iowa football team gained postseason honors from various

media outlets and websites following the season:Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., junior OL Riley Reiff and sophomore RB Marcus Coker earned All-

America recognition. Pro Football Weekly named Reiff a first team All-American, while McNutt earned honorable mention honors.

Reiff started all 13 games at left tackle for an Iowa offense that featured record-setting performances by McNutt and Coker in 2011. Reiff has 37 career starts, including 34 consecutive games. McNutt established single season and career records for receiving yardage and touchdowns and tied Iowa’s single season reception mark. Coker rushed for 1,384 yards, the fourth best total in school history.

Phil Steele’s All-America selections include McNutt as a third team selection and Reiff as a fourth team honoree. Yahoo! Sports named Reiff and Coker third team All-America, while SI.com gave honorable mention All-America honors to Reiff and Coker.

Phil Steele’s all-Big Ten selections include first team recognition to McNutt and Reiff, second team honors to Coker and senior DB Shaun Prater, and third team honors to senior OL Adam Gettis, senior defensive linemen Mike Daniels and Broderick Binns, junior DB Micah Hyde, sophomore LB James Morris and senior P Eric Guthrie.

College Sports Madness named McNutt and Hyde to its all-Big Ten first team, while Coker, Gettis, Reiff, Daniels and Prater were second team selections and Binns and Morris were named to the third team.

The BTN.com all-Freshman team included WR Kevonte Martin-Manley and OL Brandon Scherff. Martin-Manley ranked third on the team with 30 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns. He started two games while playing in all 13 contests and was used on KO returns late in the season. Scherff started three games and played in 11 contests at left guard while sharing time with Matt Tobin.

FOUR HAWKEYES IN POSTSEASON

Senior DB Shaun Prater and senior OL Markus Zusevics were invited to participate in the East-West Shrine Game. Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. and senior DL Mike Daniels were invited to participate in the Senior Bowl.

Under Coach Kirk Ferentz, 62 Iowa players have made 71 appearances in postseason games.

HAWKEYES EARN ACADEMIC HONORSFourteen members of the Iowa football team earned academic all-Big Ten recognition in 2011.

Those players include junior DL Steve Bigach, senior P Eric Guthrie, sophomore LS Casey Kreiter, sophomore LB James Morris, junior WR Nick Nielsen, senior LB Tyler Nielsen, senior OL Woody Orne, senior LB Terrance Pryor, junior WR Steven Staggs, senior DB Kyle Steinbrecher, junior DB Jack Swanson, sophomore OL Brett Van Sloten, junior QB James Vandenberg and senior RB Jason White.

Tyler Nielsen was named to the academic team for the fourth straight year, while Swanson, Vandenberg and White were honored for the third time. Bigach and Van Sloten have earned the honor the last two seasons.

Bigach, Tyler Nielsen and Vandenberg were named to the Capital One CoSIDA all- District VI first team.






IOWA’S ACADEMIC SUCCESSIn the NCAA’s most recent release on academic standing, Iowa’s football team ranks eighth

nationally with a 2011 Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 83 percent. Kirk Ferentz’s squad was one of only nine bowl participants to score 80 percent or better on the NCAA’s “real-time” measurement of academic success.

The Hawkeyes ranked third among the 10 Big Ten Conference teams who participated in a bowl games. The Big Ten is also the only conference with more than one team at 80 percent or better. The national average for Football Bowl Subdivision football programs is a GSR score of 69.

REIFF ENTERS NFL DRAFTOffensive tackle Riley Reiff has declared for the 2012 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of eligibility

with the Hawkeye football program.Reiff (6-foot-6, 300 pounds) was named first team All-Big Ten by both league coaches and media

in 2011 after earning second team honors in 2010. He was also named first team All-America in 2011 by Pro Football Weekly and also earned All-America recognition from Phil Steele’s College Football, SI.com, and Yahoo! Sports.

Reiff is a native of Parkston, S.D., where he was the Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior. He was also a three-time state wrestling champion. After a redshirt season in 2008, Reiff moved into Iowa’s starting lineup midway through the 2009 season. He had 37 career starts, including the last 34 games of his Hawkeye career.

Reiff is the sixth Iowa player since 2002 to declare for the NFL Draft with eligibility remaining. The others include TE Dallas Clark (2002), RB Shonn Greene (2008), OL Bryan Bulaga (2009), DB Amari Spievey (2009) and DB Tyler Sash (2010).

IOWA VS. RANKED OPPONENTSIowa was 1-3 in 2011 against ranked opponents. The Hawkeyes defeated 13th-ranked Michigan

(24-16) and lost to 13th-ranked Michigan State (37-21), both at Iowa City. Iowa lost at 22nd-ranked Nebraska (20-7) and to 14th-ranked Oklahoma (31-14) at the Insight Bowl.

Iowa posted a 4-3 record while facing seven ranked opponents in 2010, the most for a Kirk Ferentz coached Hawkeye team. The four wins over ranked teams are the most for Iowa since posting a 4-2 record vs. six ranked opponents in 2003. Iowa played six ranked teams in 1999 and 2003.

Three of Iowa’s seven ranked opponents in 2010 were ranked in the top 10, while Missouri was 12th. Iowa lost to No. 10 Wisconsin (31-30), defeated No. 5 Michigan State (37-6) and lost to No. 7 Ohio State (20-17), all in Kinnick Stadium. In 2009, Iowa defeated No. 4 Penn State and No. 9 Georgia Tech, while losing at No. 8 Ohio State in overtime.

Iowa recorded a victory over a top-five ranked team in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

IOWA VS. RANKED TEAMSThese are Iowa’s most recent wins vs. nationally-ranked opponents:

Home: 24-16 over 13th-ranked Michigan, 11/05/11 37-6 over fifth-ranked Michigan State, 10/30/10 24-3 over 20th-ranked Penn State, 10/02/10Road: 38-28 over 24th-ranked Michigan, 10/16/10 21-10 over fourth-ranked Penn State, 9/26/09Neutral: 27-24 over 12th-ranked Missouri, Insight Bowl, 12/28/10 24-14 over ninth-ranked Georgia Tech, Orange Bowl, 1/5/10

IOWA’S BOWL OPPONENTSIowa’s 13-game schedule in 2011 included nine teams that participated in bowl games. During

the regular season, Iowa posted a 4-4 record against Iowa State, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue and Nebraska. The Hawkeyes lost to Oklahoma in the Insight Bowl. In addition, Iowa defeated Tennessee Tech, which advanced to the FCS playoffs.

Iowa’s opponents in 2011 posted an overall record of 90-75 (.545).

THE SCHEDULE AHEADIowa’s 2012 schedule includes eight opponents that participated in bowl games following the

2011 season. That list includes Northern Illinois (GoDaddy.com), Iowa State (Pinstripe), Michigan State (Outback), Penn State (TicketCity), Northwestern (Meineke), Purdue (Little Caesars), Michigan (Sugar) and Nebraska (Capital One). In addition, Northern Iowa advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs.

Northern Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue and Michigan were bowl game winners, while Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Michigan State, Penn State, Michigan and Nebraska each won at least nine games.

ALL-BIG TEN HONORS

Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. was named the recipient of the Big Ten’s inaugural Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year Award, highlighting Iowa’s all-Big Ten selections for 2011.

McNutt is one of eight Hawkeye players named to either the first or second all-Big Ten teams, voted on by the league’s coaches and media. McNutt, along with junior offensive tackle Riley Reiff, earned first team recognition from both the coaches and media. Senior DB Shaun Prater was a first team selection by league coaches. Prater earned first team honors for the second straight year, while McNutt and Reiff each moved to the first team after earning second team honors in 2010.

Sophomore RB Marcus Coker, senior DT Mike Daniels and senior offensive guard Adam Gettis were named to the second team by league coaches, while senior DE Broderick Binns and junior DB Micah Hyde were named to the media second team. Daniels and Hyde each earned honorable mention recognition in 2010.

Four Hawkeyes were named honorable mention by both coaches and media, including senior offensive tackle Markus Zusevics, senior P Eric Guthrie, junior center James Ferentz and sophomore LB James Morris. Binns and Hyde were named honorable mention by the coaches, while the media named Daniels, Gettis, Prater and senior LB Tyler Nielsen to its honorable mention list.

In addition to being named honorable mention by both coaches and media, Guthrie is Iowa’s recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award.

THREE EARN ACADEMIC HONORSThree members of the University of Iowa football program were named to the Capital One

Academic All-District Six first team. Those players include senior LB Tyler Nielsen, junior QB James Vandenberg and junior DL Steve Bigach.

Nielsen holds a 3.56 GPA and is a marketing major who has already earned his bachelor’s degree. He has earned academic all-Big Ten recognition in each of the past three seasons.

Nielsen started 12 games in 2011, missing the Indiana game due to injury. He played both the outside and middle linebacker positions. He recorded 73 tackles, including four for loss and a QB sack. He forced one fumble and had two fumble recoveries.

Vandenberg started all 12 games. He carries a 3.34 GPA and is majoring in integrative physiology. Vandenberg earned academic all-Big Ten honors in 2010. He completed 237-404 pass attempts for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns, with just seven interceptions.

Bigach is majoring in integrative physiology and mathematics and has a 3.65 GPA. He also earned academic all-Big Ten honors in 2010. He played in 12 games, earning three starts at defensive tackle and two at defensive end. He recorded nine solo tackles and 15 assists.

In the last 13 seasons, under Coach Kirk Ferentz, 19 Iowa football student-athletes have combined to earn academic all-District and all-America recognition on 35 occasions.

MCNUTT, JR. SETS RECORDSSenior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. had a record breaking season. McNutt established a single season

record for touchdown receptions with 12 (Maurice Brown had 11 in 2002) and tied the school mark for receptions in a season (82). He also set Iowa records for single season yardage (1,315), career yardage (2,861) and career scoring receptions (28). McNutt had eight scoring receptions in both 2009 and 2010.

McNutt had over 100 receiving yards in eight games. He ranks second in career receptions (170). He had 184 receiving yards (six catches) vs. Indiana, the eighth best single-game total at Iowa, and 151 yards on nine receptions in a win at Purdue. McNutt ranks 11th in career scoring with 168 points.




MCNUTT IN BIG TEN RECORDSSenior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. ranks 10th all-time in the Big Ten in career touchdown receptions.

He had 12 touchdowns in 2011 and 28 career scores. He had eight touchdowns in both 2009 and 2010. With the 28 touchdowns, McNutt moves past six former players who were tied for the 10th spot with 27 touchdowns.

In addition, McNutt is seventh in the Big Ten in single season receiving yards (1,315 yards in 2011).

HAWKEYES EARN WEEKLY HONORSSeveral Iowa players earned weekly honors in 2011:

• WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. was named national Wide Receiver of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his play in Iowa’s 31-21 win at Purdue. McNutt had nine receptions for 151 yards and two scores. He also earned honorable mention recognition for the same award vs. Michigan State (8-130-1 TD), Tennessee Tech (6-140-2 TDs) and Indiana (6-184-3 TDs).

• WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. was named Big Ten co-offensive Player of the Week for his play in Iowa’s win over Indiana. McNutt, Jr. had six receptions for 184 yards and three touchdowns (80, 24 and 29 yards). He became Iowa’s career leader in touchdown receptions (24) with the 80-yard reception.

• QB James Vandenberg was named Big Ten Conference offensive Player of the Week for his play in leading Iowa to a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh. The Big Ten honor is the first for Vandenberg. He led Iowa’s second half rally against Pittsburgh, rushing for one touchdown and throwing three touchdown passes in the final 17 minutes. His totals against Pitt included 31-48 passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception.

• QB James Vandenberg was one of eight quarterbacks named by the Manning Award as its “Stars of the Week” following Iowa’s win over Pittsburgh. The award was established by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004. Vandenberg has also been nominated for the Quarterback Performance of the Year honor, which is also based on fan voting.

• QB James Vandenberg earned honorable mention honors from the College Football Performance Awards for his play vs. Pittsburgh, Louisiana-Monroe and Indiana. Vandenberg completed 21-32 passes for 270 yards and three touchdowns in Iowa’s 45-17 win over ULM. His scoring strikes covered 13, 17 and 23 yards and he scored on a one-yard run. Against Indiana, he completed 12-16 passes for 253 yards and a career-high four touchdowns.

• College Sports Madness named Iowa LB Tyler Nielsen as its national defensive Player of the Week for his play in Iowa’s win over 13th-ranked Michigan. In addition, he received honorable mention recognition from the College Football Performance Awards. Nielsen had a career-high 13 tackles, including seven solo stops. He also forced and recovered a Michigan fumble that led to an Iowa field goal. Nielsen was credited with two tackles for loss and also had a QB pressure.

• Sophomore DB Tanner Miller was named national Defensive Back of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his play in Iowa’s win over Northwestern. Miller collected the first interception of his career in the first quarter and returned the theft 98 yards for a touchdown. Miller recorded a career-high eight tackles in the game, including five solo stops. The 98-yard return ties Iowa’s record for longest interception return. Miller was also nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year. He also earned honorable mention recognition for the same award for his play at Purdue, where he recorded two interceptions.

• RB Marcus Coker was named national Running Back of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his play at Minnesota. Coker rushed 32 times for 252 yards and two scores against the Gophers.

• DL Mike Daniels earned honorable mention recognition from the College Football Performance Award for his play in Iowa’s 31-21 win at Purdue. Daniels recorded nine tackles, five tackles for loss and three QB sacks.

• DB Micah Hyde earned honorable mention honors from the College Football Performance Award for his play vs. Pittsburgh and at Penn State. Hyde collected two interceptions in the win over Pitt, the second coming with 1:41 remaining in the game to end Pitt’s final possession. He also had 10 tackles, including nine solo stops. Hyde had his third interception of the season in the second half at Penn State, stopping a PSU drive inside the Iowa red zone. Hyde was also credited with eight tackles, including one tackle for loss, and two pass break-ups.

• DL Tom Nardo was named Big Ten Conference defensive Player of the Week for his play in Iowa’s 45-17 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 24. The Big Ten honor is his first. Nardo recorded a career-high 12 tackles (six solo, six assists), including two tackles for loss and a shared QB sack.

• P Eric Guthrie received honorable mention honors from the College Football Performance Awards for his play vs. Louisiana-Monroe. Guthrie averaged 48 yards on his two punts vs. ULM.

• Sophomore PK Mike Meyer was named national Placekicker of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards for his play in Iowa’s 44-41 three-overtime loss at Iowa State. Meyer was also one of three kickers to earn “Stars of the Week” recognition from the Lou Groza Collegiate Place Kicker Award. Meyer made all four field goal attempts, connecting from 42, 20, 50 and 34 yards. The 50-yard kick is a career best and the 34-yard effort came in the third overtime period.

• Sophomore LB Christian Kirksey earned honorable mention recognition from the College Football Performance Awards for his play at Iowa State. He had a career-high 13 tackles, including 11 solo stops, two tackles for loss and a QB sack. He also caused and recovered an Iowa State fumble while making a tackle and had one pass break-up.

• Senior DB Shaun Prater earned honorable mention recognition from the College Football Performance Awards for his play against Tennessee Tech. Prater had an 89-yard touchdown return in Iowa’s win, the fifth longest on school history.

SURPASSING 1,300-YARDSFor the first time in school history, Iowa’s offense in 2011 featured a 1,300-yard receiver and rusher

in the same season. Senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. had 1,315 receiving yards, while running back Marcus Coker rushed for 1,384 yards. The two combined for 27 of Iowa’s 43 offensive touchdowns. In addition, junior QB James Vandenberg passed for 3,022 yards.

McNutt established a single season record for receiving yards and tied the mark for receptions in a season (82). Coker’s rushing total ranks fourth best for a single season and Vandenberg’s passing total ranks fourth best in a season.

An Iowa running back has gained over 1,000 rushing yards in 17 seasons (seven times under Kirk Ferentz). McNutt is just the fourth Hawkeye receiver to total over 1,000 receiving yards in one season, the second under Ferentz.

HAWKEYES LEAD IN UNKNOWN STATSSophomore RB Marcus Coker and senior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr. led the Big Ten Conference in

different statistical categories that might go unnoticed by most. According to STATS, Inc., Coker led all Big Ten players in rushing yards after contact (752), while ranking second in quality rushes, that gain a first down, four yards or more, or a touchdown. Coker also ranked fourth with six rushes of over 20 yards.

McNutt led all conference receivers with 550 yards after catch.In addition, senior DE Broderick Binns ranked sixth in the Big Ten in QB knockdowns, with 11.

IOWA IN NCAA STATSAs a team, Iowa ranked eighth nationally in fewest penalty yards per game (35.6), tied for 14th in

red zone defense (73.7%), tied for 18th in fewest turnovers (18), tied for 19th in interceptions thrown (eight), ranked 22nd in fewest penalties per game (4.8) and 25th in net punting (38.5).

Individually, WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., was 12th in receiving yards per game (101.2) and tied for 27th in receptions per game (6.3), RB Marcus Coker ranked 15th in rushing yards per game (115.3), DB Shaun Prater ranked tied for 28th with four forced fumbles, QB James Vandenberg ranked 39th in passing yards (232.5) and 41st in pass efficiency (138.5) and LB James Morris tied for 37th in tackles per game (9.2).

All Iowa team and individual statistical rankings, both in the Big Ten and the NCAA, can be found as a side bar within the game notes section.

IOWA COMEBACKSIowa’s rally for a 31-27 win over Pittsburgh (Sept. 17) is believed to be the largest comeback for a

win in Hawkeye history, as the Hawkeyes trailed by 21 points (24-3) with 3:11 remaining in the third quarter. Following is a list of previous Iowa rallies that are believed to be the largest in school history:

• Iowa rallied from an 18-point deficit in a 34-31 win over Oregon in 1949 in Iowa City. Iowa trailed 24-6 with 2:30 left in the third quarter against the Ducks.

• Iowa rallied from a 17-0 first half deficit for a 30-27 win at Minnesota in 1986, winning on a 37-yard field goal with one second remaining.

• Iowa rallied from a 17-0 first half deficit for a 37-30 home win over Michigan State in 1996. Iowa rallied to tie the game at 23 and 30 before scoring the winning touchdown early in the fourth period.

• Iowa rallied from a 14-point deficit for a 42-24 win over Indiana in 2009 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes trailed 21-7 in the third period when an 86-yard interception return sparked Iowa’s rally.






• Iowa’s rally ties as the second largest this season among FBS teams. Houston rallied from a 27-point deficit to take a win over Louisiana Tech, while Nebraska rallied from 21 points down to defeat Ohio State.

WINNING AT HOMEIowa has won 55 of its last 67 games (.821) in Kinnick Stadium, dating back to the 2002 season,

including a 6-1 record in 2011. Iowa recorded a school-record 22-game home winning streak between 2002-05, which ended with an overtime loss to Michigan.

Iowa is 23-5 (.821) at home since the start of the 2008 season and 24-1 (.960) in its last 25 non-conference home games. Iowa has won 12 straight non-conference home games since the final game of 2007.

IOWA MATCHES ATTENDANCE RECORDIowa sold all tickets for its seven home games, matching the school record by averaging 70,585

fans per contest. Iowa issued over 59,000 season tickets, which included more than 10,000 student tickets. Iowa also averaged 70,585 for all home games in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010. Iowa has sold out Kinnick Stadium 56 of the last 58 games.

COLLECTING INTERCEPTIONSIowa’s defense has ranked among national leaders in causing turnovers in recent seasons. Since

the start of the 2008 season, Iowa has collected 72 interceptions, a total that ties as fifth best in the nation over that span. Iowa had nine interceptions in 2011, with two of those being returned for touchdowns (89 yards by DB Shaun Prater and 98 yards by DB Tanner Miller). LB James Morris also has a 52-yard return that led to a field goal.

The Hawkeyes have had an interception return for a touchdown in each of the last four years, including four in 2010. Iowa has had an interception return for a score in nine of the last 11 seasons and 9 of 13 seasons under Kirk Ferentz.

AMONG CAREER LEADERSSenior WR Marvin McNutt, Jr., set Iowa records for single season (12) and career touchdown

receptions (28), along with single season (1,315) and career (2,861) receiving yards. McNutt tied the single season reception mark (82) and ranks second in career catches (170). He ranks 11th in career scoring (168 points).

Senior DB Shaun Prater has 173 career interception return yards and junior DB Micah Hyde has 142 yards. Prater ranks seventh among Iowa’s career interception leaders in return yards and Hyde is 11th. They both have seven career thefts (tie for 25th) and each have two touchdown returns. Among Iowa’s career leaders, only Tom Knight (three) and Plez Atkins (two) have more than one touchdown return.

Sophomore PK Mike Meyer is 14th in career scoring with 159 points. Junior QB James Vandenberg tied for third in single-season touchdown passes (25), is fourth in season passing yards (3,022), ninth in career passing yards (3,537) and eighth in career passing touchdowns (28).

BIG PLAY HAWKEYESIowa had 47 pass plays and eight rushing plays, along with three interception returns, 28 KO

returns, one punt return and 14 field goals, of at least 20 yards.Iowa opponents had 32 passing plays, nine rushing plays, two punt returns, three interception

returns, one fumble return and 34 KO returns of 20 yards or more.

IOWA BY QUARTERSIowa outscored its opponents in the first (69-57), second (106-75) and fourth (105-91) quarters,

but was outscored in the third (67-61) quarter. Iowa was outscored in three overtime periods (20-17) at Iowa State.

ON THE AVERAGEFor the season, Iowa averaged 5.5 yards on 389 first down plays, 6.1 yards on 290 second down

plays, 4.4 yards on 175 third down plays and 5.3 yards on 21 fourth down plays. Iowa was 11-21 (.524) on fourth down conversions.

AVERAGE SCORING DRIVESIowa’s 54 scoring drives averaged 8.1 plays, 60.1 yards and 3:41 in elapsed time. Iowa had 11

scoring drives that covered 80 yards or more. Iowa had 41 touchdown drives, which averaged 7.8 plays, 66.8 yards and 3:05 in elapsed time.

Iowa’s opponents had 50 scoring drives, averaging 9.3 plays, 58.7 yards and 3:51 in elapsed time.The above scoring drive figures do not include overtime.

IOWA IN THE RED ZONEFor the season, Iowa was 41-49 (83.7%) in the red zone, with 18 rushing touchdowns, 13 passing

touchdowns and 10 field goals.Iowa has scored on 147 of the last 165 (.891) red zone possessions (101 TDs and 46 FGs), dating

back to the Michigan State game in 2008. Iowa is 128-146 (.877) combined inside the red zone its last 42 games.

Iowa opponents were 42-57 (73.7%) in the red zone. Iowa allowed 14 rushing touchdowns, 17 passing touchdowns and 11 field goals.

POINTS OFF TURNOVERSIowa scored 47 points following 19 opponent turnovers (10 interceptions, nine fumbles). The

Hawkeye defense collected at least one takeaway in 65 of its last 75 games, dating back to 2006.Iowa opponents scored 45 points following 18 Hawkeye turnovers.

HAWKEYES ON THE TUBEAll Iowa football games were televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FSN or the BTN. The last

Iowa contest not televised was vs. Minnesota on Nov. 17, 2001. Iowa has appeared on television in 129 consecutive games.

NEW FACES ON THE FIELDIowa played 10 true freshmen in 2011, including five on offense and five on defense. The list

includes RB Mika’il McCall, RB Damon Bullock, WR Marcus Grant, TE Ray Hamilton, LB John Lowdermilk, DB Nico Law, DB Jordan Lomax, LB Marcus Collins RB Jordan Canzeri and LB Quinton Alston.

Iowa played nine true freshmen in 2010, but just three true freshmen in 2009. The Hawkeyes played seven true freshmen in 2000, 2003 and 2008. The high mark for true freshman under Coach Kirk Ferentz is 11 in 2007.

Hawkeyes who saw the first action of their career in 2011, in addition to the 10 true freshmen, include QB/LB A.J. Derby, FB Matt Meyers, WR Kevonte Martin-Manley, RB De’Andre Johnson, LB Terrance Pryor, OL Andrew Donnal, OL Tommy Gaul, WR Steven Staggs, DL Mike Hardy, DL Carl Davis, DL Louis Trinca-Pasat and WR Jordan Cotton.

Nineteen Hawkeyes started for the first time in 2011, including TE Zach Derby, FB Jonathan Gimm, OL Matt Tobin, TE Brad Herman, FB Matt Meyers, WR Keenan Davis, DL Lebron Daniel, DL Tom Nardo, DL Dominic Alvis, LB Christian Kirksey, DB Jordan Bernstine, DB Collin Sleeper, DB Tanner Miller, WR Kevonte Martin-Manley, OLB Tom Donatell, DL Steve Bigach, OL Brandon Scherff, TE C.J. Fiedorowicz and RB Jordan Canzeri.

DEPTH CHART INCLUDED 10 WALK-ONSIowa’s depth chart for the majority of the season included 10 players who originally joined the

program as a walk-on. That included four on offense (OL Matt Tobin, RB Jason White, WR Steven Staggs, TE Zach Derby), three on defense (DL Thomas Nardo, OLB Tom Donatell, DB Collin Sleeper), and three specialists (P Eric Guthrie, PK Mike Meyer and LS Casey Kreiter).

IOWA LIKES STARTING ON OFFENSEIowa has started the game on offense in 135-of-162 games under Kirk Ferentz, including 11 of

13 games in 2011 (all but Iowa State and Michigan). Iowa is 15-12 in the games it has started on defense under Ferentz.




SCHEDULE NOTES• Iowa was one of two Big Ten Conference teams (Ohio State) to play two nonconference games

against teams from BCS conferences during the regular season. Iowa lost at Iowa State in three overtimes (44-41) and defeated Pittsburgh (31-27) at Iowa City. Both Iowa State and Pitt competed in postseason bowl games.

• The Hawkeyes opened Big Ten play at Penn State. This marked the 10th time in Kirk Ferentz’ 13 years at Iowa that the Hawkeyes have opened the conference season on the road.

• Iowa’s final two regular season games included traveling to Purdue and Nebraska, making Iowa one of two Big Ten teams (Penn State) to close the season with consecutive road games (both Iowa and Penn State split their last two games).

• Nine of Iowa’s 11 FBS opponents played in bowl games. That list includes Iowa State, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Purdue and Oklahoma. In addition, Tennessee Tech (7-4) won the Ohio Valley Conference and participated in the FCS playoffs, falling in the first round.

• The Hawkeyes do not face Big Ten opponents Illinois, Ohio State and Wisconsin again in 2012.• Iowa’s 2012 schedule includes the same Big Ten opponents as 2011, along with non-conference

games vs. Northern Illinois (Soldier Field) and home games vs. Iowa State, Northern Iowa and Central Michigan. Northern Illinois and Iowa State competed in bowl games in 2011, while Northern Iowa reached the FCS quarter-finals.

IOWA FOOTBALL AND THE NFL• For the second straight year, Iowa had six players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, and for the

second straight year that list included a first round selection (DE Adrian Clayborn). • Iowa was one of eight schools to have as many as six players selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. A

total of 12 former Hawkeyes were rookies in 2011 NFL training camps.• Iowa was the only program to have three defensive linemen selected in the 2011 NFL Draft, and

all three are on NFL rosters.• In NFL 2011 regular season statistics, former Hawkeye linebackers Chad Greenway (Minnesota)

and Pat Angerer (Indianapolis) finished third and fourth, respectively, in tackles.• Former Hawkeyes Marshal Yanda (Baltimore OL) and Chad Greenway (Minnesota LB) were

named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in their respective NFL careers.• Three former Hawkeyes were involved in the 2012 Super Bowl. DB Tyler Sash played for the

Super Bowl champion New York Giants, while LB Jeff Tarpinian was on the injured reserve roster of the New England Patriots. Former Iowa center Brian Ferentz is New England’s tight ends coach.

• Iowa has placed 20 defensive linemen in the NFL under Kirk Ferentz.• Iowa has had the most offensive linemen drafted in the NFL (11) since the 2003 NFL Draft.• Every Iowa senior starting tight end (nine) under Kirk Ferentz has been drafted in the NFL or

made an NFL team in his first year as a rookie.• Only two schools, USC (16) and Florida (13), have had more players selected in the past two

seasons.• The Iowa football program was represented by 35 players on opening day NFL rosters. As many

as eight additional former Hawkeyes with NFL experience were listed as free agents, on injured reserve or on practice squads.

• Iowa ranks eighth nationally (second among Big Ten teams) in number former players active in the NFL in 2011, behind Miami (FL), USC, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and LSU.

• All 11 members of Iowa’s starting defensive unit in 2008 were either drafted in the last three NFL drafts or signed to NFL free agent contracts following the drafts.

• Over the past 10 years, 90 of 100 (90%) of Iowa’s senior starters have been drafted in the NFL or signed NFL free agent contracts.

• At least one Iowa Hawkeye has been selected in every NFL Draft since 1978.

IOWA PROGRAM NOTES• Iowa defeated a team ranked in the top five in the nation, in the Associated Press rankings, in

2008 (Penn State), 2009 (Penn State) and 2010 (Michigan State), along with defeating 13th-ranked Michigan in 2011.

• Iowa earned Big Ten Conference championships in 2002 and 2004 and placed second in 2009. Iowa (8-0, 2002) is one of two Big Ten teams to post a perfect mark in conference play since 1998 (BCS era).

• Iowa has ranked in the top 10 in the final Associated Press and CNN/USA Today coaches polls in four of the past 10 seasons, including a ranking of seventh in both polls at the conclusion of the 2009 season. Iowa ranked eighth in 2002, 2003 and 2004 and the Hawkeyes were also 20th in 2008.

• Iowa established a school record with 11 wins in 2002 (11-2) and matched that record in 2009. In 2009, Iowa won 10 regular season games for just the fourth time in school history.

• Iowa won 10 or more games in three consecutive years (2002-04) for first time in school history.• Iowa compiled an eight-year record of 85-42 (.669), 2002-11, including a 50-30 Big Ten record.

The 85 victories tie as the 17th best total in the nation.• Kirk Ferentz has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year three times (2002, 2004 & 2009) and

he was named National Coach of the Year in 2002. Ferentz joins Michigan’s Bo Schembechler (four), Iowa’s Hayden Fry (three) and Penn State’s Joe Paterno (three) as the only coaches to be honored in more than two seasons.

• Iowa has had national award winners in: Robert Gallery (2003 Outland, Top Lineman); Brad Banks (2002 Davey O’Brien, Top Quarterback; 2002 Associated Press National Player of the Year); Dallas Clark (2002 Mackey, Top Tight End); Nate Kaeding (2002 Groza, Top Kicker); Shonn Greene (2008 Doak Walker, Top Running Back).

• In 13 seasons under Coach Kirk Ferentz, 19 Hawkeye players have combined to earn academic All-American honors on 35 occasions.

IOWA AMONG TOP 20 IN WINS, 2002-11Iowa has posted 85 wins since the start of the 2002 season, which ranks as the 17th highest total

in Division I football. The list includes the following: Boise State (117); USC (109); Oklahoma (108); LSU (106); Ohio State (105); Texas (103); TCU (103); Virginia Tech (102); Georgia (98); Florida (95); West Virginia (95); Wisconsin (94); Auburn (94); Utah (92); Alabama (91); Oregon (90); IOWA (85); Florida State (85); Boston College (84); Hawaii (84); Texas Tech (84); Penn State (83); Miami, FL (83); Nebraska (82) and Michigan (82).

BEST DECADE FOR IOWA FOOTBALLIowa’s football record in the 2000 decade was 80-45 (.640), a record that ranks as the best decade

in Iowa football history, based on total wins. Iowa posted a record of 77-40-4 (.652) during the 1980’s and the Hawkeyes were 62-53-2 (.538) in the 1990’s.

Part of the Hawkeye success is due to the stability in the program, as Iowa has had just two head coaches since 1979. Hayden Fry took over prior to the 1979 season and coached through the 1998 season, posting a record of 143-89-6. Current Coach Kirk Ferentz replaced Fry, leading the program for the last 12 seasons. Ferentz also served as Iowa’s offensive line coach from 1981-89 under Fry.

SPRING FOOTBALLIowa will begin spring practice March 24 and hold its final practice on April 18. The final open

practice and scrimmage in Kinnick Stadium will be held Saturday, April 14.

2011 FINAL STATISTICSA LOOK BACK





Game-By-Game Results Big TenDate Opponent W/L Score Record Record Time AttendanceSept. 3 Tennessee Tech W 34-7 1-0 0-0 4:27 70,585Sept. 10 at Iowa State L 3OT 41-44 1-1 0-0 3:50 56,085Sept. 17 Pittsburgh W 31-27 2-1 0-0 3:17 70,585Sept. 24 Louisiana-Monroe W 45-17 3-1 0-0 3:00 70,585*Oct. 8 at Penn State L 3-13 3-2 0-1 2:58 103,497*Oct. 15 Northwestern W 41-31 4-2 1-1 3:10 70,585*Oct. 22 Indiana W 45-24 5-2 2-1 3:09 70,585*Oct. 29 at Minnesota L 21-22 5-3 2-2 3:00 46,543*Nov. 5 Michigan W 24-16 6-3 3-2 3:11 70,585*Nov. 12 Michigan State L 21-37 6-4 3-3 3:35 70,585*Nov. 19 at Purdue W 31-21 7-4 4-3 3:17 40,106*Nov. 25 at Nebraska L 7-20 7-5 4-4 3:06 85,595#Dec. 30 vs. Oklahoma L 14-31 7-6 4-4 3:23 54,247

* – Big Ten Conference Game # – Insight Bowl, Tempe, Arizona

Overall Record: 7-6 Home Record: 6-1Big Ten Record: 4-4 Away Record: 1-4Neutral Record: 0-1 Overall Attendance: 880,168 Average: 67,705Home Attendance: 494,095 Average: 70,585Away Attendance: 331,826 Average: 66,365Neutral Attendance: 45,247

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalIowa 69 106 61 105 17 358Opponents 57 75 67 91 20 310

( PATs )SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PtsCoker 15 - - - - - - - 90Meyer - 14-20 44-44 - - - - - 86McNutt 12 - - - - - - - 72Davis, K. 4 - - - 1 - - - 26Vandenberg 3 - - - - 1-1 - - 18Fiedorowicz 3 - - - - - - - 18Martin-Manley 3 - - - - - - - 18Herman 2 - - - - - - - 12Miller 1 - - - - - - - 6Prater 1 - - - - - - - 6Canzeri 1 - - - - - - - 6Total 45 14-20 44-44 - 1 1-1 - - 358Opponents 38 16-22 34-34 0-2 - 0-1 - - 310

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+ BlkGuthrie 53 2182 41.2 59 4 22 18 6 0Total 53 2182 41.2 59 4 22 18 6 0Opponents 62 2605 42.0 68 9 17 13 14 1

FIELD GOALS FG-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Lg BlkMeyer 14-20 70.0 0-0 6-7 3-4 4-6 1-3 50 1Total 14-20 70.0 0-0 6-7 3-4 4-6 1-3 50 1Opponents 16-21 71.0 0-0 7-8 4-5 4-8 1-1 54 0

FG SEQUENCE ............................................................. IOWA ...................................... OPPONENTSTennessee Tech ..................................................................... (39),(20) ................................................................33Iowa State .............................................................(42),(20),(50),(34) ................................................... (54),42,38Pittsburgh ..........................................................................(22),40,50 ..................................................... (37),(24)Louisiana-Monroe ........................................................................(23) ........................................................ (43),49Penn State ....................................................................................(23) ..................................................... (20),(20)Northwestern ....................................................................... (27),(40) ........................................................ (47),47Indiana .........................................................................................(47) .............................................................(22)Minnesota ................................................................................. 24,43 .............................................................(28)Michigan ......................................................................................(42) .............................................................(32)Michigan State ............................................................................... 50 .........................................(22),(31),49,(48)Purdue ....................................................................................34,(38) .................................................................. -Nebraska ...........................................................................................- ..................................................... (40),(21)Oklahoma .........................................................................................- .............................................................(35)Numbers in parenthesis indicate FG was made

TEAM STATISTICS (All Games) IOWA OPP.SCORING .....................................................................................358 ...................................................310Points Per Game .......................................................................... 27.5 .............................................................23.8Touchdowns ................................................................................... 45 ................................................................38Field Goals-Attempts ................................................................14-20 .......................................................... 16-22PATs-Attempts ...........................................................................44-44 .......................................................... 34-34

FIRST DOWNS ................................................................266 ...................................................278Rushing ........................................................................................ 104 ..............................................................118Passing ......................................................................................... 138 ..............................................................144Penalty ........................................................................................... 24 ................................................................16

RUSHINGRushing Attempts ........................................................................ 454 ..............................................................549Yards gained rushing .................................................................. 2089 ............................................................2308Yards lost rushing ......................................................................... 299 ..............................................................280Net yards Rushing ...................................................................... 1790 ............................................................2028Average Per Rush .......................................................................... 3.9 ...............................................................3.7Average Per Game ..................................................................... 137.7 ...........................................................156.0TDs Rushing ................................................................................... 18 ................................................................16

PASSINGComp-Att-Int .................................................................... 240-412-8 .................................................256-413-10Passing Yards .............................................................................. 3052 ............................................................2898Average Per Game ..................................................................... 234.8 ...........................................................222.9Average Per Pass ........................................................................... 7.4 ...............................................................7.0Average Per Catch ....................................................................... 12.7 .............................................................11.3TDs Passing .................................................................................... 25 ................................................................21

TOTAL OFFENSETotal Plays .................................................................................... 866 ..............................................................962Total Yards .................................................................................. 4842 ............................................................4926Average Per Play ........................................................................... 5.6 ...............................................................5.1Average Per Game ..................................................................... 372.5 ...........................................................378.9

PUNTINGNumber-Yards .......................................................................53-2181 ...................................................... 62-2605Average Per Punt ......................................................................... 41.2 .............................................................42.0Net Punt Average ........................................................................ 38.5 .............................................................37.3

MISCELLANEOUSKickoff Returns: #-Yards.........................................................46-1008 ...................................................... 61-1320Kickoff Return Average ................................................................ 21.9 .............................................................21.6Punt Returns: #-Yards ..............................................................14-111 .......................................................... 14-64Punt Returns Average.................................................................... 7.9 ...............................................................4.6Int Returns: #-Yards .................................................................10-260 ............................................................ 8-86Int Return Average ...................................................................... 26.0 .............................................................10.8Fumbles-Lost ............................................................................18-10 ............................................................ 26-9Penalties-Yards ........................................................................62-463 ........................................................ 83-701Average Per Game ....................................................................... 35.6 .............................................................53.9Time of Possession/Game .......................................................... 28:33 ...........................................................31:273rd-Down Conversions ............................................................66/166 ........................................................ 95/2073rd-Down Pct. .............................................................................40% ............................................................ 46%4th-Down Conversions ..............................................................11/21 .......................................................... 14/194th-Down Pct. .............................................................................52% ............................................................ 74%Sacks By-Yards .........................................................................22-145 ........................................................ 29-209Misc. Yards ........................................................................................ 0 ................................................................. 0




TEAM STATISTICS (Big Ten Games Only) IOWA OPP.SCORING .......................................................................193 ...................................................184Points Per Game .......................................................................... 24.1 .............................................................23.0Touchdowns ................................................................................... 25 ................................................................22Field Goals-Attempts ..................................................................6-10 .......................................................... 11-13PATs-Attempts ...........................................................................25-25 .......................................................... 19-19

FIRST DOWNS ................................................................151 ...................................................175Rushing .......................................................................................... 64 ................................................................79Passing ........................................................................................... 73 ................................................................85Penalty ........................................................................................... 14 ................................................................11

RUSHINGRushing Attempts ........................................................................ 274 ..............................................................348Yards gained rushing .................................................................. 1355 ............................................................1553Yards lost rushing ......................................................................... 203 ..............................................................169Net yards Rushing ...................................................................... 1152 ............................................................1384Average Per Rush .......................................................................... 4.2 ...............................................................4.0Average Per Game ..................................................................... 144.0 ...........................................................173.0TDs Rushing ................................................................................... 11 ................................................................. 8

PASSINGAtt-Comp-Int .................................................................... 133-231-5 ...................................................145-244-5Passing Yards .............................................................................. 1711 ............................................................1724Average Per Game ..................................................................... 213.9 ...........................................................215.5Average Per Pass ........................................................................... 7.4 ...............................................................7.1Average Per Catch ....................................................................... 12.9 .............................................................11.9TDs Passing .................................................................................... 13 ................................................................13

TOTAL OFFENSETotal Plays .................................................................................... 505 ..............................................................592Total Yards .................................................................................. 2863 ............................................................3108Average Per Play ........................................................................... 5.7 ...............................................................5.2Average Per Game ..................................................................... 357.9 ...........................................................388.5

PUNTINGNumber-Yards .......................................................................32-1243 ...................................................... 39-1602Average Per Punt ......................................................................... 38.8 .............................................................41.1Net Punt Average ........................................................................ 35.9 .............................................................36.2

MISCELLANEOUSKickoff Returns: #-Yards...........................................................29-648 ........................................................ 34-635Kickoff Return Average ................................................................ 22.3 .............................................................18.7Punt Returns: #-Yards ..................................................................8-50 ............................................................ 7-35Punt Return Average ..................................................................... 6.2 ...............................................................5.0Int Returns: #-Yards ...................................................................5-119 ............................................................ 5-34Int Return Average ...................................................................... 23.8 ...............................................................6.8Fumbles-Lost ..............................................................................11-7 ............................................................ 17-5Penalties-Yards ........................................................................38-282 ........................................................ 46-411Average Per Game ....................................................................... 35.2 .............................................................51.4Time of Possession/Game .......................................................... 27:24 ...........................................................32:363rd-Down Conversions ..............................................................38/99 ........................................................ 61/1313rd-Down Pct. .............................................................................38% ............................................................ 47%4th-Down Conversions ................................................................7/14 ............................................................ 9/114th-Down Pct. .............................................................................50% ............................................................ 82%Sacks By-Yards ...........................................................................12-85 ........................................................ 21-155Misc. Yards ........................................................................................ 0 ................................................................. 0

RUSHING ...............G .........Att .......Gain .......Loss ........ Net ........Avg ..........TD.......Long .....Avg/GCoker ........................12 .......... 281 .........1417 ............ 33 .........1384 ............4.9 ............ 15 .............50 ....... 115.3Canzeri .......................7 ............ 31 ...........125 ............ 11 ...........114 ............3.7 .............. 0 .............15 ......... 16.3Johnson .....................4 ............ 18 .............81 .............. 2 .............79 ............4.4 .............. 0 .............12 ......... 19.8McCall ........................2 ............ 11 .............69 .............. 4 .............65 ............5.9 .............. 0 .............22 ......... 32.5Vandenberg .............13 ............ 78 ...........271 .......... 210 .............61 ............0.8 .............. 3 .............24 ........... 4.7McNutt .....................13 .............. 6 .............58 .............. 0 .............58 ............9.7 .............. 0 .............19 ........... 4.5White .......................13 .............. 7 .............32 .............. 0 .............32 ............4.6 .............. 0 .............10 ........... 2.5Bullock .......................6 ............ 10 .............28 .............. 8 .............20 ............2.0 .............. 0 ...............5 ........... 3.3Rogers ........................9 .............. 3 ...............8 .............. 0 ...............8 ............2.7 .............. 0 ...............3 ........... 0.9Davis, K. ...................12 .............. 1 ...............0 .............. 1 ............. -1 ...........-1.0 .............. 0 ...............0 ..........-0.1TM ..............................1 .............. 3 ...............0 .............. 8 ............. -8 ...........-2.7 .............. 0 ...............0 ..........-8.0Team ........................13 .............. 8 ...............0 ............ 30 ........... -30 ...........-4.4 .............. 0 ...............0 ..........-3.8Total ................... 13 ........454 ...... 2089 ........299 ...... 1790 ........ 3.9 .......... 18.......... 50 ..... 137.7Opponents .......... 13 ........549 ...... 2308 ........280 ...... 2028 ........ 3.7 .......... 16.......... 37 ..... 156.0

PASSING ........................ G .......... Effic. ..............Cmp-Att-Int ...........Pct. ..........Yds. ........TD .......Lng ..........Avg/GVandenberg ..................13 ........... 138.45 ..................237-404-7 ............... 58.7 ........... 3022 ..........25.......... 88 ...............232.5Derby, A.J. ..................... 9 ............ 92.00 .......................3-6-0 ................... 50.0 ............. 30 .............0 .......... 15 .................. 3.3Wienke ..........................13 ...........-200.00 .....................0-1-1 .................... 0.0 ............... 0 ..............0 ........... 0 ................... 0.0McNutt ..........................13 ............. 0.00 ........................0-1-0 .................... 0.0 ............... 0 ..............0 ........... 0 ................... 0.0Total ....................... 13 .........136.62 ............. 240-412-8 ........... 58.3 ........ 3052 ........25 ........88 ........... 234.8Opponents .............. 13 .........132.86 ............ 256-413-10 .......... 62.0 ........ 2898 ........21 ........67 ........... 222.9

TOTAL OFFENSE .............. G ............... Plays ............ Rush .............Pass ............. Total............Avg/GVandenberg ........................ 13 ................... 482 ................... 61 .................. 3022 .................3083 ................ 237.2Coker ................................... 12 ................... 281 ................. 1384 ................... 0 ....................1384 ................ 115.3Canzeri .................................7 ..................... 31 ................... 114 .................... 0 .....................114 ................... 16.3Johnson ...............................4 ..................... 18 .................... 79 ..................... 0 ..................... 79 .................... 19.8McCall ..................................2 ..................... 11 .................... 65 ..................... 0 ..................... 65 .................... 32.5McNutt ................................ 13 ..................... 7 ..................... 58 ..................... 0 ..................... 58 ...................... 4.5White .................................. 13 ..................... 7 ..................... 32 ..................... 0 ..................... 32 ...................... 2.5Derby ...................................9 ...................... 6 ...................... 0 ..................... 30 .................... 30 ...................... 3.3Bullock .................................6 ..................... 10 .................... 20 ..................... 0 ..................... 20 ...................... 3.3Rogers ..................................9 ...................... 3 ...................... 8 ...................... 0 ...................... 8 ....................... 0.9Davis ................................... 12 ..................... 1 ......................-1 ..................... 0 ......................-1 .....................-0.1Team ................................... 13 ..................... 8 .....................-30 .................... 0 .....................-30 ....................-3.8Total ............................ 13 ............... 866 ............. 1790 ............ 3052 ............ 4842 ............ 372.5Opponents ................... 13 ............... 962 ............. 2028 ............ 2898 ............ 4926 ............ 378.9

RECEIVING .............. G ...............No. ............. Yds .............Avg ............. TD ............ Long ........ Avg/GMcNutt ........................13.................. 82 ................1315 ..............16.0 ................12 ................. 88 ...............101.2Davis ...........................12.................. 50 .................713 ...............14.3 .................4 .................. 47 .................59.4Martin-Manley ............13.................. 30 .................323 ...............10.8 .................3 .................. 25 .................24.8Coker ...........................12.................. 21 .................157 ................7.5 ..................0 .................. 19 .................13.1Fiedorowicz .................13.................. 16 .................167 ...............10.4 .................3 .................. 24 .................12.8Derby ..........................13.................. 12 .................117 ................9.8 ..................0 .................. 20 ...................9.0Herman .......................12................... 8 ...................95 ................11.9 .................2 .................. 26 ...................7.9Canzeri .........................7.................... 6 ...................28 .................4.7 ..................1 .................. 12 ...................4.0Staggs .........................10................... 5 ...................45 .................9.0 ..................0 .................. 17 ...................4.5White ..........................13................... 3 ...................26 .................8.7 ..................0 .................. 14 ...................2.0Hamilton .....................10................... 1 ...................15 ................15.0 .................0 .................. 15 ...................1.5Orne .............................9.................... 1 ...................12 ................12.0 .................0 .................. 12 ...................1.3Grant ............................5.................... 1 ...................12 ................12.0 .................0 .................. 12 ...................2.4Bullock .........................6.................... 1 ...................11 ................11.0 .................0 .................. 11 ...................1.8Rogers ..........................9.................... 1 ....................7 ..................7.0 ..................0 ................... 7 ....................0.8Gimm ..........................12................... 1 ....................5 ..................5.0 ..................0 ................... 5 ....................0.4Cotton ..........................2.................... 1 ....................4 ..................4.0 ..................0 ................... 4 ....................2.0Total ..................... 13 ............. 240 ........... 3052 ........... 12.7 ............ 25 .............. 88 ...........234.8Opponents ............ 13 ............. 256 ........... 2898 ........... 11.3 ............ 21 .............. 67 ...........222.9

PUNT RETURNS ................No. ......................Yds .................... Avg ....................TD ................. LongHyde........................................ 13 ..........................106.......................... 8.2 ...........................0 ......................... 30Steinbrecher .............................. 1 ..............................5.......................... 5.0 ...........................0 ........................... 5Total ................................14 .....................111 ..................... 7.9 ......................0 ..................... 30Opponents .......................14 .......................64 ..................... 4.6 ......................0 ..................... 21

KICK RETURNS ..................No. ......................Yds .................... Avg ....................TD ................. LongBernstine ................................ 30 ..........................713........................ 23.8 ...........................0 ......................... 62Canzeri ...................................... 4 ............................78........................ 19.5 ...........................0 ......................... 29Davis, K. .................................... 4 ............................78........................ 19.5 ...........................0 ......................... 27Martin-Manley .......................... 4 ............................82........................ 20.5 ...........................0 ......................... 23Bullock ...................................... 2 ............................43........................ 21.5 ...........................0 ......................... 23Derby ........................................ 1 ..............................0.......................... 0.0 ...........................0 ........................... 0McNutt ...................................... 1 ............................14........................ 14.0 ...........................0 ......................... 14Total ................................46 ................... 1008 ................... 21.9 ......................0 ..................... 62Opponents .......................61 ................... 1320 ................... 21.6 ......................0 ..................... 52

INTERCEPTIONS ................No. ......................Yds .................... Avg ....................TD ................. LongMiller ........................................ 3 ..........................114........................ 38.0 ...........................1 ......................... 98Hyde.......................................... 3 ..............................0.......................... 0.0 ...........................0 ........................... 0Kirksey ...................................... 1 ..............................5.......................... 5.0 ...........................0 ........................... 5Binns ......................................... 1 ..............................0.......................... 0.0 ...........................0 ........................... 0Morris........................................ 1 ............................52........................ 52.0 ...........................0 ......................... 52Prater ........................................ 1 ............................89........................ 89.0 ...........................1 ......................... 89Total ................................10 .....................260 ................... 26.0 ......................2 ..................... 98Opponents .........................8 .......................86 ................... 10.8 ......................0 ..................... 30






ALL PURPOSE .............G .......... Rush ....................Rec ..................PR ..........KOR ........ IR ....... Tot ..........Avg/GCoker .............................12 .............1384 ........................157 .......................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ........ 1541 .............128.4McNutt ..........................13 ...............58 .........................1315 ......................0 ............... 14 .............0 ........ 1387 .............106.7Davis, K. ........................12 ............... -1 ...........................713 .......................0 ............... 78 .............0 ......... 790 ................65.8Bernstine ......................12 ................0 .............................0 .........................0 .............. 713 ............0 ......... 713 ................59.4Martin-Manley ..............13 ................0 ...........................323 .......................0 ............... 82 .............0 ......... 405 ................31.2Canzeri ............................7 ..............114 ..........................28 ........................0 ............... 78 .............0 ......... 220 ................31.4Fiedorowicz ...................13 ................0 ...........................167 .......................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ......... 167 ................12.8Derby ............................13 ................0 ...........................117 .......................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ......... 117 ................. 9.0Miller ............................13 ................0 .............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ............114........ 114 ................. 8.8Hyde..............................13 ................0 .............................0 .......................106 .............. 0 ..............0 ......... 106 ................. 8.2Herman .........................12 ................0 ............................95 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 95 .................. 7.9Prater ............................13 ................0 .............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 .............89.......... 89 .................. 6.8Johnson...........................4 ...............79 ............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 79 .................19.8Bullock ............................6 ...............20 ...........................11 ........................0 ............... 43 .............0 .......... 74 .................12.3McCall .............................2 ...............65 ............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 65 .................32.5

Vandenberg ..................13 ...............61 ............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 61 .................. 4.7White ............................13 ...............32 ...........................26 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 58 .................. 4.5Morris............................12 ................0 .............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 .............52.......... 52 .................. 4.3Staggs ...........................10 ................0 ............................45 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 45 .................. 4.5Rogers .............................9 ................8 .............................7 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 15 .................. 1.7Hamilton .......................10 ................0 ............................15 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 15 .................. 1.5Orne ................................9 ................0 ............................12 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 12 .................. 1.3Grant ...............................5 ................0 ............................12 ........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 .......... 12 .................. 2.4Kirksey ..........................13 ................0 .............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............5 ........... 5 ................... 0.4Gimm ............................12 ................0 .............................5 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ........... 5 ................... 0.4Steinbrecher ..................11 ................0 .............................0 .........................5 ................ 0 ..............0 ........... 5 ................... 0.5Cotton .............................2 ................0 .............................4 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ........... 4 ................... 2.0Team .............................13 .............. -30 ............................0 .........................0 ................ 0 ..............0 ......... -30 ................ -3.8Total ....................... 13 .......... 1790 ...................3052 ................ 111 ......... 1008 .......260 .....6221 ......... 478.5Opponents .............. 13 .......... 2028 ...................2898 .................64 .......... 1320 ........86 ......6396 ......... 492.0

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Tackles Sacks Pass Def Fumbles BlkdPlayer ...................GP .................. UT ...................AT ...............Total ........... ForLoss ......... No-Yards ............ Int-Yds ............... BrUp ................ QBH ........... Rcv-Yds ................... FF .............. Kick ......... SafMorris..........................12 ....................... 52 .......................58 .....................110 ..................3.5-5 ..........................- ................... 1-52 ......................1............................ 1 ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Kirksey ........................13 ....................... 62 .......................48 .....................110 ................ 5.0-12 ...................1.0-3 ..................... 1-5 ......................3.............................- ..................1-0 .............................2....................... - ...............-Bernstine ....................12 ....................... 44 .......................45 .......................89 ................ 3.0-10 ...................1.0-4 ......................... - ......................2.............................- ..................1-0 .............................1....................... - ...............-Miller ..........................13 ....................... 52 .......................24 .......................76 ..................3.0-4 ..........................- ................. 3-114 ......................3.............................- ....................- ...............................1....................... - ...............-Nielsen ........................12 ....................... 34 .......................39 .......................73 ................ 4.0-20 .................1.0-16 ......................... - ......................1............................ 1 ..................2-0 .............................1....................... - ...............-Hyde............................13 ....................... 49 .......................23 .......................72 ..................1.5-6 ..........................- ..................... 3-0 ......................8.............................- ....................- ...............................1....................... - ...............-Nardo ..........................10 ....................... 23 .......................45 .......................68 ................ 6.5-18 ...................0.5-3 ......................... - ......................2.............................- ....................- ...............................1....................... - ...............-Daniels ........................13 ....................... 32 .......................35 .......................67 .............. 13.5-63 .................9.0-53 ......................... - ......................1............................ 4 ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Binns ...........................13 ....................... 32 .......................28 .......................60 .............. 12.0-58 .................5.0-36 ..................... 1-0 ......................8............................ 6 ..................2-0 .............................1....................... - ...............-Prater ..........................13 ....................... 33 .......................18 .......................51 ..................1.0-6 ...................1.0-6 ................... 1-89 ......................3.............................- ....................- ...............................4....................... - ...............-Daniel..........................11 ....................... 16 .......................14 .......................30 ................ 1.0-10 .................1.0-10 ......................... - ......................2............................ 1 ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Alvis ..............................9 ....................... 16 .......................14 .......................30 ................ 3.5-11 ...................1.5-8 ......................... - ......................1.............................- ....................- ...............................1....................... - ...............-Hitchens ........................8 ....................... 14 .......................11 .......................25 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ..................1-0 ............................. -....................... - ...............-Bigach .........................12 ......................... 9 .......................15 .......................24 ..................1.0-6 ...................1.0-6 ......................... - ......................- ............................ 1 ..................1-0 ............................. -....................... - ...............-Donatell ........................8 ....................... 17 ......................... - .......................17 ..................1.0-1 ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Sleeper ........................11 ......................... 9 .........................5 .......................14 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Castillo ........................13 ....................... 11 .........................3 .......................14 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................1.............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Lowery ..........................8 ....................... 10 .........................1 .......................11 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................3.............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Law .............................13 ......................... 7 .........................4 .......................11 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Forgy ...........................10 ......................... 2 .........................9 .......................11 ..................1.5-5 ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-White ..........................13 ......................... 6 .........................4 .......................10 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Collins .........................10 ......................... 4 .........................4 .........................8 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Lomax .........................11 ......................... 4 .........................3 .........................7 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Gaglione .....................10 ......................... 2 .........................5 .........................7 ..................0.5-2 ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Alston............................6 ......................... 4 .........................3 .........................7 ..................0.5-1 ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Pryor .............................3 ......................... 1 .........................4 .........................5 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Herman .......................12 ......................... 3 .........................1 .........................4 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Lowdermilk .................11 ......................... 3 .........................1 .........................3 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Davis, B. ........................3 ..........................- .........................4 .........................4 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Nielsen ........................12 ......................... 1 .........................2 .........................3 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Audlehelm ....................3 ......................... 1 .........................2 .........................3 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Davis, C..........................6 ..........................- .........................2 .........................2 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Davis, K. ......................12 ......................... 1 .........................1 .........................2 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Swanson .......................6 ......................... 2 ......................... - .........................2 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Meyer ..........................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Shumpert ......................4 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-McNutt ........................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Trinca-Pasat ..................1 ..........................- .........................1 .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Rogers ...........................9 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Bullock ..........................6 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Derby ............................9 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Krieter .........................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Tobin ...........................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Vandenberg ................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Reiff ............................13 ......................... 1 ......................... - .........................1 .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -....................... - ...............-Steinbrecher ................11 ..........................- ......................... - ......................... - .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ....................- ............................... -.......................1 ...............-Team ...........................13 ..........................- ......................... - ......................... - .........................- ..........................- ......................... - ......................- .............................- ..................1-0 ............................. -....................... - ...............-Total ..................... 13 ................ 566 ................ 476 ...............1042 ............62-238 ............ 22-145 ............ 10-260 ................. 39 ....................14 ...............9-0 ......................13 ...................1 .............-Opponents ............ 13 ................ 471 ................ 403 .................874 ............59-266 ............ 29-209 ................8-86 ................. 45 ......................1 .............10-38 ....................12 ...................1 .............-



First Rushing Pass. Passing Total Punts- Fum.- Pen.Game Score Downs Att-Net Yards Com.-Att.-Int Offense Avg. Lost Yds.at Iowa 34 21 33-148 246 15-26-0 59-394 3-39.0 3-1 3-15 Tennessee Tech 7 18 45-140 156 17-28-2 73-296 5-38.4 1-0 8-45Iowa 41 18 43-158 207 16-29-0 72-365 4-46.8 1-1 6-35 at Iowa State 44 26 52-194 279 25-38-0 90-473 2-51.5 3-3 11-84at Iowa 31 27 33-76 399 31-48-1 81-475 6-45.5 1-0 8-85 Pittsburgh 27 20 37-137 285 24-34-2 71-422 5-38.6 5-1 4-37at Iowa 45 28 34-180 273 23-33-0 67-453 2-48.0 1-1 1-10 Louisiana Monroe 17 23 30-59 293 29-44-0 74-352 8-42.6 0-0 8-79Iowa 3 16 30-84 169 17-34-2 64-253 4-39.5 2-1 3-15 at Penn State 13 21 46-231 164 15-26-1 72-395 5-43.8 2-0 5-50at Iowa 41 17 28-155 224 14-22-1 50-379 3-40.0 0-0 4-40 Northwestern 31 29 41-153 342 37-51-1 92-495 4-34.8 2-1 5-31at Iowa 45 22 42-203 253 12-16-0 58-456 1-38.0 0-0 7-57 Indiana 24 24 47-217 197 16-24-0 71-414 3-43.7 0-0 12-114Iowa 21 21 42-269 177 16-24-0 66-446 1-19.0 1-1 3-12 at Minnesota 22 15 40-178 193 11-17-0 57-371 5-42.6 3-1 4-40at Iowa 24 15 35-131 171 14-21-0 56-302 5-40.0 0-0 5-29 Michigan 16 22 37-127 196 18-38-0 75-323 5-39.4 2-1 3-20at Iowa 21 20 30-87 262 22-47-1 77-349 7-41.0 3-2 6-39 Michigan State 37 19 40-155 288 19-32-0 72-443 6-46.2 3-0 7-75Iowa 31 22 43-135 273 22-32-0 75-408 4-33.2 4-2 5-40 at Purdue 21 20 36-101 181 17-34-2 70-282 4-33.2 3-2 1.7Iowa 7 18 24-88 182 16-35-1 59-270 7-41.1 1-1 5-50 at Nebraska 20 25 61-222 163 12-22-0 83-385 7-41.9 2-0 9-74Iowa 14 21 37-76 216 23-45-2 82-292 6-44.3 1-0 6-36 vs. Oklahoma (n) 31 16 37-114 161 16-25-1 62-275 6-50.3 0-0 6-45

Game-by-Game Starters, 2011OFFENSEOpponent WR TE LT LG C RG RT QB RB FB/WR FLTennessee Tech McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Meyers DavisIowa State McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Gimm Davis Pittsburgh McNutt, Jr. Herman Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Gimm DavisLouisiana-Monroe McNutt, Jr. Derby Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Meyers DavisPenn State McNutt, Jr. Derby Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker M-Manley DavisNorthwestern McNutt, Jr. Derby Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Gimm DavisIndiana McNutt, Jr. Derby Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers DavisMinnesota McNutt, Jr. Derby Reiff Scherff Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers M-ManleyMichigan McNutt, Jr. Fiedorowicz Reiff Scherff Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers DavisMichigan State McNutt, Jr. Fiedorowicz Reiff Scherff Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers DavisPurdue McNutt, Jr. Fiedorowicz Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers DavisNebraska McNutt, Jr. Fiedorowicz Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Coker Rogers DavisOklahoma McNutt, Jr. Fiedorowicz Reiff Tobin Ferentz Gettis Zusevics Vandenberg Canzeri Rogers DavisConsec. Starts 27 5 34 3 26 13 26 13 1 7 5Career Starts 31 5 37 10 26 16 26 15 1 8 12

DEFENSEOpponent RE DT DT LE OLB MLB WLB CB CB SS FSTennessee Tech Daniel Alvis Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Castillo Sleeper HydeIowa State Daniel Alvis Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Castillo Sleeper HydePittsburgh Alvis Nardo Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerLouisiana-Monroe Alvis Nardo Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerPenn State Daniel Nardo Daniels Binns Nielsen Morris Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerNorthwestern Alvis Bigach Daniels Binns Donatell Nielsen Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerIndiana Alvis Bigach Daniels Binns Donatell Morris Kirksey Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerMinnesota Alvis Bigach Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerMichigan Alvis Nardo Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerMichigan State Daniel Nardo Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerPurdue Bigach Nardo Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerNebraska Bigach Nardo Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerOklahoma Daniel Nardo Daniels Binns Kirksey Nielsen Morris Prater Hyde Bernstine MillerConsec. Starts 1 5 14 13 13 6 7 25 26 11 11Career Starts 4 8 21 31 13 20 18 35 26 11 11

2011 GAME BY GAME STATISTICSA LOOK BACK

2011 TOP PERFORMANCESA LOOK BACK



2011 GAME BY GAME STATISTICSA LOOK BACK

2011 TOP PERFORMANCESA LOOK BACK

IndividualPoints 18 Marvin McNutt, Jr vs. IndianaRushing Attempts 35 (143 yds.) Marcus Coker at Iowa StateYards Rushing 252 (32 att.) Marcus Coker at MinnesotaPass Attempts 48 (31 comp.) James Vandenberg vs. PittsburghPass Completions 31 (48 att.) James Vandenberg vs. PittsburghYards Passing 399 (31-48) James Vandenberg vs. PittsburghReceptions 10 (129 yds.) Keenan Davis vs. PittsburghYards Receiving 184 (6 rec.) Marvin McNutt, Jr. vs. IndianaYards Total Offense 391 James Vandenberg vs. PittsburghAll-Purpose Yards 252 Marcus Coker at MinnesotaYards Punt Returns 43 (2 ret.) Micah Hyde vs. ULMYards Kickoff Returns 132 (5 ret.) Jordan Bernstine vs. Michigan State

Field Goals Made 4 (4 att.) Mike Meyer at Iowa State Extra Points 6 (6 att.) Mike Meyer vs. ULM/Indiana

Interceptions 2 Hyde vs. Pittsburgh/Miller at Purdue Tackles 15 Jordan Bernstine vs. MichiganSacks 3 Mike Daniels at Purdue

Team Offense (Iowa highs)Points 45 vs. ULMRushing Attempts 43 (158/135 yds.) at Iowa State/at PurdueNet Yards Rushing 269 (42 att.) at MinnesotaPass Attempts 48 (31 comp.) vs. PittsburghPass Completions 31 (48 att.) vs. PittsburghYards Passing 399 vs. PittsburghYards Total Offense 475 vs. PittsburghTotal Plays 82 vs. OklahomaFirst Downs 28 vs. ULM

Team Defense (Opponents lows)Points 7 vs. Tennessee TechRushing Attempts 30 (59 yds.) vs. ULMNet Yards Rushing 59 (30 att.) vs. ULMPass Attempts 17 (11 comp.) at MinnesotaPass Completions 11 (17 att.) at MinnesotaYards Passing 156 vs. Tennessee TechYards Total Offense 275 vs. OklahomaTotal Plays 57 at MinnesotaFirst Downs 15 at Minnesota

Longest PlaysRun 50 Marcus Coker at MinnesotaPass 88 (TD) James Vandenberg to Marvin McNutt, Jr. vs. Tennessee TechField Goal 50 Mike Meyer at Iowa StateInterception Return 98 (TD) Tanner Miller vs. NorthwesternFumble Return – - – -Punt Return 30 Micah Hyde vs. ULMKickoff Return 62 Jordan Bernstine vs. IndianaScoring drive 86 (15 plays, 7:30 TOP) vs. PittsburghNon-scoring drive 74 (8 plays, 3:51 TOP) at Minnesota



2011 AWARDS & HONORSA LOOK BACK

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR NORM PARKERAFCA Assistant Coach of the Year

JOE AUDLEHELMTeam Leader Award, OffenseTeam Leader Award, Special TeamsPlayers Choice Award, Offense

STEVE BIGACHCapital One/CoSIDA District Six Academic All-America teamAcademic all-Big Ten

BRODERICK BINNSSecond team all-Big Ten by league mediaHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league coachesThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleThird team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessRoy J. Carver Most Valuable Player, DefenseNamed to Ted Hendricks Award preseason Watch ListNamed to Pony Express Award preseason Watch ListHonorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft ServicesSecond team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele

DAMON BULLOCKTeam Leader Award, Offense

MARCUS COKERThird team All-America by Yahoo! SportsHonorable mention All-America by SI.comSecond team all-Big Ten by league coaches and mediaSecond team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSecond team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessNational Running Back of the Week vs. Minnesota by CFPANamed to Doak Walker Award preseason Watch ListNamed to Maxwell Award preseason Watch ListPreseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year by Sports IllustratedSecond team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsThird team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele

MARCUS COLLINSTeam Leader Award, Defense

DARIAN COOPERTeam Leader Award, Defense

MIKE DANIELSSecond team all-Big Ten by league coachesHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league mediaSecond team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteelePermanent Team Captain, DefenseIron Hawk AwardHonorable mention Defensive Lineman of the Week vs. Purdue by CFPANamed to Pony Express Award preseason Watch ListNamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Lineman TrophyHonorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft ServicesThird team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsThird team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSenior Bowl

KEENAN DAVISNamed to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

JAMES FERENTZHonorable mention all-Big Ten by both league coaches and mediaNamed to Rimington Trophy preseason Watch List

ADAM GETTISSecond team all-Big Ten by league coachesHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league mediaSecond team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleHayden Fry “Extra Heartbeat” Award, Defense

ERIC GUTHRIEHonorable mention all-Big Ten by both league coaches and mediaThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleAcademic all-Big TenPermanent Team Captain, Special TeamsForest Evashevski Scholastic Achievement AwardReggie Roby Special Teams Award, SpecialistRay Guy Award Watch ListBig Ten Conference Sportsmanship AwardHonorable mention Punter of the Week vs. Louisiana-Monroe by CFPANamed to AFCA Community Service Award preseason Watch List

JACOB HILLYERTeam Leader Award, Special Teams

MICHA HYDEFirst team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessSecond team all-Big Ten by league mediaHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league coachesThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleHonorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Penn State by CFPAHonorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Pittsburgh by CFPANamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Back TrophySecond team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil SteeleThird team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports

CHRISTIAN KIRKSEYHonorable mention Linebacker of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA

CASEY KREITERAcademic all-Big Ten

NOLAN MACMILLANThird team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele

KEVONTE MARTIN-MANLEYBTN.com Big Ten Conference all-Freshman team

RILEY MCMINNTeam Leader Award, Defense

MARVIN MCNUTT, JR.Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year in the Big Ten ConferenceFirst team all-Big Ten by league coaches and mediaThird team All-America by Phil SteeleHonorable mention All-America by Pro Football WeeklyFirst team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleFirst team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessRoy J. Carver Most Valuable Player, OffensePermanent Team Captain, OffenseNational Wide Receiver of the Week vs. Purdue and Indiana by CFPABig Ten offensive Player of the Week vs. IndianaFinalist for Wide Receiver Performance of the Year vs. Indiana for All-Star Football ChallengeHonorable mention Wide Receiver of the Week vs. Tenn. Tech by CFPANamed to Biletnikoff Award preseason Watch ListNamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Wide Receiver TrophyFourth team preseason All-America by Phil SteeleFirst team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSecond team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsSenior Bowl






MIKE MEYERSemifinal candidate for Lou Groza AwardNational Placekicker of the Week vs. Iowa State by CFPA“Stars of the Week” vs. Iowa State by Lou Groza AwardNamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Placekicker TrophyNamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Kickoff Specialist Trophy

TANNER MILLERHonorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Purdue by CFPANational Defensive Back of the Week vs. Northwestern by CFPANominated for Geico Play of the Year vs. Northwestern for Geico’s Best of College Football

JAMES MORRISHonorable mention all-Big Ten by both league coaches and mediaThird team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleThird team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessAcademic all-Big TenSecond team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSecond team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindy’s Football PreviewSecond team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon Sports

TOM NARDOBrett Greenwood AwardBig Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week vs. Louisiana-Monroe

NICK NIELSENAcademic all-Big Ten

TYLER NIELSENHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league mediaCapital One/CoSIDA District Six Academic All-America teamAcademic all-Big TenPermanent Team Captain, DefenseForest Evashevski Scholastic Achievement AwardHayden Fry “Extra Heartbeat” Award, DefensePlayers Choice Award, DefenseCandidate for NFF National Scholar-Athlete AwardSemifinal candidate for NFF William V. Campbell TrophyHonorable mention Linebacker of the Week vs. Michigan by CFPANamed to Butkus Award preseason Watch ListNamed to Lott IMPACT Trophy preseason Watch ListFourth team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele

WOODY ORNEAcademic all-Big Ten

SHAUN PRATERFirst team all-Big Ten by league coachesHonorable mention all-Big Ten by league mediaSecond team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSecond team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessHonorable mention Defensive Back of the Week vs. Tennessee Tech by CFPANamed to Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason Watch ListNamed to Bednarik Award preseason Watch ListNamed to CFPA preseason Watch List for Defensive Back TrophyRanked No. 70 on Rivals.com preseason Top 100 CountdownSecond team preseason All-America by Lindy’s Football PreviewSecond team preseason All-America by Athlon SportsSecond team preseason All-America by GoDaddy.comHonorable mention preseason All-America by Consensus Draft ServicesFirst team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsFirst team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil SteeleFirst team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindy’s Football PreviewEast-West Shrine Game

TERRANCE PRYORAcademic all-Big Ten

RILEY REIFFFirst team All-America by Pro Football WeeklyThird team All-America by Yahoo! SportsFourth team All-America by Phil SteeleHonorable mention All-America by SI.comFirst team all-Big Ten by league coaches and mediaFirst team all-Big Ten by Phil SteeleSecond team all-Big Ten by College Football MadnessNamed to Rotary Lombardi Award preseason Watch ListNamed to Outland Trophy preseason Watch ListRanked No. 49 on Rivals.com preseason Top 100 CountdownFirst team preseason All-America by Playboy MagazineSecond team preseason All-America by Consensus Draft ServicesThird team preseason All-America by Phil SteeleThird team preseason All-America by Athlon SportsFirst team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsFirst team preseason All-Big Ten by Phil Steele’s College FootballFirst team preseason All-Big Ten by Lindy’s Football PreviewHonorable mention pre-season All-America by GoDaddy.com

BRAD ROGERSComeback Player of the Year

BRANDON SCHERFFBTN.com Big Ten Conference all-Freshman team

STEVE STAGGSAcademic all-Big Ten

KYLE STEINBRECHERAcademic all-Big Ten

JACK SWANSONAcademic all-Big Ten

DEAN TSOPANIDESTeam Leader Award, Special Teams

JAMES VANDENBERGCapital One/CoSIDA District Six Academic All-America teamAcademic all-Big TenPermanent Team Captain, OffenseHonorable mention Quarterback of the Week vs. Indiana by CFPAHonorable mention Quarterback of the Week vs. ULM by CFPABig Ten Conference offensive Player of the Week vs. PittsburghNominated for Manning Award “Stars of the Week” vs. PittsburghNominated for Quarterback Performance of the Year vs. PittsburghHonorable mention Quarterback of the Week vs. Pittsburgh by CFPA

BRETT VAN SLOTENAcademic all-Big Ten

JORDAN WALSHTeam Leader Award, Offense

JASON WHITEAcademic all-Big TenReggie Roby Special Teams Award, Overall

MARKUS ZUSEVICSHonorable mention all-Big Ten by both league coaches and mediaSecond team preseason all-Big Ten by Athlon SportsEast-West Shrine Game



HAWKEYE NEWCOMERS2012 IOWA FOOTBALL RECRUITS

C.J. BEATHARD (BETH-URD)Quarterback6-2, 180, FreshmanFranklin, Tenn. (Battle Ground Academy)

High school honors – Earned first team all-state honors as a senior . . . runner-up for “Mr. Football Award” in Tennessee as a senior . . . co-captain and starting quarterback for West team in Tennessee state all-star game . . . led quarterbacks in all-star game by completing 14-of-21 attempts for 146 yards and two touchdowns, with no interceptions . . . named first team all-region and region MVP as a junior and senior . . . named second team all-state as a junior . . . . . . Career – led state of Tennessee in passing yards, completions and touchdowns as a junior and senior . . . passed for 2,148 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior, completing 64 percent of pass attempts . . . totaled 2,408 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior, completing 58 percent of pass attempts . . . passed for 900 yards and eight touchdowns in five games as a sophomore . . . team advanced to state playoffs three straight years . . . led team to D-II-AA state semifinals as a junior . . . team captain as a senior . . . four-year letterman in both football and baseball.

Personal – Born 11/16/93 . . . open major . . . member of National Honor Society . . . member of high school Honor Roll and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honors Scholar) . . . parents are Susan and Casey Beathard . . . high school coaches were Roc Batten and Marty Euverard.

KEVIN BUFORDDefensive Back5-10, 170, FreshmanCanton, Mich. (Canton HS)

High school honors – Earned first team all-state, all-metro and all-conference honors as a senior . . . second team all-state as a junior . . . first team all-conference and all-metro as a junior . . . first team all-conference as a sophomore . . . Career – three-year varsity letterman as wide receiver and defensive back, while also used on punt and Kickoff returns . . . helped prep team advance to state playoffs four straight seasons . . . team captain as a senior . . . totaled 891 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns as a senior . . . also had three punt returns for 104 yards and one touchdown . . . recorded 29 tackles on defense, with one interception return for a touchdown . . . as a junior rushed 97 times for 1,106 yards, averaging 100.5 yards per game . . . also had three receptions for 97 yards and collected 35 tackles and one fumble recovery on defense.

Personal – Born 4/12/94 . . . business major . . . parents are Tamika Higgins and Kevin Buford, Sr. . . . high school coach was Tim Baechler.

SEAN DRAPERDefensive Back6-0, 180, FreshmanCleveland, Ohio (Glenville HS)

High school honors – Earned honorable mention all-state honors as a senior . . . first team all-conference as a senior . . . Career – earned three varsity letters as defensive back and wide receiver, while also being used on punt and kickoff returns . . . helped team advance to state playoffs three straight years, compiling 31-6 record . . . team captain as a senior . . . recorded 40 tackles as a senior, with four interceptions and three forced fumbles . . . had 10 punt return touchdowns, four receiving touchdowns and an interception return touchdown . . . collected 40 tackles as a junior, with three interceptions and three forced fumbles . . . also competed in track . . . member of state championship 800-meter relay unit during indoor season.

Personal – Born 6/14/94 . . . pre-medicine major . . . member of prep Honor Roll . . . mother is Lisa Debose . . . high school coach was Ted Ginn.


NAME POS. HT. WT. YR. HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/CCC.J. Beathard QB 6-2 180 Fr. Franklin, Tenn. Battle Ground AcademyKevin Buford DB 5-10 170 Fr. Canton, Mich. CantonSean Draper DB 6-0 180 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio GlenvilleFaith Ekakitie DL 6-3 275 Fr. Brampton, Ontario Lake Forest, Ill. AcademyMaurice Fleming DB 6-0 185 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Curie MetropolitanAnthony Gair DB 6-2 195 Fr. Plano, Texas Prestonwood ChristianGreg Garmon RB 6-1 200 Fr. Erie, Pa. McDowellBarkley Hill RB 6-0 210 Fr. Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar FallsJaleel Johnson DL 6-4 300 Fr. Lombard, Ill. Montini CatholicMitch Keppy OL 6-5 290 Fr. Port Byron, Ill. RiverdaleGeorge Kittle ATH 6-4 210 Fr. Norman, Okla. NormanConnor Kornbrath K 6-6 215 Fr. Bridgeport, W.V. BridgeportRuben Lile DB 6-3 200 Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass TechnicalGreg Mabin WR 6-2 190 Fr. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Calvary Christian AcademyNate Meier ATH 6-2 235 Fr. Tabor, Iowa Fremont-MillsDrew Ott DL 6-4 245 Fr. Giltner, Neb. GiltnerReid Sealby OL 6-4 250 Fr. Byron, Ill. ByronEric Simmons OL 6-2 295 So. Madrid, Iowa Iowa Western CCTevaun Smith WR 6-2 190 Fr. Toronto, Ontario Kent School, Conn.Cody Sokol QB 6-2 215 Jr. Phoenix, Ariz. Scottsdale CCLaron Taylor LB 6-0 215 Fr. Detroit, Mich. Cass TechnicalDaumantas Venckus-Cucchiara DL 6-5 230 Fr. Weston, Fla. Cypress BayRyan Ward OL 6-5 275 Fr. New Lenox, Ill. Providence CatholicCameron Wilson WR 6-1 195 Fr. Dublin, Ohio Jerome





FAITH EKAKITIE (EE-KACK-UH-TEE)Defensive Line6-3, 275, FreshmanBrampton, OntarioLake Forest, Ill. (Lake Forest, Ill. Academy)

High school honors – Participated in USA vs. World All-American game and selected to US Marine All-American game . . . first team all-state as a senior by both the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Tribune . . . named first team all-Catholic League . . . Career – earned three varsity letters as defensive lineman . . . team captain as a senior . . . collected 62 tackles as a senior, with 12 sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception . . . recorded 58 tackles as a junior, including 15 sacks, while scoring one touchdown . . . also lettered in basketball and track.

Personal – Born 4/05/93 . . . kinesiology major . . . parents are Grace and Jimoh Ekakitie . . . high school coach was Ted Stewart.

MAURICE FLEMINGDefensive Back6-0, 185, FreshmanChicago, Ill. (Curie Metropolitan HS)

High school honors – Earned all-state honors as a senior . . . was first team all-conference and all-city as a junior after earning second team all-conference honors as a sophomore . . . Career – earned four letters as defensive back and quarterback . . . team won Chicago Public League title in 2010 and advanced to state playoffs four straight years . . . team captain as a junior and senior . . . completed 19-of-29 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns as a senior, while rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown and recording 15 tackles and one interception on defense . . . as a junior rushed for 1,003 yards and 17 touchdowns while completing 165-of-265 passes for 2,011 yards and 18 touchdowns . . . recorded 47 tackles and three interceptions on defense . . . as a sophomore completed 102-of-198 passes for 1,409 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 502 yards and 11 scores . . . rushed 49 times for 195 yards and a touchdown as a freshman . . . also lettered in basketball and track

Personal – Born 12/06/93 . . . open major . . . mother is Rochelle Harper . . . high school coach was Tyson LeBlanc.

ANTHONY GAIRDefensive Back6-2, 195, FreshmanPlano, Texas (Prestonwood Christian)

High school honors – Earned all-district honors as a junior and senior . . . Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore . . . Career – four-year letterman as defensive back . . . member of state championship team as a sophomore and junior . . . recorded 122 tackles, two sacks and one interception as a senior . . . 116 tackles, three sacks and an interception as a junior . . . recorded 185 tackles as a sophomore, including 102 solo stops . . . also three-year track letterman, competing in sprints and relays . . . state champion in 400 meter dash.

Personal – Born 5/18/94 in New Orleans . . . business major . . . member of prep Honor Roll . . . graduated Cum Laude . . . earned Academic Achievement Award . . . parents are Raquel Gair and Rodney Morgan . . . high school coach was Chris Cunningham.

GREG GARMONRunning Back6-1, 200, FreshmanErie, Pa. (McDowell HS)

High school honors – selected to compete in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl following senior season . . . earned first team all-state honors as a senior after being named second team as a junior . . . first team all-conference as a junior and senior . . . Career – three-year letterman in football, helping prep team post a 23-9 record . . . career totals include 2,859 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns . . . rushed for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior . . . had 11 touchdowns and 1,225 rushing yards as a junior . . . rushed for 584 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore . . . also three-year letterman in track.

Personal – Born 12/26/92 . . . open major . . . parents are Noelle and Mike Colpoys . . . high school coach was Mark Soboleski.

BARKLEY HILLRunning Back6-0, 210, FreshmanCedar Falls, Iowa (Cedar Falls HS)

High school honors – Named to Parade All-America team as a senior . . . ESPN Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior . . . named Offensive Player of the Year by the Cedar Rapids Gazette . . . candidate for 2011 Ed Thomas Award . . . named first team running back on Des Moines Register Elite all-state team as junior and senior . . . first team all-state by Iowa Newspaper Association as junior and senior . . . Class 4A all-state team captain as a senior . . . first team all-Mississippi Valley Conference and conference Most Valuable Player as junior and senior . . . named third team all-state as a sophomore . . . first team all-conference as a sophomore . . . Career – earned three letters as running back, linebacker and punter . . . team captain as a junior and senior . . . rushed for over 6,000 yards and 89 touchdowns in three seasons . . . helped prep team post three-year mark of 30-6, reaching state playoffs each year and advancing to semifinals as a senior . . . holds school records for touchdowns in a game (six) and season (40) . . . holds school, conference and state record with 89 career touchdowns . . . 316 attempts for 2,493 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior, leading Cedar Falls to an 11-2 record as a senior . . . rushed 230 times for 1,795 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior . . . gained 1,839 yards and scored 23 touchdowns on 238 rushing attempts as a sophomore . . . also three-year letterman in track, competing in sprints, high jump and long jump . . . member of 400-meter relay team that holds school record (42.07).

Personal – Born 11/27/93 . . . open major . . . parents are Kathy and Johnny Hill . . . high school coaches were Pat Mitchell and Brad Remmert.

JALEEL JOHNSONDefensive Line6-4, 300, FreshmanWestchester, Ill. (Montini Catholic HS)

High school honors – Earned prep All-America recognition as a senior . . . first team all-state, all-conference and all-area as a senior in only season at Montini Catholic . . . first team all-area as a junior at St. Joseph’s High School . . . Career – three-year starter as offensive and defensive lineman . . . helped prep team post 12-2 record as a senior while winning state championship . . . team captain as a senior . . . recorded 80 tackles as a senior,

including five tackles for loss, three sacks and nine pressures . . . also earned two letters as a heavyweight wrestler.

Personal – Born 7/12/94 in Brooklyn, N.Y. . . . sociology major . . . member of prep Honor Roll . . . parents are Tina and Ralph Johnson . . . high school coach was Chris Andriano.

MITCH KEPPYOffensive Line6-5, 290, FreshmanPort Byron, Ill. (Riverdale HS)

High school honors – Named to Max Prep All-America team . . . first team all-state as a senior . . . named to all-area team four straight years by Moline Dispatch . . . named to first team and team captain on all-Western Illinois team by Quad City Times . . . first team all-conference on both offense and defense as a senior . . . first team all-conference on defense as a sophomore and junior after earning second team as a freshman . . . second team all-conference on offense as sophomore and junior after earning honorable mention honors as a freshman . . . Career – four-year varsity letterman as offensive and defensive lineman . . . helped prep team reach state playoffs as sophomore and senior . . . team captain as junior and senior . . . recorded 69 tackles as a senior, with four tackles for loss and two sacks . . . also had two recovered fumbles and scored one touchdown . . . recorded 106 tackles as a junior, 73 tackles as a sophomore and 56 tackles as a freshman . . . also competed in baseball and wrestling, earning first team all-conference honors in wrestling . . . placed second in state wrestling meet as a sophomore and junior.

Personal – Born 8/21/93 in Davenport, Iowa . . . open major . . . member of prep Honor Roll . . . parents are Lori and Myron Keppy . . . father was a former Hawkeye lineman (1985-88) . . . high school coach was Nick Schroder.

GEORGE KITTLEAthlete6-4, 210, FreshmanNorman, Okla. (Norman HS)

High school honors – Earned all-state, all-district and all-conference honors as a senior . . . Career – earned two varsity letters while playing tight end, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back . . . helped prep team reach state playoffs as a junior and senior . . . team captain as a senior . . . averaged 11.6 yards on 26 receptions as a senior, with five touchdowns, and also recorded five interceptions on defense . . . recorded 24 receptions and scored five touchdowns as a junior and had five interceptions . . . also earned two letters as basketball power forward.

Personal – Born 10/09/93 in Madison, Wisc. . . . communications/sports broadcasting major . . . member of Dean’s List . . . parents are Jan Krieger and Bruce Kittle . . . his father, Bruce Kittle, is former Iowa offensive lineman and was co-captain of Iowa’s 1982 Rose Bowl team . . . Bruce is also currently tight ends and tackles coach at Oklahoma . . . high school coach was Greg Nation.




CONNOR KORNBRATH (KORN-BRAYTH)Kicker6-6, 215, FreshmanBridgeport, W.V. (Bridgeport HS)

High school honors – Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors as a junior and senior . . . . . . Career – holds school records for longest field goal (51 yards as a junior), field goals in a season (nine as a senior), field goals in a playoff game (three) and longest field goal in a playoff game (48 yards) . . . set state playoff record for longest field goal (48 yards) and most field goals in a game (three) . . . helped prep team post 38-3 record over final three seasons . . . made 9-of-14 field goal attempts as a senior, with a long of 49 yards . . . also made 54-of-56 PATs . . . one game-winning field goal of 34 yards . . . averaged 39.5 yards punting with a long of 54 yards and 35 of 73 kickoffs were touchbacks . . . converted 7-of-12 field goals as a junior, with a long of 51 yards, and 36-of-40 PATs . . . punting average of 37.1 yards, with a long of 48 yards . . . connected on two game-winning field goals (33 and 44 yards) . . . three-year letterman in football and basketball and one in soccer . . . team co-captain in both football and basketball.

Personal – Born 9/15/93 in New Britain, Conn. . . . sports journalism major . . . member of prep Highest Honor Roll and member of National Honor Society . . . parents are Barbara and Brian Kornbrath . . . high school coach was Josh Nicewarner.

RUBEN LILEDefensive Back6-3, 200, FreshmanDetroit, Mich. (Cass Technical HS)

High school honors – Earned first team all-state and all-metro honors as a senior . . . was second team all-city and all-metro as a junior . . . Career – started two years as defensive back and wide receiver, while also handled kicking duties as a prep . . . team captain as a senior . . . helped prep team win state title as a senior with 12-3 overall record . . . prep team was 12-1 as a junior, reaching state semifinals . . . as a senior recorded 50 receptions for 800 yards and 12 touchdowns, while collecting 87 tackles and 25 pass break-ups on defense . . . as a junior totaled 470 yards and four touchdowns on 25 receptions, while collecting 47 tackles, two interceptions and 20 pass break-ups on defense . . . had 32 touchbacks while handling kicking duties as a junior.

Personal – Born 9/27/94 . . . pre-med major . . . member of prep Honor Roll . . . parents are Robin Lile and George Bass . . . high school coach was Thomas Wilcher.

GREG MABIN (MAY-BIN)Wide Receiver6-2, 190, FreshmanPlantation, Fla. (Calvary Christian Academy)

High school honors – Selected to participate in Broward Beach Bowl (private vs. public schools) as a senior and earned Championship Performance Award . . . earned first team all-county honors on offense as a senior and second team honors on defense . . . honorable mention all-state as a junior and second team as a sophomore . . . second team all-county as a sophomore and junior . . . Career – earned three varsity letters while playing wide receiver and defensive back and kick returner . . . totaled 877 yards and 15 touchdowns on 52 receptions as a senior, with one rushing touchdown and two interceptions and a touchdown on defense . . . had 59 receptions for 1,094 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior, with one KO return touchdown and two interceptions . . . 42 receptions for 906 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, with one interception also had punt return touchdown that led to win over fourth-ranked team in the state . . . team captain as a junior and senior . . . earned two letters in basketball and track . . . holds school records in 100 and 200 meter dashes.

Personal – Born 6/25/94 . . . exercise science major . . . member of Principal’s Honor Roll . . . parents are Dr. Wesley and Arlette Mabin . . . high school coach was Kirk Hoza.

NATE MEIER (MYER)Athlete6-2, 235, FreshmanTabor, Iowa (Fremont-Mills HS)

High school honors – Named eight-man Player of the Year as a senior . . . first team all-state running back as a junior and senior, and captain of all-state team as a senior . . . first team all-district as defensive lineman for four years and all-district running back last two seasons . . . Career – led team to state title as a senior and to semifinals as a junior . . . team captain as a senior . . . rushed 176 times for 2,494 yards and 57 touchdowns as a senior . . . scored 61 total touchdowns in final season . . . also collected 112 tackles on defense, including 34 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and two interceptions . . . rushed 189 times for 1,674 yards and 30 touchdowns as a junior, while recording 126 tackles, 29 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries . . . gained 590 yards on 123 carries as a sophomore, while scoring eight touchdowns . . . also collected 115 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss, as a sophomore . . . recorded 119 tackles as a freshman, including eight tackles for loss.

Personal – Born 7/18/94 . . . business management major . . . parents are Pixie and Rod Meier . . . high school coach was Jerry Christiansen.

DREW OTTDefensive Line6-4, 245, FreshmanTrumbull, Neb. (Giltner HS)

High school honors – Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior . . . named to Parade All-America team, the 21st Nebraska high school player to earn the distinction . . . earned first team all-state honors for three straight years after earning honorable mention recognition as a freshman . . . four-time first team all-district selection . . . Career – helped prep team post 41-6 record over four years . . . team was state runner-up in 2009 and reached state semifinals in 2008 and 2010, before falling in quarterfinals in 2011 . . . holds school records for single season (211) and career tackles (626) . . . recorded 122 tackles as a senior, with two interceptions and two recovered fumbles . . . 52 receptions as a senior for 960 yards and 18 touchdowns, along with two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown . . . as a junior recorded 136 tackles and one interception, along with 31 receptions for 513 yards and eight touchdowns . . . school-record 211 tackles as a sophomore, with four interceptions and two fumble recoveries . . . 39 receptions for 480 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore . . . as a freshman had 15 receptions for 126 yards and 157 tackles . . . team captain as a junior and senior . . . four-year football letterman while playing tight end, offensive line, quarterback, linebacker and defensive end . . . also earned four letters in basketball and track.

Personal – Born 6/26/93 . . . criminal law/civil engineering major . . . named “Mr. Football” on Nebraska Academic All-State team . . . member of National Honor Society . . . parents are Sheree and Dan Ott . . . high school coach was Jeff Ashby.

REID SEALBYOffensive Line6-4, 250, FreshmanByron, Ill. (Byron HS)

High school honors – Earned first team all-conference honors as a junior and senior . . . selected to compete in Illinois Shrine Game . . . . . . Career – three-year letterman as offensive and defensive lineman, while also handling long snaps on special teams . . . football captain as a senior . . . also lettered in wrestling (four) and track (one) . . . state place-winner in wrestling.

Personal – Born 11/22/93 . . . education/pre-law major . . . member of High Honor Roll . . . earned Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for three years in both football and wrestling and one year in track . . . parents are Jan and Randall Sealby . . . high school coach was Mike Elsbury.






ERIC SIMMONSOffensive Line6-2, 295, SophomoreMadrid, Iowa (Madrid HS)Iowa Western CC

Hawk-Item – Enrolled in spring semester classes and will participate in spring practice.

Junior college – Played one season at Iowa Western Community College . . . earned first team all-conference honors in his only season . . . earned academic all-region recognition . . . junior college coach was Scott Strohmeier.

High school honors – Earned first team all-state honors for three straight years . . . was first team all-conference for three years after earning honorable mention recognition as a freshman . . . named to All-Toyota of Des Moines team as a senior . . . Career – four-year letterman as offensive and defensive lineman and linebacker . . . helped prep team reach state semifinals for three straight seasons before advancing to title game as a senior . . . helped prep team compile 46-6 record over four seasons, establishing school record for four-year period . . . team captain as a senior . . . as a senior recorded 80 tackles, including seven tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries . . . also earned four letters in track and baseball and three in basketball . . . holds school (60-0) and conference records (58-11) in the shot put . . . won Drake Relays title in the shot put.

Personal – Born 8/26/92 . . . civil engineering major . . . Presidential Scholar . . . parents are Cherri and Steve Simmons . . . high school coach was Randy Hinkel.

TEVAUN SMITH (TAE-VOHN)Wide Receiver6-2, 190, FreshmanToronto, Ontario (Kent School, Conn.)

High school honors – Participated in USA vs. World All-American game . . . named first team all-conference and all-New England as a senior . . . Career – led team to undefeated regular season as a senior before losing in state championship game . . . team Most Valuable Player . . . recorded 16 receptions for 241 yards and five touchdowns in seven games as a senior . . . also had 79 yards on six kickoff returns, with one touchdown . . . rushed 58 times for 555 yards and six touchdowns and completed 17-of-42 pass attempts for 213 yards and two scores . . . recorded 19 tackles on defense, with two interceptions, five pass break-ups, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick . . . also competed for prep basketball team.

Personal – Born 1/30/93 . . . open major . . . parents are Maureen Smith and Denzel Forbes . . . high school coach was Todd Marble.

CODY SOKOL (SO-KUL)Quarterback6-2, 215, JuniorPhoenix, Ariz. (Scottsdale CC)(Desert Vista HS)

Hawk-Item – Enrolled in spring semester classes and will participate in spring practice.

Junior college – First team all-conference and all-region as a sophomore, along with earning second team All-America honors . . . named Region Player of the Year as a sophomore and was also all-region as a freshman . . . passed for 3,807 yards and 43 touchdowns as a sophomore, completing 253-of-424 attempts, with 10 interceptions . . . set school records for single game passing yardage (542) and touchdowns (seven) . . . passed for 2,443 yards and 24 touchdowns as a freshman . . . junior college coach was Doug Madoski.

High school honors – First team all-region and first team all-conference as a junior . . . Career – played in just three games as a senior due to injury . . . earned three varsity letters while playing quarterback, linebacker and defensive back . . . team captain as a senior . . . named U.S. Air Force Player of the Week before being injured . . . completed 45-of-87 passes for 728 yards and five touchdowns as a senior, with three interceptions . . . as a junior completed 96-of-181 pass attempts for 1,419 yards and 16 touchdowns, with seven interceptions . . . also lettered in basketball and baseball.

Personal – Born 3/19/92 in Des Moines, Iowa . . . business major . . . three-year member of prep Honor Roll . . . parents are mother is Kim Sokol . . . high school coach was Dan Hinds.

LARON TAYLOR (LUH-RON)Linebacker6-0, 215, FreshmanDetroit, Mich. (Cass Technical HS)

High school honors – Earned first team all-state honors as a senior . . . was first team all-Metro as a junior and senior . . . earned all-City honors as a sophomore and junior . . . Career – three-year starter while helping team win state title as a senior with 12-3 record . . . team posted 12-1 record as a junior, advancing to state semifinals . . . team captain as junior and senior . . . led team in tackles for three straight seasons . . . recorded 120 tackles as a senior, with 20 tackles for loss, two sacks and a recovered fumble . . . 105 tackles as a junior, with 24 tackles for loss, four sacks, two recovered fumbled and an interception . . . recorded 75 tackles as a sophomore, with 20 tackles for loss, five sacks, four forced fumbles, one interception and one touchdown.

Personal – Born 12/06/93 . . . broadcast and journalism major . . . parents are Deirdre and Ronnie Taylor . . . high school coach was Thomas Wilcher.

DAUMANTAS VENCKUS-CUCCHIARA (DOE-MAHN-TIS VINS-KOOS KOO-CHAR-UH)Defensive Line6-5, 230, FreshmanWeston, Fla. (Cypress Bay HS)

High school honors – Named second team all-state as defensive end and third team all-state as offensive lineman as a senior . . . named to all-Broward County team on defense as a senior, as selected by coaches . . . selected first team all-county by Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel . . . named to first team Under Armor All-Star team . . . Career – earned four letters while playing tight end and defensive end . . . helped team advance to state playoffs as a junior and senior . . . team captain as a senior . . . set school record with eight fumble recoveries as a senior . . . recorded 105 tackles as a senior, with 16 sacks, six caused fumbles, eight recovered fumbles and one touchdown . . . also had 28 tackles for loss, 22 pressures and 10 pass break-ups . . . also lettered in wrestling and track.

Personal – Born 3/23/94 in Klaipeda, Lithuania . . . open major . . . four-year member of President’s List . . . parents are Violeta and Matt Cucchiara . . . high school coach was Marc Guandolo.

RYAN WARDOffensive Line6-5, 275, FreshmanNew Lenox, Ill. (Providence Catholic HS)

High school honors – Named an Army All-American . . . first team all-state, all-conference and all-area as a senior . . . . . . Career – four-year letterman as offensive lineman . . . helped prep team to state playoffs as sophomore and senior, including state runner-up finish as a sophomore . . . team captain as a senior . . . also two-year wrestling letterman.

Personal – Born 8/07/93 . . . health and human physiology major . . . Illinois Coaches Association Academic All-State . . . member of National Honor Society . . . AP Scholar . . . member of prep High Honor roll . . . parents are Laurel and Brian Ward . . . high school coach was Mark Loglianese.

CAMERON WILSONWide Receiver6-1, 195, FreshmanDublin, Ohio (Jerome HS)

High school honors – Named to all-metro team in Columbus area . . . was honorable mention all-state as a senior and sophomore and second team as a junior . . . first team all-conference as a junior and first team as a sophomore and senior . . . honorable mention all-conference as a freshman . . . Career – holds school records for receiving yards and touchdowns . . . recorded 54 receptions for 774 yards and six touchdowns as a senior, with one passing touchdown and 300 rushing yards . . . 77 receptions for 1,065 yards and six touchdowns as a junior, with 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns and one interception on defense . . . totaled 661 yards and six touchdowns on 60 receptions as a sophomore, along with 130 rushing yards and a touchdown . . . collected 350 receiving yards and 265 rushing yards as a freshman . . . team captain as a senior . . . also four-year starter for prep basketball team.

Personal – Born 9/17/93 . . . business communications major . . . member of high school Merit Roll . . . parents are Candace and Kenneth Wilson . . . high school coach was Mark Hundley.


2012 IOWA FOOTBALL

BIG TEN COMPOSITE SCHEDULE / PRONUNCIATION GUIDEBIG TEN CONFERENCE

August 30, 2012Minnesota at Nevada-Las Vegas

September 1, 2012Iowa at Northern Illinois (Soldier Field)Michigan vs. Alabama (Arlington, Tex.)Boise State at Michigan StateSouthern Mississippi at NebraskaNorthwestern at SyracuseWestern Michigan at IllinoisIndiana State at IndianaMiami, Ohio at Ohio StateOhio University at Penn StateEastern Kentucky at PurdueNorthern Iowa at Wisconsin

September 8, 2012Iowa State at IowaAir Force at MichiganMichigan State at Central MichiganNew Hampshire at MinnesotaNebraska at UCLAVanderbilt at NorthwesternIllinois at Arizona StateIndiana at MassachusettsCentral Florida at Ohio StatePenn State at VirginiaPurdue at Notre DameWisconsin at Oregon State

September 15, 2012Northern Iowa at IowaMassachusetts at MichiganNotre Dame at Michigan StateWestern Michigan at MinnesotaArkansas State at NebraskaBoston College at NorthwesternCharleston Southern at IllinoisBall State at IndianaCalifornia at Ohio StateNavy at Penn StateEastern Michigan at PurdueUtah State at Wisconsin

September 22, 2012Central Michigan at IowaMichigan at Notre DameEastern Michigan at Michigan StateSyracuse at MinnesotaIdaho State at NebraskaSouth Dakota at NorthwesternLouisiana Tech at IllinoisAlabama-Birmingham at Ohio StateTemple at Penn StateTexas-El Paso at Wisconsin

September 29, 2012Minnesota at IowaOhio State at Michigan StateWisconsin at NebraskaIndiana at NorthwesternPenn State at IllinoisMarshall at Purdue

October 6, 2012Michigan at PurdueMichigan State at IndianaNebraska at Ohio StateNorthwestern at Penn StateIllinois at Wisconsin

October 13, 2012Iowa at Michigan StateIllinois at MichiganNorthwestern at MinnesotaOhio State at IndianaWisconsin at Purdue

October 20, 2012Penn State at IowaMichigan State at MichiganMinnesota at WisconsinNebraska at NorthwesternIndiana at NavyPurdue at Ohio State

October 27, 2012Iowa at NorthwesternMichigan at NebraskaMichigan State at WisconsinPurdue at MinnesotaIndiana at IllinoisOhio State at Penn State

November 3, 2012Iowa at IndianaMichigan at MinnesotaNebraska at Michigan StateIllinois at Ohio StatePenn State at Purdue

November 10, 2012Purdue at IowaNorthwestern at MichiganMinnesota at IllinoisPenn State at NebraskaWisconsin at Indiana

November 17, 2012Iowa at MichiganNorthwestern at Michigan StateMinnesota at NebraskaPurdue at IllinoisIndiana at Penn StateOhio State at Wisconsin

November 23, 2012Nebraska at Iowa

November 24, 2012Michigan at Ohio StateMichigan State at MinnesotaIllinois at NorthwesternIndiana at PurdueWisconsin at Penn State

December 1, 2012Big Ten Championship Game (Indianapolis, IN)

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PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

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