Random Musings

Looks like AJ Derby has enrolled early and will take part in spring practice.

David Cato and Josh Brown have both opted to transfer, Brown makes sense as Iowa has 4 sophomore eligibility running backs in front of him. Cato probably saw the writing on the wall that without an injury he was not going to pass Sash on the depth chart. Cato's departure leaves the Hawks thin at safety experience wise as free safety backup Conklin graduated.

The Hawks appear out of the Seantrel Henderson sweepstakes. The nation's #1 recruit was supposed to have an in-home visit from Coach Ferentz Tuesday night, but Kirk cancelled and did not re-schedule. Kirk didn't do this for no reason, he either found out something he didn't like about Henderson or got word that Iowa didn't have a shot and didn't want to waste his time.

Iowa will be taking a hit in the offensive line with the departures of Dace Richardson, Rafeal Eubanks, Kyle Calloway, and Bryan Bulaga. That leaves the Hawks with 36 career starts on the offensive line roster. (Vandevelde - 24, Reiff - 11, Gettis - 1)