View from the Water tower: An aerial view of the Hawkeyes and Big Ten Football

Quick Slants

Since Big Ten media days, there have been several items of note to come from the Iowa football program. Here are a few of them:

Dan Heir will be red-shirting. Heir figured to be in the two deeps until he was involved in a one car accident. The injuries we suffered were enough to sideline him for the entire season to give him time to recover. Once he is back next year he will be punished for receiving an OWI as a result of the accident. With Iowa losing at least two offensive lineman and possibly three, he will add some much needed depth.

Donovan Johnson will be attending a junior college. This is something that had been rumored since the end of last season, but Donovan has said that his intention is to return to Iowa after he gets his academics in order.

A lack of star power will cause the defensive line to rotate and get an advantage from being more fresh than the offensive line.

Notes from practice photos:
Brandon Sherff has been starting at guard
Christian Kirksey and Anthony Hitchens have been splitting time at OLB
Jordan Walsh and Austin Blythe have Big Ten ready bodies
Nico Law will contribute in some capacity this season
Carl Davis has been running with the 1st team defense
No sign of LeBron Daniel in the photo galleries
View practice galleries at www.hawkeyesports.com

Former Hawkeye news:

Brandon Wegher will be playing at Iowa Western Community College
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/sports/football/college/article_cf2e454f-1101-54f0-b94b-e1bdb00dc99a.html

Jeff Brinson sees his career cut short
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-ucf-football-practice-begins-0804-20110803,0,2143070.story