- Norm Parker said Amari Spievey could be turning into “the best corner we’ve ever had”
- A year ago Ricky Stanzi was competing with Jake Christianson for the starting spot at quarterback (and was losing). This year, with 11 starts under his belt, he is the clear number 1 and has stepped up his leadership
- Marvin McNutt, formerly the third string quarterback, currently is one of the starting wide receivers and is making noise this spring in practice
- Shonn Greene is gone, but Jewel Hampton, Jeff Brinson, and Paki O’Meara have all been productive this spring
- Bryan Bulaga has the left tackle spot locked up and is one player Iowa can’t afford to lose
- Last year, it looked like Dace Richardson’s football career was over after a brutal knee injury, but he has worked his way back and is getting his chance this spring as a co-starter at guard
Spring recap
Spring practice is officially over with the spring scrimmage played on Saturday. In these short couple of weeks we have actually learn quite a bit about the 2009 Iowa Hawkeye Football team. The offensive and defensive lines both had 2 starters to replace and their spots are still up for grabs. The wide receiver position has been shaken up with an ex-quarterback, and the running backs are trying to fill avoid left by Shonn Greene. Some of the highlights from spring are: