BTN.com staff, August 20, 2013
Believe it or not, the 2013 BTN Football Tour has reached its 12th and final stop. The guys took in Iowa practice Tuesday morning, and they live tweeted throughout the day. Find some of their best tweets in this post. Reminder: Watch the Iowa Preview Show at 8 p.m. ET Sunday on BTN/BTN2Go.
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TOM DIENHART
Kirk Ferentz said before practice JC WR Damond Powell has impressed with his quickness. Could be a playmaker. Got here right before camp.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
Ferentz also says RBs Damon Bullock and Jordan Canzeri will line up in the slot on occasion to get them in space.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
To amp up the pass rush, Kirk Ferentz says he may line up LBs like Christian Kirksey, Anthony Hitchens and Quinton Alston on passing downs.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
I like the way C.J. Beathard throws. Best arm of #Hawkeyes QB bunch. Love his hair, too. Ferentz says he is No. 2 right now.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
#Hawkeyes DT Carl Davis passes the eyeball test. He could be special. pic.twitter.com/d1NWwmC7sk
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
#Hawkeyes DBs look good, but depth is young. Only real battle is at a safety spot between John Lowdermilk and Nico Law.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
Another possible #Hawkeyes pass rusher is Nate Meier. Drew Ott also has potential.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
Watch #Hawkeyes OT Brandon Scherff manhandle this guy. http://t.co/7RbVj2ImVN
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
Only spot up for grabs on #Hawkeyes o-line is right guard. Jordan Walsh ran pass pro drills with the 1s. Andrew Donnal with the 2s.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
I had heard about true frosh RB LeShun Daniels prior to coming to #Hawkeyes camp. And he looks good. A faster Shonn Geeene?
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
#Hawkeyes no-huddle won't be confused with Oregon's; reminds me of Kansas style under @KeepSawinWood. And that is a good thing.
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
Kevonte Martin-Manley, Jordan Canzeri, Desmond King. Riley McCarron working as punt returners. #Hawkeyes
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 20, 2013
GERRY DINARDO
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes As you would expect a better team than spring practice that will play 2 its strengths beginning with the O Line
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes O line strong, RB depth now stable, WR enough talent to find explosives – QB making plays continues to be ?
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes Defense in same spot as offense – solid in the box but need to be able to stop explosives with the back end
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes Tough sch but 1st 5 give team chance 2 develop & gain some momentum. KF teams usually develop during season
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes L. Daniels could be in the mix early at RB, T. Smith will come on at WR, D. Powell contributes right away at WR
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
BTN Camp Tour 2013 #Hawkeyes F. Ekakitie and J Johnson help D Line in a big way
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 20, 2013
DAVE REVSINE
Have arrived at Iowa – final stop on our tour. Just checked out new indoor – looks great – huge upgrade. Practice starts in about 15 min.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Good chat with Ferentz. Sounds like he wants to let QB play out a bit longer. Acknowledged Rudock is leader right now.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Biggest concerns are obviously WR and pass rush. Feels Powell can really help at WR. Loves attitude -JUCO experience made him appreciative
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
As far as pass rush – said they might mess around some with LB's on the line in passing situations to help provide pressure
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Carl Davis very impressive in individual drills. Looks like he may be poised to take a major leap
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Good 1 on 1 pass rush/blocking drill w LB's & RB's. Kirksey and Weisman top performers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Tough to really capture w phone (at least for me) – but a few people asked for picture of indoor pic.twitter.com/GYnqoccBd1
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Iowa is one of those practices where there is constant coach feedback. Ferentz provides a lot of it – particularly w line play.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Really like the style of new WR Coach Bobby Kennedy. Substantive feedback on every rep
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
QB position still a concern for #Hawkeyes – all 3 have had good & bad moments today. Tough to judge too much from 1 practice
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Based on reps in practice – looks like LeShun Daniels has a good chance to see field at RB. At WR, seems Tevaun Smith could have bigger role
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 20, 2013
Watch our Carl Davis interview:
View our tour schedule and relive all the stops:
SCHOOLS |
PRACTICE |
SHOW ON BTN (8 p.m. ET) |
Indiana |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Monday, Aug. 12 |
Ohio State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Tuesday, Aug. 13 |
Penn State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Wednesday, Aug. 14 |
Michigan |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Friday, Aug. 16 |
Michigan State |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Saturday, Aug. 17 |
Purdue |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO |
Monday, Aug. 19 |
Northwestern |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Tuesday, Aug. 20 |
Illinois |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Wednesday, Aug. 21 |
Wisconsin |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Thursday, Aug. 22 |
Minnesota |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO |
Friday, Aug. 23 |
Nebraska |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO | Saturday, Aug. 24 |
Iowa |
RECAP | TWEETS | PICS | VIDEO |
Sunday, Aug. 25 |