IOWA CITY, Iowa - Sports writers hang on to certain terms like their children. Fans adopt them, too. They're often labels and descriptions. We frequently use t
Sports writers hang on to certain terms like their children. Fans adopt them, too. They're often labels and descriptions.
In perusing the Iowa Football roster, here are five Hawkeyes I see as X-Factors heading into training camp:We could probably just list this position group, right? I thought about Kaleb Brown here, but I have him already penciled in as a difference-maker . Having two productive receivers in Brown and Anderson will put Iowa light years ahead of where it's been. Add them to a very experienced offensive line, proven tight ends and running backs, and a healthy starting quarterback, and you're capable of complementing your stellar defense all the way to the College Football Playoff.We referenced the O-Line's experience in the Seth Anderson writeup above. Seven guys returning at the position have combined for 153 starts.
With 26 starts under his belt, the Council Bluffs Lewis Central product is fully capable of dominating. If he can do that, he'll lift up the guys around him.There are few current Hawkeyes more fun to speak with than Jermari Harris. He's introspective and observant. He's also good at football. If he becomes really good this fall, it raises this defense another notch.
Now, it's Harris' turn. An All-Big Ten type season would just be another headache for opponents facing Iowa's daunting defense.You usually have to pick nits when it comes to finding holes in Iowa's defense. Even then, the spots are never truly soft.
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