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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 2024

Page

12

Meester Named Mount Vernon Head Football Coach

Mount Vernon High School in Cedar Rapids named Brad Meester as head football coach succeeding Lance Pedersen who moved to Clear Creek Amana. Meester, a former NFL center for the Jacksonville Jaguars, spoke of continuing Mount Vernon’s football tradition while honoring the impact of late Ed Thomas and the surrounding community.

Cedar Rapids Brad Meester Mount Vernon High School Mustangs Lance Pedersen Clear Creek Amana Mount Vernon Iowa Meester NFL Jacksonville Jaguars Parkersburg Ed Thomas Aplington- Parkersburg Casey Wiegmann Jared DeVries Aaron Kampman Thomas Sacred Acre Jamie DeVries Clear Lake Now Kampman Solon Tim Dwight Ed Thomas Family Foundation Centennial Oaks Waverly Associated Press Waterloo Courier

Iowa's Lester era begins with new offense under way

Iowa's offense shifts under Tim Lester with Luke Lachey and Nick DeJong describing more zone reads and varied personnel groupings. Coach Kirk Ferentz emphasizes Lester's playbook while Cade McNamara rehabs and practice begins with limited access. The open practice on April 20 will offer the first extended look before the Aug. 31 season opener.

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ISU defense aims to grow on island corners

Iowa State coaches praise cornerback depth led by Darren Porter at 6-4 with track speed, as Williams and Purchase compete for starting roles on a unit that ranked in the Big 12 top three in points allowed for seven straight seasons. Porter’s ceiling is described as unlimited by Jon Heacock. Williams discusses learning from mistakes to play faster and more instinctively on every down.

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