Iowa State Football Faces Mixed Line of Veterans and Fresh Faces
Iowa State quarterback Austen Arnaud relies on a strong offensive line led by returning starter Ben Lamaak as he competes with Phillip Bates for the job. Newcomers Hayworth Hicks and Trey Baysinger vie for right tackle while center rests between Mike Knapp and Alex Alvarez. Coach Robert McFarland emphasizes depth and mobility up front as he redshirts several talented freshmen to build a stronger line.
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Robert McFarland
Doug Dedrick
Reggie Stephens
Brandon Johnson
Hayworth Hicks
Trey Baysinger
Mike Knapp
Alex Alvarez
Kelechi Osemele
Stephens
Matt Hulbert
Dedrick
McFarland
Johnson
Cyclones
Farland Hopes ISU OL Competition Grows For 2008
Iowa State assistant coach Farland discusses added depth on the offensive line as a growing position-by-position feature previews the 2008 Cyclones. He notes inexperience and calls for five cohesive interior linemen while praising newcomers like Hicks and veteran leaders for on-field communication and readiness.
Iowa State Eyes Offensive Line Depth and New Talent
Iowa State's offensive line features veterans Dedrick Stephens Lamaak and Johnson with new additions Hicks and Ulterior talent. Coach McFarland expects greater depth and competition, noting a promising JC transfer and the need to improve run blocking to support a new quarterback and open up the passing game.
Bengals lose Johnson to injury in 27 10 preseason setback
Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson hurt his left shoulder early in Cincinnati's 27 10 loss to Detroit in the Bengals third preseason game. Johnson left for examination and did not return, joining T J Houshmandzadeh and Rudi Johnson sidelined by hamstring injuries. Detroit starter Jon Kitna excelled, connecting for a 27 yard TD to Calvin Johnson on the opening drive.
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Bengals
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T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Rudi Johnson
Detroit
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Kitna
Carson Palmer
Calvin Johnson
Leon Hall
Roy Williams
Johnathan Joseph
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Patriots
Tom Brady
New England
Matt Cassel
Tampa Bay
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Brady
Cassel
Bucs
Kevin O’connell
Donahue Hawkeye Sets Big Ten Punting Record Fast Forward
Donahue, Iowa punter, set the Big Ten single season record with 86 punts for 3,533 yards and a 42.5 yard average. He seeks consistency by refining steps, drop, and timing with advice from Jason Baker and coach Erb, aiming for sub 2.1 seconds from snap to kick.
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Donahue
Iowa
Carolina Panthers
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Dochterman
Gazcomm.com
Hawkeyes seek stability as kicking competition heats up
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz criticized the spring kicking progress while Daniel Murray and Trent Mossbrucker vie for the main kicker role. Sophomore Andy Schulze handles snapping as Nick Murphy eyes long snap duties, with Brodell and Johnson-Koulianos expected to share return duties in a volatile Special Teams unit.
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Iowa
Kirk Ferentz
Daniel Murray
Iowa City Regina
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Murray
Austin Signor
Andy Schulze
Lester Erb
Nick Murphy
Schulze
Erb
Brodell
Johnson-Koulianos
Prize money and field focus tweak for Fifth Season 8K
Organizers lower top prize to 8K and second place to 800 for 2008 to curb expenses amid uncertain turnout. Elite field narrows from international to local talent with plans to resume normal start finish in 2009. Regan and Bails note Iow a race strategy and potential invitees like Matt Gabrielson and Bonnie Sons.
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Matt Gabrielson
U.S
Bonnie Sons
Minnesota
Bails
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Deng
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Tyler Lash
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