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What Kirk Ferentz said as Iowa prepares to open spring practice
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It’s been over three months since the college football season ended for Iowa, but the Hawkeyes are ready to begin preparing for the upcoming 2021 campaign.
Monday, head coach Kirk Ferentz met with reporters to discuss the spring schedule. Iowa is coming off a 6-2 year in 2020 and a 10-3 season in 2019. Unfortunately, neither of those big years resulted in a B1G West title.
That’s the goal in Iowa City entering the 2021 season.
Ferentz discussed expectations for the upcoming season, what he hopes to see during spring practice, particular position battles and the possibility of welcoming fans back to Kinnick Stadium for spring practice sand the fall season.
Here’s what the 23-year leader of the Hawkeyes had to say on Monday:
KF: "Spencer operates like you want a quarterback to. He has a wonderful opportunity to take the next step this spring." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) March 29, 2021
KF: "We have been excited about Jack Campbell going back to high school. He has a great attitude, great tools, and great instincts. Jack made a lot of great football plays for us last season." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) March 29, 2021
KF: "We are eager to get back on the field this spring. The depth chart doesn't mean much right now. We are a team with players who will constantly improve throughout the year." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) March 29, 2021
KF: "This is an important phase for us each year, especially after what happened the last 12 months. This is a fresh opportunity for our players." #Hawkeyes
— HawkeyeFBNotes (@HawkeyeFBNotes) March 29, 2021
#Iowa's Kirk Ferentz says he got a call from Jags about Chris Doyle. No details but says "I spoke [about] Chris and the job that he had done here, and answered questions." Calls situation "unfortunate."
"Pertaining to our program, I feel like we're in a really healthy spot."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) March 29, 2021
Asked Iowa Football coach Kirk Ferentz today about the Jacksonville Jaguars hiring his former strength coach Chris Doyle last month and if he had any contact with Jags during that process. pic.twitter.com/6m9Ifmm7rS
— Rob Howe (@RobHoweHN) March 29, 2021
"It's a fresh opportunity no matter who you are or where you are on our depth chart right now. It's a fresh opportunity to start new tomorrow." –Kirk Ferentz on the start of spring practices, which will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with lifting on days off.
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) March 29, 2021
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB