Everything Kirk Ferentz said as Iowa opens spring practices
Iowa is back on the football field, getting spring practices started this week.
The Hawkeyes hit the practice field looking to improve on a 10-4 record during the 2021 season. Despite another strong season and B1G West title, Iowa suffered some letdown losses and let a Citrus Bowl win slip away late with a loss to Kentucky.
On Wednesday, head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media to discuss the opening of spring practice. His comments covered a wide array of topics, including touching on the switch of Brian Ferentz from TEs coach to QBs coach in addition to his OC duties.
Here’s a glimpse at Ferentz’s comments:
“The winter program went well.”
Kirk Ferentz presser kicks off Iowa football spring practice period. pic.twitter.com/nR9Ub34ufe
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) March 23, 2022
Kirk Ferentz says that there’s nobody on the roster that he can think of that won’t he ready to go by June.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) March 23, 2022
Ferentz: “We put out a depth chart Monday. …. That means nothing.”
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) March 23, 2022
Kirk Ferentz on making Brian Ferentz the QB coach. pic.twitter.com/jybjy6BVHW
— Pat Harty (@PatHarty) March 23, 2022
Kirk Ferentz said that when Ken O’Keefe retired, Kirk’s mind quickly shifted to moving Brian Ferentz into the OC/QB coaching role.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) March 23, 2022
Kirk confirmed that Myslinski is out this spring with a knee injury. Will be back to compete at center in June. Said Elsbury has looked good at center.
— Tom Kakert (@HawkeyeReport) March 23, 2022
Kirk Ferentz when asked about the defensive line: We have strength in numbers.
Mentions how difficult it will be to replace a stable tempo-setter like Zach VanValkenburg, but is optimistic about a number of guys.
Calls John Waggoner a “different player” than he was last year.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) March 23, 2022
Kirk adds that most of his offensive coordinators have worked directly with quarterbacks and he sees it as a better fit. https://t.co/71VX73B5N9
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) March 23, 2022
Kirk adds that most of his offensive coordinators have worked directly with quarterbacks and he sees it as a better fit. https://t.co/71VX73B5N9
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) March 23, 2022
Kirk confirmed that former Wisconsin QB and Colorado State OC and QB coach Jonathon Budmyer is now an analyst on staff.
— Tom Kakert (@HawkeyeReport) March 23, 2022
