Jay Higgins says for the first time in his Iowa football career, Nebraska captains didn’t shake hands and couldn’t believe what Matt Rhule did pregame.
Iowa football ranks #12 in Active NFL Players.
The average recruiting class ranking for Iowa the last decade is 42nd.
If you could find me a better developmental school in the country, I’ll…. ⬇️
What’s the point? You can’t.
With Cooper DeJean as Big Ten DB of the Year, an Iowa DB has won the award 6 of the 13 seasons.
Since 2009 (15 years), Iowa has 16 1st-team All-B1G DBs and 11 were unanimous (coaches/media). Ohio State is second with 15 All-Big Ten and 8 unanimous. Michigan (11-6) & MSU (11-3).
Cooper DeJean shows zero emotion anytime he makes a big play (which he tends to do frequently). Been close to him on a couple this year and there’s no reaction from him.
But let me tell you: if one of his pals has a big moment, there’s no one more hyped. Look at that kid.
Joe Evans came to Iowa as a walk-on.
He'll leave as one of the cornerstones of one of the great defensive eras in program history.
But when @ScottDochterman asked him for "Welcome to Iowa" moments, Joe brought stories.
@TheeHOCK8 and @TristanWirfs78 are really good, you guys.