Iowa Hawkeye Spring Game 2013 Thoughts and Observations

Another Iowa Hawkeye Football Spring game is in the books, and although there has been a serious lack of optimism in Iowa fans after last year's painful season, there were some highlights of this game that will likely keep them talking through the summer months, when the memories of a season ago will take a backseat to missing football.

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In addition to the thoughts above, here are some writeups from local sportswriters about the game.

Offense 61, Defense 37 — Stats, lineups, quick impressions (The Gazette)

– I think this is a two-QB race and I think Jake Rudock has an edge on Cody Sokol. Rudock makes sound decisions and sees the field just a little better than Sokol. I think Sokol is a little better athlete, probably a bit behind in seeing things. Both seem to be calm. Sokol might have an edge in extending the play. Rudock moves well in the pocket. Both are OK on the zone read. Not Kain Colter, but Iowa isn’t going for that with the ZR.

– I think RB is Mark Weisman, Jordan Canzeri and Michael Malloy. I think Iowa needs Damon Bullock more as a WR. That doesn’t mean that Bullock ends up at WR full-time, but I believe that’s being considered. [Continues at link]

Harty: Hawkeyes see positives (Hawk Central)

The smile belonged to 6-foot-5, 315-pound junior defensive tackle Carl Davis, who had reason to be happy with how things transpired on the final day of spring practice. Davis was a disruptive force throughout the four-quarter scrimmage, but especially in passing situations where he collected at least three sacks in front of an estimated crowd of 16,000 fans.

He looked and played like a veteran, and that’s what he’ll be next season as a fourth-year junior.

“I’m starting to understand everything,” Davis said with a wide grin. “Things are starting to click.” [Continues at Link]

No Huddle for Hawkeyes? Not so Fast writes Rob Howe of Hawkeye Insider.

[Subscription] Iowa ran mostly no-huddle offense during Saturday's spring scrimmage. While the players expect that to continue, the head coach isn't sold on the idea. Also, news and notes from the day in Kinnick.

A Big Day for Canzeri (Hawkeye Report)

Davis Shines Again (Hawkeye Report)

McMinn Makes Plays (Hawkeye Report)

Sokol Keeps Competing (Hawkeye Report)