Departing for Graduation:
Ricky Stanzi - A three year starter at quarterback that led the Hawkeyes to three bowl wins in the last three years will be the biggest loss for the Hawkeyes. The assumed starter next year will be Junior James Vandenberg though recruits and other underclassmen will get an opportunity to compete.
Colin Sandeman - Not a key reciever but one of many wideouts to leave the team this year. His 21 receptions should not however be a problem to replace.
Maki O'Meara - One of the most injury prone players on the Hawkeyes roster but his veteran leadership will be missed in the huddle and locker room.
Paul Chaney, Jr. - His name always seemed to come up when the Hawks were on tv but he was unable to match the production of his freshman year. His stats will not be hard to make up but another veteran player whose presence will be harder to replace.
Brett Morse - A full back who didn't get many touches but played solid when called upon, usually as a blocker.
Julian Vandervelde - One of two starting offensive lineman who will need to be replaced, a veteran player who had the most experience.
Josh Koeppel - The other lineman that will need to be replaced, not a name that you would hear every game but neutral is better then hearing missed blocks.
Allen Reisner - The replacement to Tony Moeaki filled in nicely in his senior year. He doubled his previous high for yards in a season and tripled his previous high for receptions.
Don Nordmann - Four career receptions
Nick Kuchel - No stats available
Kyle Haganman - No stats available
Ben Evans - No stats available
Joe Audlehelm - No stats available
Departing for Other Reasons:
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos - suspended from the team after his house was busted as a drug house. since it was his senior year the only difference was the bowl game but his record setting performances will be missed.
Adam Robinson - Arrested for possession of marijuana while the rest of the team was preparing for the bowl game and subsequently removed from the team. He was part of the record setting freshman tandem last season and will be missed this season.
Jewell Hampton - The other half of the former freshman tandem, he recorded 500 yards and 7 touchdowns while splitting time that year. This year he was injured in week two and decided to transfer prior to the Bowl game. He will also be missed as the Hawks will rely on young backs once again this season.
Returners:
From the bowl game lineup against Missouri many of the players will be returning for next season.
QB:
Backup - James Vandenberg
RB:
Marcus Coker - A freshman back who had a very impressive debut in the Insight Bowl. Hopefully he can continue that effort as the season goes on.
WR:
Marvin McNutt - One of the most exciting players to watch on the offensive side of the ball. A former quarterback has thrived since moving to wide receiver and became one of Stanzi's favorite targets. He will be one of the main receivers for whoever takes over in the backfield next year.
Keenan Davis - Only a sophomore with eleven receptions on the year but will be one of the most experienced receivers in what seems to be a core that never stays around to develop.
TE:
Backup - Brad Herman - A junior with the same build as the guy he is replacing. He had 9 receptions for 154 yards this year and will be called upon a lot in 2011.
OL:
Riley Reiff
Markus Zusevics
James Ferentz
Backups:
Brett Van Sloten
Adam Gettis
Nolan MacMillan
Conor Boffeli
The Conclusion:
The Hawks offense should be in good shape by the time spring rolls around. Even though they are losing some major components of the offense, the core of their line will still be there. The line will key the season with inexperience being the theme early in the year. The major question will be how well the new quarterback fills in for the loss of Ricky Stanzi. The running game should be solid as it always is under coach Ferentz as long as it is not the only dimension that the Hawkeyes have.
Thank you to this years seniors and good luck to all of you in your careers no matter which way they take you. Thank you for all you have done for Iowa Football...GO HAWKS!
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