In fitting Iowa fashion, there were snow flurries to start the day inside and around Kinnick Stadium as the Hawkeyes put a bow tie on the spring season with their annual open practice.
Up front along its offensive line, the Iowa Hawkeyes were without starting left tackle Mason Richman and starting left guard Connor Colby. Saginaw Valley State transfer right tackle Daijon Parker and backup center Michael Myslinski were out, too.
On the defensive line, three starters were nursing injuries. The defensive line trio of Noah Shannon, Logan Lee and Joe Evans all sat out the 11-on-11 portion of the day’s festivities.
Similarly, Michigan transfer and No. 1 quarterback Cade McNamara was limited in the amount he took part in. Still, fans got to see McNamara connect with Diante Vines in the drills portion. His connection with fellow Michigan transfer tight end Erick All was also on display.
Speaking of tight ends, that position group was one of the most impressive on the day. That’s no surprise to Hawkeye fans. It projects as one of the most talented position groups on this Iowa team. Addison Ostrenga and All each had touchdowns and Luke Lachey was lining up all over the field.
With McNamara limited, it meant more of Wisconsin transfer Deacon Hill and of Joe Labas. Hill really impressed. Another good sign was Vines’ performance.
There’s plenty of takeaways we can dissect in the days ahead, but here’s a look back at the day that was through the eyes and the tweets of Hawkeye media members on site.
THIS is Iowa Football
Feels GREAT to be back
A Kinnick welcome
Hello, again
Jermari is back
DL work to get things started
Photo op
McNamara to Vines
Trenches highlighted by those absent
Dallas Clark donates!
Erick All impressing
Drew Stevens, Aaron Blom delivering
Line up wherever, Luke
Noticeable change at QB
Deacon Hill dime to Addison Ostrenga
An impressive day overall
And another!
More love for Deacon
First time in Iowa City, not the last time
Nearly back-to-back
Hayden Large sighting
And that’s a wrap!
NOBODY!
Weather made this a quiet afternoon in Kinnick
Cade still rehabbing nicely
And he couldn’t be happier in Iowa City
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