After the Kids Day practice, I was 100% convinced that Hank just didn't have what it took to be a P4 starting QB. His performances at Auburn, against Indiana, and at Kids Day seemed to indicate that he just didn't have that "it" factor to compete at the highest level.
But it's obvious he didn't hang his head after Kids Day, he put in the necessary work, and he grabbed the starting role. So kudos to him for doing what, I'm guessing, 95% of Hawkeye Nation didn't think he could do....win the starting job.
Granted, we're only 3 games in and he hasn't been perfect by any stretch, but you can see the potential. Big kid, with a big arm, that moves surprisingly well. What sold it for me was against ISU, same score as the Indiana game (13-13), and rather than retreat into a shell, he did what he needed to do to get us into FG range for the winning kick. And against the "lesser" teams, he's shown a knack for moving the offense well, taking what the defense gives him, and throws a really pretty, catchable ball.
Who knows what happens the rest of the year....but at least for now, we seem to have found a pretty decent QB.
But it's obvious he didn't hang his head after Kids Day, he put in the necessary work, and he grabbed the starting role. So kudos to him for doing what, I'm guessing, 95% of Hawkeye Nation didn't think he could do....win the starting job.
Granted, we're only 3 games in and he hasn't been perfect by any stretch, but you can see the potential. Big kid, with a big arm, that moves surprisingly well. What sold it for me was against ISU, same score as the Indiana game (13-13), and rather than retreat into a shell, he did what he needed to do to get us into FG range for the winning kick. And against the "lesser" teams, he's shown a knack for moving the offense well, taking what the defense gives him, and throws a really pretty, catchable ball.
Who knows what happens the rest of the year....but at least for now, we seem to have found a pretty decent QB.
