It was Media Day Friday, Aug. 9, at the University of Iowa as the Hawkeyes enter the new season with lofty expectations. Iowa’s dreadful offense has received much of the attention heading into the season. New coordinator Tim Lester is trying to turn around a unit that only scored 20 touchdowns in a 14 game season. Kirk Ferentz is entering his 26th year as head coach and likes the potential on offense.
Ferentz says Lester’s experience was a plus in the search for a new offensive coordinator.
While there are changes on offense Ferentz says complimentary football remains the goal.
A healthy offense will help. Luke Lachey (luh-shay) returns after missing most last season with a broken ankle. He hopes to be the next in a long line of great tight ends.
Lachey says the Hawkeyes used summer workouts to get familiar with the changes on offense.
Quarterback Cade McNamara returned for summer drills. His season ended in week two of Big Ten play by a torn ACL.
The Hawkeyes open August 31st at home against Illinois State.
