Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Weisman for Heisman?


 

              Hi Bloggers!  During the second quarter, both Damon Bullock and Greg Garmon were injured.  Kirk Ferentz decided to put in the walk on fullback, Mark Weisman.  I think it is a little too soon to start the Heisman talk for Mark Weisman.  He recorded 113 yards and three touchdowns.  He averaged 4.7 yards a carry and injured three defenders from his runs.  Mark Weisman could have had four touchdowns, but came up short on 3rd and 4th down.  A full back from Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Mark Weisman is a walk on who still isn’t on scholarship.  He definitely earned that scholarship during the game yesterday.  As of today, he is listed as the starter for the Iowa vs. Central Michigan game.  This game is the only snoozer on Iowa’s schedule so Mark Weisman might not get as many carries as he did against University of Northern Iowa.  They will try and rest him for the Big Ten opener vs. Minnesota.
                Was Mark Weisman’s outstanding game vs. University of Northern Iowa a fluke?  The simple answer is no.  When you look at the tape from the game, you see smart cuts, power, and ball security.  Weisman, known as the Juggernaut by his teammates, is one of the most powerful players on the Iowa team.  His power was definitely shown during the game as he consistently broke tackles and drove through U.N.I. players.  Weisman doesn’t have the running back speed that most people look for in a running back for one reason, HE IS A FULL BACK!  He will do just what is needed, drive up three to five yards for a first down.  That is all Iowa wants, a powerful back to convert on third and short as well as open up the passing game. 
                What does the rest of the season look like for the Juggernaut?  This is a question that no one can answer.  How fast will Greg Garmon and Damon Bullock recover?  Will Canzeri be able to come back or will they keep him on redshirt.  Nobody knows the future for the Juggernaut except the big boy himself.  Weisman for Heisman?  Let’s see how the next few games go before everyone gets their banners out.       
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