Iowa's ADAM ROBINSON......HEISMAN SLEEPER??

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 09:07 AM

This week, Iowa returns JEWELL HAMPTON after sitting out all of last year and the first game of 2010.............this kid may be just as good as ROBINSON if his freshman 2008 campaign was any indication. He will take many carries away from Robinson if he is anywhere close to his Freshman form of 2008.

**Willie Bee** · 09-07-10, 09:09 AM

The sad part Fish is that a good 50 percent of the voters have already gulped the preseason hype kool-aid and probably only have 3-4 names on their list to watch this season. Sometimes the Heisman voters get it right, but for the most part it's a meaningless award like Gold Gloves in baseball.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Willie Bee

The sad part Fish is that a good 50 percent of the voters have already gulped the preseason hype kool-aid and probably only have 3-4 names on their list to watch this season. Sometimes the Heisman voters get it right, but for the most part it's a meaningless award like Gold Gloves in baseball.

Well, I hear what you are saying.

However, it is not nearly as bad as the GOLD GLOVE foolishness.

The vast majority ofthe time, the Heisman voters get it right.

**jgray** · 09-07-10, 09:19 AM

Stanzi? Really?

What aspect of his game have you seen in the last few years that would give you the impression he could be a Heisman candidate? He's not even the best quarterback option on this team.

I'll give you Robinson as a sleeper, but you are way out on a very thin limb touting Stanzi.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 09:23 AM

Originally posted by jgray

Stanzi? Really?

What aspect of his game have you seen in the last few years that would give you the impression he could be a Heisman candidate? He's not even the best quarterback option on this team.

I'll give you Robinson as a sleeper, but you are way out on a very thin limb touting Stanzi.

All he does is win...........check his record as a starting QB where he plays over half the game.

I have no problem with Stanzi as Iowa's QB.........least of my worries as an Iowa fan.

My biggest concern for this team right now is their young CORNERBACKS, thank Gawd Iowa has two premiere players at strong safety and free safety.........and the best DL in CFB.

**jgray** · 09-07-10, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

All he does is win...........check his record as a starting QB where he plays over half the game.

I have no problem with Stanzi as Iowa's QB.........least of my worries as an Iowa fan.

My biggest concern for r

this team right now is their young CORNERBACKS, thank Gawd Iowa has two premiere players at strong safety and free safety.........and the best DL in CFB.

You may not have ment to, but you stumbled on another criticism I have of Stanzi. He strikes me as a bit frail. The ankle injury last season and the knee sprain (untouched) this past week.

I agree that he wins and I'm not calling for a change at the QB position (yet), but the guy is not heisman discussion worthy.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by jgray

You may not have ment to, but you stumbled on another criticism I have of Stanzi. He strikes me as a bit frail. The ankle injury last season and the knee sprain (untouched) this past week.

I agree that he wins and I'm not calling for a change at the QB position (yet), but the guy is not heisman discussion worthy.

Of course he is..........or should be.

Again, it all depends on how Iowa performs............Iowa would have to run the table, which is about a 27-1 shot at this time.

Making ANY Iowa player at least 60-1 to win the Heisman at this time.

**jgray** · 09-07-10, 10:13 AM

You have to do more than win to win the Heisman. You also have to put up sick numbers. Stanzi is simply never going to do that. He lacks the physical skills and durability. IF Iowa runs the table (let's see if they can get past a much better Arizona team in two weeks before we get too ahead of ourselves) I imagine he'll be in the Heisman discussion much the same way Craig Krenzel was in 2002.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by jgray

You have to do more than win to win the Heisman. You also have to put up sick numbers. Stanzi is simply never going to do that. He lacks the physical skills and durability. IF Iowa runs the table (let's see if they can get past a much better Arizona team in two weeks before we get too ahead of ourselves) I imagine he'll be in the Heisman discussion much the same way Craig Krenzel was in 2002.

I stated that Iowa is at least 27-1 to run the table...................and an UNDERDOG to even be 3-0, as they are only -13.5 this week and -2 tops the following week at Arizona.

**jcubs55** · 09-07-10, 10:53 AM

Brag: Adrian Clayborn is in one of my classes

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by jcubs55

Brag: Adrian Clayborn is in one of my classes

Really?

Seems like a great guy.

Going to be a top notch player in the NFL

**Tbonehawk** · 09-07-10, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

Really?

Seems like a great guy.

Going to be a top notch player in the NFL

No offense to you Fish, but Robinson will only get 40 percent of carries, at most, from here on out. Jewell Hampton will tear it up and has a better chance of being Heisman. Jewell will contend for big10 rushing title if he stays healthy. Jewell was Shonn Greene's backup, no doubt he will be their stud. I would easily take the 13 1/2 points this week and Iowa State, but I have no idea how Jewell will perform.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by Tbonehawk

No offense to you Fish, but Robinson will only get 40 percent of carries, at most, from here on out. Jewell Hampton will tear it up and has a better chance of being Heisman. Jewell will contend for big10 rushing title if he stays healthy. Jewell was Shonn Greene's backup, no doubt he will be their stud. I would easily take the 13 1/2 points this week and Iowa State, but I have no idea how Jewell will perform.

HUH

You have no idea how Jewell will perform against ISU and you just touted him as a contender for the Big Ten rushing title?????

If Jewell is as good or better than he was in 2009, IOWA will have two stud running backs and will be a major force in the hunt for a national title............we will learn a lot about Jewell this weekend.

If he looks better than he did in 2009, as a Hawkeye fan, I will be more excited than I've ever been for Iowa football.

Imagine if Wegher was not sitting out this season, WOW.

**mhossa** · 09-07-10, 04:38 PM

Being a huge Iowa fan, no. It wouldn't surprise me if Jewel Hampton was the starter before the end of the year. He'll be back next week after being suspended. Very quick runner with some strength, sat last year with a knee injury. Looked great as a freshman

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by mhossa

Being a huge Iowa fan, no. It wouldn't surprise me if Jewel Hampton was the starter before the end of the year. He'll be back next week after being suspended. Very quick runner with some strength, sat last year with a knee injury. Looked great as a freshman

Look, I agree if Jewell is the Jewell of old, he may indeed be better than Adam.................

It will be interesting and fun to watch this Saturday.

GO HAWKS!

**mhossa** · 09-07-10, 11:06 PM

yeah, didn't read the whole thread. Let's just hope Micah Hyde plays better this Saturday, and hopefully Prater can go 100%.

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by mhossa

yeah, didn't read the whole thread. Let's just hope Micah Hyde plays better this Saturday, and hopefully Prater can go 100%.

The latter is much needed...........I just texted my friend mentioning this.

**raydog** · 09-07-10, 11:23 PM

No... and 95% of the starting rb's in div.1 could score 3 td's against eastern illinois... cmon fishstix, are you really going to be as bad or worse than zboiz or railturd when it comes to being a homer this year?

**Fishhead** · 09-07-10, 11:28 PM

Originally posted by raydog

No... and 95% of the starting rb's in div.1 could score 3 td's against eastern illinois... cmon fishstix, are you really going to be as bad or worse than zboiz or railturd when it comes to being a homer this year?

How am I a homer by simply asking a question?????

Robinson is a very good RB on a very good team..........he very well could be a sleeper at this point.

He set an IOWA freshman rushing record for a team that finished 8th ranked in the nation last season and is recieving absolutely no mention/sniff by anyone in the media.......very UNDERrated little RB.

Also, why is this homer picking ISU +13.5 this week in all probability.

Lay off the cheesewax buddy.

**flyingillini** · 09-08-10, 12:39 AM

If it can't be my Illini than I want a big ten team to dominate this season. I would love for Iowa to win the National Championship. They deserve it, the conference deserves it!

**FrozenMAN** · 09-08-10, 01:24 AM

iowa BLOWS dude and they are SOOOOOOOO OVERRATED, OSU will whip em and illinois would too if they played em too

**Donkwin47** · 09-08-10, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by FrozenMAN

iowa BLOWS dude and they are SOOOOOOOO OVERRATED, OSU will whip em and illinois would too if they played em too

Ahahaha you fuggin FISH.

**raydog** · 09-08-10, 03:03 AM

you are right fish...kid is a good young rb...that being said theres a ton of more talented players ahead of him right now...unfortunately, the rushing record means very little and his performance last week means even less considering the competition... nobody but a few iowa homers are even talking about him (thats why i called you a homer..which you are and everyone knows it and its cool, most everyone has a favorite team...) maybe he will get more recognition if he has big games against the likes of psu/oh st/wisky... you know, some of the bigger schools...until then, i look for him to get mentioned more next year when he may very well be a top rb... as for iowa the team, i think they lose to the 3 teams i mentioned, but are still a top 20 team... they should be involved in some good games though for sure.

**Fishhead** · 09-08-10, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by raydog

you are right fish...kid is a good young rb...that being said theres a ton of more talented players ahead of him right now...unfortunately, the rushing record means very little and his performance last week means even less considering the competition... nobody but a few iowa homers are even talking about him (thats why i called you a homer..which you are and everyone knows it and its cool, most everyone has a favorite team...) maybe he will get more recognition if he has big games against the likes of psu/oh st/wisky... you know, some of the bigger schools...until then, i look for him to get mentioned more next year when he may very well be a top rb... as for iowa the team, i think they lose to the 3 teams i mentioned, but are still a top 20 team... they should be involved in some good games though for sure.

Your post above is a fair one............

**Fishhead** · 09-08-10, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by FrozenMAN

iowa BLOWS dude and they are SOOOOOOOO OVERRATED, OSU will whip em and illinois would too if they played em too

Thats what the majority said from the FIRST GAME last season when then barely got by UNI...........meanwhile, they went on to.........

1. Have a winning ATS record
2. Win the ORANGE BOWL
3. Finish 8th ranked in the nation
4. At the NFL draft, only 4 teams had more players drafted

**Herky** · 09-08-10, 10:50 AM

Probably not the best RB on his own team and may not start this weekend. JEWEL HAMPTON

**Smoke** · 09-08-10, 10:57 AM

U Picked the wrong robinson... The robinson from Michigan has a better sleeper shot at this point

**Fishhead** · 09-08-10, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by Herky

Probably not the best RB on his own team and may not start this weekend. JEWEL HAMPTON

I agree, if HAMPTON is at least 91% as good as his freshman campaign two years ago, he will be a more valuable back than Robinson if he stays healthy and durable.

Say a prayer, if these two stay healthy for the year, CHA-CHING!!

**gcarp707** · 09-09-10, 02:32 PM

I just don't think he will get the carries needed to win the Heisman and also I would be surprised if Iowa is a top 5 team at the end of the season and we all know how much they would hate to give a heisman out to somebody not on a top 1 or 2 school

**Fishhead** · 09-09-10, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by gcarp707

I just don't think he will get the carries needed to win the Heisman and also I would be surprised if Iowa is a top 5 team at the end of the season and we all know how much they would hate to give a heisman out to somebody not on a top 1 or 2 school

I agree

Remember, I just stated he could be a sleeper.....he is on NOBODYS radar screen right now, desptite having a very good freshman year for a top ten team and scoring 3 TD's in the opener this season for a another top 10 Iowa team.

It will be interesting to see how JEWELL and ADAM will compare this weekend against ISU.

Can't wait to watch the dynamic duo

**infamousbacardi** · 09-09-10, 03:53 PM

not high enough profile in my opinion

**Herky** · 09-09-10, 03:58 PM

Brad Banks should have won the Heisman years ago over Carson Palmer.

**dooman14** · 09-09-10, 04:03 PM

how mich "gifts" has this player recieved

**Fishhead** · 09-11-10, 06:47 PM

100+ yd day for ROBINSON.........wow