IOWA CITY, Iowa — Although the Hawkeyes are approaching the finish line of fall camp, and will soon shift gears towards game preparation, their Offensive Coordinator remains positive about where his unit stands.
Tim Lester is feeling more comfortable leading Iowa’s offense in year two, and the way the different position groups are shaping up solidifies growth. Competition is fierce, and everyone has a handle on what Lester wants to accomplish on the field, so he now has options.
Iowa ran the ball 501 times last year, compared to 308 pass attempts. The ground game was successful with Kaleb Johnson as a battering ram. However, Lester is operating with different personnel at the skill positions this time around, and making it a priority to add more balance to the offense…