Vandeberg broken foot

[drg1104]

https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/matt-vandeberg.162439/

Didnt want to start a thread, but hadn't seen it reported. Plus thought you guys would like to know.

If true it's a HUGE loss. Supposedly going to be officially reported tomorrow

GBR

 

[bigboxes]

That sucks. Never want that to happen. Iowa is hurting enough. I guess we've lost a few as well.

 

[SWIowahawks]

Not good for one of Iowa's worst positions. Or atleast least experienced positions.

 

[rpappy3]

Iowa's surefire go to receiver.That is sad no chance to position for another season.

 

[tro80]

Well if they can get to the BIG championship game, which would also mean they make a bowl game, then that's 14 games. 4/14 is 28%'ish. So, he would be under the 30% rule. No idea if he has used five seasons, yet. But, he would be eligible to apply for a sixth year in that case. As it stands, 4 out of 13 (assuming bowl game) is 30.77%. As Agent Smart would say: "Missed it by that much." In any event, what figured to be a tough season for Hawkeye fans just got tougher.

 

[HuskerBlueDevil]

Really unfortunate for the young man and Iowa.

 

[rrthusker]

Sorry to hear this. I hope he makes a complete recovery and sees the field again.

 

[hddude55]

Well if they can get to the BIG championship game, which would also mean they make a bowl game, then that's 14 games. 4/14 is 28%'ish. So, he would be under the 30% rule. No idea if he has used five seasons, yet. But, he would be eligible to apply for a sixth year in that case. As it stands, 4 out of 13 (assuming bowl game) is 30.77%. As Agent Smart would say: "Missed it by that much." In any event, what figured to be a tough season for Hawkeye fans just got tougher.

Perhaps you have researched this, but I recall the NCAA 30% rule as applied to football includes regular season schedule only.

 

[newAD]

Perhaps you have researched this, but I recall the NCAA 30% rule as applied to football includes regular season schedule only.

I believe you are right. I doubt Iowa fans and coaches have much faith in the NCAA after Drew Ott.

 

[SWIowahawks]

Same situation as Ott in that he never redshirted. Ott played in 5 games I believe and Matt has played in 4. Kirk said they will petition and thinks they have a chance. (Heard that before).

 

[cidsports]

Matt VandeBerg is the type of player any program would enjoy. From greyshirt Prospect to first-year scholarship receipient, who arrived and made field Game 1. He was targeted Day 1 of his arrival by his QB.

Next Man In for Iowa

Like Drew Ott, his career at Iowa is likely over based on it being his fourth year and having played 4 games.

 

[cidsports]

VandeBerg has less of a case than Ott. Ott was held out more more than half of his first season. VandeBerg walking into Iowa City and made field Game 1.

 

[drg1104]

Another concern for them is protecting their QB. It seems every time I turn to watch a few drives he's being scraped off the turf.

And now with his go to WR out, theirs a real chance Beathard will over exert himself. Which may lead to yet another injury..

 

[cidsports]

Nathan Stanley has looked very capable in relief for CJ Beathard. next man in