Tyler Van Dyke, Miami, Fla. Mike Wright, Vanderbilt. Spencer Petras said his grandmother is probably the best athlete in his immediate family. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 6:49AM. But I think hell do an outstanding job, and hes worked hard. The harsh Florida sun was shining on his face. We started feeling each other out. Deuce Hogan, like Petras, was a 4-star recruit when he signed with Iowa and between his star rating, his name and his moxie, hes already captured the hearts of many a Hawkeye fan. One of USCs starting defensive tackles was on our high school team my senior year. Throughout the offseason, quarterbacks coach Ken OKeefe brought in Stanzi, Tate and Brad Banks to talk with his current quarterbacks via Zoom. Iowa QB Recognized By Hawkeye Football Media. Petras threw for more than double the yardage and nearly double the touchdowns with fewer interceptions and a significantly better completion percentage. And lets make sure that some of those fundamental things that we had corrected and worked through in the offseason, we can go ahead and push those through in a game environment. Nates one of my close friends and a great mentor in a way, especially after these first couple ball games where things really werent going our way. Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. section: | slug: | sport: collegefootball | route: player_profile_home | He broke Goffs single-game school yardage record, then broke his own mark three times. After Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday, Ferentz said hell evaluate game tape before making a decision. Iowa Hawkeyes. I would say Spencers is probably the most unusual, just coinciding with the pandemic, Ferentz said. Petras again shied away from. Its been fairly successful.. He's really a top-notch guy. Current sophomore Spencer Petras is the sixth of that group and through four games, Petras numbers are down from his predecessors. DeJean was injured in the first quarter of the Nebraska game. skyboat.org. And ultimately my responsibility is to stand in front of you guys and be accountable for what we do. Unlike Iowa, football isnt the only game in town in the Bay Area on autumn Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. Following Iowas 54-10 loss to Ohio State, Ferentz was noncommittal on which quarterback will start next Saturday against Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium. Ferentz hasnt executed a quarterback switch that he stuck with for the rest of the year since Stanzi beat out Jake Christensen in 2008. "My mom's still learning the rules of football. All Rights Reserved. Thats the one good thing about the month of December you have time available.. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). "I see big things coming for him," Tony Racioppi said Thursday. I know theyre excited, Ferentz said. It's important to him, and he's really conscientious, great work ethic. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. Petras, a San Rafael, Calif., native, received 88 percent of the votes by local media. Wilkins is currently a free agent. The buck stops with me.. Worse yet has been what the human eye tells you. Iowa coaches Kirk Ferentz (right) and Brian Ferentz walk onto the field for the start of practice on March 29, 2022 at the indoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa. Someone is going to get a tremendous player later than they probably should. After halftime, Petras put on the red hat Iowas backup quarterbacks wear while Padilla took the field. He threw for 5,199 yards in his career. Now factor in that Hogan has been on campus since July and didnt have the benefit of a full fall camp and on and on and on. Chris . The playing surface at Kinnick Stadium was renamed Duke Slater Field in summer 2021. So, it was really a pleasure to kind of talk with him and talk with some of the younger guys.. Apr 27, 2023 by Tyler Meisinger. Marin Catholics Jared Goff started immediately as a true freshman at Cal in 2013 before becoming the No. They still had more of a normal progression, if you will, mainly spring practice and a normal summer. Kirk Ferentz also made it apparent that he never considered replacing Petras with backup Alex Padilla in the season opener. IOWA CITY For the first time since 2014, all signs point toward the Hawkeyes turning to their No. . He. The raw numbers for Hogan as reported by HawkeyeSports are gaudy. Do you have a blog? While the two practiced snapping the ball in practice and during halftime on Saturday, Padilla said nothing could emulate Ohio Stadiums environment. Although offensive coordinators have been fired at other schools this year, Kirk said its not his preference to terminate coaches during the season. 29, 2023 2:23 pm2d ago, Mike Hlas Iowa Basketball May. He said the coaching staff and players will take a look at game tape on Sunday and make a decision from there. Stanzi, now a slow-motion movement coach at GOATA, admired Stanley from afar and discussed multiple topics with Petras this spring, including aspects of Iowas offense. Shout out my fellow wildcat. Deuce (Hogan) will back him up, and then well see what we can do with Spencer., Petras is medically cleared to play, Ferentz said, but his status is a matter of throwing the ball effectively.. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Put simply, as high school prospects Petras was much more accurate of a passer and much more prolific. Spencer Lee Withdraws From US Open Wrestling; Spencer's Father Explains Why. There were no games against Group of 5 opponents to pad statistics and work through negative situations like the others enjoyed. IOWA CITY, Iowa Spencer Petras heard calls for change midway through his sophomore season and throughout his junior year. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He also launched a 56-yard touchdown pass on the games final play to beat LSU 30-25 in the Capital One Bowl. He completed six of his 14 passes for 49 yards. Hometown San Rafael, Calif. High School Marin Catholic. I think the gut reaction is to panic, but what you cant do is that. But instead, Brian Ferentz faced the fire, so nobody can accuse him of avoiding the heat or of hiding in the face of adversity. His completion percentage (53.7) is the lowest, as are his touchdowns (three). Nobody on the team, according to the players and coaches, works any harder than Petras does, or is more invested in his team. Stanzi was pulled from his first start against a Power 5 opponent Iowa State after completing just 5 of 14 passes for 92 yards and two interceptions. 2023 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved. We started slow, Tate said. Well know a lot more in the next calendar year on that one.. He has roomed with Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum, wide receiver Nico Ragaini, punter Ryan Gersonde and cornerback Riley Moss. Stanley passed for 26 touchdowns and only six interceptions, but his completion percentage hovered around 56 percent. while Padilla took the field. As a whole, Iowas offense has seven touchdowns in seven games. The junior QB ended the game with a 56.9 quarterback rating, compared to Petras 43.7. Yards per completion and attempt were pretty similar while completion percentage pretty clearly favors Petras. (she/her/hers) Weve had three family members play, as well, in our program, and theyve got to earn everything they get, just like coaches do.. He asked a lot of great questions, really detailed, very focused on how he can get better. 1, 2023 5:24 pm11h ago, Iowa Football May. Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. Scott Dochterman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) celebrates with Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) after Goodson had a second-half touchdown run in Iowas 30-7 football win over Kent State last Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. We know more now than we did a week ago. Spencer Petras this year: 23-51 Comp-Att 100.5 Pass YPG 45.1% Comp PCT (5th worst in CFB) 0 TD 2 INT 3.4 QBR (2nd worst in CFB) Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting . And yes, that is disappointing because Petras as a multi-year starter should be way above struggling with fundamentals at this point. Its been quite a rollercoaster ride for San Rafaels Spencer Petras but the former Marin Catholic High standout will finally get to make his first start at quarterback for the University of Iowa football team when its season starts on Saturday. Christensen was the starter in 2007 but he and Stanzi battled through the 2008 offseason and well into the first month of the season before Stanzi became the unquestioned starter. . Talking about his family, Spencer was raised by his parents, Adam Petras and Sarah Petras. Spencer set an example of accountability that everyone should emulate, and few ever will attain.. Pratt grew up alongside a sister, Stephanie, and a half-sister, Kristin, from Janet's previous marriage. And right now, Kirk Ferentz doesnt seem willing to budge. While redshirt freshman Alex Padilla is listed as the teams official backup on the depth chart, most scuttlebutt about benching Petras is geared toward putting in true freshman Deuce Hogan. Hes got the same work ethic. He regards it as his world, not a place hes merely passing through. Incumbent Spencer Petras completed 12-of-26 passes for 92 yards with an interception and a lost sack-fumble on Saturday. That still wont necessarily make his sputtering offense any better, or make his quarterback play any better, but at least Brian Ferentz was willing to make himself accountable to the media. Hes averaging a measly 10.0 yards per completion and an even worse 5.4 yards per attempt. Ferentz confirmed on Tuesday what Mondays depth chart already hinted toward for the quarterback position. I want to be in there, but thats a coachs decision, Padilla said. But he made himself available under tough circumstances and he made no excuses. Drew Pyne, Notre Dame. But I think the common thing about the guys on this team is we have a lot of good people, a lot of really good teammates that love coming to work every day. Now factor in that youre looking at four years of Hogan and just two of Petras and the picture changes dramatically. Petras first game was at Purdue and he had modest success, completing 22 of 39 passes for 265 yards. He should have the fundamentals down by now, but that wasnt the case in the season opener when Petras struggled to be accurate, even on throws when the receiver was wide open. (Rob Howe/HawkeyeNation.com). A couple of things to note from those numbers. 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All rights reserved. So should Brian Ferentz and Ken OKeefe make the move? Im sure its a lot for him, but you cant really tell, Bruce said. Petras and the Hawkeyes travel to Purdue to face the Boilermakers at 12:30 p.m. PST. Many of the fans would like to see a quarterback change, but that isnt Brian Ferentzs decision to make. "We have worked really hard all . Labas, who redshirted last season, threw for more than 7,200 yards in his career at Brecksville-Broadview Heights (Ohio) High School. So, this is what it is right now as some people I know would say.. With two quick wins out of the gate, Tate suffered a humbling, five-interception performance at Arizona State. I happened to be up, Brian Ferentz said. Comments: (319) 398-8440; mike.hlas@thegazette.com, John Steppe Iowa Football Dec. 29, 2022 8:44 am123d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football Dec. 4, 2022 7:13 pm148d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football Nov. 20, 2022 8:52 am162d ago, John Steppe Iowa Football May. Odds and lines subject to change. And with who? 2 Ohio State. Speaking to a handful of reporters Wednesday night ahead of the Music City Bowl, Petras described the extent of the right shoulder injury he suffered in Iowa's season finale, the long rehab ahead, and his desire to someday become a college football coach. Deuce Hogan has a bright future at quarterback. When asked to respond Tuesday, Petras took out a verbal hammer. I wish I was coming out here and were talking about how great we were. Petras, a redshirt sophomore, has been the presumptive starter since the end of last season when senior Nate Stanley graduated and was later drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round. May threw for 8,549 yards and 107 touchdowns in his career at Jones (Okla.) High School. 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But it would be very slight. His teammates keep telling us hes a great leader. I got the sense from listening to Brian Ferentz on Wednesday that his leash for Petras wouldnt be as long as his fathers leash is for Petras. All that being said, its not the same as working with the ones and the twos, Ferentz said. IOWA CITY Bulletin: Some in our midst think Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras isnt Spencer Perfect. Free shipping for many products! Bio. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. Tate shook off a shaky start to finish with 20 touchdowns, 2,784 passing yards and a co-Big Ten championship. In two games, he's completed 45% of his passes (3.9 yards per attempt), holds a quarterback rating of 3.4 and hasn't thrown a touchdown pass. That season was remarkable because at times Iowa was down to its fifth running back because of injuries. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Every time I come here, his truck is one of the first ones here and one of the last ones to leave, Bruce said. 1, 2023 5:26 pm11h ago, Iowa Hawkeyes Apr. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney) IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Iowa was in victory formation and the emotion was about to spill over as dusk settled over Kinnick Stadium. 29, 2023 1:36 pm2d ago, Iowa Football Apr. A few have excelled statistically, while others best attributes were in game management. Spencer Petras on fall camp: "Things are starting to come together". It was grueling and filled with two-a-day practices. The goal every week is very simple. Padilla started playing heavy minutes in the ninth game of the 2021 season against Northwestern. When the fundamentals werent quite there, there were issues.. But his father ultimately decides who plays quarterback. Brian Ferentz made sure to emphasize that football is a team sport and that everybody on offense deserves part of the blame for what happened last Saturday when Iowa was held to just 166 total yards. Padilla started three games last season when Petras was injured, and while Padilla had some positive moments, he completed less than 50 percent of his passes and was replaced by Petras in the second half of the regular-season finale at Nebraska. Over the last nine games, Petras has thrown just one touchdown pass and eight interceptions. I think thats what makes Saturday so disappointing, certainly for him and certainly for any of us, Brian Ferentz said. Oh, and he ran for more than 500 yards and 16 TDs while Hogan ran for net negative yardage and just 2 TDs as an upperclassman. First of all, they are all different, Ferentz said. Police say the initial investigation revealed that someone forced entry into the house and fired shots. Pat HartyFollow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras September 7, 2022. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com), Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) shouts at the line before a snap during fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sep 28, 2019. Petras came to Iowa City with a lot of pedigree and you cant make it through a Hawkeye broadcast without being reminded that Petras broke all of Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff. The last was 502 yards in a 59-56 section-championship victory. Spencer has practiced well, Kirk Ferentz said Saturday. Petras was named the San Francisco Chronicles Metro Player of the Year, and that covers a considerable amount of population. All of Petras predecessors had a traditional entryway into the season. 1 before a healthy Stanzi retook the starting job. 1, 2023 9:50 pm6h ago, Iowa Prep Sports May. In his first start, Rudock threw an interception at midfield in a tie game with 1:17 left that led to Northern Illinois game-winning field goal. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com) He was asked about his critics on Tuesday, and while he spoke the truth, his answer was sort of depressing because it highlighted the disconnect. Padilla saw action in a game this season for the first time. And then I think he would have had a chance to be a pro guy, a pro free agent. . When we actually got going, we had never gone through a path like that.. . Stats. So the good news is we have four weeks to get that done.. Petras took the roomies to his high school, had them meet his coach there, Mazi Moayed. And once he got here, I think we all felt really good about him. That was perhaps Brian Ferentzs most telling statement from Wednesdays interview. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Ferentz said Tuesday he sees Padilla competing for the starting spot after Petras is 100 percent healthy Padilla helped himself against Northwestern but any long-term decision would be really premature., We have two guys that have played pretty well, Ferentz said. But he completed less than 60 percent of his passes in 10 games that year. @TheIowaHawkeyes. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com), Marin Catholic quarterback Spencer Petras (4) completes a pass later in the fourth quarter to Cardinal Newman in the North Coast Section Division III championship game at Rancho Cotate High in Rohnert Park on Saturday. Tate and Rudock were tabbed as starters before the 2004 and 2013 seasons, respectively. Those numbers are stark. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras answers questions from reporters on Nov. 1, 2022 at the indoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa. Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and his father's passing academy has gifted several superstars to the league. How can he understand his own movement better? Tuesday's news of Iowa second-string quarterback Alex Padilla entering the NCAA transfer portal was not a huge surprise, but it was a decision that churns some unexpected wheels in motion.. Because of the apparent right-shoulder injury to starter Spencer Petras suffered in the first quarter against Nebraska last week, the Hawkeyes' QB situation isn't clear. You just got to keep moving on and have a great attitude.. Spencer Petras, Iowa. 29, 2023 12:03 pm2d ago, Jeff Linder High School Track and Field May. Iowa football fans are furious with quarterback Spencer Petras right now. Thats not a recipe for success and is likely a driver behind not only his yards/attempt numbers (which are terrible), but also his interception numbers, which took a jump last week due to some tipped balls and the ridiculous 51 passes thrown. So, is the protection perfect? And the beauty of football is that its a team sport and I think the quarterback position is unique from this standpoint; youre out there. We were on the field yesterday and both did some good things, but obviously weve got some work to do with both guys. I work really hard in practice every day, Spencer does too, but thats just kind of the nature of the game. Thats kind of what it takes to win games and, the last couple weeks, weve done a good job of that., I think Spencer has done a really good job, Ferentz said. Overall, Padilla went 5-of-10 for 32 yards. Against Northwestern, Petras completed 26 of 50 passes for 216 yards and three interceptions in a 21-20 loss. I dont have the answer, Ferentz said of the Hawkeyes offensive struggles. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. buckfarack . The arm injury that starter Spencer Petras suffered in the loss to Nebraska in the. compiled 20-11 record as starting QB . Iowa's Joe Labas throwing a pass during Kids Day practice on Aug. 13, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Do they know more than us? @spencerpetras. The big mismatch would be maybe Riley could cover one of our guys, but the rest of Ankeny Centennial in 2017 could not hang with Marin Catholic., Tuesday, Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz said, I was starting to wonder if we were going to like a quarterback (for the 2018 recruiting class). The following week, Tate was better with 270 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions at Michigan. I think it was the right decision, but how Paul Chryst is out of a job and that father-son duo is still coaching major college football is something I don't understand. All rights reserved. If we assume that there has been no progression from Petras in his 2.5 years in Iowa City and there is zero benefit in terms of learning the offense, making progressions, expanding the throwing arsenal or anything else, we can simply compare the two as high school prospects.

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