When Padilla hit the turf for the first time, the Hawkeye offense had optimal field position at the Ohio State 44-yard line because of an interception from linebacker Jack Campbell. Find out more. Iowa's trip to the Music City Bowl will be with a starting quarterback who hasn't played in a college game. Who knows what Petras will do here before hes done? Petras is from San Rafael, 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Ferry terminal in Larkspur, and a 35-minute beautiful ride to San Francisco. All that being said, its not the same as working with the ones and the twos, Ferentz said. One has to look even further into the record book to find a midseason quarterback change that was permanent. "We have worked really hard all . (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to Marin Independent Journal). Brian Ferentz might run the offense, call the plays and coach the quarterbacks. Spencer Petras: "We can't keep doing this. Is Iowas Receiving Corps Already in Trouble (Again). It sucks scoring six points. Ferentz said the coaching staff tried to do that kind of work with players during the bye week. So we have every confidence hell play well this year. Receiver Brandon Smith also has a chance to get drafted next year. 2 Ohio State in historic fashion. Then, on Padillas first play of the 2022 season, the ball was fumbled and recovered by Ohio State. Some excelled, while others left. Hawk Item - - One of 12 seniors named to 2022 Player Council . I happened to be up, Brian Ferentz said. Spencer set an example of accountability that everyone should emulate, and few ever will attain.. The victories were minor but when we beat them in practice, man, we felt good on offense.. T.J. Hockensen and Noah Fant were both drafted in the first round in 2019, by the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, respectively. Spencer Petras said his grandmother is probably the best athlete in his immediate family. Barring a sudden change in Petras status, Padilla will become just the third player to start at quarterback for Iowa in a 57-game stretch. Even if you were still of the mind that Petras should be benched after just two starts that have proven to be better than even one of the best weve seen under KF (who, by the way, went on to lead Iowa to the Rose Bowl for the first time in a generation), you have to replace him with someone. 1, 2023 5:26 pm11h ago, Iowa Hawkeyes Apr. OK, were back to nobody. He is now 22 years of age and holds white ethnicity. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. So the good news is we have four weeks to get that done.. 4. 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All rights reserved. We were just having a hard time getting traction on, it seemed like, anybody.. That means either redshirt freshman Joey Labas or freshman Carson May will start the bowl game against Kentucky on Dec. 31 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Well let those guys work the next four weeks, and see how they do, Ferentz said. And certainly, its part of the responsibility of coordinating the offense. It is a team sport. I dont have the answer, Ferentz said of the Hawkeyes offensive struggles. A couple of things to note from those numbers. In fact, the head Hawk went as far as to defend Petras. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Petras is better. And with who? His teammates keep telling us hes a great leader. Spencer's father allegedly asked Spencer to change his last name Spencer Pratt was born on 14th August 1983 in Los Angeles, California, to Janet and William Pratt. buckfarack . When the fundamentals werent quite there, there were issues.. 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. 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. Tate slid into the starting role as a true sophomore in 2004 and believed he was ready to take on all comers. When Padilla hit the turf for the first time, the Hawkeye offense had optimal field position at the Ohio State 44-yard line because of an interception from linebacker Jack Campbell. LaPorta was injured in the 13-10 win at Minnesota on November 19. @TheIowaHawkeyes. Iowa football falls to No. Last week, Moss said that was really cool, but insisted his Ankeny Centennial team would have beaten Marin Catholic. So, probably a combination of all those things. The score in this case is 1-0 as Brian Ferentz held a zoom conference with members of the media on Wednesday, and four days after his Iowa offense failed to score a touchdown in last Saturdays 7-3 victory over South Dakota State in the season opener at Kinnick Stadium. . Spencer Petras tonight said he tore his rotator cuff and labrum vs. Nebraska and will be out 6 to 11 months, maybe longer. Its just like any position player, typically get better with experience and get better if they have a good attitude and good work ethic and Spencer has those things.. Lets start with what Petras has actually done this year. When Petras takes the field on Saturday, hell have plenty of weapons to work with. Petras threw for 1,725 yards this season, with five touchdowns and five interceptions. No disrespect to Petras, but he performed woefully, completing just 11-of-25 passes for 109 yards and one interception. He then went on to start three games for the Hawkeyes before Petras returned from an injury. As a whole, Iowas offense has seven touchdowns in seven games. Reply . We know more now than we did a week ago. The latter was a 2-year starter on a perennial title contender in California. According to his son, Petras's father, a retired doctor in his 70s, was more of an academic who had no interest in sports, even though his mother played softball in high school. 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. The buck stops with his father, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. Hes got the same work ethic. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) works from a clean pocket during a game against Indiana on Sept. 4, 2021at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. And so, the decisions that we make throughout the course of a game, throughout the week, throughout the course of a season, they simply come down to what we feel gives us the best chance to win. Yet, Petras played for a prep powerhouse at Marin Catholic High School. The Hawkeyes' change at quarterback came after starter Spencer Petras committed three turnovers two interceptions, including a pick six, and one fumble in the first half. Iowa has also been a factory for NFL tight ends in recent years, a group headlined by current San Francisco 49er George Kittle. , After halftime, Petras put on the red hat Iowas backup quarterbacks wear. 2 quarterback for a start midway through the season. Draft Profile: Bio. Deuce Hogan has a bright future at quarterback. He missed some passes and connected on a few others, but threw neither a touchdown nor an interception. I havent ever been in a game with Logan before, so theres obviously some new stuff with that, Padilla said. I think thats what makes Saturday so disappointing, certainly for him and certainly for any of us, Brian Ferentz said. Both guys have played well and both guys probably have times in their career they wish they had back.. Worse yet has been what the human eye tells you. I can just tell by the way theyre acting. I felt like after watching the tape a majority of that game we had ample opportunity in the pocket to deliver the ball and do what we needed to do as far as making the read and getting the ball out to the correct guy or not, Brian Ferentz said. You will begin to receive our Weekly Hawkeye updates. "I see big things coming for him," Tony Racioppi said Thursday. The former was a 4-year starter on a team coached by his father. Those numbers would be bad under any circumstance. Those conversations perhaps helped Petras prepare for the season, but two quick losses had him searching for answers. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. Home / Sports / Iowa Hawkeyes / Iowa Football, Hawkeye quarterback has merely won his last 9 starts, Sep. 21, 2021 4:09 pm, Updated: Sep. 21, 2021 5:09 pm. 1, 2023 9:50 pm6h ago, Iowa Prep Sports May. Imagine whatll happen if the offense goes three-and-out on the first two series against Iowa State this coming Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, or even worse if Petras were to throw an interception. And he has plenty of advice, plenty of experience, and he was really helpful.. Petras, a San Rafael, Calif., native, received 88 percent of the votes by local media. 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. He's really a top-notch guy. You name it, he's heard it. How can he understand his own movement better? Now, if you wanted a conversation about Alex Padilla, with a career 69% completion percentage and 64 TDs to 11 INTs, that would be worth exploring Gambling Problem? Try a week on us. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Brian Ferentz also didnt make any excuses for the performance of fifth-year senior quarterback Spencer Petras in the season opener. A . Its just who he is, and were just thrilled hes on our football team.. Join our, 502 yards in a 59-56 section-championship victory, San Francisco Chronicles Metro Player of the Year, passed for 33 touchdowns with just three interceptions last year at BYU. We all have a hand in it when things dont go well, Brian Ferentz said. And we thought he was a pretty good player on film.. For starters, Petras is not the worst of the bunch. When asked to respond Tuesday, Petras took out a verbal hammer. Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. 1 pick of the Los Angeles Rams in the 2016 NFL draft. 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. He played high school football at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield, California. 2023 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: profiles | 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. I got even more confident at that time than I was when I walked on campus for the first time and said Im better than all these guys now, Tate recalled. After Spencer Petras left the Northwestern game last week with a lingering shoulder injury, Iowa will prepare to give Alex Padilla a start this week against Minnesota, marking a rare change at one . Padilla started playing heavy minutes in the ninth game of the 2021 season against Northwestern. Weve tried to treat everybody with consistency on our staff, past and present, same thing with players, Ferentz said. His statistics, however, have mostly been average, including last Saturday's season opener. 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. All Rights Reserved. But instead, Brian Ferentz faced the fire, so nobody can accuse him of avoiding the heat or of hiding in the face of adversity. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Whether the Petras-to-Padilla move becomes permanent remains unclear. Iowa has changed starting quarterbacks either because of injury or performance in only four of the previous 15 seasons. He deserves all of it.. He completed 62.1 percent of his passes that year. IOWA CITY, Iowa In Kirk Ferentzs 22 years, six sophomores have become primary starting quarterbacks at Iowa. The goal every week is very simple. Join our linker program. for breaking down Linderbaum's on & off field prowess! I dont want to get into hypotheticals, Brian Ferentz said. Petras comes from San Rafael, Calif., home of Jerry Garcia, the iconic former lead singer of the Grateful Dead. 1, 2023 7:39 pm9h ago. Spencer Petras Iowa Hawkeyes One Liner: Petras is a tough pocket passer, but he lacks the accuracy, ball placement, physical tools, and production to attract teams in the pre-draft process.. No. 1 before a healthy Stanzi retook the starting job. We started 2-2, and then we didnt lose, started gelling. COLUMBUS, Ohio Iowa football backup quarterback Alex Padilla played his first snaps of the season on Saturday afternoon against No. And thats our job moving forward.. All rights reserved. Brian Ferentz was asked Wednesday what it would take to make a quarterback change, but not surprisingly, he avoided answering the question. And once he got here, I think we all felt really good about him. Stanley passed for 26 touchdowns and only six interceptions, but his completion percentage hovered around 56 percent. 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. You just got to keep moving on and have a great attitude.. Many of the fans would like to see a quarterback change, but that isnt Brian Ferentzs decision to make. 1, 2023 5:26 pm11h ago, Iowa Hawkeyes Apr. IOWA CITY, Iowa Spencer Petras heard calls for change midway through his sophomore season and throughout his junior year. And then we ended up on Spencer and a quarterback out in Salt Lake City, who turned out to be pretty good.. He regards it as his world, not a place hes merely passing through. Probably the most impressive thing about him is just his awareness and composure out there. That was perhaps Brian Ferentzs most telling statement from Wednesdays interview. The raw numbers for Hogan as reported by HawkeyeSports are gaudy. They are all different kinds of quarterbacks and they are all different personalities, certainly. Petras spent the early part of the year preparing to take over the position but that process was interrupted in early March as the coronavirus pandemic prompted a shutdown of college sports. Ferentz confirmed on Tuesday what Mondays depth chart already hinted toward for the quarterback position. (Rob Howe/HawkeyeNation.com). (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. The buck stops with me.. Thats competition. We all need to do our job better.. Both started games last season. He has heard it every single day, week, month, and season he has been the Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback. So my senior year, our whole offensive skill (position group) played Division I football, he said, all four receivers and the running back and the quarterback. Hawk Central 0:00 0:49 A private coach who is working with Spencer Petras over the next week on the East Coast thinks Iowa's presumed starting quarterback is poised to take a big step forward this season for the Hawkeyes. But he made himself available under tough circumstances and he made no excuses. Bruce and fellow wide receiver Keagan Johnsons time on the second team with Padilla has given the two true freshman receivers a head start with the new starter. And when things are bad, youre going to shoulder the blame and thats part of the responsibility of playing that position. We have to get better." . Iowa had just 158 offensive yards on Saturday afternoon down from the last-in-the-nation average of 238.8 it posted ahead of the matchup against Ohio State. We had a bunch of guys on the line (go to D-I teams). 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. Thats what I believed. The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for 140 years. Only one guy can be in there. He completed six of his 14 passes for 49 yards. Spencer Petras was born on 18 November 1999 in San Rafael, California, the United States. Talking about his family, Spencer was raised by his parents, Adam Petras and Sarah Petras. Im very happy for him, wide receiver Arland Bruce IV said. Petras was named the San Francisco Chronicles Metro Player of the Year, and that covers a considerable amount of population. He threw for 5,199 yards in his career. 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. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass against South Dakota State on Sept. 3, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. I dont plan on starting right now. spencer petras high school recordspropanoic acid and sodium hydroxide equation spellforce 3: soul harvest romance options. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to Marin Independent Journal), Marin Catholic quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball against Redwood in a MCAL game on Sept. 17, 2016. (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. Spencer has practiced well, Kirk Ferentz said Saturday. Hes led our team and done a really good job out there and hes learning weekly. Yards per completion and attempt were pretty similar while completion percentage pretty clearly favors Petras. . That deserves some praise because it wouldve been easy to have shielded Brian Ferentz under the difficult circumstances. Petras came to Iowa City with a lot of pedigree and you can't make it. I believed we were going to be better., Tate remained confident despite facing the Big Tens best defense every day in his 2004 training camp. Brian Ferentz was asked Wednesday if he drew the short straw and thats why he was made available to the media despite the difficult circumstances. Spencer Petras on fall camp: "Things are starting to come together". 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. Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Alex Padilla (8) passes the ball over Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Bryce Gallagher (32) and Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Jeremy Meiser (54) in the third quarter at an Iowa Hawkeyes football game with the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. 2023 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved. The take away there is that Petras is being asked to throw significantly more than any of these other Iowa QBs in his first two Big Ten starts. Anytime I get to be on the field, Im gonna give it everything I got, and you saw that today Stuff happens. His message seemed the be that Petras took a step back in the season opener, and that much of it was self-inflicted. He completed six of his 14 passes for 49 yards. And ultimately my responsibility is to stand in front of you guys and be accountable for what we do. 1, 2023 7:53 pm8h ago, Iowa Prep Sports May. IOWA CITY, Iowa - Spencer Petras downplayed the competition with friend and fellow Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla in December. Starting quarterback Spencer Petras has been a lightning rod among Iowa fans through the first two weeks of the season. Spencer Petras was raised by his parents, Adam and Sarah Petras. That was crazy. 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. And obviously theyre lacking experience right now. Iowa Quarterback Spencer Petras Explains Why Center Tyler Linderbaum Is An NFL Team's Best Bet -. Redshirt freshman James Vandenberg lasted just two games as QB No. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10. That honor would fall to C.J. I think he has confidence in me.. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? (Rob Howe/HawkeyeNation.com). And right now, Kirk Ferentz doesnt seem willing to budge. Overall, Padilla went 5-of-10 for 32 yards. Wilkins is currently a free agent. We shouldve scored more points today, and well just keep pushing forward and trying to try to find a better solution.. one of 10 juniors named to 2021 Player Council . Support our award-winning, independent journalism with a subscription today. Those numbers are stark. Police say the initial investigation revealed that someone forced entry into the house and fired shots. Ferentz said most of the work with Iowas first-string and second-string offenses belongs to the top two quarterbacks on the roster. But youre going to be the face of the offense and when things are good, youre going to reap the rewards of that. And then a little bit of nerves and stuff like that, entering a game like this. . They echoed in the latter part of 2021, especially when he injured. After four games, Stanley had 846 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and only one interception. 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. Jared Goff, now the Detroit Lions starting QB, preceded Petras at Marin Catholic. So, if Im up, Im up. CBS Sports Tom Fornelli Sep 10, 2022. Drew Tate also opened for three seasons and won a Big Ten title. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Brian Ferentz said Wednesday that the buck stops with him, but it really doesnt. It's important to him, and he's really conscientious, great work ethic. Both those guys have done a good job, Ferentz said. I wouldnt say have any secret formula yet, but I feel like Im improving every week and getting more comfortable (every) week, Petras said. ranks 10th in career passing yards with 5,199 yards . They were just more so fans of sports. He has thrown 20 more passes than any of them and his yardage ranks third overall. In the meantime, Iowa is embracing its newly-minted starter. IOWA CITY For the first time since 2014, all signs point toward the Hawkeyes turning to their No. Were trying to win the football game. (she/her/hers) is an #NFL team's best bet, I went to the guy who knows him well. DEJEAN, LAPORTA UPDATES: Ferentz said he expects cornerback Cooper DeJean and tight end Sam LaPorta to be ready for the bowl game after suffering injuries late in the season. Defensive end Joe Evans has noticed Petras being high-energy and getting the troops together and stuff like that in practice. We didnt have a normal summer by any stretch and it got even more screwed up after August 11. Petras considers himself a Deadhead and even held his high school graduation party . There's a medical component, and then the rest of it is, Can a player play effectively? For a quarterback, if you can't throw it effectively, it's tough, Ferentz said. The arm injury that starter Spencer Petras suffered in the loss to Nebraska in the. Even though it apparently was just a coincidence that Brian Ferentz was first on the list to be interviewed, he couldve probably changed spots with another assistant coach and the media never wouldve known. You will begin to receive our Weekly Hawkeye updates. (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. 29, 2023 2:23 pm2d ago, Mike Hlas Iowa Basketball May. Void in ONT. Bio. When we actually got going, we had never gone through a path like that.. Brian Ferentz didnt throw Petras under the bus, but Brian Ferentz also didnt try to sugar coat it. We started slow, Tate said. Tate was a cocky, Texas quarterback who spent the 2003 season as Nathan Chandlers backup. May 27, 2022 11:30 am CT Spencer Petras has heard it all. During a team meeting Friday morning, Petras was presented with an engraved gavel by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). When we changed our (practice) schedule back in 2015, went to a morning schedule, it made it a little tougher to do some work that we call developmental work with guys that arent necessarily on the two-deep, Ferentz said. Iowas trip to the Music City Bowl will be with a starting quarterback who hasnt played in a college game. So should Brian Ferentz and Ken OKeefe make the move? It was grueling and filled with two-a-day practices. Weve had three family members play, as well, in our program, and theyve got to earn everything they get, just like coaches do.. Iowa has only thrown three touchdown passes overall since defeating Penn State in the sixth game last season, and Padilla threw two of them. IOWA CITY Bulletin: Some in our midst think Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras isnt Spencer Perfect. Tates first road game featured 8-of-19 passing for 44 yards, four sacks and an interception in a 47-7 loss at Arizona State. But, Alex, as Ive said, hes practiced well, and hes totally invested, just like Spencer is. Tate shook off a shaky start to finish with 20 touchdowns, 2,784 passing yards and a co-Big Ten championship. He really likes football. Bottom line, its not been great, but its far from the worst and its early enough to withhold judgement on Spencer Petras. I just think, at that point, it was the best thing to do, head coach Kirk Ferentz said postgame. After halftime, Petras put on the red hat Iowas backup quarterbacks wear while Padilla took the field. did the ghosts fight in the battle of hogwarts; why did evan cortez leave nash bridges; second shortest play of shakespeare. The Hawkeyes average offensive yardage per game dropped to 227.3 following the contest. The award is named after Duke Slater, who was a charter member of the College Football Hall of Fame and a 2021 inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Petras is set to become the third Marin quarterback in the past decade to start for a Power 5 conference team. But his first two games have resulted in just 20 points for the Iowa offense and the numbers for Petras havent been great. Ihmir Smith-Marsette is considered one of the top wide receivers eligible for the 2021 NFL draft after catching 44 passes for 722 yards last season. But his father ultimately decides who plays quarterback. There are no details about Spencer's siblings so the player could be the only child of his parents. In the last month, I talked to Nate a few times, Petras said. Every Wednesday during the regular season, an Iowa assistant coach will have a zoom conference with the media. Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. And again, it was a tough situation for him to enter the game.. He also launched a 56-yard touchdown pass on the games final play to beat LSU 30-25 in the Capital One Bowl.