After starting more games as a true freshman than any other offensive lineman at Iowa during the Kirk Ferentz era, Cedar Rapids native Connor Colby is working on “simplifying” what he’s doing and cleaning up his technique.
Iowa will be without star center Tyler Linderbaum, but six returning offensive linemen have started at least three games.
Iowa has a few unknowns ahead of taking on Michigan in the Big Ten championship game although Kirk Ferentz is aware the Wolverines are a “tough team to prepare for.”
Iowa’s offensive line is certainly not the “Monsters of the Midway,” but the position group has shown improvements, with help from Connor Colby and Jack Plumb.
Offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz is “still looking for some answers” as the Hawkeyes rank near the bottom of the Big Ten in some offensive stats.
Former Cedar Rapids Kennedy prep Connor Colby is listed as No. 2 at right tackle, as Iowa prepares for its season opener.
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