Brandon Wegher

Just got done covering Sioux City Heelan's Class 3A championship football game win over Decorah at the UNI-Dome. All five Heelan touchdowns were recorded by super running back Brandon Wegher, who set a single-season state record for rushing with over 3,100 yards. He had 241 yards against Decorah, finishing his senior season with a whopping 54 touchdowns.

Got to talking to a couple of cohorts after the game about Wegher, a four-star recruit by Rivals.com. He is being compared to former Iowa City High standout Tim Dwight because he is going to Iowa, is a state champion sprinter in track and is a smallish running back.

Wegher is actually bigger than Dwight, listed at 5-foot-10 and 205 pounds. He has blazing speed in the open field like Dwight. But one thing I remember about Timmy D was that he made you go "Wow!" seemingly every game with some kind of run: whether it be from scrimmage, on a punt return or kickoff return. He'd cut on a dime and just go, never to be touched. I never got that same feeling watching Wegher, even though he had five TDs, including a 100-yard interception return. Weird, huh?

That's not saying Brandon Wegher won't be a terrific college football player because I'm sure he will be. He just never left that "Wow Factor" with me Saturday despite having a huge game.

Anyone else see the game and have thoughts?