Articles Tagged: LeVar Woods

Iowa football special teams coordinator LeVar Woods once wasn’t keen about special teams or coaching, but now is passionate about both.

Iowa’s kickoff-return and punt-return positions have opened with the transfer of Charlie Jones. LeVar Woods talked about who might replace the 2021 Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year.

While the highest-profile competition for the Hawkeyes’ special teams unit will be at kicker, a different position that “most people don't think about” also is looking for a new starter.

LeVar Woods’ punt-block unit got Iowa on track for a big 10th win against Nebraska.

The Hawkeyes showed imperfections against Purdue, but efficient defense and special teams play has given No. 9 Iowa reason for optimism.

Every aspect of Iowa’s special teams have excelled through a half-season.

Terry Roberts already has shown he’s a key playmaker as a gunner on special teams. Now he wants to make his presence felt on defense.

With the departure of Ihmir Smith-Marsette, and return of Charlie Jones, Tory Taylor, Caleb Shudak and other young, but experienced players on special teams, kick returner is one void to fill.

While Iowa football is recognized for its farm-boy men of steel: linemen, tight ends and linebackers (oh my), much of its success rests on the shoulders of the smallest men on the team: the kickers.