Iowa Recruit: Austin Blythe

Austin Blythe

Blythe 6'3, 285 lbs. OL

Williamsburg High School Williamsburg, IA

Ed Thomas Award nominee

2 Time First Team-All State

Here were my 5 questions with Austin:

Q: What are you most excited about being a Hawkeye?

A:The thing I'm most excited about is just getting to represent myself in a Hawkeye uniform and playing for coaches that are there!

Q: What are your goals for your freshman year at Iowa?

A: My main goal is to go in and work my butt off and help the team as much as I can. And if I end up playing then thatll be just fine by me.

Q: What players have you already built a bond with? Recruits/Current?

A: A few recruits that I've already really gotten to know are Jordan Walsh and Ray Hamilton. They're both very good guys to be around and awesome talented players!

Q: What was your reaction to the 13 Iowa players who were hospitalized?

A: I was a little shocked but it didn't make me waiver at all with my decision. I'm confident in the job that Coach Doyle and the rest of the staff is doing.

Q:  Who do you most resemble your game after?

A:  I don't really have anyone that I try and resemble really. I just try to go as hard as I can every play and dominate the guy across from me.

I really think Austin has a great opportunity to compete for a starting job as a guard this year along with other recruit Jordan Walsh. Austin is a hard nosed Iowa kid that we will all grow to love!

Joseph Larsen

Community Contributor