IOWA CITY – Iowa has lost its top remaining tight end for the season, head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed.
In a news conference this week leading up the next game versus Minnesota, Feretnz disclosed that Erick All, #1 tight end on the Hawkeye depth chart, is out for the season due to an injury:
“On a sad note, unfortunately Erick All, looks like his season is over. We were worried about that on Saturday. And tests confirmed that. He’s going to miss the rest of the year. Really unfortunate. He’s done a great job, newcomer to the team, a great addition. Such a positive guy, hardworking, great personality and loves the game. Loves everything about the game, not just the game itself. And I hate to lose anybody, and certainly feel badly for Erick in that regard. He was certainly adding a lot to our football team. It’s a tough deal. We’ll all support him in his recovery, his road back, and certainly hope all goes well.”
All (pictured at top via Hawkeye Athletics) is a senior transfer from Michigan where he was a three-year letterman. John Mackey Award preseason Watch List… Reese’s Senior Bowl Stock Up Player of the Week after win over Purdue, and named to the Comeback Player of the Year Award Midseason Watch List. so far this season, he has 21 catches for 299 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Steven Stilianos appears to be Iowa’s next man up at tight end. Iowa is 6-1 on the season, ranked in the AP Top 25, and leads the Big10 West Division after defeating Wisconsin. Iowa’s next game is at home Saturday versus rival Minnesota.