Tongamoa Watch
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I also hired some help keeping watch! Off duty Navy!
You are wrong, I know this happened a lot even in the Iowa State's recent history.... Rubin is the first one that comes to mind....
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He should be able to get enough of the playbook to play a few downs.
Big question is his conditioning, and no one would get here in as good of shape as the guys who've been practicing. My shot in the dark is we won't see him until Akron, and maybe 10ish snaps to start.
I'd bet that unless he shows up severely out of shape or overweight, they'll find a spot for him right away - even if it's just for a handful of snaps the first couple weeks. Nothing against the guys already on the field putting in the work, but Tongamoa at 80% is probably still one of their best options along the interior of the d-line.
Maybe he only appears after a total eclipse.
Maybe he causes them.
“I’ve been working out on my own a little bit,” he said. “But I haven’t done much because I’ve been busy just trying to get my schooling done.”
Well that answers that part. Hopefully he can help out in limited action at least. Certainly won't be anywhere near game condition.
Well that answers that part. Hopefully he can help out in limited action at least. Certainly won't be anywhere near game condition.
Yeah, disappointed to hear that.
"..havent done much.." means outta shape, we need him on day one.
Regardless, he sounds fired up.
Yeah, he's going to spend the next few weeks running and learning the playbook. I'll be surprised if we see him vs UNI or iowa. Maybe a few plays vs Akron and then after the bye, he should be good to go for a couple series a game. I do believe that by this time next year, he'll be listed as a solid starter.
He's a DT, not a RB. Put him in there for a handful of snaps to start, and tell him to plug that gap.
Yes, the only way he doesn't get blended into the rotation is if he's not good enough.
Based on rankings that's probably not the case.
I dont agree with this at all. Conditioning is extremely important for linemen. It may not be what you have in mind of a flashy RB, but its still very important to be in good condition and able to hold your own before seeing the field for even one snap.
This. I don't understand when people say that (lineman vs skill positions). Lineman need to be in as good, if not better shape. Maybe not running conditioning but the overall strength and conditioning of a lineman needs to be very high. The brutality in the trenches of a D1 P5 football game isn't the same as a 2A Iowa high school football game..
Good condition is very important when you play a lot of snaps. Playing just a few snaps and conditioning is less important. 6'5" 300 lb. Tongamaoa will be able to hold his own for a few snaps. They might take it slow but I bet he sees the field against UNI for at least one snap or two. Just to get his feet wet.
FIFY. Tongamoa won't be getting first team reps any time soon. That you can bank on. If we need some fresh legs for a blitz package or goal line stand however, I'm sure he could handle a series or two.
Agree completely. If he plays a few downs and then gets tired against an o-line like Iowa's, he will get pushed around by them. And they will keep coming right at him until coach has a chance to put someone else in.
