No one can demand more respect as a coach then Kirk Ferentz. Rarely do the Hawkeyes bring back many returning starters. They usually have question marks at every key position, which speaks volumes for Ferentz' motivational and/or coaching skills. The QB turnover has been constant, but no longer in '05. Drew Tate is set to continue as one of the Big Ten's biggest surprises for next year. He'll have one of the top offensive lines and a steady group of receivers. Most of this past fall, Iowa would show up on Saturday's with a sixth string RB due to a massive array of injuries. If they can add a solid running dimension to the offense, a shot at another Big Ten co-championship is quite possible. The glaring problem is up front on the DL, as not one single player returns with significant playing time or statistics. The LBs are another story as they boast two first-team all-Big Ten returnees in Hodge and Greenway. This next campaign looks no different than what Kirk Ferentz has been handed in the past. Obviously, never underestimate the Hawkeyes under this coaching staff, which, in '04, we have all learned first hand.