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Iowa receiver Alec Wick looks in a pass over his shoulder during the team's open practice on April 23, 2022 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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HF video: Sights and sounds from Iowa football’s public practice

Dallas Jones Follow @DallasJonesy Alex Padilla, Dallas Jones, mason richman, Sam LaPorta, seth benson, Terry Roberts April 23, 2022

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) walks into the huddle with his teammates during their game against Purdue on Oct. 16, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Ten suggestions about how to jump start the Iowa offense

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras April 19, 2022

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during practice on March 29, 2022 at the indoor practice facility in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Only one way for Spencer Petras to silence his critics, and here’s hoping he does

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras March 29, 2022

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz (left) exhales while standing next to quarterback Spencer Petras at Kinnick Stadium ahead of their game against Purdue on Oct. 16, 2021. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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All I want for spring practice is a fair and open competition at quarterback

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, joey labas, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras March 25, 2022

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Colorado 2023 defensive end Chase Brackney commits to Iowa
Chase Brackney attends same high school from which Iowa QB Alex Padilla graduated

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, chase brackney February 14, 2022

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Kirk Ferentz has mess to clean up on offense and it goes beyond quarterback

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras January 2, 2022

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz (left) exhales while standing next to quarterback Spencer Petras at Kinnick Stadium ahead of their game against Purdue on Oct. 16, 2021. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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No good reason for Kirk Ferentz to say publicly who will start at quarterback in the Citrus Bowl

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras December 31, 2021

Purdue’s Greg Hudgins III sacks Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras during their game on Oct. 16, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Sputtering Iowa offense fits Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras December 29, 2021

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Long overdue for Brian Ferentz and sputtering Iowa offense to do its part in big game

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, brian-ferentz, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras December 27, 2021

Iowa's offense huddles before a play against Michigan during the Big Ten Championship Game on Dec. 4, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Rob Howe/HawkFanatic.com)

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Iowa’s quest for first Big Ten title since 2004 ends in disaster

Pat Harty Follow @PatHarty Alex Padilla, Kirk Ferentz, Spencer Petras December 5, 2021