The Iowa Football team is flying under the radar this summer as the Hawkeyes get ready for a new season. Some of the preview magazines are picking the Hawkeyes to finish fourth in the Big Ten West and much of the doubt surrounds an offense that needs a new quarterback and a thin receiving corps. Junior defensive end Parker Hesse says the low expectations don’t bother them.

As the new players show up for summer workouts Hesse says the focus is on fundamentals and developing team leaders.

Iowa’s hopes on offense hinge on an a veteran offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award as the nation’s top line last season. Senior tack Ike Boettger.

There is not much of an off season anymore for college football players. Senior linebacker Josey Jewell spent some time away between the end of final exams and the start of summer workouts.

The Hawkeyes open next season at home on September 2 against Wyoming.

(Learfield Sports/Radio Iowa)