Here is a quick look at Iowa's receivers and tight ends:
| RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS | | | |
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| The sure thing | | | |
| When healthy, tight end Tony Moeaki is a player with game-changing ability. Through three games last year, he had 14 catches for 170 yards and three scores. |
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| The question | | | |
| Can this group stay healthy? Already, Moeaki and starting receivers Trey Stross and Andy Brodell have missed time in camp, and Moeaki is expected to miss the opener because of a fracture in his foot. |
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| The wildcard | | | |
| Derrell Johnson-Koulianos flashed star potential as a freshman last season, leading the Hawkeyes in receptions and yards. If he can be a more consistent presence, it will open things up for Brodell, Stross and Moeaki. |
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| Final analysis | | | |
| With Brodell, Stross and Moeaki on the field, there are plenty of targets for QB Jake Christensen, but health will determine whether the Iowa passing game bounces back in 2008. |
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| Depth chart | | | |
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| Split end | | | |
| Player | Yr. | Ht. | Wt. |
| Trey Stross | Jr. | 6-3 | 200 |
| Derrell Johnson-Koulianos | So. | 6-1 | 205 |
| Wide receiver | | | |
| Andy Brodell | Sr. | 6-3 | 202 |
| Colin Sandeman | So. | 6-1 | 200 |
| Tight end | | | |
| Brandon Myers | Sr. | 6-4 | 250 |
| Tony Moeaki | Sr. | 6-4 | 255 |
| Allen Reisner | So. | 6-4 | 235 |
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| Others to watch: WR Paul Chaney Jr., So., 5-9, 170; WR Shane Prater, Fr., 6-1, 170; WR Ben Evans, So., 6-0, 180; WR Kyle Steinbrecher, Fr., 6-2, 200 |
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| Inside the numbers | | | |
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| Iowa’s receiving corps was hit by injuries and suspension in 2007. Here is how the group stacked up against the rest of the Big Ten: |
| | Stat | Rank | |
| Total offense | 316.3 | 11 | |
| Pass offense | 190.1 | 10 | |
| Pass eff. | 115.1 | 11 | |
| 3rd-down | 59-187 | 11 | |
| Scoring | 18.5 | 11 | |
