Social media reacts to Kids’ Day at Kinnick scrimmage
The Iowa Hawkeyes welcomed in fans for their annual Kids’ Day at Kinnick open practice and subsequent scrimmage.
It’s one of the great days on the calendar for the Iowa football program. In collaboration with the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the Hawkeyes welcome in and meet their Kid Captains for the annual showcase.
Of course, there’s drills to be run and a football scrimmage to be had. This year, the overriding storyline wound up being a non-contact injury to Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara.
Fortunately for the Hawkeyes’ 2023 fortunes, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz indicated afterwards that he’s not expecting McNamara’s injury to be anything too serious. The belief is that it’s a muscle issue that McNamara should be able to quickly rehab.
Before McNamara put a scare into the Hawkeye fanbase, he also provided some excitement with several throws to wide receivers Seth Anderson and Diante Vines. Anderson hauled in a touchdown grab from McNamara.
There were plenty of other highlights from the rest of the Hawkeyes as well. In the defensive backfield, cornerbacks Deshaun Lee and Jermari Harris each impressed with a combined three interceptions.
Up front defensively, Deontae Craig did Deontae Craig things. Redshirt freshman defensive end Brian Allen was one of the other defensive standouts.
Elsewhere offensively, tight end Steven Stilianos caught a pair of touchdowns from backup quarterback Deacon Hill, Leshon Williams ripped off a 32-yard touchdown trot and freshman running back Kamari Moulton bowled his way into the end zone from six yards out.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though. Take a look back at the Kids’ Day at Kinnick that was through social media’s tweets.
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One of the best days of the year
One of the best days of the year – meeting our Kid Captains!@UIchildrens x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/8wwtKhhDZz
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) August 12, 2023
The 2023 Kid Captains
Kids' Day is Kickoff Day for our Kid Captains and the 2023 football season! They get their first official look behind the scenes at Kinnick Stadium and get to meet each other for the first time. Who is ready for football? Our Kid Captains are! https://t.co/H7Wu8FzfWo
— UI Stead Family Children's Hospital (@UIchildrens) August 12, 2023
One of the top annual events for Iowa
The unveiling of the kid captains is one of the top events Iowa does every year. pic.twitter.com/pkAuJUaJQ7
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) August 12, 2023
Most popular player at Kinnick
Cade McNamara jogged onto the field and got a standing ovation from the crowd
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) August 12, 2023
Jermari Harris makes Cade McNamara pay
Jermari Harris (@_jmar27) was playing as well as any Hawkeye defender at the end of 2021. Missed 2022 with an injury. Back in 2023 – and showing the big play ability again. Great INT off McNamara early in the scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/VFVlxdBaBR
— Mitch Fick (@MCFick) August 12, 2023
Max Llewellyn pressures McNamara
DE Max Llewellyn with the spin move and the pressure https://t.co/6tFGK3wRDH pic.twitter.com/huv3z5xffa
— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) August 12, 2023
McNamara showcases the arm to Seth Anderson, Diante Vines
Some exciting flashes for the Iowa offense during today's scrimmage at Kinnick.
On back-to-back plays, Cade McNamara threw a couple of beauties – and Seth Anderson and Diante Vines made fantastic catches. pic.twitter.com/ljMrWGhjJp
— Mitch Fick (@MCFick) August 12, 2023
It's beautiful
Cade McNamara takes back-to-back deep shots, hit them both: 37 yards to Seth Anderson, 45 yards to Diante Vines. Both made outstanding catches. Ball was on the money both times.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) August 12, 2023
McNamara goes sidearm to Anderson
Love this sidearm throw by Cade McNamara to Seth Anderson https://t.co/YuSeDr2r6D pic.twitter.com/8vHcSV3xjL
— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) August 12, 2023
Brian Allen puts on a show
Brian Allen Jr. (#90) was impressive today. Here are a few of his highlights https://t.co/k3fGfvENN0 @BrianAllenJr21_ pic.twitter.com/GxszawGAIs
— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) August 13, 2023
Familiarize accordingly
📷 @webcentrick pic.twitter.com/dYWyZ5kwtg
— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) August 13, 2023
Deacon Hill to Dayton Howard
QB Deacon Hill with the nice completion to true freshman 6'5 WR Dayton Howard, who was criminally under-recruited out of HS. pic.twitter.com/pzeyTCdqWC
— From the Hawkeye of the Storm (@FromTheHawkeye) August 12, 2023
Jaz Patterson earns some acclaim
Jaz Patterson is running super confident and violent today. Excited to see what he does this season.
— Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) August 12, 2023
RB Max White shows some burst
Big run for sophomore Max White. pic.twitter.com/KZHEnhysdW
— Tyler Tachman (@Tyler_T15) August 12, 2023
McNamara to Anderson. Pay dirt.
Cade McNamara completes an 11-yard TD pass to Seth Anderson. Thanks transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/maLDvbADCI
— Pat Harty (@PatHarty) August 12, 2023
Deshaun Lee INT
One of the two interceptions that Deshaun Lee had today https://t.co/k3fGfvENN0 @deshaun3lee pic.twitter.com/rXGH6QOOQT
— Blair Sanderson (@BlairASanderson) August 13, 2023
Deshaun Lee INT part two
2nd INT of the day for Deshaun Lee. pic.twitter.com/J9poL4NRd2
— Tyler Tachman (@Tyler_T15) August 12, 2023
It was a pick-six, too
Here's another: CB Deshaun Lee has two INTs already today, both against Deacon Hill. Last one he took for a 95-yard TD runback.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) August 12, 2023
Deacon Hill connects with Stilianos
A few clips with QB Deacon Hill running the show. Finished off the drive with a TD throw to TE Steven Stilianos. pic.twitter.com/Gx25RjTqAs
— From the Hawkeye of the Storm (@FromTheHawkeye) August 12, 2023
Marco Lainez leads a scoring drive, Kamari cashes in
Freshman QB Marco Lainez leads the offense down the field. RB Kamari Moulton finishes with a strong TD run through contact. pic.twitter.com/TQd2RX1D7y
— From the Hawkeye of the Storm (@FromTheHawkeye) August 12, 2023
Leshon takes it to the house
32-yd TD by Leshon Williams pic.twitter.com/Wfs6xdm2vK
— John Steppe (@JSteppe1) August 12, 2023
Cade's injury scare
A look at Cade McNamara's apparent injury, and reaction from Kirk Ferentz.
"Soft tissue… it's not structural… I'm not alarmed right now it's not 'oh boy he broke his leg.' It's one of those things where we take it day by day." pic.twitter.com/KRvA6XLeEq
— Jack Lido (@JackLido) August 12, 2023
The speculation commences
I don't see Cade McNamara wearing a brace, doesn't have crutches and has no ice on that knee.
Seen him laughing and smiling on the sidelines.
Reading the tealeaves, there's reason for optimism.
— David Eickholt (@DavidEickholt) August 12, 2023
Kirk Ferentz delivers the good news
Kirk Ferentz is "not alarmed" by Cade McNamara, says it's a muscle deal (soft tissue) not structural with the knee. No timetable for return but doesn't sound major.
— Chad Leistikow (@ChadLeistikow) August 12, 2023
Signing off from Kinnick...for now!
Great being back in Kinnick.
Just three more Saturdays!#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/8Pp3ndobVr
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) August 12, 2023
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