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JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sam LaPorta on Mackey Watch List Iowa Senior Named Among Players in Running for Tight End Award
HN TV: Hawkeyes at Big Ten Media Day Jack Campbell, Kaevon Merriweather, Sam LaPorta Talk Tuesday in Indy
JULY 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
HN TV: Hawkeyes at Big Ten Media Day Jack Campbell, Kaevon Merriweather, Sam LaPorta Talk Tuesday in Indy
JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Iowa's Sam LaPorta chose to return for 1 more season at 'Tight End U' LaPorta is on pace to become the program's all-time leader in catches and yards by a tight end, but that's not his motivation.
JUNE 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
HN TV: Iowa Offensive Players Interviews Sam LaPorta, Leshon Williams, Nico Ragaini, Mason Richman Meet with Media
JUNE 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Veteran Sam LaPorta Happy to Be Back in Black and Gold Iowa Senior Tight End Positioned for Big Season
APRIL 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
No. 25 Kentucky rallies late to beat No. 17 Iowa 20-17
Chris Rodriguez ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 1:48 to play, and No. 25 Kentucky rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 Iowa 20-17 in the Citrus BowlJANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Laporta with a TD to take the lead over Kentucky 🔥 ' #shorts
JANUARY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Spencer Petras sends a 🚀 down field to Sam LaPorta ' #shorts
JANUARY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Huskers seek breakthrough to ruin No. 17 Iowa's West hopes
No. 17 Iowa visits Nebraska on Friday looking to stay alive in the Big Ten West for another dayNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ferentz not shutting door on Petras' return for No. 18 Iowa
Alex Padilla is set to make his second straight start when No. 18 Iowa hosts Illinois on SaturdayNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 9 Iowa rested, still in control of its Big Ten West fate
Iowa was glad to get some time off last weekend after its home loss to Purdue on Oct. 16OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam LaPorta, Luke Lachey and how their development evokes memories of past Iowa tight end greats LaPorta and Lachey are still learning, but they're starting to compare favorably with their predecessors in stature and impact.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
No. 5 Iowa rallies to defeat Colorado State 24-14
Spencer Petras threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa needed a second-half comeback to defeat Colorado State 24-14SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goodson runs for 153 yards, 3 TDs in No. 5 Iowa's victory
Tyler Goodson ran for a career-high 153 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Iowa beat Kent State 30-7 on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 5 Hawkeyes looking for more consistency from offense
Defense has led No. 5 Iowa to its highest ranking since 2015SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team's most productive pass catcher LaPorta finished with a team-high five catches for 83 yards on nine targets in Saturday's season opener versus Iowa State.
Impact LaPorta finished with just 271 receiving yards over eight games last season and never topped 71 in a game, so his production in the opener is a promising sign to start the 2021 campaign. That being said, it's unlikely his target share will be as consistently high as it was Saturday, so some reduction could be on tap.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Petras: Iowa opening with 2 ranked opponents is opportunity
Iowa is going to learn a lot about itself the first two weeks of the football seasonAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Petras grows as leader entering 2nd year as Hawkeyes starter
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras has made his biggest stries as a leader entering his second year as the starterAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Sweet Feet' Tracy takes leadership role with Iowa receivers
Tyrone Tracy Jr. wants to establish himself as the leader of Iowa's young receiving corpsJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 24 Iowa scores 35 straight to beat Illinois 35-21
Spencer Petras threw three touchdown passes and No. 24 Iowa scored 35 straight points after trailing by two touchdowns early and beat Illinois 35-21DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawkeyes host Northwestern with sense of urgency after loss
Kirk Ferentz’s best Iowa teams tend to improve by the weekOCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why Sam LaPorta is primed to become the next great Iowa tight end LaPorta, a sophomore from Highland, Ill., has quickly gone from unheralded prep receiver to difference-making Big Ten starter.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
