... good news: the 10th-ranked defense in the country will be returning eight players, including the entire defensive line.

The bad news: not included amongst those eight will be All-American linebacker Pat Angerer, All-Big Ten linebacker A.J. Edds, and All-Big Ten cornerback Amari Spievey.

However, that is part of college football; players graduate, players leave early. There is a four- to five-year revolving door, which is why player development amongst the college ranks is crucial.

Thankfully, as Iowa fans know, there may not be a better coach in the nation than Kirk Ferentz when it comes to developing players.

He and his staff have transformed 230-pound tight ends into Bleacher Report - College Football