Jake Rudock Might Be Vandenberg's Backup

By John Campbell, TV9 Sports

Quarterback Jake Rudock during the media day for University of Iowa football at the practice field in Iowa City on Monday, August 6, 2012. (Cliff Jette/KCRG TV9)

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Story Created: Aug 7, 2012 at 7:36 PM CDT

Story Updated: Aug 7, 2012 at 7:36 PM CDT

IOWA CITY - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz made it clear during Monday's media day that the team and coaches were thrilled to have James Vandenberg as their starting quarterback.

Behind the rising senior though, is Jake Rudock, who will get a chance to be Vandenberg's backup on the depth chart.

TV9's John Campbell profiles the red-shirt freshman from Florida.

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