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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Cornerback Desmond King, the only Jim Thorpe Award winner to return for another season, grabs most of the spotlight on Iowas defense.The Hawkeyes have another potential star in linebacker Josey Jewell, an unheralded recruit who has blossomed into one of the top leaders and playmakers.Jewell had a team-high 126 tackles last season and coach Kirk Ferentz is counting on the junior to be even better this fall as the Hawkeyes -- fresh off the first 12-0 regular season in school history -- face high expectations as one of the favorites in the Big Ten.Teammates think so highly of Jewell that last year they voted him the first sophomore team captain Iowa has ever had. The Hawkeyes open against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 3.I feel privileged and honored (they) chose me for that, Jewell said Saturday at the teams annual media day. I just try to lead by example.Jewell, a two-star prep prospect from Decorah, Iowa, almost didnt make it to Iowa City.As a high school senior, Jewell was leaning toward a full-ride offer from hometown Division III Luther College over a partial scholarship from FCS Northern Iowa.Iowa wasnt completely sold. Ferentz didnt know if Jewell was fast enough for the Big Ten and nothing on tape gave him a clear indication to pull the trigger on a scholarship.But longtime assistant Reese Morgan, who recruits the state of Iowa, saw something there. Two weeks before signing day, Iowa made the offer.I got picked up a little later in the process, decided to come here on a full-ride and Im glad I did, Jewell said.Jewells ascension at Iowa began at the end of a disappointing 2014 season, when the Hawkeyes lost three out of four games to finish Big Ten play.When Iowa trailed Tennessee 42-7 going into the fourth quarter of the bowl game, Ferentz noticed a freshman linebacker working harder than everybody else on the field. That made a lasting impression.Iowa coaches use the same words to describe Jewell -- instinctive, tough and smart. Above all, hes a leader by example.He has a knack, Iowa linebackers coach Seth Wallace said. Sometimes its hard to describe and you cant describe it, but hes a football player. He has this internal drive that he wants to be best he can be.Ferentz, entering his 18th season at Iowa, has largely found success because of players like Jewell -- undersized and underrated prospects that nobody wants who develop into standouts.Many expect Iowa to continue last years success. The Hawkeyes return 14 starters from the 2015 team that narrowly lost in the Big Ten championship game and reached the Rose Bowl for the first time in 25 years.Ferentzs approach remains the same.The thing that defines success for us is attention to detail, Ferentz said. Were not entering this year any different than last year. Cory Littleton Rams Jersey . Mats Zuccarello and Derek Stepan scored shootout goals, and backup goalie Cam Talbot earned his second win in two nights as the Rangers shook off a late tying tally and beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 Monday night. Deacon Jones Rams Jersey . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. http://www.footballramsshop.us/authentic-tyler-higbee-rams-jersey/ . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. Cory Littleton Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Cooper Kupp Rams Jersey . Jay Feely kicked a 41-yard field goal in overtime, and the Cardinals edged the Tennessee Titans 37-34 in overtime after blowing a 17-point lead late in the fourth quarter. CARSON, Calif. -- Vancouvers David Ousted and Los Angeles Brian Rowe had three saves each and the Whitecaps and Galaxy played to a scoreless draw Saturday night.LA (9-4-13) held onto fourth place in the Western Conference, and Vancouver (8-12-7) moved into a tie with the Seattle Sounders foor eighth place -- one point out of a playoff position.dddddddddddd.The Galaxys Jelle Van Damme and Steven Gerrard left the game in the first half with injuries. ' ' '