Found December 26, 2011 on The Hawk Talk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Tweet Once again the Hawkeyes maybe losing another talented running back as rumors are beginning circulate that freshman running back Mika’il McCall will be transferring. According to a tweet sent out by Marc Morehouse, Mika’il McCall has informed people from his Facebook status that he could be leaving Iowa. McCall looked very impressive in Iowa’s season opener against Tennessee Tech by rushing 9 times for 61 yards. In that game, McCall showed flashes of greatness before breaking his ankle in the last minutes of the first quarter, Many people thought Mika’il McCall would be out for the season after that injury and would be forced into taking a medical redshirt. McCall healed quicker than expected from his broken ankle and was able to return towards the end of the season. * – Mika’il McCall photo credit: via Quad City Times Mika’il McCall was healthy and cleared to play for the Michigan game towards the end of the season but did not see any action which caused him to b...
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