Cody Hawkins
November 12, 2023
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THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Idaho State on the way to catching on in the Big Sky
“Kai was a guy that we had stayed in touch with for a long time,” Hawkins said of the 6-foot-2, 207-pound Wheeler. “We’ve kinda created a niche on the offensive side of the ball — we call them the Big Body Benzes — trying to get some bigger wide receivers. And last year, for the majority of the season, three of our wide receivers were from Idaho. So staying in-state for bigger guys is something we’ve had success with."
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Cody Hawkins gives Idaho State hope, and vice versa
The “Hawk Bowl” was Saturday, with UC Davis, coached by Dan Hawkins, beating Idaho State, coached by Dan's son Cody Hawkins, 21-14 at Holt Arena in Pocatello. This Saturday, the younger “Hawk” brings his ISU team to the Kibbie Dome, trying to continue an alternately promising and challenging season in Pocatello.