What Miami fans can expect from Mark Gronowski, an insider perspective

Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski is expected to sign with the Miami Dolphins, Matt Zenitz reported.

Mark Gronowski finished the season completing 63.4% of his passes and threw 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions. Gronowski did damage with his legs, rushing for a team-high 16 touchdowns.

We asked Hawk Central football writers Chad Leistikow and Tyler Tachman for some quick analysis on Gronowski. Here's what they said.

What kind of player was Mark Gronowski at Iowa?

Tyler Tachman: Gronowski came to Iowa with an impressive resume, having won two FCS national championships at South Dakota State. After making the jump to the Big Ten, Gronowski was able to provide something that the Hawkeye faithful were starving for: Quality quarterback play. Gronowski's passing numbers were nothing especially impressive. He finished the season completing 63.4% of his passes and threw 10 touchdowns to seven interceptions. But Gronowski did damage with his legs, rushing for a team-high 16 touchdowns. His grit and perseverance were apparent during the season as he played through a knee injury. Gronowski's game is not flashy, but he orchestrated victory, leading the Hawkeyes to a 9-4 record against a challenging schedule.

Chad Leistikow: The ultimate winner and gamer. Gronowski will not be drafted for his passing accuracy, though he has a strong arm and can push the ball downfield. His one year at Iowa was eventful, including a fourth-quarter injury as it appeared the Hawkeyes were on their way to beating eventual national champion Indiana. Gronowski overcame that knee injury and offseason shoulder surgery to deliver 17 touchdowns, including 16 on the ground, and that running ability could make him a unique fit as a potential Wildcat/goal-line quarterback who even has special-teams value with his linebacker build.

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