Football December 22, 2006

Alamo Bowl Countdown: Mike Klinkenborg

Dec. 21, 2006

University of Iowa linebacker Mike Klinkenborg is still surprised if not shocked. He’s still shaking his head about being one of two Hawkeyes to be named recipients of the 2006 Roy J. Carver Most Valuable Player Award and a team captain for the 2006 UI football team.

“I still can’t believe it. There’s so many guys on the defensive side of the ball that are just as deserving,” said Iowa’s leading tackler. “It’s a tremendous honor because the team votes on it and I have so much respect for my teammates.”

“I still can’t believe it. There’s so many guys on the defensive side of the ball that are just as deserving.”

Linebacker Mike Klinkenborg on being named co-MVP of the 2006 Iowa Hawkeyes

Klickenborg looks as the 2006 Alamo Bowl as an opportunity to send the senior class out on a positive note. “We weren’t able to do that in our last regular season game. A win would also be a great stepping stone for the off-season and next year,” he said.

A win won’t come easy. Texas is, after all, the defending national champions and, as one would expect, they are deep – “We expect Colt McCoy to be their starting quarterback,” Klinkeborg said. – well-coached and very, very talented and athletic.

“From tackle to tackle on the offensive line (Texas) is one of the best we’ll facet season,” said Klickenborg. “They’re also very talented at the skill positions. They have great athletes at the skill positions.”

To watch the video feature on Klinkenborg or any of the previous “Countdown” videos, visit the hawkeyesports.com’s Alamo Bowl Bowl Central page by clicking HERE and click on Mike Klinkenborg in the upper right hand corner.

The video is free, but all visitors to Hawkeye All-Access, the multi-media pages of hawkeyesports.com do need to register.

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