Defensive end J.D. Waggoner isn’t allowed to tackle quarterback Joel Lanning at practice. It’s probably for the best.
“He’s a truck,” Waggoner said.
Waggoner doesn’t need to bring down Iowa State’s 6-foot-2, 232-pound signal caller to know it’s likely no fun. ISU began using Lanning as a rusher to add a different dimension to the offense early in the season. Now, as the starting quarterback, he’s making a bigger impact in the rushing game. How? His career-high 130-yard, two touchdown rushing day against No. 4 Oklahoma State last week was a result of three basic types of plays.