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Iowa and Missouri: Where did the defense go?

By Bill Conley
Scouts Inc.

Friday, October 17, 2008

For the second year in a row the best players in the Hawkeye and Show Me states are found on the offensive side of the football. As a matter of fact, safety Tyrone Clark (St. Louis/Mehlville) is the only defensive player in the top 20. Although there is a sprinkling of running backs, quarterbacks and wide receivers in that magic 20, five of the top 10 are offensive linemen, including a tight end. The lack of skilled athletes in this region is apparent, but those who have made the grade are tale ...

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