The Iowa Hawkeyes didn’t overthink it. They are doing the exact right thing here.
Noah Shannon has been named the honorary captain for Saturday’s game against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Shannon will be the honorary captain for Iowa’s Senior Day, adding another layer of meaning to the day on top of what is already set to be an electric atmosphere.
No one better to lead the team out one last time in Kinnick.
Our honorary captain this Saturday is @shanzo_40!#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/xP1BhZBCVb
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 16, 2023
Shannon has been forced to sit out this year by the NCAA due to a suspension for gambling. The suspension has been one of controversy as the NCAA has punished other infractions much less seriously.
During his career at Iowa, Shannon totaled 107 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. Not only is he a force on the field, but he is respected off of it as he was named to the 2023 Player Council.
Nonetheless, Shannon is going to get the moment he rightfully deserves in front of 70,000 in a packed Kinnick Stadium. When Noah Shannon walks to the logo at midfield, the place is sure to erupt.
Noah Shannon gets his moment in the spotlight which is long overdue. As that moment approaches, here are some of the best photos of Shannon as an Iowa Hawkeye.