Marvin McNutt
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Marvin McNutt is a 215 pound, 6'4" junior at the University of Iowa
where he majors in interdepartmental studies. McNutt is the first team wide receiver
for the Iowa Hawkeyes
. He is also the all time leader for Iowa in receiving touchdowns, which he accomplished on October 22nd, 2011 against Indiana.
(located in Florissant, Missouri
), where he reports having a GPA of 3.2 and an ACT composite score of 20.
, Missouri State University
and Indiana State University
. Despite the offers, McNutt said, "My future is in football and if I go to a major college with a football scholarship, I won't be playing any basketball in college." McNutt earned honorable mention all-conference laurels as a sophomore and as his high school career developed, he continued to stand out. McNutt was named a starter six games into the regular season of his junior year, with Hazlewood struggling. Coach John Pukala was upset with the team's (3-3) record and put the fate of the team on the shoulders of his backup. McNutt quickly established himself as a dominant player. His statistics did not at all support the fact that he only played seven games. With 79 pass completions in 157 attempts, he recorded 1,239 yards, 12 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He also rushed 14 times for 76 yards and two touchdowns, and caught two passes for 28 yards. McNutt's stellar work propelled the Hazelwood Hawks into the state championship where they were defeated 38-24 by De Smet Jesuit High School
. At the end of the season McNutt was listed second team all-state. But, McNutt did not stop there as he continued to impress during his senior year. McNutt threw for 1,605 yards along with 15 touchdowns off of 90 completions in 162 pass attempts and only six interceptions. McNutt secured himself as a scrambler as he rushed for 337 yards and eight touchdowns. The powerhouse quarterback raised the eyebrows of several Division I colleges. He received scholarship offers from Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri.
win. Against Michigan State, with no time remaining, he caught Ricky Stanzi
's 7-yard, game winning touchdown pass. Mcnutt finished the season with 34 catches for 674 yards and a team leading 8 touchdown grabs.
did not lead the team in receiving yardage. McNutt finished the regular season by catching a touchdown in each of the final 6 games. With Johnson-Koulianos suspended for the Insight Bowl
, McNutt caught 2 passes for 63 yards in the Hawkeyes' 27-24 victory over the Missouri Tigers
.
On October 22, 2011, against Indiana, McNutt scored a record breaking touchdown on an 80 yard play. He now owns the most receiving touchdowns in Iowa Hawkeye history.
At the conclusion of the 2011 season, McNutt was named First Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and media.
[* Single Season Record, ** School Career Record]
in which he failed to accumulate any yards on one rushing attempt.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
where he majors in interdepartmental studies. McNutt is the first team wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. He is also the all time leader for Iowa in receiving touchdowns, which he accomplished on October 22nd, 2011 against Indiana.
Personal
Marvin was born to Anita and Marvin McNutt on the Fourth of July in 1989. McNutt attended Hazelwood Central High SchoolHazelwood Central High School
Hazelwood Central High School is located at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in unincorporated St. Louis County, adjacent to the current northeast boundary of Florissant, MO. The school is one of three high schools in the district, the others being Hazelwood West High School and Hazelwood East High School...
(located in Florissant, Missouri
Florissant, Missouri
Florissant is a second-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in northern St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The city has a total population of 52,158 in 2010 census.-History:...
), where he reports having a GPA of 3.2 and an ACT composite score of 20.
High School Career
In addition to football, McNutt also lettered in baseball and basketball. He was listed as a division one recruit in not just football, but also basketball. McNutt said he was offered scholarships from Southern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University is a state university system based in Carbondale, Illinois, in the Southern Illinois region of the state, with multiple campuses...
, Missouri State University
Missouri State University
Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri, United States and founded in 1905. It is the state's second largest university, with an official enrollment of 20,802 in fall 2011...
and Indiana State University
Indiana State University
Indiana State University is a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States.The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as one of the "Best in the Midwest" seven years running, and the College of Education's Graduate Program was recently named as a 'Top 100' by U.S...
. Despite the offers, McNutt said, "My future is in football and if I go to a major college with a football scholarship, I won't be playing any basketball in college." McNutt earned honorable mention all-conference laurels as a sophomore and as his high school career developed, he continued to stand out. McNutt was named a starter six games into the regular season of his junior year, with Hazlewood struggling. Coach John Pukala was upset with the team's (3-3) record and put the fate of the team on the shoulders of his backup. McNutt quickly established himself as a dominant player. His statistics did not at all support the fact that he only played seven games. With 79 pass completions in 157 attempts, he recorded 1,239 yards, 12 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He also rushed 14 times for 76 yards and two touchdowns, and caught two passes for 28 yards. McNutt's stellar work propelled the Hazelwood Hawks into the state championship where they were defeated 38-24 by De Smet Jesuit High School
De Smet Jesuit High School
De Smet Jesuit High School is a Jesuit Catholic, college preparatory high school Creve Coeur, Missouri in western St. Louis County. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis.The school began classes in the fall of 1967...
. At the end of the season McNutt was listed second team all-state. But, McNutt did not stop there as he continued to impress during his senior year. McNutt threw for 1,605 yards along with 15 touchdowns off of 90 completions in 162 pass attempts and only six interceptions. McNutt secured himself as a scrambler as he rushed for 337 yards and eight touchdowns. The powerhouse quarterback raised the eyebrows of several Division I colleges. He received scholarship offers from Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri.
College career
McNutt decided to accept the University of Iowa's scholarship offer as quarterback and, to his disappointment, was redshirted. McNutt saw virtually no action as a redshirt freshman. He recorded 10 yards passing on one completion out of three attempts. Of the two incomplete passes he threw, one was an interception. McNutt also ran one time for no yards. About halfway through his redshirt freshmen year he was switched to wide receiver. He ended up with only 1 catch for 11 yards. After the Spring practices leading up to the 2009 season, McNutt was listed as a first team split end.2009 season
McNutt played in all thirteen games and helped lead Iowa to a 11-2 record and an Orange BowlOrange Bowl
The Orange Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It has been played annually since January 1, 1935 and celebrated its 75th playing on January 1, 2009...
win. Against Michigan State, with no time remaining, he caught Ricky Stanzi
Ricky Stanzi
-Kansas City Chiefs:Stanzi was selected with the 135th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Stanzi is second quarterback behind Tyler Palko. Regular starter Matt Cassel was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season.-External links:***...
's 7-yard, game winning touchdown pass. Mcnutt finished the season with 34 catches for 674 yards and a team leading 8 touchdown grabs.
2010 season
McNutt led the Hawkeyes in both receptions (53) and yards (861), while hauling in 8 passes for touchdowns during the 2010-11 season. This marked the first year since 2006-07 in which Derrell Johnson-KoulianosDerrell Johnson-Koulianos
Derrell Johnson-Koulianos, born February 24, 1987, and sometimes nicknamed DJK, was a wide receiver for the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2007-2010 seasons, and also the Iowa Hawkeye's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards. Currently, Derrell Johnson-Koulianos is a wide receiver of the...
did not lead the team in receiving yardage. McNutt finished the regular season by catching a touchdown in each of the final 6 games. With Johnson-Koulianos suspended for the Insight Bowl
Insight Bowl
The Insight Bowl is an NCAA college football bowl game played in Arizona since 1989. From 1989 to 1999, the games were played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson. The game moved to Phoenix in 2000 and was played at Chase Field until 2005. After the 2005 playing the Insight Bowl moved to Sun Devil Stadium...
, McNutt caught 2 passes for 63 yards in the Hawkeyes' 27-24 victory over the Missouri Tigers
Missouri Tigers
The Missouri Tigers athletics programs include the extramural and intramural sports teams of the University of Missouri, located in Columbia, Missouri, United States...
.
2011 season
McNutt now takes on the leadership role at wide receiver. McNutt caught 6 passes for 140 yards against Tennessee Tech, and caught 8 passes for 112 yards against Pittsburgh.On October 22, 2011, against Indiana, McNutt scored a record breaking touchdown on an 80 yard play. He now owns the most receiving touchdowns in Iowa Hawkeye history.
At the conclusion of the 2011 season, McNutt was named First Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and media.
Statistics
| Year | Games | Receptions | Yards | Yards/Recption | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 34 | 674 | 19.8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 13 | 53 | 861 | 16.2 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 | 78 | 1269* | 16.2 | 12* |
| Career | 41 | 166 | 2815 | 17.0 | 28** |
[* Single Season Record, ** School Career Record]
First appearance
McNutt's first college football appearance was during Iowa's 42-0 win over Florida International UniversityFlorida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
in which he failed to accumulate any yards on one rushing attempt.