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Football: QB preview - Why film sessions are key to Lanning’s improvement

Iowa State quarterback Joel Lanning spent his summer watching film with head coach Matt Campbell. File Photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

Iowa State quarterback Joel Lanning started five games last season and will enter 2016 as the starter. File Photo by Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune

The biggest gains for Joel Lanning didn’t come on the field. It came in front of a projection screen.

Lanning felt reading coverages was where he needed to show the most growth. While he did spent his time in 7 on 7 drills and in the weight room, the Iowa State quarterback made sure to get into film sessions as often as he could.