Iowa's replacement for LeVar Woods could be closer than you think

Oct 1, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) returns a punt against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn ImagesKnee-deep in ReliaQuest Bowl preparation, Iowa Football received the bad news that special teams coordinator LeVar Woods was leaving for a new job.

After being with the program in multiple different capacities since 2008, Woods announced that he is heading to East Lansing to join new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald's staff.

While it seems like a lateral move, Woods will not only be the new special teams coordinator for the Spartans but…