CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Creating mismatches, stretching the field, receiving and blocking is what has become of the tight end position at the University of Northern Iowa.
Third-year tight end coach Nick Danielson is raving about this year's group of hybrids – as they like to call themselves.
"They are a fun group to coach and bring high energy to everything they do," Danielson said. "Each of them embraces the blue-collar work ethic."
Junior Elias Nissen and sophomore Briley Moore are the top returners at the tight end slot. Nissen caught five passes for 52 yards, while as a true freshman Moore nabbed four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown.