Betts is betting Iowa will be better

Iowa running back Ladell Betts wants to end his Hawkeye career with a winning season. The Blue Springs, Missouri ranks third on the school’s all-time rushing chart and topped the thousand yard mark in 2000, despite playing behind a young offensive line that was beset by injuries. Betts says by winning two of their last three games a year ago, the Hawkeyes have come of age.Betts says a more experienced offensive line should help them have a more consistent running game. He says the linemen are a lot bigger and more experienced.Betts says there is a good feeling heading into the season, and playing with a lot of confidence is important.