What Sam LaPorta has said about Iowa Hawkeyes tight ends
1 quote · 1 episode · Oct 21, 2026
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions tight end and former Iowa Hawkeye, has been quoted on Iowa Hawkeyes tight ends once in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on October 21, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
LaPorta said Iowa recruits high school receivers and teaches them toughness, while route craft is more innate.
“they recruit high school receivers. They teach them how to be tough at Iowa. And I think the toughness part you can learn”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’s (Oct 21, 2026) · Listen from 2:01:08
Episodes
CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’sPardon My Take · Oct 21, 2026 · 2 h 42 min
The Pardon My Take hosts discuss the Rays-Brewers World Series, the Commanders' loss to the 49ers, and Jalen Hurts, then interview Andy Staples and Sam LaPorta.
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