BR has Iowa recruiting class 11th in B1G

tweeterhawk

tweeterhawk

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The number itself is not so devastating but Andrew Coppens' commentary is:

Overall Thoughts:Iowa is often the master of taking the undervalued recruit and turning them in to All-Big Ten caliber players. However, this class leans way to heavy on making something out of nothing for my liking, especially on the offensive line.Losing out on Ross Pierschbacher, the state’s best player and a 4-star offensive lineman really hurt this classes chances of being very good. The Hawkeyes had him until Alabama came calling and it was over after that. Iowa couldn’t keep him from flipping.The one area that could be most interesting to watch is at running back, with Smith and C.J. Hilliard coming out of the state of Ohio. Those two were very dynamic on film and could be a good 1-2 punch in the future. Look for Smith to be the one around as a true freshman though.This is a typical Iowa class, but it had potential to be so much more, but the power of the SEC and losing out on battles to in-state rival Iowa State put a damper on the enthusiasm for this class.

Ouch.
 
Uh, what battles did we lose to ISU? We didn't go after Lazard, and we beat them out for several in-state recruits such as Scheel.
 
Now that we know Bleacher Report's opinion, is there a reputable source out there to tell us more about this class?

What instate kids did Iowa lose to ISU that both schools offered besides Lazard?
 
tweeterhawk said:
The number itself is not so devastating but Andrew Coppens' commentary is:

Overall Thoughts:Iowa is often the master of taking the undervalued recruit and turning them in to All-Big Ten caliber players. However, this class leans way to heavy on making something out of nothing for my liking, especially on the offensive line.Losing out on Ross Pierschbacher, the state’s best player and a 4-star offensive lineman really hurt this classes chances of being very good. The Hawkeyes had him until Alabama came calling and it was over after that. Iowa couldn’t keep him from flipping.The one area that could be most interesting to watch is at running back, with Smith and C.J. Hilliard coming out of the state of Ohio. Those two were very dynamic on film and could be a good 1-2 punch in the future. Look for Smith to be the one around as a true freshman though.This is a typical Iowa class, but it had potential to be so much more, but the power of the SEC and losing out on battles to in-state rival Iowa State put a damper on the enthusiasm for this class.

Ouch.
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Several posters here write or have written for bleacherreport....that should tell you enough.
 
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Stanzi said:
Uh, what battles did we lose to ISU? We didn't go after Lazard, and we beat them out for several in-state recruits such as Scheel.
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Ferentz stopped offering in state guys who Iowa State was going after immediately following the South End Zone announcement. I guess technically you could say we didn't lose those battles because we never technically fought them, but we would have lost them had we tried fighting them.
 
tweeterhawk said:
The number itself is not so devastating but Andrew Coppens' commentary is:

Overall Thoughts:Iowa is often the master of taking the undervalued recruit and turning them in to All-Big Ten caliber players. However, this class leans way to heavy on making something out of nothing for my liking, especially on the offensive line.Losing out on Ross Pierschbacher, the state’s best player and a 4-star offensive lineman really hurt this classes chances of being very good. The Hawkeyes had him until Alabama came calling and it was over after that. Iowa couldn’t keep him from flipping.The one area that could be most interesting to watch is at running back, with Smith and C.J. Hilliard coming out of the state of Ohio. Those two were very dynamic on film and could be a good 1-2 punch in the future. Look for Smith to be the one around as a true freshman though.This is a typical Iowa class, but it had potential to be so much more, but the power of the SEC and losing out on battles to in-state rival Iowa State put a damper on the enthusiasm for this class.

Ouch.
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???:confused: I don't get it. Whar ouch, whar?
 
tweeterhawk said:
The number itself is not so devastating but Andrew Coppens' commentary is:

Overall Thoughts:Iowa is often the master of taking the undervalued recruit and turning them in to All-Big Ten caliber players. However, this class leans way to heavy on making something out of nothing for my liking, especially on the offensive line.Losing out on Ross Pierschbacher, the state’s best player and a 4-star offensive lineman really hurt this classes chances of being very good. The Hawkeyes had him until Alabama came calling and it was over after that. Iowa couldn’t keep him from flipping.The one area that could be most interesting to watch is at running back, with Smith and C.J. Hilliard coming out of the state of Ohio. Those two were very dynamic on film and could be a good 1-2 punch in the future. Look for Smith to be the one around as a true freshman though.This is a typical Iowa class, but it had potential to be so much more, but the power of the SEC and losing out on battles to in-state rival Iowa State put a damper on the enthusiasm for this class.

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This guy is a quack. I really like this class. Not flashy, but solid. We will see in the future.
 
Andrew Coppens's Sportswriter Profile | Bleacher Report

"Andy grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been on top of all things Big Ten as the editor of TheB1GTime.com previous to his position here at Bleacher Report. His work has appeared on FoxSports.com and he can be heard on radio stations throughout Big Ten country talking B1G football throughout the year. Andy is an avid soccer fan outside of his obsession with College Sports. He also enjoys an off the beaten path opinion more than most."

umm. yea.
 
I don't get the doom and gloom...I'm pretty excited about this class. Embry, Scheel, Wiegers, Markel Smith, Matt Nelson and even that Render kid all look like they have the potential to be good players!! Go Hawks!!
 
I think Ferentz "sent the house" and had the whole staff visit a community college safety or something. We lost that battle.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pli1-CZ6mGM

Rhoads is again playing the hyperbole overkill routine. His act is pathetic. Guy can't get the results on the field so he hypes up his teams every single year to get the fanbase all riled up only to fall flat on his face. Guy can't write a check he can actually cash.

This so called attempt to go after Lazard was completely immature and completely incorrect. It was clarified on the radio tonight that the call was to congratulate him on his commitment and for keeping his word. It was a courtesy call. Kirk does that on occasion to in-state recruits he knows (recruited).
 
TheIowaHawkGuy said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pli1-CZ6mGM

Rhoads is again playing the hyperbole overkill routine. His act is pathetic. Guy can't get the results on the field so he hypes up his teams every single year to get the fanbase all riled up only to fall flat on his face. Guy can't write a check he can actually cash.

This so called attempt to go after Lazard was completely immature and completely incorrect. It was clarified on the radio tonight that the call was to congratulate him on his commitment and for keeping his word. It was a courtesy call. Kirk does that on occasion to in-state recruits he knows (recruited).
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Wow, he really whipped it out & said "measure it", didn't he?

I have to wonder the what the rest of the class (and the guys currently on the roster, for that matter) think of Rhoads bestowing exalted status on Lazard before he's even on campus?
 
oh god, the sky is falling, the sky is falling. after all, one guy on bleacher report thinks we are #11. oh, no.........
 
SonofaSailor said:
I don't get the doom and gloom...I'm pretty excited about this class. Embry, Scheel, Wiegers, Markel Smith, Matt Nelson and even that Render kid all look like they have the potential to be good players!! Go Hawks!!
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I agree I think we landed a decent group of players. A couple of yrs will tell the story. It's still bothers me that Bama was able to get Ross P to flip to them. Especially seeing all of the fireman that Bama signed
 
bigjim said:
I agree I think we landed a decent group of players. A couple of yrs will tell the story. It's still bothers me that Bama was able to get Ross P to flip to them. Especially seeing all of the fireman that Bama signed
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I can understand it bothering you, but there is no my$tery to it. At all.
 
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