Interesting. Seems like FM is willing to go outside the box.
Strangely strong kind of fit. A kid who will run and gun, but won't have to worry about being in Iowa for a bunch of years. Accordingly, we don't have to sell him on the wonders of the heartland.
Best option for him to be able to show that he has the tools to get paid to play at any of the next levels.
Doesn't eat up a scholarship for the future.
Doesn't have to stay eligible THAT long.
Can be attractive for signing a PG from a background outside the existing players, which we will need because there isn't a PG from the background of the existing players who is available and good enough to have an impact.
Marble (Michigan) Basabe (New York) Ware (Mississippi) Three totally new recruiting regions from Iowa. This might help some 2011 recruits who are not from the immediate region feel a little more comfortable coming to Iowa.