DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches above
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Kind of surprised that Brian didn't atleast get a mention.
Kind of surprised that Brian didn't atleast get a mention.
Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Is that for DL leaving Nebraska?
Is that for DL leaving Nebraska?
MoseSchrute
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Adding Rutgers and Maryland hurt Iowa. If kids out there want to play in the B1G, they can just stay out there and be closer to home.
Adding Rutgers and Maryland hurt Iowa. If kids out there want to play in the B1G, they can just stay out there and be closer to home.
Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
These rankings are what they are but from Wisky-Iowa (8-12) Its really not much separation at all and it very rarely plays out how the "experts" predict. Again when we got Delano Hill to commit he was a 3 star and later got risen to 4 star after the camp in Oregon and Johny Football was a 3 star recruit two years ago. This class for us isn't a Michigan or OSU class but its really got some solid players and we can and have identified and developed good players for the system......We just gotta keep em. I like this class and predict that it will turn out to be much better than 12th best in the BIG. We got some good players and at need positions with speed. Thats what we needed. Next class needs to address DE and DL but we should be ok.
These rankings are what they are but from Wisky-Iowa (8-12) Its really not much separation at all and it very rarely plays out how the "experts" predict. Again when we got Delano Hill to commit he was a 3 star and later got risen to 4 star after the camp in Oregon and Johny Football was a 3 star recruit two years ago. This class for us isn't a Michigan or OSU class but its really got some solid players and we can and have identified and developed good players for the system......We just gotta keep em. I like this class and predict that it will turn out to be much better than 12th best in the BIG. We got some good players and at need positions with speed. Thats what we needed. Next class needs to address DE and DL but we should be ok.
LawVHawk
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
That's football.
That's football.
archiehawk
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Four million doesn't buy what it use to.
Four million doesn't buy what it use to.
Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Wow, good post. KF's salary should be direct result of recruiting rankings. Besides the fact that KF has had 1 top 10 recruiting class ever. He has had maybe 1-2 top 25 recruiting classes so your post makes little to no sense.
I am not saying that he is worth his salary in results on the field any of the past three seasons but he did earn that salary in the past and if you look beyond the win column this program is oozing money. College football unfortunately is a business and until the big donors stop donating, ticket sales drop drastically KF will be the coach. So people need to stop being so small minded and realize this and their lives will be much happier. Yes, we all want Iowa to win more games but KF's salary has nothing to do with it.
Besides, I guarantee 99% of the people on here that have season tickets either don't donate or do not donate more than a few hundred dollars at most. If you feel that entitles you to a "voice" then so be it. But in reality, no it doesn't. It is your "choice" to donate, just like it is your "choice" to purchase tickets.
Can we get back to discussing recruiting and NOT bring up KF's salary?
Wow, good post. KF's salary should be direct result of recruiting rankings. Besides the fact that KF has had 1 top 10 recruiting class ever. He has had maybe 1-2 top 25 recruiting classes so your post makes little to no sense.
I am not saying that he is worth his salary in results on the field any of the past three seasons but he did earn that salary in the past and if you look beyond the win column this program is oozing money. College football unfortunately is a business and until the big donors stop donating, ticket sales drop drastically KF will be the coach. So people need to stop being so small minded and realize this and their lives will be much happier. Yes, we all want Iowa to win more games but KF's salary has nothing to do with it.
Besides, I guarantee 99% of the people on here that have season tickets either don't donate or do not donate more than a few hundred dollars at most. If you feel that entitles you to a "voice" then so be it. But in reality, no it doesn't. It is your "choice" to donate, just like it is your "choice" to purchase tickets.
Can we get back to discussing recruiting and NOT bring up KF's salary?
gohawks71
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
The biggest gap that makes all the difference is the HC thus they are way ahead of us. Sorry to admit it but no amount of talent or coaching changes will make up for the glaring issues we have at the HC position.
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The biggest gap that makes all the difference is the HC thus they are way ahead of us. Sorry to admit it but no amount of talent or coaching changes will make up for the glaring issues we have at the HC position.
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
Respect, Mahn!
Respect, Mahn!
HawkeyeWalker
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Of course we would love to be higher, that said I think we addressed needs and more than that...would argue VERY little difference between 35-53. Maybe not....we will see.
Of course we would love to be higher, that said I think we addressed needs and more than that...would argue VERY little difference between 35-53. Maybe not....we will see.
HawkeyeWalker
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too general of a statement...and possible a bit over dramatic. If you compare this class to the classes the last, say, 20 years, I would say were only slightly down outside of a few outliers. Would it REALLY make a big difference if we were, say, ranked #41 or similar?
Of course I would like to have higher ranked classes, but unless your consistantly #25 or better on an annual basis, you have to develop talent, and then retain it (see reasons for recent last two year struggles). Iowa will most likely never be an annual top 25 recruiter...reasons are valid and have been expressed thuroughly in past threads.
too general of a statement...and possible a bit over dramatic. If you compare this class to the classes the last, say, 20 years, I would say were only slightly down outside of a few outliers. Would it REALLY make a big difference if we were, say, ranked #41 or similar?
Of course I would like to have higher ranked classes, but unless your consistantly #25 or better on an annual basis, you have to develop talent, and then retain it (see reasons for recent last two year struggles). Iowa will most likely never be an annual top 25 recruiter...reasons are valid and have been expressed thuroughly in past threads.
Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
That National ranking list of all current (and future) Bigten teams is a good illustration of why the conference struggles. Two middling teams from supposedly weak conferences (ACC and Big"least") are in the middle of thier new league.
That National ranking list of all current (and future) Bigten teams is a good illustration of why the conference struggles. Two middling teams from supposedly weak conferences (ACC and Big"least") are in the middle of thier new league.
LawVHawk
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This. Embarrassing.
Things could get interesting inside Fort Kinnick this season.
This. Embarrassing.
Things could get interesting inside Fort Kinnick this season.
MNHawkeyeFreak
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Wait! Maryland and Rutgers WERE added to the Big Ten?? We're the hell have I been?
Wait! Maryland and Rutgers WERE added to the Big Ten?? We're the hell have I been?
Eda
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
I can venture a guess... Drinking wine?
I can venture a guess... Drinking wine?
Eda
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Re: DiNardo: Iowa class composite 12th in B1G; Maryland, Rutgers several notches abov
One could argue that both of these teams are in the middle of fertile grounds, so it's a little easier to sway talent.
One could argue that both of these teams are in the middle of fertile grounds, so it's a little easier to sway talent.
