Jared Ebert
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hawkfarmer
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If Iowa hasn't offered him that means they have a good reason. I would like to think it means they have better options aka Simmons and Cooper would be nice.
homerHAWKeye777
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To my knowledge Iowa has been recruiting him. They just haven't offered yet, that's all.
I think that part of it is an issue of weighing the cost-benefit ratio of getting a quality JUCO who will be on campus for 2 or 3 years versus a quality recruit out of high school who will be on campus for 4 or 5 years.
I don't think that it's an easy decision ... and I don't think that any delay in offering should be construed as a slight to Ebert.
I think that part of it is an issue of weighing the cost-benefit ratio of getting a quality JUCO who will be on campus for 2 or 3 years versus a quality recruit out of high school who will be on campus for 4 or 5 years.
I don't think that it's an easy decision ... and I don't think that any delay in offering should be construed as a slight to Ebert.
This is what I was thinking as well. From what I've read on other sites he has always been a Hawkeye fan so once the Hawks offer he will probably accept IMO.
cigaretteman
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KnightHawk9
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We brought in Bryon Gattas in 2006. Ended up playing mostly special teams.
Iowa also brought in the RB from KS who didnt stay long. Cant even remember his name now.
Iowa prefers teh HS recruits. It will come down to how current freshmen project. Some on DL may be moved to OL. Big time programs offering so I would guess Iowa will offer eventually.
I think issue may be that he probably wont graduate until May so not available for Spring practice.
Iowa prefers teh HS recruits. It will come down to how current freshmen project. Some on DL may be moved to OL. Big time programs offering so I would guess Iowa will offer eventually.
I think issue may be that he probably wont graduate until May so not available for Spring practice.
It could be needs based.
If for instance you have a young offense line with a lot of talent returning ,at least two top national recruits at guard and two pretty impressive freshman tackle recruits you may not feel as hard pressed to offer right away. Of course we've got offers out to some other top talent on the offensive line that the coaches may feel we're in a decent position with as well. You can never have too much talent on a team, but maybe we are focusing on other positions that we now see as greater need.
We aren't seeing a flurry of new offers going out and we're getting to the point in the year where I'd guess we're getting a better idea of where we stand with a lot of these kids. I'm hopeful this is an indication that our plans are coming together.
If for instance you have a young offense line with a lot of talent returning ,at least two top national recruits at guard and two pretty impressive freshman tackle recruits you may not feel as hard pressed to offer right away. Of course we've got offers out to some other top talent on the offensive line that the coaches may feel we're in a decent position with as well. You can never have too much talent on a team, but maybe we are focusing on other positions that we now see as greater need.
We aren't seeing a flurry of new offers going out and we're getting to the point in the year where I'd guess we're getting a better idea of where we stand with a lot of these kids. I'm hopeful this is an indication that our plans are coming together.
HawkinGoferLand
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Joe Forgy (from Ellsworth IIRC) is a juco transfer currently on the team.
Mac50702
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Didnt Forgy walk on?
hawkfarmer
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THis is what I'm saying. We took a guy or last year, and I think KF thinks they may be in line for a few good DT this year as in Cooper and Simmons. I'm hoping that's what it is anyway.
hawkfarmer
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We seem to be ok with some 2011 guys as well. Simmons and Cooper are 2011, and yes the 2012 guys are a bit aways from Iowa City, but there's good odds there too.
TavernHawk
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Tyler Luebke also went the JUCO route before coming to Iowa, IIRC.
AIRHAWK
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Guileroy sp???
hawkeye1998
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Somewhat different situation for Luebke. He walked-on after one semester at a JUCO, following his high school head coach, Reese Morgan, into the Hawkeye program. He had four years to play and wasn't awarded a scholarship until his third year.
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Jeebus
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Don't forget about Yanda. He was a JUCO.
Honestly I'm a little perplexed that they haven't offered this kid. A JUCO with his size is more of a "known quantity" and I think is a safer bet than some gangly freshman St Bernard puppy type of recruit that may NEVER grow into his paws.
Honestly I'm a little perplexed that they haven't offered this kid. A JUCO with his size is more of a "known quantity" and I think is a safer bet than some gangly freshman St Bernard puppy type of recruit that may NEVER grow into his paws.
