HawkeyeWalker
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I like the way that this would be an embarrassment to Harbaugh, but I don't think Martin would be welcomed back very well after all of this.
Sure he would. Open arms.
I like the way that this would be an embarrassment to Harbaugh, but I don't think Martin would be welcomed back very well after all of this.
Kirk has started another policy...
#1...if a recruit commits, they can't visit or talk to other schools...unless Iowa is trying to get players from places like Kent State or Northern Illinois.
(new) #2...Future WR recruits will be prohibited from watching any Iowa games either in person or on tape, prior to their commitment.
Obviously Martin spent time watching the hideous passing attack of Iowa...and took a pass.
As opposed to when Davis and the wr coaches were here, and the answer was a crap passing game.
I don't think it would have mattered if new coaches were named. But it'd be nice to have them known.
Hard to commit to a program when your position coach is TBD.
Lots of people assuming this decision was a football one. Maybe just maybe the kid wants to get out on his own away from his parents for the first time in his life?
And he stated this where?He wanted to go to a school that develops receivers.
Maybe... If that's the case then he's too chicken to take on that type of challenge then so be it. He's going to have his work cut out for him to get on the field now. Michigan is loaded at WR. I'm pretty surprised they are as loaded at that spot as they are. It's not like Harbaugh airs it out either they want to be about as balanced as we are. So with as many as 3 or 4 stud receivers begging for touches I wonder how many Oliver will even get let alone how early on...Since all of the reasons for him not going to Iowa/going to Michigan stated here are completely speculative, I'll offer mine - maybe he didn't want to come to Iowa out of fear of failure; local kid doesn't make good. He can go to Michigan and do well or not do well, but without the extra spotlight and pressure of trying to be the next Tim Dwight, a strata he'd never fulfill and thus be labeled a failure or at least, never measured up - too much for him to handle.
And he stated this where?
He wanted to go to a school that develops receivers.
He wanted to go to a school that develops receivers.
Since all of the reasons for him not going to Iowa/going to Michigan stated here are completely speculative, I'll offer mine - maybe he didn't want to come to Iowa out of fear of failure; local kid doesn't make good. He can go to Michigan and do well or not do well, but without the extra spotlight and pressure of trying to be the next Tim Dwight, a strata he'd never fulfill and thus be labeled a failure or at least, never measured up - too much for him to handle.
So go. Iowa doesn't need him. Very solid class they reeled in today
You really think that was a factor?
Maybe it was, but I don't think it was very high on the list. If it was, Iowa wouldn't have made it to the end.
Actually, the reason (I heard) was Iowa doesn't develop receivers. Slight defense.
No reason to doubt you on this, but not the same thing. Again, it's just speculation. No ill will to him going to Michigan. Every kid needs to do what he feels is best for him.I have seen nothing from Oliver or his sister that would indicate that they are afraid of competition. If anything, they crave it.