The difference is Kirk develops NFL talent while Saban recruits it.
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The difference is Kirk develops NFL talent while Saban recruits it.
homes
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My guess is that the words like, "back when I was coaching Gronk" probably were mentioned a time or two. My other guess is that probably works on a TE recruit. My last guess is that Brian Ferentz is a good recruiter, and these young recruits like what they're hearing about the future of the offense.
GesterHawk
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But...but... nepotism....
homes
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Of course. The automatic disqualifier. Silly me. That, and climate change - I'm sure that has something to do with it.
IndianaHawk
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This ^^^
ShockHawk22
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I think TP was the lead recruiter for this guy. I could be wrong but I thought Wisconsin was his territory. I think TP will be the hire that could benefit us the most
hawkeyebob62
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Saban doesn't tell them they'll be taking a pay cut when they leave Bama for the NFL
tksirius
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He does seem to be one hell of a recruiter so far, huh.
ibahawkeye
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It also probably doesn't hurt having a younger guy that played at Iowa and has coached in the NFL under Bill Belichick at OC as opposed to a 70 year old Texan.
Lazersharpe
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With the recruits from 2019 (4 stars), does it help persuade any of the 2018 recruits?
ibahawkeye
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Can't hurt
GesterHawk
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The 2019 guys have a unique opportunity to become some of the best recruiters in Iowa history. They can definately impact 2018 and should be working the 2019 recruits already.
judzeehawk
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I don't want to get to wound up over these guys just yet. I did that a year ago and for some reason it all fell apart. With that said I can't help but get really interested in the recruitment that's going on.
Joshbrown
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Pierschbacher was an NFL talent when he goes to Alabama but a project if he would've come to Iowa? I think Iowa has signed some NFL talent. I've seen more than a few high school All-Americans come our way.
Iowa no doubt signs NFL talent here and there. Almost every player Saban brings in has NFL talent.
ArvadaHawk
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It has yet to be proven what Iowa's offensive stats will be under bf. recruiting is one thing. using those recruits to direct a productive offense is entirely another thing. but you're being a bit optimistic if you don't think nepotism played at least a smart part; unless, of course, you truly believe bf is the most qualified OC in all of America to be OC at Iowa. Jury is out on bf as oc.
ArvadaHawk
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I'm not concerned about making a bowl this season. Next year, absolutely. This new staff has shown the will to recruit (much) better; but its all about winning.
GesterHawk
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Whoa there big boy, it was a joke.
And I wouldn't call it optimistic to say that nepotism didn't play a part, I would call it delusional. But to dismiss him off the bat because of it (not saying specifically that you have) is just as delusionally premature.
Recruiting has not been a strong suit with the last two OCs. A QB here or there or a regional contact, but not a strength. I dl feel BF is a step up there.
Now if you were to ask me if BF was the most qualified candidate in the country to become an OC, then I would have to say no. But when you phrase it as the most qualified candidate to become Iowa's OC, this is a much more interesting conversation.
As you say, the jury is still out on the stats of his offense, but really who gives a crap on the stats. Winning matters. If Iowa goes 13-0 averaging 200 yards of total offense a game, then it sounds like 200 yards of offense is what they needed to win. Because that is the only stat that matters.
