Ohio RB Todd Sibley “Slightly Interested” in Iowa
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CJHawkeye
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People have claimed this is not hypocritical because we only do it if the player is interested and if they say no we leave them alone. This is BS, and here is why. Because the reason for our stupid rule is that we expect a commitment to mean something, we view it as a measure of character and these are the kind of young men we want on our team. But when we target a committed recruit it means we're GOING AFTER a player that is willing to break a commitment. Not to us but to someone else. Its like the old adage about getting into a relationship with someone who cheated on their significant other with you. What makes you think they're not going to cheat on you?
Its not hypocritical to go after a committed recruit, but it IS hypocritical to count our recruits with wandering eyes as uncommitted while not counting other teams' recruits with wandering eyes the same way.
Its not hypocritical to go after a committed recruit, but it IS hypocritical to count our recruits with wandering eyes as uncommitted while not counting other teams' recruits with wandering eyes the same way.
Kennyfromminne
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I'd say stay at with Pitt, this ship is near an iceberg.
That isn't true either
koralakers
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Hilarious. First, apparently it's good/headline news that a decent player who holds a P5 offer is amazingly 'slightly interested' in Iowa. Too funny.
Secondly, like the above posters mentioned, how in the flippin heck can we pursue a guy who is 'committed' to another program. Unreal. Total double-standard. According to our 'ethics', what does it say if a 'committed' person visits another school. They must then be 'unloyal' and not be worthy of being a Hawkeye. Isn't that EXACTLY what would be happening here?
Secondly, like the above posters mentioned, how in the flippin heck can we pursue a guy who is 'committed' to another program. Unreal. Total double-standard. According to our 'ethics', what does it say if a 'committed' person visits another school. They must then be 'unloyal' and not be worthy of being a Hawkeye. Isn't that EXACTLY what would be happening here?
I find this extremely hypocritical.
There's been several national articles that have pointed out how 'outdated' our recruiting is. Along with that, Calloway has eluded to the fact that he became interested in other schools primarily because the Iowa coaches stopped communicating with him once he committed.
I'm beyond tired of Kirk bringing up a 'good story' in press conferences (walk on making an impact), when we're reminded we're playing walk on's to begin with because of lazy, outdated recruiting techniques and coaching philosophies while Kirk recites his 'feel good story' he's said all to often over the course of a 6-6, 7-5 season.
http://www.todaysu.com/recruiting/c...ty-of-iowas-old-school-recruiting-principles/
There's been several national articles that have pointed out how 'outdated' our recruiting is. Along with that, Calloway has eluded to the fact that he became interested in other schools primarily because the Iowa coaches stopped communicating with him once he committed.
I'm beyond tired of Kirk bringing up a 'good story' in press conferences (walk on making an impact), when we're reminded we're playing walk on's to begin with because of lazy, outdated recruiting techniques and coaching philosophies while Kirk recites his 'feel good story' he's said all to often over the course of a 6-6, 7-5 season.
http://www.todaysu.com/recruiting/c...ty-of-iowas-old-school-recruiting-principles/
CJHawkeye
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Yep
CJHawkeye
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This is a classic pivot used by politicians and other scumbags.
"What's the deal with Eno?"
"We have a lot of great stories of kids that weren't highly ranked and have done great things at Iowa."
"Right, but that's not what I asked."
"Next question."
homes
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So, what you're saying is, Iowa has a shot. . . .
Exactly. That's a good analogy.
Such an outdated philosophy to adhere to, and basically encourages recruits to use up their visits before committing to Iowa and possibly become interested in schools they otherwise wouldn't. The Alabama's of the world might be able to get away with this, but not Iowa.
Huge double standard and tone deafness on behalf of the staff.
CJHawkeye
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What's funny is the Alabama's of the world DON'T do it. You're right, they could. They could go down the ranking list and practically "draft" 75% of the top talent but instead they run a recruiting organization that doesn't piss kids off or run them out of town on a rail for being normal kids.
deanvogs
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If Pat Narduzzi were confident in his program he shouldn't have a single problem at all with Shelby visiting other school. As a matter of fact Pat should show how hip and on top of recruiting he is and ENCOURAGE Shelby to check out all interested parties. I'm sure Pat is personally scheduling the visit as I type this.
It just makes us look really insecure.
We're the insecure girlfriend who hears a rumor her boyfriend is going to break up with her, so we break up with them first to try and save face.
CJHawkeye
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This is a strawman you're making. If Narduzzi pulls his offer if he visits, that would be on par with Kirk. You're ridiculous attempt at making a point fails.
Go back to gopher land u rodent
This is pretty weak
