Zstatman
Well-Known Member
Boy howdy, who pullled this thread out of the archives, I'd forgotten all about Alex Padilla.
But it does bring to mind Jackson Stratton, remember him?
He's the sophomore walk on QB who prepped at La Jolla HS in San Diego, committed to Washington out of high school, had his schollie pulled before he ever stepped on campus and ended up at Colorado St where he barely took any snaps in 2 years.
Then he comes to Iowa, and we were happy to add the depth at the time. Now you never hear his name. I got to thinking, however, that he may have gone to Colorado St when Coach Bud was the OC. And, the CSU coach was Jay Norvell, ex Hawk. Coach Bud comes to Iowa, Jackson doesn't play muchn enters the portal and end up in Iowa City.
It begs the question; how long will he be in Iowa City? Will he ever see the filed? if not, when does he enter the portal again? I have to admit, this is the kind of story I like to see a guy get some success. Does he pay his dues, grow his skills and become a contributing member to the team? Time will tell.
But it does bring to mind Jackson Stratton, remember him?
He's the sophomore walk on QB who prepped at La Jolla HS in San Diego, committed to Washington out of high school, had his schollie pulled before he ever stepped on campus and ended up at Colorado St where he barely took any snaps in 2 years.
Then he comes to Iowa, and we were happy to add the depth at the time. Now you never hear his name. I got to thinking, however, that he may have gone to Colorado St when Coach Bud was the OC. And, the CSU coach was Jay Norvell, ex Hawk. Coach Bud comes to Iowa, Jackson doesn't play muchn enters the portal and end up in Iowa City.
It begs the question; how long will he be in Iowa City? Will he ever see the filed? if not, when does he enter the portal again? I have to admit, this is the kind of story I like to see a guy get some success. Does he pay his dues, grow his skills and become a contributing member to the team? Time will tell.
