Yeah, I would take it the same way but I hope the door is still open for him if this is where he wants to be after this excursion.
Proctor
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ForeverHawk
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If NIL is a factor even though he earlier said it wasn’t…..he gone!
HuckFinn
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Good stuff, Fry.
HuckFinn
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Me too. Ketchup helps, some…
Wasn't that in regard to the RB they lost, though? He was talking about only taking one player at a position, and then the committed player changed his mind...I assumed that had to be the RB.
My guess is they keep recruiting Proctor, even if it's a lost cause, because he could be so impactful, and I think the optics are bad if you just give up on the kid. Better to fight and lose than to surrender.
ssckelley
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I care but it’s out of our control. He’s a huge loss as he could have helped the line next year.
thedukeofearl
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Somewhat disappointing
However, cannot blame him for starting practice with a cool million in the bank
Setting his family and himself up quite nicely
This Nil thing is cancer on college sports
Hawk football seems to rely on native Iowans
Which is what makes them somewhat special in my opinion
Perhaps Proctor would be somewhat of a fool to not take the Bucks
However, cannot blame him for starting practice with a cool million in the bank
Setting his family and himself up quite nicely
This Nil thing is cancer on college sports
Hawk football seems to rely on native Iowans
Which is what makes them somewhat special in my opinion
Perhaps Proctor would be somewhat of a fool to not take the Bucks
Yeah ya just never know. If he stays healthy and is dominant and has a long NFL career whatever $ he makes in NIL will be chump change to him down the road. But if he gets nicked up or seriously hurt and doesn't play well he may not have a much of an NFL career that NIL $ could be significant. Not being able to predict ones future is why most will lean that way to get what you can when you can no matter who you are. Tomorrows not promised
hawkinn3
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I agree, it sucks to lose such a great talent. It also makes a very good class a mediocre one.
MelroseHawkins
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I'm with you, NOBODY watches it. We hear tidbits from the media or coverage from time-to-time, but the PAC 12 is not really followed. The games are on at odd times and the TV deals sucks.
Why go play out there if you can play in the BIG 10 where the conference is seen and prob the 2nd best conference in the nation, but prob the first for TV and organization as a conference. Why not play for Iowa who is certainly going to put you in the NFL and family can be 2 hrs from Kinnick to go to games.
He can make whatever choice he wants, but do it sensibly.
I've watched him and a part of me thinks he gives up after his first block on plays. He could easily pancake his assignment and get downfield 10-15 blocking another, but most times I haven't seen that. I question if the Oregon with their offensive style is going to match well with his blocking style and pace. But, I digress.
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MelroseHawkins
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Damn NIL going to screw us!
MelroseHawkins
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I agree. Doesn't look good. Two things could happen. 1) He's already checked out and notifying the coaches. 2) Caught Iowa coaches off guard. They are pissed and the bridge is broken. They don't like and move on.
Both bad.
MelroseHawkins
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10 years ago I'd be with you and say no, I would not. But, in the past couple years I'd say the Iowa staff HAS GOT TO adjust and be a bit more flexible and continue to recruit. They can't afford to have their hard fast threshold rules like they have in the past. They have to know how to manage the NIL and recruiting.
Dadman
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I would settle for about 7 linderbaums- all on the line at one time...........
In regards to this part I think with Proctor being such a monster 5 star talent that the coaches would overlook that and still want to keep him. I mean look at what our roster currently is we need him on multiple different levels none more importantly then on the field right away next yr. The kid would have to do more then this to have coaches pull his offer. I feel like it's 100% Proctors decision on what he wants to do. If he's changed his mind in regards to NIL that's well within his prerogative. It'd just suck because I can't see Iowa matching (or wanting to anyway) whatever Oregon could throw at him
MelroseHawkins
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Not saying I don't agree with ya. But, you a new Iowa fan??
KF stubbornness over the years has been his obstacle. That's my point.
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HawkGold
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This is the same KF that went into his first season without a contract. He ain't changing. Could you imagine getting to be 67 years old and the past 20 plus years having your own kingdom where he is worshiped enough to get away with stuff he does? I think of doctors before medicine was so corporate, housewives who haven't worked and their husband is successful, big farmers and so on. But this guy gets a free pass from millions of people and donors wanting to cuddle up to him.
Can you imagine how difficult that personality would become? And he had a head start. He got away with signing his first contract in Nov 2000 I believe.
Then imagine how hard it would be to get along with his entitle son....
True KF is as stubborn as it gets on some things. But he can't pull this kids scholly over this. If he was a 2 star WR juco transfer then sure KF would probably yank his offer. But he's not going to encourage this kid to go go someplace else. I'd be shocked if he did anything of the sort. If he says he can't find a way to match the $ or whatever then it is what it is. Maybe the kid would give a hometown discount but what would that even be?
