The B1G has put itself at a disadvantage in recruiting since the late 1950's by not allowing oversigning on a grand scale. And as of last year when many B1G schools started offering 4-year scholarships instead of 1-year scholarships that have to be renewed. While some believe the 4-year scholarship may help, it won't do much to dent the gap with the SEC. And no matter what it's location, location, location, history, tradition,.......... oh and wins.
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The B1G has put itself at a disadvantage in recruiting since the late 1950's by not allowing oversigning on a grand scale. And as of last year when many B1G schools started offering 4-year scholarships instead of 1-year scholarships that have to be renewed. While some believe the 4-year scholarship may help, it won't do much to dent the gap with the SEC. And no matter what it's location, location, location, history, tradition,.......... oh and wins.
HawkIMalaise
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This kid should fit right in. God given talent doesn't matter, we just need to execute better. That's football. The reason Tanner Miller broke his ankles trying to tackle Denard Robinson??? Didn't try hard enough. It is not because we beat out UNI and UNI only for his services.
I love a guy who busts *** more than anyone else (Mitch King, Jared DeVries), but we need to have some talent to work with.
hmmmmm. Michigan or Iowa. Which one would you choose. Doesn't compare. And it's not like Iowa didn't try to sign them.
HawkIMalaise
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Oh I see, so we can't recruit from the Hoosiers because they are a football powerhouse, but Michigan and Oregon can come in our backyard and take whoever the hell they want...
HawkIMalaise
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Also, "trying" to sign them. What does Kirk consider "trying"? Moseying up the driveway like he is hung like a field mouse with all that enthusiasm we get from his demeanor, selling the program to the kids and their parent(s). Yeah I'm sure Kirk's sales tactics mirror those of other successful programs. He has the excitement of Bob Ross, and it is reflected on the field and in front of recruits.
Hawknick
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I would rather walk across hot coals than play for Michigan. I would pick Iowa over any other school in the country.
Hawkeye11en1
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So you are comparing us to Michigan now? We aren't and never will be. We take kids from places like Maryland, too. Like I said, it happens. But we have FAR less recruits to choose from in our state. FAR. Location is still the biggest factor in recruiting.
Hawkeye11en1
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How does this matter?
Hawkeye11en1
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We have recruited from the Hoosiers in the past. You are taking one instance - and there are plenty others - and using it as the norm. We have also had Iowa kids who have been recruited by better schools and they chose Iowa. Why? Location.
GhostofBTT
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HawkImalaise makes me want to close the garage and gun the engine. Anything to make the bitter pain of being an Iowa fan stop.
Hawkeye11en1
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Some people are delusional on what they think Iowa football is and should be.
HawkIMalaise
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So says head ****** Bag of Hawkeye Nation.
Also, "trying" to sign them. What does Kirk consider "trying"? Moseying up the driveway like he is hung like a field mouse with all that enthusiasm we get from his demeanor, selling the program to the kids and their parent(s). Yeah I'm sure Kirk's sales tactics mirror those of other successful programs. He has the excitement of Bob Ross, and it is reflected on the field and in front of recruits.
What do you want? SEC-style recruiting?
HawkeyeMHA
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I remember watching angerer on tv in the state championship game. I was really impressed with his closing speed. He was really really fast out there. He dominated. Don't know much about Josey whales but live the name from the Viking!
kmajhawk
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The Buzz Kill calls out the Buzz Kill. Kewl.
HawkIMalaise
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Define Delusional: (your definition) Having below a .500 winning percentage to Iowa St and jNW under this regime and thinking Kirk is a water walker. Combining for more losses when favored by 10 or more than the rest of the conference combined over the last 8 years and thinking it is all execution. Expecting a coach to identify and teach fundamentals like clock management, recognizing fakes and trick plays.
