St. Thomas Aquinas is National Champion
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Hawkfromnorwalk
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I didn't see it I only read about it but I think the best development on this was after the game Jake was interviewed and he spoke highly of Iowa and how he was looking forward to coming here next year. Hopefully that quiets down some of the whispers that Miami is going after him.
I was lucky enough to speak with coach Smith and I can assure you Rudock will be a Hawkeye. He can't wait to do what he can to help the team.
thejumper5
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ESPNRise's final rankings:
POWERADE FAB 50 ESPN RISE Football Rankings - ESPN RISE | HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS RANKINGS, RESULTS, TRAINING, PERFORMANCE, COLLEGE RECRUITING | HOW TO WIN
Note that Iowa 4A champ Dowling Catholic is ranked 43rd. Wheaton Warrenville South of Illinois (home of former Iowa players Dace Richardson, Tony Moeaki, and Jon Beutjer) is ranked 11th. Hazelwood Central of Missouri (Marvin McNutt) is 39th. Cleveland Glenville (William Lowe, LeBron Daniel, Bruce Davis, former Hawkeye Arvell Nelson) is 37th. Armwood of Seffner, Florida (Lance Tillison) was in the next to last rankings of the year, but didn't receive votes for the final rankings.
This is the second time in three years that a playoff loss by Trinity (Euless, TX) allowed St. Thomas Aquinas to move up to the #1 spot at the end of the season.
POWERADE FAB 50 ESPN RISE Football Rankings - ESPN RISE | HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS RANKINGS, RESULTS, TRAINING, PERFORMANCE, COLLEGE RECRUITING | HOW TO WIN
Note that Iowa 4A champ Dowling Catholic is ranked 43rd. Wheaton Warrenville South of Illinois (home of former Iowa players Dace Richardson, Tony Moeaki, and Jon Beutjer) is ranked 11th. Hazelwood Central of Missouri (Marvin McNutt) is 39th. Cleveland Glenville (William Lowe, LeBron Daniel, Bruce Davis, former Hawkeye Arvell Nelson) is 37th. Armwood of Seffner, Florida (Lance Tillison) was in the next to last rankings of the year, but didn't receive votes for the final rankings.
This is the second time in three years that a playoff loss by Trinity (Euless, TX) allowed St. Thomas Aquinas to move up to the #1 spot at the end of the season.
cockyhawkfan
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I watched video of this kid last night for the hell of it. He can flat out slang the rock. I'm sure it also helps that his top two recievers are commited to Florida State and the other Miami, but someones got to get it to them and he sure did.
It would have been nice to pull James White out of there too, but Rudock is a good start!
It would have been nice to pull James White out of there too, but Rudock is a good start!
Rudock is a king there and I am sure he will help lead some of the athletes to Iowa City over the next few years.
cockyhawkfan
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That would be great!
There is no question. I really don't care about star ratings but he is a solid 4 star. He committed early and that sometimes keeps the star level down. Had he committed to USC, Oklahoma, OSU, Mich, he would be a 4 now. Because he won the NC it might elevate him but the bottom line is he is a Hawkeye and we are happy to have him.
nationalchamps
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If he had committed to one of those schools mentioned he'd be a 5* by now.
goods10
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+1
I have always thought the star rating is definitely a "take it for what its worth" type of thing. I have no doubt the rating reflects who the kid is being recruited by. You are right that if he committed to Alabama or Ohio State or USC he would be a 4* at minimum. He is without a doubt a Hawkeye and I welcome him to Hawkeye Nation!
hawkdoctor
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That is why I don't worry a lot about stars. We're talking about the same kid that you suspect would be 5* if at Oklahoma or the others. It's the same kid and he is going to be a stud, even if he has no stars.
We keep having this discussion and it's pointless. What is pretty commonplace is that many folks think Kirk and his staff are in the top five in the country at evaluating players. Given that speculation, I really don't care what these kids are rated.
whammer33024
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how many years out do you guys think he is? i mean do you think he can come in and compete for the starting job? or take a redshirt and see what happens?
Hawkfromnorwalk
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My guess...
He takes his red shirt. JVB looks to be the starter the next two years until he graduates, at which time Rudock will be a sophomore and ready to take the keys. Derby will stay at QB next year as the third string backup and in 2012 when Rudock is a freshman Derby will probably move to another position.
goods10
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So much anger he has...hummmm? Have a clear mind he does not!
As an aside, Wheaton-Warrenville's QB,Reilly O'Toole, was Illinios POY and is going to Illinois. Seems to be a very solid prospect. Should be interesting to see how Rudock and OToole(great name for an Illini,btw)...altho Scheelhasse will keep OToole buried for the next three years.
