Parker enjoys first game at Kinnick
Blair Sanderson | Editor
Daniel Parker Jr. visited Iowa on Saturday night.
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After decommitting from Missouri this past week, Class of 2018 defensive tackle Daniel Parker Jr. was in Iowa City on Saturday night for a game day visit with the Hawkeyes. Afterwards, we caught up with the talented 6-foot-3, 270-pound Parker to get his thoughts on his first game at Kinnick Stadium, what he is hearing from Iowa, and the latest on his recruiting.
Q: How did it go at Iowa today?
PARKER: It was great. The fans really interacted with me and it was a crazy atmosphere.
Q: What all did you get to do on the visit?
PARKER: I just visited the weight room because I was late, but I have previously visited most of the athletic facility.
Q: Was that your first game there though? What did you take away from the atmosphere?
PARKER: Yes sir, it was my first game there and that has been the most loyal community I've seen so far. I mean literally everyone and their brother was at that game. The crowd really got me hype and wanting to play on Saturdays already.
Q: While you were there, which coaches did you get to talk with and what was their message?
PARKER: I talked to Coach Woods and Coach Bell and they introduced me to some of the 2017 commits and said we are the future.
Q: What’s next for you recruiting wise? Do you have more visits coming up?
PARKER: I will be at Mizzou this Saturday, Arkansas October 8, and Notre Dame October 15.
A three-star prospect, Parker currently holds scholarship offers from Iowa, Missouri, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Missouri State.
Blair Sanderson | Editor
Daniel Parker Jr. visited Iowa on Saturday night.
Rivals.com
After decommitting from Missouri this past week, Class of 2018 defensive tackle Daniel Parker Jr. was in Iowa City on Saturday night for a game day visit with the Hawkeyes. Afterwards, we caught up with the talented 6-foot-3, 270-pound Parker to get his thoughts on his first game at Kinnick Stadium, what he is hearing from Iowa, and the latest on his recruiting.
Q: How did it go at Iowa today?
PARKER: It was great. The fans really interacted with me and it was a crazy atmosphere.
Q: What all did you get to do on the visit?
PARKER: I just visited the weight room because I was late, but I have previously visited most of the athletic facility.
Q: Was that your first game there though? What did you take away from the atmosphere?
PARKER: Yes sir, it was my first game there and that has been the most loyal community I've seen so far. I mean literally everyone and their brother was at that game. The crowd really got me hype and wanting to play on Saturdays already.
Q: While you were there, which coaches did you get to talk with and what was their message?
PARKER: I talked to Coach Woods and Coach Bell and they introduced me to some of the 2017 commits and said we are the future.
Q: What’s next for you recruiting wise? Do you have more visits coming up?
PARKER: I will be at Mizzou this Saturday, Arkansas October 8, and Notre Dame October 15.
A three-star prospect, Parker currently holds scholarship offers from Iowa, Missouri, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Missouri State.
