Daviyon Nixon
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That's absolutely not true and one of the dumbest things I've heard, and I hang out on HROT. Being low on the depth chart is one reason why kids transfer. We've had a couple of QB's recently leave and have been successful at other colleges.
you know this is a fact? how do you know that he has not discussed this with the coaches? you don't, so lets just leave it at that.
I assume you meant Klug and not King, since King is a CB. Klug and Clayborn are listed as DE indeed but isn't that considered under the heading of DL? I believe what is being discussed is the number of defensive lineman the Hawks have in the league. Wouldn't this include both DE and DT?
Klug DE
Clayborn DE
Davis DT
Johnson DT
Daniels DT
My bad, meant Clayborn and Klug. I guess I thought we were talking specifically about Nixon and the DT position. My point was Iowa does not put as many DTs in the NFL as Alabama. But Iowa really needs Nixon to stay committed.
You know, this is a real issue with today's kids. Have a bad season and some kids can turn the other way and look elsewhere. It's just a different world we live in today. Kids changing schools like I change my lunch plans.
Hindsight 20/20.
Of course, if he steps foot in Iowa City he'll most likely get the Raef LaFrentz treatment.
I think he would be in a similar position with any of the three schools. If you're good enough to start at Alabama, you're probably good enough to start at Stanford or Iowa. The only thing one might say is he gets to practice against the best and is surrounded by other extremely talented players. You could say that to an extent with Stanford and to a lesser extent with Iowa.
But I think what you want me to say is this - since the OUTCOME is good for him, he must have made the right DECISION. I personally don't think the outcome tells you whether your decision was a good one or not in general, but yeah, in this specific case, I guess his outcome is ok?
Totally agree with you on that one. And the fact that the Hawks need this kid to stay committed. Can't fault him if he decides to go for greener pastures. Hopefully he stays committed to us though.
Doubt anyone would know or actually care who the hell he was. Raef? Yeah everyone knew who that guy was
This statement would be correct. Unless........>Somehow there is a clause committed before he went to JC. However, I find this highly doubtful, so he is probably gone if he visits Bama via Kirk's commitment policy.
I thought the policy essentially said if the athlete was upfront about the visits, it generally is not a problem. Although if they visit, we will still look around as well. People keep acting like the Eno thing is the norm, but the back story on that made it obvious that it wasn't a normal situation because of the coaches not being upfront with KF and such.
Can't take official visits when committed. I think they have allowed unofficials maybe?
there was also a King on the DL if I am not mistaken along side Klug who was a DT not a DE.
Isn't he a starter on the number 1 team in the country and isn't he projected as a day 2 draft pick? Seems like he did ok?? Bummed the Badgers never moved on Nixon. But with his transcript he would have needed multiple years in JUCO to get in and he is to talented to play two in JUCO.
I hope that he makes the right decision. Hopefully that is staying with the Hawks. He did sign an LOI and I am wondering if he would have to sit out if he went elsewhere? I am a bit clueless when it comes to this stuff. Whatever he decides, I hope it works out for him.
True, but the same could be said for every recruit in the country. Thats why they capped the schollies at 85. Yes teams find creative ways to get around this a little, but their limited. My point was, that he may be one of several DL they offer, and pretty much all of them will be higher ranked. Not to mention the 5 stars they already have who can't get off the bench. Just sayin......
As you said there are some exceptions. Matt Cassell NEVER started a game in college at QB for USC, and went on to have a pretty successful NFL career. I'm sure Bama could put some guys in the league who weren't starters. Heck Iowa has had several tight ends end up getting a shot in the league who weren't regular starters. HKC was a shared starter for part of his senior year, Eric Jensen bounced around the league for a couple of years, and he had limited starts at Iowa.
The plan has been for him to enroll at semester is my understanding. What is the time frame on when he would have to say "I'm going here."..tia
Early signing period aka December and he says that's when he's signing
thanks, didn't realize that Klug was still in the league. but not surprised he is a DE perfect fit for him.
His dad screamed out loud when heard about the Bama offer.
He says he'll probably visit them.
He surely is gone.
He says he'll probably visit them.
He surely is gone.
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DN sure seems like he'll be the next Ross Piersbacher. Unfortunate, but Iowa football will continue, such as it is, with DN or without him.
And fortunately we have Shannon, and Lindy coming in. Still hope Nixon joins the hawks though. Could be very solid on the DL for the next several years.
This makes no sense. Who said Hawkeye football would cease to continue without him? Think before you post.
I hope he didn't read the bullshit that you folks posted after the Northwestern loss.
I get what you're saying, and I hope he stays with Iowa. But some times trends can't be ignored.
2009 BCS bowl
2010 pre-season ranked - then tanked (and lost star recruits)
2011 worse than 2010
2012 worse than 2011
2015 BCS bowl
2016 pre-season ranked - then tanked (and lost star recruits)
2017 worse than 2016
2018 ????????
The pattern is simple to explain. He cares about results when his seat is warm.
Hope he didn't watch that bullshit Northwestern game. I know I didn't.
Ross started his second year at Bama and held the spot. He is projected a late first round or early second round pick.
He made a great choice, but I have a feeling his draft status would not have changed if he was a Hawkeye.
So does Alabama have 10 players specifically at DT in the NFL, or are you talking out both sides of your mouth?
Then I haven't been paying attention to changes in rules. Used to be if a HS player didn't qualify, and went to a JC, he would have to spend two years there and graduate to be eligible to play the next two in college. . That was a combo of test scores and grades in HS. Maybe his "missing" was grades only. Or as I said, rules do change.
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I was talking about Iowa having been involved with him for a long time, and bama talking to him for the first time on Tues. .The Hawks took a chance on him when no other power 5 conf. teams did, with the exception of Purdue. Hope that makes a difference with him.
I met Iowa's long snapper & then fiancé in Ft C. He was saying that he was trying out for the Broncos but used to play for the Hawks.
I was flying back to DM the weekend of the Iowa-ISU night game. Finally I threw it out there about tickets. He was polite & told me he hasn't even made the Broncos team yet. I told him I could care less about the NFL, looking for free Cy-Hawk tix. We 3 laughed & all understood how important Hawk games/tickets are nation wide.
I know it's a lame story but there were around 10 Bronco fans there & they thought we were all 3 crazy!
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