Desmond King News
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stevenpatrick will be breaking this story in a few hours.
There will be plenty of firstborns and left testicle pledges to honor if true.
Story is already on daily Iowan. King's mother told reporter tonight he will be comming back. Gotta feel it's a combo of unfinished business, getting his degree and improving draft stock for 2017.
I think we need to have this thread remove first so he can come on and break the news because there isn't a thread on the subject yet. Is that about right StevenP.
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At least we'll have a seasoned, bigger, stronger Hesse if not.
sure it wasn't the only reason, but 10 other underclassmen CB's declared, so maybe not the best year to go.
Blair has also confirmed this with Powell's mother tonight that Desmond King will return for his senior year.
I'm so excited. Yeah baby unfinished business. Let's get the conference title next year.
This is really big news if true. If they can get Ott another year the defense could be really strong next season. They would have a shot at another great season.
Yes, Iowa just got its biggest recruit for 2016 year. This is huge. As long as we're wishing for things, I want Ott to get a 5th year please.
Well, here's to Desmond King having another great season as a Hawkeye. He's already proven a lot. Can't wait to see what an Iowa D looks like with him as a senior leader.
This is huge. The impact a guy like that can have on the rest of the defense is almost unmeasurable.
I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking it.... But why did this come from his mom and not him?
I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking it.... But why did this come from his mom and not him?
First of all, the poster who mentioned this never said his girlfriend being a freshman was the sole reason he's coming back. Of course it isn't. But if his girlfriend is, indeed, a freshman, there's very little doubt that this fact was a significant part of his decision. And I applaud her!
Anyone know what King is focusing his studies on? Sorry to be off topic(football) but just curious.....
To me, it's a bigger boost to our return game as he really improved Iowa's special teams.
Having a Mom, a lady like Mrs Powell on staff, with connections to the
Michigan recruiting area, is not a bad idea. The New Kirk may just pull the trigger.
Wait, I should be shot for saying that. LOL.......sarcasm alert
I saw this yesterday too. It includes Vernon Hargreaves and others that were rated higher than Desmond. At first I thought there was no way he could come back because his stock will never be higher with all the awards but if he can play at a high level again it would be huge for him, and ultimately, NFL teams don't care about the college awards.
While I agree it is a boost to our special teams, I don't think you can discount the impact of having the best CB in the nation on defense. Next year he might only have 1 or 2 interceptions, but still be the best player on our team. He is as close to a shut-down corner as we've ever had under Ferentz, and he also may be the best tackling corner we've had (Spievey was also very physical), and that part of his game often gets overshadowed by his interception total. There were numerous plays this season in which the opposition looked like they set the corner, and King busted up the play and prevented a first down. Those plays are almost as important as interceptions as it was often the difference between a first down and fourth down.
I will add that I think we have very good corners that were ready to step up behind him. Fleming had a good year and I think he could be a player to step up big in his senior season (similar to Bernstein). Jackson also looked great this year as a freshman and I think he will also be an elite corner by the time he leaves. Still, even with talent ready to fill King's shoes, none of our other corners are the best in college football.
I believe his studies will be at least 14 football games next year!!!! Give the all-American a degree in football for sure
He wouldnt be coming back if he was the best cb in college football.
I am still going to be a little skeptical about the reports until I hear it from KF or Desmond himself.
Also everyone needs to remember that Ott is rehabbing a torn ACL and Tommy John surgery. Even if he does get a medical waiver he might not be the same player.
Also everyone needs to remember that Ott is rehabbing a torn ACL and Tommy John surgery. Even if he does get a medical waiver he might not be the same player.
Wrong - he is the best college cornerback this year but that doesn't mean he's the best NFL prospect at corner.
