Looking back over the last 15 years, the last two recruiting classes are the first time that Iowa has recruited at least on par with Wisconsin, ahead of Nebraska and everyone else in the west, and within striking distance (on paper) of all but OSU in the East. And we already know that we can beat Ohio State on the field, even in one of our down years. Or Michigan. Or PSU. No matter where they are ranked.
Iowa has always been competitive on the field with everyone in the conference, meaning they can and have beaten anyone, anytime, whether a mediocre or a great season. Yes, sometimes opponents can exploit a major weakness, like offensive line and quarterback exploited by Michigan this year, but Kirks record versus Michigan is seven and seven over the last 20 years, which says a lot.
Iowas consistency has suffered from inconsistency in depth and talent. They just haven’t had the electrifying talent and playmakers in every position group to get over the hump and become a playoff team.
2021 and 2022 solved that. And 23 and 24 are sure to build on it.
what is so special about the last two recruiting classes, as well as what shaping up to be quite possibly the best recruiting class ever in 2023 (if you really listen to what several of the high four-star and five star 2023 recruits have been saying about joining the family), is that the top guys at Iowa are at least as or more talented than anyone on Alabama’s or OSU’s or Georgia’s roster, but also that they are high character, team focused, and committing to win championships here, “to win it all” as Xavier said. But they don’t feel entitled to championships, as do the Buckeyes, which make them vulnerable, as we saw in the OSU/Michigan game.
Iowa wants it more.
I loved watching recruits over the last couple weeks leave hats like Michigan and Ohio state and Notre Dame on the table and pick Iowa. We’ve won a number of recruiting battles this year against the very best teams in the country, and there is huge momentum building for next year and 2024, which is truly awesome.
The upshot? The tide has turned for Wisconsin, and Nebraska is nothing to fear anymore ever.
There is a new leader in the west, and it’s Iowa.
And I expect Iowa to win a few B10W championships and at least one big 10 championship in the next five years, and have a legit shot at a natty.
not just wishful thinking. A real gut feeling. And Evilmonkey told me he feels it in his plums too.
Seriously though, this class is better than 2005 because we have a legit QB, three of them actually, not fools gold promoted by his daddy (Christiansen).
what we are witnessing is something truly special. Iowa has moved past the issues that face last summer and the year before, and the team has come together as a family, and they are committed to winning championships and doing it the right way. Which is as exciting as it is beautiful.
Iowa has always been competitive on the field with everyone in the conference, meaning they can and have beaten anyone, anytime, whether a mediocre or a great season. Yes, sometimes opponents can exploit a major weakness, like offensive line and quarterback exploited by Michigan this year, but Kirks record versus Michigan is seven and seven over the last 20 years, which says a lot.
Iowas consistency has suffered from inconsistency in depth and talent. They just haven’t had the electrifying talent and playmakers in every position group to get over the hump and become a playoff team.
2021 and 2022 solved that. And 23 and 24 are sure to build on it.
what is so special about the last two recruiting classes, as well as what shaping up to be quite possibly the best recruiting class ever in 2023 (if you really listen to what several of the high four-star and five star 2023 recruits have been saying about joining the family), is that the top guys at Iowa are at least as or more talented than anyone on Alabama’s or OSU’s or Georgia’s roster, but also that they are high character, team focused, and committing to win championships here, “to win it all” as Xavier said. But they don’t feel entitled to championships, as do the Buckeyes, which make them vulnerable, as we saw in the OSU/Michigan game.
Iowa wants it more.
I loved watching recruits over the last couple weeks leave hats like Michigan and Ohio state and Notre Dame on the table and pick Iowa. We’ve won a number of recruiting battles this year against the very best teams in the country, and there is huge momentum building for next year and 2024, which is truly awesome.
The upshot? The tide has turned for Wisconsin, and Nebraska is nothing to fear anymore ever.
There is a new leader in the west, and it’s Iowa.
And I expect Iowa to win a few B10W championships and at least one big 10 championship in the next five years, and have a legit shot at a natty.
not just wishful thinking. A real gut feeling. And Evilmonkey told me he feels it in his plums too.
Seriously though, this class is better than 2005 because we have a legit QB, three of them actually, not fools gold promoted by his daddy (Christiansen).
what we are witnessing is something truly special. Iowa has moved past the issues that face last summer and the year before, and the team has come together as a family, and they are committed to winning championships and doing it the right way. Which is as exciting as it is beautiful.
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