When he left in 2001, and was highly critical of KOK and KF publicly on his way out the door, I thought "there goes our chance at recruiting Illinois and top level QBs".
Less than 18 months later, we signed Tate, never lost a foothold in Illinois, and a few years later took the two best prospects in Illinois from Beutjer's actual high school.
This too shall pass. If Iowa wants to recruit Texas they will be able too. High school prospects will still find Iowa appealing. Everyone is worrying about what we are missing with these recruits, the recruits are missing out on a great experience at Iowa, and none have a better option than Iowa right now.
Less than 18 months later, we signed Tate, never lost a foothold in Illinois, and a few years later took the two best prospects in Illinois from Beutjer's actual high school.
This too shall pass. If Iowa wants to recruit Texas they will be able too. High school prospects will still find Iowa appealing. Everyone is worrying about what we are missing with these recruits, the recruits are missing out on a great experience at Iowa, and none have a better option than Iowa right now.
