Locking down this class
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Iowa would take both, gladly. Coaches know players leave and probably know more are leaving, possible early enrolled albeit slight on that front.
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I really like this class. If they could add Jackson and Farniok I would really, really like this class.
Farnoik and Jackson will wrestle each other during the 22nd for the final ride. May the best man win.
Not true if any of the current commits can come into Iowa early and count against the 2015 class. I have not heard any names but we did have Daniels come in early last year. Doubt we would be pursuing both unless there is something we don't know.
That is what I am saying. There are no early enrollees. I can't remember if it was Tom or Blair that said it but the couple of candidates Iowa had for enrolling early are not doing so. They are probably pursuing both because they can't put all their eggs into one basket and the potential for a decommit from someone like Fant.
The decision to enroll early would already have to be made. Classes usually start the Tuesday after MLK Day, which would be Jan 19 this year (next week).
Taking a current commit and turning him into a gray shirt is the route they would have to take to take both Farniok and Jackson.
Taking a current commit and turning him into a gray shirt is the route they would have to take to take both Farniok and Jackson.
Here's the deal, if Jackson and farniok both want on board. They will be. Iowa won't say No to either.
Yeah yeah, there's a 25 man limit. Ways around it, gray shirts, guys flipping, transfers (yes I don't doesn't change the limit), it can get sorted out.
BIGGEST POINT: Technically, allowed to over sign by 3 to account for future transfers or attrition within classes
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This is true, several big ten teams have signed more than 25 in the past.....the SEC is a whole different beast Tennesee signed like 30+ several years in a row. Long story short if they both want to come we take them both
I'm pretty sure Iowa won't end up with either... Jackson is a Michigan State lean and it sounds like Farniok is all but a Nub lock at this point, 78% crystal ball according to TOS.
Thanks for your two cents Gopher.....Here's a question for you? Why do you spend so much time on the Hawk board? How bout worrying about your own team and their recruiting?
We could get both or miss both but more times than not we are still gonna own you...Hope you enjoyed your Kill time..back to the same ole Gophers....er Rodents....
I could see both of those scenarios play out, but I wouldn't put much stock into Crystal Ball; it's pretty worthless.
Have to think Ferentz has a good feeling on at least one of those two guys or he would have offered Foster or was waiting for an Iowa offer. Once KF called him last week and told him that they weren't going to offer that told me Jackson or Farniok are going to end up in black and gold.
Foster was NEVER coming to Iowa. No matter what happened with other recruits. Just cause he has that glorious 4 star does NOT mean he was next or ever was.
What makes you say that? Obviously Foster would have preferred to go to Iowa. I'm guessing Iowa would have shown some interest if they were still in the market for a tackle and Farniok and Jackson were completely out of the picture.
They told him months ago that an Iowa offer would not be coming. They were told this after BF went and personally evaluated him in the offseason. Iowa brought in and evaluated other OT prospects after that. They identified Farniok and Jackson as the two they would invest the most time in trying to get. BF visited Farniok last week and a couple of coaches will be visiting Jackson this afternoon. Jackson leaves for IC tomorrow at 3pm.
He camped at Iowa multiple times. Came to Iowa on his own dime multiple times. The Iowa coaches evaluated him multiple times. Iowa did not think he fit, that fact doesn't change by other targets saying yes or no. Iowa had multiple opportunities to offer and most likely get a commit. Wasn't happening. From all indications, Iowa hasn't even been in contact for months.
This relstionship was over a long time ago. Again, just because he's highly ranked, doesn't mean he's guarenteed to fit. Other "power" teams sure agreed with Iowa.
Well, this isn't exactly accurate or there wouldn't be late offers extended to guys you've been in contact with for years. There are first options and there are fallbacks to those options should they go elsewhere. It's not as though Iowa intends to sign numerous 2* recruits ever year, but if they have a need at the position and the 3/4/5* guys are off the board they'll extend those offers. Often times late in the process.
