Nice article on Nate Stanley, "the antithesis of Johnny Football."

[Franisdaman]

Iowa knew what it had in Stanley: A high-character guy with immense talent and pro size (now 6-foot-5, 237 pounds) who keeps distractions such as social media to a minimum. He'd rather avoid the spotlight.

Later in the article

Nate and his parents Jay and Donita, who met while attending Wartburg College in Waverly, had other talks when Wisconsin was putting on the full-court recruiting press.

Stanley never took an official visit to Wisconsin. He enjoyed his conversations with Badgers coach Paul Chryst, who was actually the first to offer him a scholarship when he was Pittsburgh’s head coach. But to Stanley, raised in a Christian home, his word became a deciding factor.

“That’s something my parents always said: If you give somebody your word, that’s something you’ve got to stick with,” Stanley said. “Definitely felt that with the situation with coach Chryst and coach Ferentz.”

That sincerity has endeared Stanley with his Iowa teammates.

“What you guys see of Nate Stanley is the exact person he is. A soft-spoken guy. A fiery competitor. But really just an overall good kid,” fullback Drake Kulick said. “Clearly, he was raised in a good family. He’s not full of himself at all. He’s a blue-collar type of guy who’s going to come to work every day and put everything in he can.”

He could have been living it up Saturday night after the biggest win of his career.

Instead, he was doing what is most natural to him: Spending time with Mom, Dad and a bowl of his mom's cheeseburger soup.

What did they say to their son?

"That they love me and they’re proud of me," Stanley said. "That’s all you can ask for.”


Link to the full story http://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sp...wisconsin-kirk-ferentz-paul-chryst/838750001/

 

[nitewing]

Stanley plays for Iowa so he is not getting very much pub, if he played for anybody else they wouldn't/couldn't say enough about him.

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Bruh, the internet has been blowing up about this guy. He is getting pub.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

Fabulous story. As upset as I've been with KF over his offensive incompetence over the years, I do commend him for trying to bring in kids like Stanley. And, most of the time, he does. I couldn't stand to support a college--or pro--team filled with johnny football types, no matter how many championships they might win.

"Do it right" means something to the vast majority of Hawkeye fans, and Nate Stanley is one of the poster boys for that. And I appreciate it because it makes it so much easier and so much more satisfying to cheer for such quality young men.

 

[Script_IOWA]

Stanley plays for Iowa so he is not getting very much pub, if he played for anybody else they wouldn't/couldn't say enough about him.

I had a conversation once with a guy who works at my company in another state. He married one of our coach's daughters and became a big hawkeye fan because of it. As he was getting to know the fan base and the history and go to games he started notice something that he described as "All Iowa fans think that no one likes them or that no one cares about little old Iowa" I see it on this board as well, but living outside the state I see the opposite being true. Most people like Iowa because they represent a blue collar approach and most people support us as long as we aren't playing their team. I hear all of the time that Iowa is peoples second favorite program to root for after their alma mater or home state.

Also, I think that Iowa gets plenty of pub. We get ABC games several times a year. People love tuning in to a game at Kinnick b/c they expect to see a battle. I just am not seeing the same lack of pub that others perceive.

That said, Stanley is a great kid and he probably prefers not to be a Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield. If he continue to perform at this level during his Junior and Senior years, he'll have everyone's attention, NFL and otherwise.

 

[Quintana]

Stanley was a QB recruit by GD

what exactly is your point? why don't you go and pick arguments some where else?

 

[NI hawk]

I had a conversation once with a guy who works at my company in another state. He married one of our coach's daughters and became a big hawkeye fan because of it. As he was getting to know the fan base and the history and go to games he started notice something that he described as "All Iowa fans think that no one likes them or that no one cares about little old Iowa" I see it on this board as well, but living outside the state I see the opposite being true. Most people like Iowa because they represent a blue collar approach and most people support us as long as we aren't playing their team. I hear all of the time that Iowa is peoples second favorite program to root for after their alma mater or home state.

Also, I think that Iowa gets plenty of pub. We get ABC games several times a year. People love tuning in to a game at Kinnick b/c they expect to see a battle. I just am not seeing the same lack of pub that others perceive.

That said, Stanley is a great kid and he probably prefers not to be a Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield. If he continue to perform at this level during his Junior and Senior years, he'll have everyone's attention, NFL and otherwise.

Good post. I also do not see the lack of pub others perceive. 2015 I was in Florida to watch the Hawks play in the Advocare basketball tournament. I was there for 10 days and wore Hawk clothes each day. I got nothing but positive responses about the football season Iowa was having. When Iowa played Notre Dame in basketball the same Friday the Hawk football team had defeated Nebraska to finish season undefeated, a Notre Dame fan I was in the beer line with bought me a beer and congratulated me on Hawks football season. Beers were $12.

 

[kceasthawk]

Fabulous story. As upset as I've been with KF over his offensive incompetence over the years, I do commend him for trying to bring in kids like Stanley. And, most of the time, he does. I couldn't stand to support a college--or pro--team filled with johnny football types, no matter how many championships they might win.

"Do it right" means something to the vast majority of Hawkeye fans, and Nate Stanley is one of the poster boys for that. And I appreciate it because it makes it so much easier and so much more satisfying to cheer for such quality young men.

Well said.......People complain that Iowa doesn't get more highly ranked players, especially linemen under KF. Sometimes, once all the cards are on the table, its because they bring more to the negative side of the ledger then Kirk is willing to deal with. We've seen this many times. S Henderson who ended up at Minnesota is a perfect example.

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Stanley was a QB recruit by GD

Yet again Kilroy is wrong and talking about things of zero relevance.

"Stanley was recruited from Menomonie (Menomonie, WI) class of 2016. He committed to Iowa on 11/10/2014. He was recruited by Seth Wallace .'

 

[NI hawk]

Well said.......People complain that Iowa doesn't get more highly ranked players, especially linemen under KF. Sometimes, once all the cards are on the table, its because they bring more to the negative side of the ledger then Kirk is willing to deal with. We've seen this many times. S Henderson who ended up at Minnesota is a perfect example.

Henderson was from Minnesota, but ended up at Miami. I get the point though.
Glad Iowa has some at QB like Stanley. I do not care to have a goon like Jacob Park as a QB representing Iowa. I have no problem with Kyle Kempt. With that said, if Iowa had a QB like Park I would still pull for Hawks.

 

[iahawkeyes17]

Yet again Kilroy is wrong and talking about things of zero relevance.

"Stanley was recruited from Menomonie (Menomonie, WI) class of 2016. He committed to Iowa on 11/10/2014. He was recruited by Seth Wallace .'

Beat me to the punch. Even listed here on this site shows Wallace was his main recruiter.

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/nathan-stanley-5696

 

[nitewing]

Yet again Kilroy is wrong and talking about things of zero relevance.

"Stanley was recruited from Menomonie (Menomonie, WI) class of 2016. He committed to Iowa on 11/10/2014. He was recruited by Seth Wallace .'

no GD had to look at his tapes 1st and then GD and KF have to give their ok before a offer goes out, Wallace was the lead recruiter but it is the HC and Position Coach that give the ok on offering, put your GD hater glasses down.

lead recruiters just don't have free reign on handing offers out. any and ALL offers go out AFTER the position and HC GIVE THE OK and not before.

 

[Franisdaman]

Am I the only one wanting the cheeseburger soup recipe?

 

[Franisdaman]

I had a conversation once with a guy who works at my company in another state. He married one of our coach's daughters and became a big hawkeye fan because of it. As he was getting to know the fan base and the history and go to games he started notice something that he described as "All Iowa fans think that no one likes them or that no one cares about little old Iowa" I see it on this board as well, but living outside the state I see the opposite being true. Most people like Iowa because they represent a blue collar approach and most people support us as long as we aren't playing their team. I hear all of the time that Iowa is peoples second favorite program to root for after their alma mater or home state.

Also, I think that Iowa gets plenty of pub. We get ABC games several times a year. People love tuning in to a game at Kinnick b/c they expect to see a battle. I just am not seeing the same lack of pub that others perceive.

That said, Stanley is a great kid and he probably prefers not to be a Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield. If he continue to perform at this level during his Junior and Senior years, he'll have everyone's attention, NFL and otherwise.

Yeah, I don't think we will ever see Nate planting an Iowa flag at the 50 yd line of an opponent's field

 

[Franisdaman]

Is that still true?

Nope

 

[brokenarrow73]

Am I the only one wanting the cheeseburger soup recipe?

and one

 

[C/Seahawk]

no GD had to look at his tapes 1st and then GD and KF have to give their ok before a offer goes out, Wallace was the lead recruiter but it is the HC and Position Coach that give the ok on offering, put your GD hater glasses down.

lead recruiters just don't have free reign on handing offers out. any and ALL offers go out AFTER the position and HC GIVE THE OK and not before.

Greg Davis and Bobby Kennedy were colossal failures as it relates to recruiting. Nothing you say or type can change that fact. Our program improved immensely as a result of them exiting. Addition by subtraction as they say Kilroy. I wish you would follow their lead, I suspect we could generate a good amount of money if someone started a gofundme page to assist with that outcome.

 

[Franisdaman]

Greg Davis and Bobby Kennedy were colossal failures as it relates to recruiting. Nothing you say or type can change that fact. Our program improved immensely as a result of them exiting. Addition by subtraction as they say Kilroy. I wish you would follow their lead, I suspect we could generate a good amount of money if someone started a gofundme page to assist with that outcome.

and its pretty clear Kennedy and the other coach that was let go (ugh; what was his name LOL) screwed up the Eno Benjamin recruitment

 

[RoundRock620]

Boys have a penis. Girls have a vagina.

I learn something new on this site, every day.

 

[rchawk]

Boys have a penis. Girls have a vagina.

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A lot of people like this.

 

[Wadzinator]

Kirk runs a clean ship he knew those 2 guys dirtied his ship you are right what a difference a year has made don't you also think he gave Greg a little nudge to retire ak you either retire or I'm letting you go

 

[nitewing]

Greg Davis and Bobby Kennedy were colossal failures as it relates to recruiting. Nothing you say or type can change that fact. Our program improved immensely as a result of them exiting. Addition by subtraction as they say Kilroy. I wish you would follow their lead, I suspect we could generate a good amount of money if someone started a gofundme page to assist with that outcome.

in your mind, the recruiting improved under GD, the offense also was improving. the 2015 team not only won 12 games and won the BT West division Title also set the highest offensive output under KF at 5404 total yards and it was GD's coaching that got JR and CJ both into the NFL.

Iowa lost Eno but they did get RB Young and Kelly-Martin, or are saying they are not good enough to play for Iowa and Eno was head and shoulders above them? even Bryan was rated the 6th best APB.

 

[C/Seahawk]

in your mind, the recruiting improved under GD, the offense also was improving. the 2015 team not only won 12 games and won the BT West division Title also set the highest offensive output under KF at 5404 total yards and it was GD's coaching that got JR and CJ both into the NFL.

Iowa lost Eno but they did get RB Young and Kelly-Martin, or are saying they are not good enough to play for Iowa and Eno was head and shoulders above them? even Bryan was rated the 6th best APB.

Your reading comprehension is as bad as your ability to string together a coherent thought/post. As I originally said, Kennedy and Davis were colossal failures as it relates to recruiting. I don't see any way you can dispute that opinion but I'm sure you will try. I couldn't care less about Eno and I'm not the least bit disappointed he isn't at Iowa.

 

[nitewing]

Your reading comprehension is as bad as your ability to string together a coherent thought/post. As I originally said, Kennedy and Davis were colossal failures as it relates to recruiting. I don't see any way you can dispute that opinion but I'm sure you will try. I couldn't care less about Eno and I'm not the least bit disappointed he isn't at Iowa.

protocol prevents me from responding to you in a way you would understand

 

[HawkLogic]

Kennedy recruited CB Jackson, so there is at least one success.