No official visit from Proctor
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I have a buddy who is an assistant coach/lead recruiter at a major D1/P5 school. He once told me he loses sleep at night because the food he puts on the table for his family is dependent on the decisions of 17-18 y/o kids. Told a story about one kid, actually from down my way, who he basically "babysat" for a week. Finally was convinced the kid was fully committed so jumped on a plane and headed out. By the time he touched down back at home, the kid had committed to another school. His parents were divorced and his mom and dad had different favorite schools. That kid is in the NFL now. Coaches lose sleep over this stuff. No need for fans to as well.
Arkansas State? Really? I mean, Really? That has to be a misprint, unless it is Proctor's life dream to visit the state of Arkansas. The other schools I can see, but unless Arkansas State can offer this kid a multi million dollar NIL deal, makes no sense. LOL I mean, lots of free vacations schools I would line up before them, like maybe, Miami, Florida, USC, but Arkansas State? LOL So, to be serious, I am not worried that he has not set official to Iowa, like he said, he has already been there a multitude of times, and can get in his car and be there anytime he wants, so as far as I am concerned, nothing to see here.
Fellas, he literally says himself in an article by TOS why his visits are the way he are. He's going to Arkansas State to visit Jaxon Dailey, his friend and QB from last season.
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Reading is your friend.
The staff might be encouraging Proctor to take his visits. I believe we are still his leader and after the dust settles, Kadyn will be a Hawk.
You may want to actually read info posted before going on a rant or the article quoting Proctor himself.
Still crazy to me that Iowa doesn’t have 4 and 5 star lineman beating down the door to play at Iowa considering their track record.
While I can't fault him for at least considering Bama, I don't think it will be nearly as an attractive job say 10 years from now when NIL is in full swing. From what I gather, Saban had a closed-door meeting with multiple boosters and expressed his concerns that going forward, they will be losing a lot more recruiting battles because Bama's boosters don't have the clout that boosters of other large schools have (namely the Big Oil schools in Texas, but also Georgia and Florida whose wealthy alumni completely outclass those of Bama). Bama won't fall off the face of the earth, but I can see it having a ceiling like Oklahoma or Oregon (with NIL, maybe Uncle Phil could finally buy himself a natty in his lifetime) where 10 win seasons are the norm, and they could still be in the mix for a playoff berth, but they'll get waxed in the semis because their Top 3 recruiting classes are probably going to be closer to Top 13.
ScottH, just curious. Can you expound on what you know about Ark St or Jonesboro. Ever been there?
Can't be serious or maybe just not knowledgeable. Univ of Ark is a good school and in a truly beautiful part of the country. I think Fayetteville, AR is in top 10 best cities to live in.
I was referring to AR State but I am not a fan of AR in general. I know some people go for that area (I have friends who do) but it's not for me.
Fair enough. Too be honest, it's getting too well known. Some say Walton kids are making it their playground.
Cael Vanderbush I am pretty sure took an OV because I read an article about him and said something about it. Not sure about Montgomery but I don't see that situation as the same as Proctor. Montgomery pretty much didn't have anywhere else to go on Iowa's level. Especially after he got hurt. Proctor is visiting all his top schools except Iowa. Look, he could commit to Iowa, it would just be pretty rare to have someone take all his officials and then commit to the school he didn't take an official too. I just have never seen that.
This . For Christ's sake the kids been to Iowa like what 20 times? Is there REALLY anything he would find out on an official visit he hasn't already explored? He's been to numerous games, talked to all the coaches and players he wants to, even former players like his idol Wirfs. Players only get so many officials, and he's most likely going to enjoy as many trips as possible. He probably doesn't see any reason to use one of the five visiting a school he's been to countless times. As for Arkansas state, I imagine he'll enjoy a nice paid trip to see his friend on the schools dime. I wouldn't read anymore into it then that.
What would he gain using one of his five officials on a school he's been to countless times? I think he's going to do some traveling on the schools dime, and he has no reason to use one of the five on a school he can go to literally whenever he wants for no real expense.
This reminds me of the time I sold a car to a fella who never even took a test drive. It was a used vehicle too 😉
Never say never!
There is NO level of engagement he hasn't already been involved with at Iowa. He's had numerous one on ones with all the offensive coaches, with KF, with OL coach, with players, and former players, and he can talk to whatever academics he wants to. I can assure you that KF has made sure he has whatever access he needs. He's been through every part of the facility. He's been to countless games including the big PSU game last season.
Is recruiting important? Absolutely, it's vital. Do I, as adult fan, want to follow it so closely that I get upset when a 17 year old that I don't know picks a different school to attend? No, not worth it. Do I understand why so many grown ups obsess on this? No, it's kind of worrisome actually.
Having said that, I used to travel via airplane for work quite a bit back in the day and just happened to then see various Asst. Coaches for UI coming and going through the Cedar Rapids airport. Sometimes the coach was accompanying a recruit, or two, or three, back to campus.
Without trying to eavesdrop, I couldn't help but see and hear some of the dialogue between a given coach and the recruits given the close quarters on the plane and/or in the waiting area. Some of the youngsters were super cool...others were flat out jerks, prima donnas to the max. I felt sorry for the full grown adult (asst. coach) whose job it was to get those bratty "kids" to attend their university...or else.
Butt kissing and groveling do not begin to describe the behavior on display at times with some of those coaches. I felt like the "kid" needed a spanking right there in the airport. Although at 6'4"ish and 260 pounds of muscle, they would have bent ME in two had I tried to intervene.
Weird stuff to watch. I feel for the coaches.Well generally if that schools is your favorite you want to take an OV there. Like I said, maybe he will commit here. I just have never seen a kid take all his OVs at other schools and then commit somewhere else. Take for example Nwankpa. He wasn't going to take an OV to Iowa at first, but then decided they were higher on his list and did take one. This seems to be the opposite.
Either way, best of luck to him.
Because a lot of 4 & 5 * lineman might not always rationally evaluate a decision like this and opt for a school that might not be as good at development, but more flashy and fun? Just a thought.
Also, it's not like a lot of those schools that get the majority of 4&5* guys are horrible at turning out talent either.
Very thought provoking. Thanks for your adding to the conversation.....
He not hereVery thought provoking. Thanks for your adding to the conversation.....
Yes, he has visited numerous times but official visits are more detailed on the academic front. I don't claim to know what the content of his visits consisted of. It just seems odd that he wouldn't want to make an official visit if Iowa was leading in his recruitment.
The Hawks have a good collection of OL prospects visiting so we will survive without him, but these are the types of that don't come along often in-state.
I posted in another thread,
Given the opportunity, how many posters here (when in high school) wouldn't do the same?
Your list of schools may be different, but if they are paying for your transportation, room and board, why the hell not have some summer fun?
Granted many posters here are in high school, or looking forward to high school and hoping their acne clears up.
Given the opportunity, how many posters here (when in high school) wouldn't do the same?
Your list of schools may be different, but if they are paying for your transportation, room and board, why the hell not have some summer fun?
Granted many posters here are in high school, or looking forward to high school and hoping their acne clears up.
But has he had access to Mary's famous lasagna dinner?
If I was AK St I wouldn't be crazy about spending some of my money (in a program that doesn't have a lot) on a recruit that you know isn't in play. He's just taking the free trip to see his friend.
