Remaining Targets for 2018

[David1979]

As of now here are the remaining targets. But I am sure more offers will go out in January.

LB: Benson
LB: Honas
WR: Stoops

It will be interesting to see what happens with Honas. If I had to guess, I would say Iowa gets Benson and Honas but not Stoops.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Click the wrench by "unwatch thread" and "post new thread" and you can change the title

 

[David1979]

Click the wrench by "unwatch thread" and "post new thread" and you can change the title

Thanks!

 

[Dick Rambone]

really unless a kid too good to pass wants to come do we need anything more in this class besides LBs?

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Want Honas. The other two are very Meh imo.

 

[Dick Rambone]

Want Honas. The other two are very Meh imo.

The hay is pretty much in the barn already . Really solid class . Except Honas I agree would be a big get.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Want Honas. The other two are very Meh imo.

I agree. Getting Honas makes getting Benson not that important at all, IMO. As far as getting Stoops, we only graduate one senior WR that played in Matt Vandeberg, plus I like Calvin Lockett and Tyrone Tracy Jr better in this class too

 

[DodgerHawki]

really unless a kid too good to pass wants to come do we need anything more in this class besides LBs?

I think you answered it mostly with the first part of your sentence. I would guess Iowa ends up with 20-23 in the class by the time February is done due to guys leaving. Iowa is always in need of good players regardless of position. If a stud WR or any other position wanted to come to Iowa, they would find room.

 

[Forgery5]

Honas is trending to Wisconsin, can’t believe he wouldn’t jump on our offer.

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

Honas is trending to Wisconsin, can’t believe he wouldn’t jump on our offer.

Well, as we all know by now, Iowa makes ZERO promises when it comes to playing time. As it should be. I've heard some details of the "pitch". Iowa is very up front about expectations and how much work will be involved. This keeps us from getting the high profile, big time five star recruits. Which is fine by me. I want kids here who know going in that they are going to have to bust their ass to play here.

 

[Johnsoda123]

I'm more concerned about RB depth if Toks doesn't come back. Is Bryan healthy and ready? Can't see a RS for Geil at this point.

 

[spbc7]

Well, as we all know by now, Iowa makes ZERO promises when it comes to playing time. As it should be. I've heard some details of the "pitch". Iowa is very up front about expectations and how much work will be involved. This keeps us from getting the high profile, big time five star recruits. Which is fine by me. I want kids here who know going in that they are going to have to bust their ass to play here.

I doubt Iowa, Nebraska, or Wisky are making any promises on playing time to Honas

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

I doubt Iowa, Nebraska, or Wisky are making any promises on playing time to Honas

I'd say you're correct about two out of the three.

 

[Harbinger273]

Could we get another DT from say STL?

 

[EatsBugs]

Honas chose Nebraska this morning. Should be public shortly.

 

[bojihawk44]

Honas chose Nebraska this morning. Should be public shortly.

Poor kid.

 

[myteamcanbeatupyourteam]

Honas chose Nebraska this morning. Should be public shortly.

He must want a front row seat to watching teams put 50+ on them

 

[Harbinger273]

Honas was lousy fall back anyway. He won't amount to much. We didn't pursue him that hard.

 

[hawkeye bb n fb fan]

Honas chose Nebraska this morning. Should be public shortly.

Sucks for him. I looked at what their roster is looking like next year as far as linebackers. They have 19 of them on the roster

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Yupp beat on the street is honas to nebby. Can't say that was the move I would have made.

 

[2bagger22]

Honas was lousy fall back anyway. He won't amount to much. We didn't pursue him that hard.

Sarcasm? He was absolutely the top linebacker target.

 

[Harbinger273]

Sarcasm? He was absolutely the top linebacker target.

Dang. Caught me imitating the token missed recruiting target apologist.

 

[David1979]

Nebraska promised him a starter position and sold him on being a good defender on a horrendous defense and getting a ton of tackles because the defense would be on the field a lot.

 

[David1979]

So Benson and Stoops right now. What about Michael Thompson?

 

[Harbinger273]

So Benson and Stoops right now. What about Michael Thompson?

What about him?

 

[Wasnt-drunk-didnt-troll]

Dear staff,

If you are not going to get a LB or WE that is going to push to be in the rotation, and you do not plan to use S. EVANS on punt/kick returns. Please go get a micro missle and teach them to do pr/kr for 4 years.

-wddt

 

[elipse]

Nebraska = Juco U

 

[David1979]

What about him?

Still an option?

 

[Harbinger273]

Still an option?

Is he?

 

[DutchyFunStar]

I know there are already a couple OL pledged for next year but with 3 in this class and only 2 last year it seems like we could use some numbers there.

 

[TouchdownMyPants]

I was talking with a few people in the “Today on Twitter” thread about Stoops.

1) Yes, Bob is still employed by the school as an Adviser (free tuition).

2) Sounds to me like Drake is leaning towards a walk-on role at OU. I may be reading too much into that so I’d like to hear others thoughts.

http://www.normantranscript.com/spo...cle_d907c2ec-60de-51b2-a088-743742d798fa.html

 

[HawkGem11]

As of now here are the remaining targets. But I am sure more offers will go out in January.

LB: Benson
LB: Honas
WR: Stoops

It will be interesting to see what happens with Honas. If I had to guess, I would say Iowa gets Benson and Honas but not Stoops.

Bettter be some good LB becuSe the LB recruiting for far for this class has been a complete JOKe

 

[EatsBugs]

Word on street is Benson committing to Iowa tomorrow.

 

[Carlton]

Yupp beat on the street is honas to nebby. Can't say that was the move I would have made.

If immediate playing time was his primary factor in choosing a program, he most likely made the right decision.

 

[HerkyHopeful]

I'd be ok with Stoops to Oklahoma. Feels like a little bit of a reach as a B1G receiver. Now if he was walking on, I'd say come on board!

 

[David1979]

Bettter be some good LB becuSe the LB recruiting for far for this class has been a complete JOKe

?

 

[ChuckThomas12]

Bettter be some good LB becuSe the LB recruiting for far for this class has been a complete JOKe

Agreed. Dillon Doyle and Seth Benson leave a lot to be desired. I’m sure the Kirk worshippers will disagree and anoint both the next Josey Jewell, but it sure would have been nice to aim a bit higher here. Especially considering our history with cranking out quality LBers.

Oh well.

 

[ChuckThomas12]

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Not sure where the confusion is.. our entire linebacker crop of recruits only have offers from FCS schools. We should be recruiting at a higher lever than that. Especially with our reputation. Losing Honas was huge. Ugh.

 

[bojihawk44]

Agreed. Dillon Doyle and Seth Benson leave a lot to be desired. I’m sure the Kirk worshippers will disagree and anoint both the next Josey Jewell, but it sure would have been nice to aim a bit higher here. Especially considering our history with cranking out quality LBers.

Oh well.

Specifically, other than their lack of known Power 5 offers, can you point out what you don't like about them? Would be interested in your analysis here.

 

[nu2u]

Agreed. Dillon Doyle and Seth Benson leave a lot to be desired. I’m sure the Kirk worshippers will disagree and anoint both the next Josey Jewell, but it sure would have been nice to aim a bit higher here. Especially considering our history with cranking out quality LBers.

Oh well.

Here is a poster that needs depression medication.