still has not been drafted? Shoulda been a Hawk, jk.
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Yep, he'll always have the natty rings, but if his #1 goal was playing on Sundays then he made a terrible decision. Hope he ends up crying about it over beers at the local tavern.. and he's forced to try and use those natty rings as down payment on a trailer. Sweet justice for us Hawkeye fans.still has not been drafted? Shoulda been a Hawk, jk.
that will pay the mortgage. Hope he got himself an education down there...I doubt he has regrets. Played for 4 national titles, winning two. 3 conference titles. Started 57 games.
I'd rather play for my dream school than a title, honestly. As a kid how many grew up dreaming of playing for the hawks? How many grew up dreaming of a college national title? Super bowl....sure .I doubt he has regrets. Played for 4 national titles, winning two. 3 conference titles. Started 57 games.
Iowa was not a dumpster fire at the time.I grew up a Hawkeye and never would have gone to another school but, if you will pardon me, I find it unbecoming to keep hammering Ross P. Iowa was a dumpster fire at the time he made his decision. At virtually every other school in the country, the head coach would have been fired. No matter how much he always wanted to play for Iowa, the timing for Ross P. was terrible. I was disappointed to lose a highly rated, homegrown OL, but it's not like the young man spurned Iowa for Nebraska or Iowa State. He had a tremendous career, one that 99% of college football players can only dream about. I hope he gets drafted, has a solid NFL career, and some day will think kindly of the team he loved as a kid, the Iowa Hawkeyes, while cherishing the big stage he played on at Alabama.
Iowa was not a dumpster fire at the time.
it is very difficult to "produce" nfl OL when you have only have 15 or 20 4/5* OL on your roster(many of which are 5*).....Sweet justice for Iowa fans? He is getting drafted. Bama produces just as many if not more Olineman than Iowa. Come on.... it stings but he did NOT make a mistake. Just laughable
That's when a persons true colors come out...when the chips are down and the decision is at its toughest. Anyone can take the easy road when it's presented. Those with character and integrity won't typically bail on their commitment -- and he was committed at the time, and that's what most of us are really pissed about. They'll take on the challenge of wanting to help 'the school of their childhood dreams' get back on top. Others will simply go the easy route and skip off to where the grass is greener. In RP's case, he went to a program that wouldn't have missed a beat with or without him. At Iowa his contribution would have meant a helluva lot more.I find it unbecoming to keep hammering Ross P. Iowa was a dumpster fire at the time he made his decision.
Yet you offered none.Most Iowa fans, including most on this board, would beg to differ. But thanks for your in-depth analysis.
I laugh at your nub squad...you're dismissed.Do they or do they not get drafted at a higher rate? Yes or no? Including Jonah Williams at 11 this year. They produce in the league. Plus 4 ... I repeat 4 NT appearances and 57 starts. Iowa is great at it but it’s not like he went to a school that isn’t an NFL factory.
I stand by my laughable comment
I doubt he has regrets. Played for 4 national titles, winning two. 3 conference titles. Started 57 games.
I laugh at your nub squad...you're dismissed.
Yep, he'll always have the natty rings, but if his #1 goal was playing on Sundays then he made a terrible decision
And he still should've went to Iowa to help us win a national championship........True story.I doubt he has regrets. Played for 4 national titles, winning two. 3 conference titles. Started 57 games.
We dont get the talent they do, period.Do they or do they not get drafted at a higher rate? Yes or no? Including Jonah Williams at 11 this year. They produce in the league. Plus 4 ... I repeat 4 NT appearances and 57 starts. Iowa is great at it but it’s not like he went to a school that isn’t an NFL factory.
I stand by my laughable comment
Most schools are a dumpster fires compared to compared to what Alabama has been doing.I grew up a Hawkeye and never would have gone to another school but, if you will pardon me, I find it unbecoming to keep hammering Ross P. Iowa was a dumpster fire at the time he made his decision. At virtually every other school in the country, the head coach would have been fired. No matter how much he always wanted to play for Iowa, the timing for Ross P. was terrible. I was disappointed to lose a highly rated, homegrown OL, but it's not like the young man spurned Iowa for Nebraska or Iowa State. He had a tremendous career, one that 99% of college football players can only dream about. I hope he gets drafted, has a solid NFL career, and some day will think kindly of the team he loved as a kid, the Iowa Hawkeyes, while cherishing the big stage he played on at Alabama.
I don't get the hatred. He went to a school that regularly plays for a national championship. He was never in trouble and was respected by everyone down there. A lot of tiny-unit envy on display here.
clearly he wasn't that committedThat's when a persons true colors come out...when the chips are down and the decision is at its toughest. Anyone can take the easy road when it's presented. Those with character and integrity won't typically bail on their commitment -- and he was committed at the time, and that's what most of us are really pissed about. They'll take on the challenge of wanting to help 'the school of their childhood dreams' get back on top. Others will simply go the easy route and skip off to where the grass is greener. In RP's case, he went to a program that wouldn't have missed a beat with or without him. At Iowa his contribution would have meant a helluva lot more.
Hope he enjoys those rings while watching former Hawkeyes play on Sunday.
LOL!!!Ross cost himself a lot of money going to Bama. Hope he enjoys those dime a dozen titles.
Great comeback, you sure showed me.Idiot.
I can live with myself.One of my employees is good friends with RP. There is so much misinformation regarding him it’s laughable. Iowa was not trending the right direction when RP flipped to Bama. Great kid. Smart kid. I hope he has a long, solid career. Some of you guys wishing ill will on a kid are pathetic.
Great comeback, you sure showed me.
Still several levels below you.No point in arguing with someone who thinks a kid made a "terrible decision" by going to play college football at Alabama. I mean that's next level stupidity right there. I just thought you should know.
Do they or do they not get drafted at a higher rate? Yes or no? Including Jonah Williams at 11 this year. They produce in the league. Plus 4 ... I repeat 4 NT appearances and 57 starts. Iowa is great at it but it’s not like he went to a school that isn’t an NFL factory.
I stand by my laughable comment
I don’t wish ill will on the kid but I could really care less how he does. To choose Alabama from the get go would be one thing but to decommit from your home state school That you grew up loving like that when we need all the talent we can get? It was a crap move then and it still is in my book so who cares how he does
Negative.I wish him the best. He is an Iowa native. I want him to succeed.