Wisconsin Offers Will Honas...
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About halfway down page one. Consensus is that they're too late and it's basically Iowa or Nebraska
https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/honas-offered-by-wisconsin.215959/
https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/honas-offered-by-wisconsin.215959/
But the fact the dead period starts what tommorow and no visit they would have a lot to make up for
The problem with that logic is that schools would want him to join for the spring semester. If he were to deliberate until a February signing date ... that would impede him being a spring enrollee (potentially).
JUCO players can sign up to January 15th I believe and still enroll for the spring semester.
Schools need to stop trying to beat Iowa for recruits.
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It still doesn't change the fact that Wisconsin is jumping on board a bit late. Furthermore, they also have quite a wealth of LBs who have game experience too.
Thus, just because they offered him ... that doesn't change the fact that Iowa still offers more opportunity than the rest of the competition.
Yeah ... I looked into Nebraska's LB situation. They return no fewer than 4 guys at LB who have starting experience within a 3-4. Two of whom will be SRs and leading candidates for starting spots.
Between the opportunity at Iowa and Iowa's emphasis on Honas being a top-priority recruit .... hopefully we end up seeing Honas sign as a Hawk tomorrow.
Eff Wisconsin they get enough linebacker talent. Plus they got Van Ginkel last cycle. Honas should recognize the his shot at the big time passes through historic Kinnick stadium.
Patrick Griffin (@PCG1637) Tweeted:
Recruiting: JUCO linebacker Will Honas still mulling over options, may decide this week https://t.co/EXtiHHexd6 via @owhnews
Effing Wisky always getting involved causing problems for us.
Recruiting: JUCO linebacker Will Honas still mulling over options, may decide this week https://t.co/EXtiHHexd6 via @owhnews
Effing Wisky always getting involved causing problems for us.
We have to close this kid before the 12th. If he visits wiscy we might be F'd. Come on boys there is coffee to be had.
Let get a go fund me started right now! Maybe we can raise enough to get him to sign by the 22nd.
Not sure if you've seen our LBs. We have numbers, but, uh, I'd say there is PLENTY of opportunity at Nebraska to play early.
I'm more concerned that he will put more weight on being a MLB in a 4-3 rather than one of two ILBs in a 3-4. I really want this guy, but I have a bad feeling he chooses the Hawks.
This is part of the coaching change instability I hate. Nebraska seems to be bringing in too many C-USA level players. We need to fill the class with Big 10 players like Honas. Transition classes are tough, and especially in the transition year you have to go with the relationships you've already built. Next year will be a big year. With that said, I am confident Frost will bring the toughness and attitude needed to get things headed back in the right direction.
You have no knowledge of that. Not posted to twitter by Honas or Wisconsin. Get a life.
Exactly, Wisky looks pretty loaded at LB, (re-post form another Honas thread)
Returning SRs
TJ Edwards - Starter
Andrew Van Ginkel 5.8
Arrington Farrar 5.8
Returning Soph
Noah Burks 5.8
Christian Bell 5.7
Griffin Grady 5.7
Red Shirt Fr.
Izayah Green-May Soph 5.7
Fellow Recruits
Jack Sanborn - 5.8
How much of a look will he get there? At best, he will share a lot of playing time. Again, why go to a team where there is such a question about playing time (Wisky) or supporting cast (Debby) when he can come to Iowa with three starting LBs leaving and a very strong disciplined deep front 4 in front of him, and excellent depth behind him at DB, on a defense that has two consensus All-Americans. Come on son!
Not sure what there is to think about unless he wants to stay close to home and go to K-State.
If he visits whisky January 12th that sounds like Nebraska's out they start school January 8th so it'll be between Wisconsin and Iowa read that on 247
Nebraska fans and the quality of the Husker facilities will certainly provide Honas with plenty to think about. Also, given the geography ... Lincoln is likely even closer to home for Honas. Geography is typically an underrated component of recruiting.
Lastly, I wouldn't undersell C-USA recruits if they work hard and play with an attitude ... many would remark that Iowa has done surprisingly well with MAC-level talent. At the end of the day ... it matters more about the size of the fight in the dog rather than the size of the dog in the fight.
Very good point. I think I'm still trying to swallow the tough pill of losing some of the top WR and DB recruits that we lost when the Riley era ended. But you're right. The correct coaching can turn what some call MAC or C-USA level talent into excellent football players. And at the end of the day, you need the best football players, not the best talent. Talent is a part of the "football player" equation, but there is a lot more to it than just talent. Hoping Frost can continue turning talent into quality football players. Iowa obviously has done a really good job of this.
Also, the Hawk staff has a pretty good resume of turning out some pretty high quality LBs. Not sure the Husker staff has that reputation. So, I understand it if he picks the Hawks based on pro-potential.
I don't know if I'd disrespect the players like that. I think that most of the guys on the roster at both Iowa and Nebraska ... and places like Central Florida, for that matter, tend to have plenty of talent. However, some of that talent may simply have been under-valued or under-appreciated by recruiting services. It may be that some of the players aren't plug 'n play talent ... maybe some of the players simply need to acclimate to the differences in the game at the college level. Maybe some of the "talented" kids are simply immature and will turn out great once they pull their heads from their asses. In fact, one of Iowa's recent greats at LB didn't emerge as a contender for a starting gig until he was a RS JR ... (a guy named Pat Angerer) once he emerged, he helped lead the Hawk D to an Orange Bowl victory!
That is the problem that Iowa will be facing in recruiting Honas with Wisconsin now in the recruiting picture. The Badgers deserve massive props for their LB development over the past several years.
LOL ... so you're telling me that I'm not captain attention? I guess I have to go back to referring to myself as Mr. Avocado face ....
That only leaves 3 - 4 Star kids (2 Seniors, 1 Jr) and 3 3-Star kids (5.7) with experience in the program for him to climb over to get playing time...(and a 4 star recruit and another couple interesting 3 Star LBs already committed in his class.). Not counting about 4 or 5 other kids already in the program, but not as highly ranked.
I'm just saying "Josey, Ben and Bo are heading to the draft or FA, hence the offer to Honas" sounds like a much more compelling statement!
Come on Will! Come to Iowa and become Iowa's "Iron Will"!
