Iowa recruiting (at least) two Juco defensive players

JonDMiller · 10-26-2011, 08:17 PM

Iowa recruiting 2 JUCO players | Hawk Central

It might take more than two, IMO

big10fan · 10-26-2011, 08:20 PM

very interesting

gohawkz · 10-26-2011, 08:21 PM

That's GREAT news!

olddude · 10-26-2011, 08:23 PM

Ta da!!!! Not saying they will work out, but we got to do something, otherwise next years O will be wasted. SO I am glad KF is atleast looking into it. It's not the norm and I wouldnt recommend it always, but a few here and there on a as needed basis is great.
I mean face it more kids are going to graduate and we are in need.

maxinquaye · 10-26-2011, 08:23 PM

yes please.

JugadorHawk · 10-26-2011, 08:34 PM

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BSpringsteen · 10-26-2011, 08:37 PM

In my estimation we need 4 JUCO players for next year, two DE's and two DT's.

philhater · 10-26-2011, 08:39 PM

Yes, "at least" is hopefully the correct term.

Hal9000 · 10-26-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JonDMiller

Iowa recruiting 2 JUCO players | Hawk Central

It might take more than two, IMO

Agreed, this is a move that indicates the coaching staff is thinking about what we all know is true, THE CUPBOARD IS BARE at DL.

The thing of it is we will need more than 2 JUCO DL, unless McMinn, Davis, Hardy, Spears, Hayward and Trinca-Pasat are all monsters who just happen to develop to the point where Alvis and Nardo/Bigach are right now, and even then that might not be enough.

ALL HANDS ON DECK and even find some deckhands to rent off of "smaller" boats!

olddude · 10-26-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BSpringsteen

In my estimation we need 4 JUCO players for next year, two DE's and two DT's.

Wow. The sky is not falling. It's just a gap between young guys and the SR's. The young guys are getting play time and will get bigger and better, it's just that next year it would be nice to have more guys that have played is all.
Look thru the list at whos leaving and whos staying. Look at all the young guys on the list.
Iowa Official Athletic Site - Football

We are just young and need to bring in a couple with some experience, so we can get everybody up to speed. I think 2 is the perfect number.

DesMoinesHawki · 10-26-2011, 08:59 PM

Interesting. Wouldn't mind seeing a few jucos next year. It has become obvious we need immediate help. I know we have some young guys "coming up" but we need guys who can step in and play now.

BSpringsteen · 10-26-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by olddude

Wow. The sky is not falling. It's just a gap between young guys and the SR's. The young guys are getting play time and will get bigger and better, it's just that next year it would be nice to have more guys that have played is all.
Look thru the list at whos leaving and whos staying. Look at all the young guys on the list.
Iowa Official Athletic Site - Football

We are just young and need to bring in a couple with some experience, so we can get everybody up to speed. I think 2 is the perfect number.

I don't understand how someone can follow Iowa football and declare that we are young on the DL.

drew003 · 10-26-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DesMoinesHawki

Interesting. Wouldn't mind seeing a few jucos next year. It has become obvious we need immediate help. I know we have some young guys "coming up" but we need guys who can step in and play now.

I'm not convinced LTP or Hardy are flashing a lot. They are running 3rd team, behind a whole bunch of very average upperclassmen DL (Galigone, Forgy, Bigach, Daniel, ect . . .). Davis has flashed enough to get into some games, but not enough to move past the guys above. It seems LTP and Hardy might lack explosiveness, and Davis needs to learn leverage.

Probably too early to comment on the true freshman guys. Bring on physically/mentally mature JUCO DL that can come in the spring with a sense of urgency. We can be good next year, but we need a talent infusion on the DL. The back 7 should be solid. The offense should be solid.