ATH/RB Eli Sanders Obviously Chooses ISU over Iowa

[kcbob79clone]

Can we just hit pause on judging Jirehl til he gets some consistent playing time? The dude was highly rated and a badass in HS who started 6mo behind Hall, who is also a badass. I'm not expecting another Heisman level player but who here was predicting that we would have a guy as good as David (in Hall)?

TBH early on freshman year I thought Jirehl had a small edge over Breece . Then Breece had his epiphany and he then had the edge over Jirehl. Speaks volumes that Jirehl developed into the 3rd down back. Even with the departures running back room is in great shape.

 

[IASTATE07]

TBH early on freshman year I thought Jirehl had a small edge over Breece . Then Breece had his epiphany and he then had the edge over Jirehl. Speaks volumes that Jirehl developed into the 3rd down back. Even with the departures running back room is in great shape.

I'm curious why you thought this.

 

[kcbob79clone]

I'm curious why you thought this.

His blocking and game awareness seemed a little better.

 

[inCyteful]

They might be trying but it doesn't matter, Sanders will sign with ISU.

Iowa offered Hinson from DM North yesterday. They are is only FBS offer and he's committing tomorrow.

Deavin Hilson, Iowa Hawkeyes, Running Back

Deavin Hilson is a 6-1, 200-pound Athlete from Des Moines, IA.

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I'll jump in for hok fan here.

This is a HUGE get. I really like this guy. Reminds me of Barry Sanders with a little taste of Shon Green thrown. Should be a 4 year contributor and a nice 1st Round Draft Pick. I have been watching him in workouts and if he continues to improve his receiving out the backfield, there are going to be a lot of blue bloods that wish they would have gotten in on this guy.

 

[Gonzo]

I'll jump in for hok fan here.

This is a HUGE get. I really like this guy. Reminds me of Barry Sanders with a little taste of Shon Green thrown. Should be a 4 year contributor and a nice 1st Round Draft Pick. I have been watching him in workouts and if he continues to improve his receiving out the backfield, there are going to be a lot of blue bloods that wish they would have gotten in on this guy.

Nah. But he seems like a good hard working kid who is going to jump all over this opportunity. Rooting for him.

 

[Aclone]

I'll jump in for hok fan here.

This is a HUGE get. I really like this guy. Reminds me of Barry Sanders with a little taste of Shon Green thrown. Should be a 4 year contributor and a nice 1st Round Draft Pick. I have been watching him in workouts and if he continues to improve his receiving out the backfield, there are going to be a lot of blue bloods that wish they would have gotten in on this guy.

Let’s leave this in the ISR where it belongs, please?

 

[Gonzo]

Let’s leave this in the ISR where it beltings, please?

Agree. Seems like a weird kid to feel the need to bash, but if he is going to be bashed ISR seems the appropriate place. Still weird though.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

Nah. But he seems like a good hard working kid who is going to jump all over this opportunity. Rooting for him.

He is a good athlete playing on a very bad team. Hard to make heads or tails how that translates to the next level.

 

[Gonzo]

He is a good athlete playing on a very bad team. Hard to make heads or tails how that translates to the next level.

Agree. Look forward to seeing what he does with the opportunity.

 

[Cydkar]

Iowa not done recruiting him. I'll be happy once he signs.

The offer to the kid from Iowa shows that their efforts didn't work.

 

[Aclone]

To complete the cycle...

 

[Proton]

Lol

 

[Cyclonsin]

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Lol

Can't blame The Gazette for reporting factual information, HOK obviously didn't ever want Sanders. Obviously.

 

[SECyclone]

Nah. But he seems like a good hard working kid who is going to jump all over this opportunity. Rooting for him.

Iowa can take these type of RBs and they will do well since they seem to have 1st round pick O-lineman every other year.

 

[motorcy90]

Iowa can take these type of RBs and they will do well since they seem to have 1st round pick O-lineman every other year.

yet will still go 7-5/8-4 every year with them.

 

[cyclone4L]

Seems like a decent pickup

 

[VeloClone]

Seems like a decent pickup

They certainly seemed to be showcasing him when he came in the game.

 

[convoluteme]

I bet we see more of him this weekend. No reason this game should require starters in the 2nd half.

 

[MrPeske]

My buddy is a realtor & Eli's parents are looking a at spot downtown. Came in last Sunday wearing ISU jerseys... thats sweet.

 

[clonehoodie]

8-5, 8-5, 7-6. Those are not BAD years that Iowa State had.
Since 2015 55-21 vs 39-38.
Actually developing an offensive line has something to do with it.
However, neither Iowa or Iowa State's offensive lines are any good right now.
It will be interesting to see which O-Line gets better by November.