FALL CAMP REPORT: Wilkerson finding himself again in Ames

[CyCloned]

I suffered through the Walden years which included:
Going 0-10-1 in '94
Going 0-4 against Iowa
Going 0-4 against Kansas
Going 0-2 against UNI

I had to hang onto victories over ranked Nebraska and ranked KState like they were the last remaining rays of sunlight I'd ever see.

I'm bathing in hype for now. I can't help myself.

I'm not bathing, but it just seems like Campbell is much better at identifying potential weaknesses in the team and fills the holes better than previous coaching staffs. It also feels like there is going to be at least some type of depth on this year's team. Hopefully we are done throwing some guy that is not close to a Power 5 player out there every time someone twists an ankle or needs a blow.

 

[JStanz51]

so is Wilkerson 180 or is he 195? Kind of confusing. The article list him at 180, but they said he put on 15 lbs. Was he 165 and then added 15 lbs or was he 180 and then added 15 lbs? If someone can clear this up, it would be appreciated. thanks.

He was at 165 and is now listed at 180. That's my fault for not being clearer.

 

[jbindm]

@JStanz51 , any news on which true freshmen (if any) have a decent shot at playing this year? I know that ideally you want every player to have the luxury of sitting a year to adjust to the college game, but are there any guys that might just be too good to keep off the field?

 

[CyCloned]

He was at 165 and is now listed at 180. That's my fault for not being clearer.

165 seems really light for any FB player. Did he lose some weight before he came to ISU?

 

[cayin]

He was at 165 and is now listed at 180. That's my fault for not being clearer.

actually, I guess you were clear. The shocking thing is a 165 lb safety. Really? It was only confusing in the sense that someone that light is at safety in division one football. That is unheard of in the SEC. Heck it is unheard of in the Big 12. Can he hit? Can he take on a compact 210 lb tailback or a taller bigger 220 lb tailback? Is he more of a guy that will be used in passing downs or coverage situations?

 

[CyCloned]

actually, I guess you were clear. The shocking thing is a 165 lb safety. Really? It was only confusing in the sense that someone that light is at safety in division one football. That is unheard of in the SEC. Heck it is unheard of in the Big 12. Can he hit? Can he take on a compact 210 lb tailback or a taller bigger 220 lb tailback? Is he more of a guy that will be used in passing downs or coverage situations?

I forgot he was a safety, and not a DB. When he was recruited to ISU he was listed at 5' 11" and 173 pounds, so something seems wrong.

 

[Knownothing]

I have not bought into it, I need to see production. If we come out and smoke UNI I might start to think the bowl is attainable, winning the first 3 will have me joining the hype.

I honestly quit hoping when I was about 33. I love everything about Iowa State football except the product we normally put on the field. I am at the "Do something that makes me believe" stage. I started to believe during the CPR early years. Then it turned back into Iowa State football that I grew up with. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling.

 

[flander1649]

Evertt Edwards is 188 and 2" taller and he held up just fine last year. I think Wilkerson will do just fine at 180.

 

[t-noah]

He's been staying at my apartment since May. I didn't tell you guys?

You need any help w/ food money?