We're losing 3 stars and replacing them with 3 stars? How do we know the difference between the 3 stars other than individual negative or positive perspectives?
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Fair point although I do think it’s fair to compare offer lists. Obviously not fool proof but an interesting point of comparison nonetheless
Jimmy likes these 3*s. Trust Jimmy.
Some are. It works for now. What else do you want Jimmy to do? He’s assembling a roster in very short order.
Also, this is saving a recruiting class when the coach left 2 days after signing day, with no chance to build relationships with other players. What else is realistic? We had what, 10 four stars in 10 years under Campbell? Depending on service you use?
CJR has to rebuild a recruiting class, what were some fans expecting him to do?
There’s better rated players he’s not asking to come with. These are his guys he wants
I agree. He’s flipping recruits that were bound for Washington State because that’s all he can do right now.
That said, I think it’s fair to expect a little more when the portal opens.
Yes they are. Iowa State is a P4 school. Our success rate with 3 stars is better than our success rate with 4 stars IMO.
There are plenty of guys rated 3* and even 2* out of HS that weren't offered by many P4 programs, if at all, went lower level and showed they got game. These are the kind of guys eager to play P4 football and at the least, can help Rogers fill out a 2-deep in short order. No, we won't have a great record in 2026, but at least we'll be able to field a team.
Wait, what 4 stars has CJR asked NOT to come?!
Kids, kids! The portal is about to overflow.
I don’t think just the fans are about to be heartbroken either. Keeping in mind there are going to be guys in the portal who will be getting a wake up call on their value.
I’m not sure MC takes on all of our defections…maybe they have homes, maybe some we don’t want? But there will be a lot of sellers…and CU, KU, and multiple others aren’t going to be buyers or at least trusted buyers.
I’m also wondering how many of our guys jumped in because they might have priced themselves out of our market with their demands?
I don’t think just the fans are about to be heartbroken either. Keeping in mind there are going to be guys in the portal who will be getting a wake up call on their value.
I’m not sure MC takes on all of our defections…maybe they have homes, maybe some we don’t want? But there will be a lot of sellers…and CU, KU, and multiple others aren’t going to be buyers or at least trusted buyers.
I’m also wondering how many of our guys jumped in because they might have priced themselves out of our market with their demands?
According to On3, there are already over 1100 FBS players in the portal. There has 5o be some talent available. On the other hand not sure how you have time to identify and vet the right ones.
According to our AI overlords, 30-40% of players in the portal do not find a new school. I wonder if JFR left the door open for any of of them to return.
According to our AI overlords, 30-40% of players in the portal do not find a new school. I wonder if JFR left the door open for any of of them to return.
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