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gengljer
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Read an article on Bleacherreport.com...so I'll just paraphrase a little, but we've had this discussion many times over. College talent doesn't always transition to NFL talent, and NFL talent doesn't always mean college success.
From 2003-2012, Iowa had more players drafted than every Big 10 team except for Ohio State.
Tied for 3rd most first rounders, and had the most OL taken.
Every starting CB since 2008 has been drafted.
With only Hyde getting drafted this year, which I believe since 2003 was the only time one Hawk was drafted, they are projected to have 6 possibly 7(if Scherff jumps ala Reiff). Also, every tackle that was a multi year starter under Ferentz, has been drafted, except for Zusevics(tore his pectoral muscle in the combine - probably would have been drafted otherwise).
Given we have seen a huge need to upgrade what we do offensively and defensively, and if Ferentz and company can develop players like they have all along, it's possible that we can get back to the top tier in the Big 10 and press for championships.
I don't think Iowa can out recruit anyone, but given the pipeline he's created for players to the NFL, if the system changes to attract what kids want to play in, then it's possible we can get 3 to 4 studs a year and over time that could pay dividends.
Summer is just starting and as much as I want football season to show up, it can wait a few years, as I'd love to thaw out for awhile.
From 2003-2012, Iowa had more players drafted than every Big 10 team except for Ohio State.
Tied for 3rd most first rounders, and had the most OL taken.
Every starting CB since 2008 has been drafted.
With only Hyde getting drafted this year, which I believe since 2003 was the only time one Hawk was drafted, they are projected to have 6 possibly 7(if Scherff jumps ala Reiff). Also, every tackle that was a multi year starter under Ferentz, has been drafted, except for Zusevics(tore his pectoral muscle in the combine - probably would have been drafted otherwise).
Given we have seen a huge need to upgrade what we do offensively and defensively, and if Ferentz and company can develop players like they have all along, it's possible that we can get back to the top tier in the Big 10 and press for championships.
I don't think Iowa can out recruit anyone, but given the pipeline he's created for players to the NFL, if the system changes to attract what kids want to play in, then it's possible we can get 3 to 4 studs a year and over time that could pay dividends.
Summer is just starting and as much as I want football season to show up, it can wait a few years, as I'd love to thaw out for awhile.