Running back targets before signing day?

**Rhoadhoused** · 01-24-2012, 12:10 AM

I would prefer to just skip RB this year but that's just me.

**Wesley** · 01-24-2012, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by 8bitnes

Hill wasn't that great, let him go. If he has so little character that his word means nothing, then we can also assume that when adversity strikes the team, he'll be the type who who take his ball and go home.

Also, he's a 2-star recruit with a 4.91 40-yard. I ran a 4.9 in high school too and I never felt fast.

I too still can run a 4.9. So can several linemen. Time to move on. Robert Standard will be really good.

**Hawkeye11en1** · 01-24-2012, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

I too still can run a 4.9. So can several linemen. Time to move on. Robert Standard will be really good.

Ok, let's be real. You can move on and I know you will, but he doesn't run a 4.9.

**Cydwinder** · 01-24-2012, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Hawkeye11en1

Ok, let's be real. You can move on and I know you will, but he doesn't run a 4.9.

After his knee injury I doubt he's that fast right now

But seriously his rivals profile has him at around a 4.6 and that's much easier to believe for me

**Cyclonepride** · 01-24-2012, 06:16 AM

I'd just like to see them fill the scholarship with a position player of greater need.

**8bitnes** · 01-24-2012, 07:16 AM

Originally Posted by RustShack

Maybe they planned on Hill switching positions anyways? RB and QB are typically the two most talented players on the team and he wasn't a good fit for our offense.. .

And maybe Hill knew that, but also saw the void in Iowa City and really wanted to be a college RB. Could explain a little behind his choice. What's his twitter saying?

**jay moe** · 01-24-2012, 08:24 AM

Bye-bye, go to the Hawks. Not a fit for our offense anyway, especially if he wanted to be an every down back. I think he could have filled Woody's job eventually, but oh well.

**State43** · 01-24-2012, 08:26 AM

Hopefully Hill can contribute to the Hawks right away. And hopefully, he eats grass the whole game at the hands of Maggit, Knott & Klein. :)

**bpmcclain** · 01-24-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by WhatchaGonnaDo

Dude is small! But damn can he explode. He could work well in our offense...

Those small and quick backs fit our offense better in my opinion. He would be a great addition

**mt85** · 01-24-2012, 08:45 AM

There is nothing better then fans that believe they know more about our needs then our coaches.

**Hayes30** · 01-24-2012, 08:53 AM

Lets finish this class off with LB- Schyler Miles and CB- Gary Simon,

**Clonehomer** · 01-24-2012, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by mt85

There is nothing better then fans that believe they know more about our needs then our coaches.

It seems to me that Hill was an opportunity pickup. If there is an athlete in your back yard you take him. I doubt we were using a lot of resources looking for RB's with what we have. So losing him wasn't that much of a hit.

It probably hurts ISU only in that it will help Iowa who we compete with on and off the field.

**ISUFB** · 01-24-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by WhatchaGonnaDo

Dude is small! But damn can he explode. He could work well in our offense...

That's what she said, surprised no one picked up on that one yet.

**Clones85'** · 01-24-2012, 09:31 AM

Losing Hill stinks but.......

1) from all accounts he didn't tear his ACL like people here have said
2) He is faster than 4.9 speed
3) Why do people compare him to Jeff Woody? There is no grounds for that. Jeff Woody was a walk on who is 6'1 235 lbs. Barkley Hill is 5'10 tops and weighs in around 190. They aren't the same back.
4) Rhoads liked him enough that he quit recruiting RB's after we got his committment. I think that says what the staff felt about him. And give Ferentz credit, he may not be able to keep RB's but he is a pretty good judge of RB talent. He offered Hill before Coker decomitted.

I know it makes us feel better to spin this as the kid isn't that good, but I don't think that's true. It's not a gigantic lose but losing an instate kid to a rival always stings and stops the momentum we were gaining in state.

**Clonefan94** · 01-24-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by 8bitnes

And maybe Hill knew that, but also saw the void in Iowa City and really wanted to be a college RB. Could explain a little behind his choice. What's his twitter saying?

This is pretty much what I'm thinking. Plus, didn't I read on here that he grew up a Hawk Fan? I don't like him pulling his commitment, but at the same time, if he thinks he's going to play right away, then you can't really blame him.

I like the attitude of, "I'm the best player wherever I'm at, let me prove it to you." It doesn't seem like that was his attitude, so I hope he enjoys losing to Iowa State.