Bo Williams update

isucyclone4 · 01-17-2008, 02:49 PM

why does it seem like Bo is the only smart high star recruit?!? I know I am biased towards the Cyclones, but why wouldn't more people who would ride the pine and/or share the workload at Texas, Florida, Ohio State, etc. type of programs rather come to Iowa State and get a lot more PT, put up better #'s and still play in a BCS conference?

i guess it just might be what i would do in that situation too - if i was a 4 or 5 star recruit I would choose playing time over playing for a team with more potential talent.

Jeremy · 01-17-2008, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by isucyclone4

why does it seem like Bo is the only smart high star recruit?!? I know I am biased towards the Cyclones, but why wouldn't more people who would ride the pine and/or share the workload at Texas, Florida, Ohio State, etc. type of programs rather come to Iowa State and get a lot more PT, put up better #'s and still play in a BCS conference?

I think players are - they just haven't had a reason to come to ISU before Gene and the newfound hope. I think you saw this year with all the upsets that there is a lot of parity in CF and you don't see teams being as deep as you did a few years ago. That's not something I can prove on paper but I think it's a trend that has gone around ISU in the past and is finally starting to include us.

Kyle · 01-17-2008, 02:55 PM

I heard it was too hot in Florida and he wanted to move somewhere where people had to put snow chains on their tires.

isuno1fan · 01-17-2008, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by isucyclone4

why does it seem like Bo is the only smart high star recruit?!? I know I am biased towards the Cyclones, but why wouldn't more people who would ride the pine and/or share the workload at Texas, Florida, Ohio State, etc. type of programs rather come to Iowa State and get a lot more PT, put up better #'s and still play in a BCS conference?

i guess it just might be what i would do in that situation too - if i was a 4 or 5 star recruit I would choose playing time over playing for a team with more potential talent.

Because those 4 and 5 star HS athletes want to play in the spotlight for a big name school. Plust they believe they will be able to walk on campus and compete for playing time right away. Think about it this way. You've always been "the man" on your team through HS. Why would you think you couldn't be "the man" at the college level when everyone is telling you that you are the best player ever.

d30fan · 01-17-2008, 03:36 PM

It would really be interesting to know what Chiz and McFarland have said to him regarding offensive sets and potential playing time. Realize that most coaches won't make big promises, but some assurances must have been given to get him to come to Ames-- something more than a permanent reserved booth at that rib joint.

Jeremy · 01-17-2008, 03:40 PM

One thing that is really going to help cement Bo as a leader and teacher on the team is the fact that he went through a year of strength training and coaching at Florida - one of the most elite programs in the country right now. The players naturally want to listen and learn from what he says because it has a certain special ring to it that other incoming players don't bring in.

mjlane · 01-17-2008, 04:01 PM

Anyone (namely 33) know anything about the status of his shoulder? I read a few posts on one of the Gator sites suggesting that his shoulder might not be fully recovered from surgery and may be something that continues to give him problems.

ISUclones33 · 01-17-2008, 04:27 PM

Which is another good reason for the transfer, he get to sit another year to ensure his shoulder doesnt get banged up again. All he says, is that he will be ready to go and is ready to show us what hes made of..

hort4cy · 01-17-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kyle

I heard it was too hot in Florida and he wanted to move somewhere where people had to put snow chains on their tires.

Well, Bo will find out during the next few days if it gets "cool" enough for him.

A-town Cy · 01-17-2008, 07:06 PM

I saw Bo tonight at the UDCC eating with some of the other players.

Ficklone02 · 01-17-2008, 07:41 PM

What the heck is the UDCC?

A-town Cy · 01-17-2008, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Ficklone02

What the heck is the UDCC?

Union Drive Community Center, it's one of the Dining Centers. It's right by Friley, Helser, Eaton, and Martin.

Bader · 01-17-2008, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ficklone02

What the heck is the UDCC?

They took out the dining center in the basement of Friley and built a sweet new building in the courtyard

ripvdub · 01-17-2008, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by A-town Cy

Union Drive Community Center, it's one of the Dining Centers. It's right by Friley, Helser, Eaton, and Martin.

Originally Posted by Bader

They took out the dining center in the basement of Friley and built a sweet new building in the courtyard

Back in my day we called it food service.

rworkman83 · 01-17-2008, 08:13 PM

So since he just transferred in, he has to sit out this season correct?