New Football Commit!!! (Beau Blankenship)

**jdoggivjc** · 07-25-2008, 10:01 AM

You mean there are actually at least two guys in this world with the last name Blankenship, and both of them are involved with ISU athletics?

Welcome aboard

**BryceC** · 07-25-2008, 10:09 AM

I'd be shocked if he did play anything other than RB - I think Chizik wants his DB's a bit bigger, regardless of Smith's status as the starter.

**Rogue52** · 07-25-2008, 10:25 AM

I'm fine with having 10 four star running backs on the team -- you never know when one gets hurt.

So, welcome aboard.

**isuforlife** · 07-25-2008, 10:40 AM

building for the future

**PGreen ISU '92** · 07-25-2008, 03:03 PM

He looks like a much needed bruiser back and from the sound of the article is a quality individual. Welcome Beau! We're lucky to have you!

**CrossCyed** · 07-25-2008, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by guitarchitect7

Kind of what I was thinking. My thought about this defense isn't about guys who can run fast, or tower over you to pick off balls. It's about smart players who can hit hard and stop you from gaining more yards than the allowed 10 for 4 downs.

With his 1 star rating, but the listed schools he was interested in, either there's a strong need for a tough, big RB, or they see what I see and that is a guy who could fit nicely on the other side of the ball. Heck we took a QB and made a safety last year, so why not a RB with decant speed? And look at James Smith, these two mirror each other in stature and over athletic ability as shown on paper. Both 5'8", both not incredibly fast but around the 4.5 as noted, and both I'm sure can hit like a rock and make plays that 6'1" 180lb guy couldn't.

I do believe we see something else from this guy other than RB, but I could be wrong.

I don't tend to put any stock into Scout ratings. I like using the Rivals Rating system, which puts him at a 5.4, I believe, which isn't shabby.

**guitarchitect7** · 07-25-2008, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

I don't tend to put any stock into Scout ratings. I like using the Rivals Rating system, which puts him at a 5.4, I believe, which isn't shabby.

That's fair, and yes isn't too shabby. It was just a prediction of mind of something that maybe they're considering. Maybe their intent is to help shoulder the load off some of these guys so when getting down towards the goal line, they have a more mobile big nose player to be sure we get in. Thus allowing the FB to be an extra blocker.

**ripvdub** · 07-25-2008, 03:24 PM

The only thing i dont like about him is that at his size, he has probably hit his peak. He's 5'8" and over 200 lbs. About the only thing they would want to do with him is cut the body fat. I dont want him to look all swollen like Scales turned into.

**rahtotheames** · 07-25-2008, 03:34 PM

Hmm, watched his video; short choppy steps, definitely not 4.5 speed.
Don't take this wrong, but I think his career at ISU will be less than stellar

**CyForPresident** · 07-25-2008, 03:43 PM

Beau is a RB, end of story. And everything I have heard on him proves that he is a football player. Doesn't have the best tangibles but has all the intangibles. Gives a 110% on every play.

**isuno1fan** · 07-25-2008, 03:45 PM

Good kid, big heart, great work ethic. I'm very happy with his selection of ISU!

**mustangcy** · 07-25-2008, 03:55 PM

I know it's early but I'm really liking this class. Tough kids with work ethic and a head on their shoulders...I have a gut feeling this becomes one of the best classes ISU has had in a while. Talented with a lunch box mentality, that is what ISU needs.

**pyrocyz** · 07-25-2008, 04:02 PM

When was the last time that Gene actually changed the position of a player? We can all speculate about positions, but this kid is a running back, who will probably set multiple OK state high school records. Why wouldn't we want him as a running back?

**tim_redd** · 07-25-2008, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

You mean there are actually at least two guys in this world with the last name Blankenship, and both of them are involved with ISU athletics?

Welcome aboard

What about Kenny Blankenship?

**cloneaholic** · 07-25-2008, 04:12 PM

I watched his video and I'm pumped! Did you see him accelerate right up the middle on the second play and leave all the defenders in the dust? I love short backs (refer to Troy Davis, Barry Sanders, etc.). I also love physical backs. With Beau, Bo, and Schwartz, we're going to have a very physical backfield in a few years.

I don't want to overdose the hype here, but he looks like a Troy Davis with speed.