Andre Dawson

**Cydkar** · 06-16-2009, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Stewo

I wonder why he isn't being offered by the big hitters in the area? I.e. Mich, tOSU, ect?

In the area? Cedar Rapids is nowhere near Michigan or Ohio.

**Stewo** · 06-16-2009, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by Cydkar

In the area? Cedar Rapids is nowhere near Michigan or Ohio.

Really? MI and OH aren't also in the middle of the country? Could you take my question just a bit more literal?

**Clonegrad07** · 06-16-2009, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Stewo

Really? MI and OH aren't also in the middle of the country? Could you take my question just a bit more literal?

everyone on this board is getting so dang touchy... geez... chill out ladies. It'll be ok.

**linkshero** · 06-16-2009, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Stewo

I wonder why he isn't being offered by the big hitters in the area? I.e. Mich, tOSU, ect?

I wonder why you asked that question, or if you even follow recruiting?

OSU already has offers to at least 3 RB's just as highly rated.
Michigan is a big hitter right now? They have a tradition rich program, but their new staff hasn't proven anything. They are losing top in state recruits to MSU. They look to be taking an entire class of WR's (5 of 14 so far). They have 1 RB verbal already, and 9 or 10 other highly rated RB's with offers.

Dawson has offers from Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, ISU, Kansas, and Purdue to name a few. What kind of big hitters are you really talking about, or are you just trying to marginalize Iowa, or a 17 yo kid? As an ISU fan, honestly look at that list of offers and ask yourself which one is the odd offer.....

This kid is very talented, and I would be thrilled to see him go to ISU or Iowa. I would just like to see him stay in state rather than go to Nebraska, KU, or Illinois.

**Stewo** · 06-16-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by linkshero

I wonder why you asked that question, or if you even follow recruiting?

OSU already has offers to at least 3 RB's just as highly rated.
Michigan is a big hitter right now? They have a tradition rich program, but their new staff hasn't proven anything. They are losing top in state recruits to MSU. They look to be taking an entire class of WR's (5 of 14 so far). They have 1 RB verbal already, and 9 or 10 other highly rated RB's with offers.

Dawson has offers from Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, ISU, Kansas, and Purdue to name a few. What kind of big hitters are you really talking about, or are you just trying to marginalize Iowa, or a 17 yo kid? As an ISU fan, honestly look at that list of offers and ask yourself which one is the odd offer.....

This kid is very talented, and I would be thrilled to see him go to ISU or Iowa. I would just like to see him stay in state rather than go to Nebraska, KU, or Illinois.

Being a smart-*** is worthless. And yes, I'm a 17 year old Sergeant with over 9 years of service so far. You can try and belittle people on the internet, but in the end, you look like the clown.

Now, if you want to have a big boy conversation, we can do that. Mich is a big hitter. 11 national titles kinda gives you that title. tOSU has 3 OFFERS to other 4* kids, OFFERS. That doesn't mean anything until they do or do not commit.

**Wesley** · 06-16-2009, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by acrozier22

So I thought this thread was about the only Andre Dawson I care about....TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT!!!

You can steal this thread or start a new one about AD.

**DJK15** · 06-16-2009, 09:33 AM

Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, ISU, Kansas, and Purdue...

God, what a pathetic list of offers. I don't want this kid if the big dogs aren't offering!!

**Bobber** · 06-16-2009, 09:36 AM

Still remember the power baseball player Andre Dawson. Wish he was in the line up today.

**Stewo** · 06-16-2009, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by DJK15

Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, ISU, Kansas, and Purdue...

God, what a pathetic list of offers. I don't want this kid if the big dogs aren't offering!!

The only big-time name in that mix is Nebraska.

**DJK15** · 06-16-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Stewo

The only big-time name in that mix is Nebraska.

Yet Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas have all had more recent success.

Yes, if you're talking all-time, Nebraska is the only "big-dog" on that list, but all of those programs, save for Purdue and ISU, are solid mid-top tier programs.

**Stewo** · 06-16-2009, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by DJK15

Yet Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Kansas have all had more recent success.

Yes, if you're talking all-time, Nebraska is the only "big-dog" on that list, but all of those programs, save for Purdue and ISU, are solid mid-top tier programs.

That was my point. I was talking about the perennial powers of college football. Not just recent.

**cyismydog** · 06-16-2009, 09:45 AM

I'm suprised we can even get him for a visit..I'd heard he was going to Kansas, Wisconsin, or Iowa for sure, and that he didn't like ISU at all, so Rhoads must have done a fantastic job.

**DJK15** · 06-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Stewo

That was my point. I was talking about the perennial powers of college football. Not just recent.

Nebraska is on the way back up but I don't know if I'd consider them a perennial power anymore. When you have a 10+ year stretch like they've had, you kind of lose that title.

**Bobber** · 06-16-2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by cyismydog

I'm suprised we can even get him for a visit..I'd heard he was going to Kansas, Wisconsin, or Iowa for sure, and that he didn't like ISU at all, so Rhoads must have done a fantastic job.

I agree. If Rhoads keep fishing like this, he'll catch some big ones eventually.

**Stewo** · 06-16-2009, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by DJK15

Nebraska is on the way back up but I don't know if I'd consider them a perennial power anymore. When you have a 10+ year stretch like they've had, you kind of lose that title.

Granted. The same could be said of Mich and ND, but it's still a recognizable name and many kids want to play for the name alone.