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**sdcyfan** · 10-19-2009, 09:50 PM

doesn't it seem like he's LB bound?

**nhclone** · 10-19-2009, 09:50 PM

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**madcityCY** · 10-19-2009, 09:59 PM

He's big for a safety (if he stays a safety) small for a LB. If he's an athlete - they'll find a place for him to play.

**Tre4ISU** · 10-19-2009, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by sdcyfan

doesn't it seem like he's LB bound?

As of right now, I would say MAYBE he could play the same role that TB does now. I think we need more speed similar to his at safety spot. I think if we have a few other guys with his speed then maybe he moves there but right now I would call him a safety. That may be a biased opinion though because I LOVE big safeties and I don't have a problem with small linebackers. In the end, I don't really care where he plays as long as he does it well and doesn't cost us quality somewhere else.

**stateofmind** · 10-19-2009, 10:00 PM

Starting to look like the 2006 recruitment

**ISU_phoria** · 10-19-2009, 10:01 PM

I was hoping for & expecting some of these after all the positives I read about Saturday's visitors. Great news & welcome to the Cyclone family!

**madcityCY** · 10-19-2009, 10:01 PM

i like the look of our list right now - lots of three stars.

**Bobber** · 10-19-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by stateofmind

Starting to look like the 2006 recruitment

Where are you going with that comment?

**Tre4ISU** · 10-19-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by madcityCY

He's big for a safety (if he stays a safety) small for a LB. If he's an athlete - they'll find a place for him to play.

Small? He is 6'2 205. After a year he is probably at least 220 and with a 6'2 frame (don't know how bulky his frame is) I would say he could eventually be in the 240 range. We will see but 220 is big enough for me at the college level, especially when we will be playing spread teams that require speed to defend.

**kurecabinboy** · 10-19-2009, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by JUKEBOX

Does ISU recruit in state anymore?
It seems like all of our players are from Texas.

We have had a rich tradition of in-state safeties, but if we can get a good one out of state, why is that a bad thing?

**stateofmind** · 10-19-2009, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

Where are you going with that comment?

Just meant to say 2006 class. More three stars than two, which is what '07 and '08 were.

**Bobber** · 10-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by kurecabinboy

We have had a rich tradition of in-state safeties, but if we can get a good one out of state, why is that a bad thing?

It's not. The talent pool is limited here.

**CloneIce** · 10-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by JUKEBOX

Does ISU recruit in state anymore?
It seems like all of our players are from Texas.

That's a good thing. Texas is full of studs... so is Florida and California! I am pumped about our recruiting, the new staff is doing great. Can't wait to see some D-lineman though.

But yeah, we recruit in-state, have two in-state commits and a couple more offers out. Only so many Iowa players to go around and Iowa gets some too.

**madcityCY** · 10-19-2009, 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by yaman3

Small? He is 6'2 205. After a year he is probably at least 220 and with a 6'2 frame (don't know how bulky his frame is) I would say he could eventually be in the 240 range. We will see but 220 is big enough for me at the college level, especially when we will be playing spread teams that require speed to defend.

35 lbs? That's a lot... as in body-changing. Guys who pack on too much muscle mass, don't maintain their speed.

Don't get me wrong - if he can/ does that's fine, but I'm not betting he passes 215/ 220. IMO 220 is a small college LB. But, just to clarify, I don't believe guys have to fit into a specific size window per a position. skills determine the position. My initial comment was just an observation.

**ripvdub** · 10-19-2009, 10:16 PM

There are quite a few starting LB's in the SEC right now that are 225 or so. Like at Florida Bama and especially Ole Miss, they dont have anyone in their 2 deep over 230.

Alvin Bowen played just fine for us at about 220 or so. I think its more about technique, strength and speed. If you can play... it doesnt matter how big you are.