Ankeny's Brandon Jensen Commits to ISU

**TheHelgo** · 10-22-2009, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by LindenCy

I'm happy to have a slew of commitments this week. Add to that the huge volleyball win and beating Baylor and it has been a good week. Let's make it better on Saturday!

This really has been a fantastic week for Cyclone fans. I'm really not sure how this is supposed to feel, since our Cyclone lives are typically dominated by disappointment and let-downs.

**ISU4ME** · 10-22-2009, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by tiberius

I trust CPR, but I seriously think I could still beat a 5.4 40 being over 40 and 230.

There is only one way to find out! Please let us know how you do

**CycloneErik** · 10-22-2009, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by TheHelgo

This really has been a fantastic week for Cyclone fans. I'm really not sure how this is supposed to feel, since our Cyclone lives are typically dominated by disappointment and let-downs.

It is awesome. Daily bunches of good news. It's crazy. Before long, we won't know how to react.

Or all of this is just a little bit of training for the good news explosion on Saturday!!!

**tejasclone** · 10-22-2009, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jonecy

Glad to have Brandon on board!! Time to get that Ankeny pipeline heading back North.....full steam ahead!!

I think this is an important point, because it seems like for years just about every quality recruit that came out of Ankeny was destined for Iowa City.

**CycloneErik** · 10-22-2009, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by cardinal&gold

I think this is an important point, because it seems like for years just about every quality recruit that came out of Ankeny was destined for Iowa City.

Things that we've heard about recruiting so far that are debunked by this one signing:
1) We're not getting any DL prospects. I love that height in the middle of the line. If he can get his hands up, that's a really destructive prospect to a passing game.

2) We're not getting any Iowa kids.

3) I thought somebody posts, like you said, that Ankeny wasn't a Cyclone recruiting ground, that Pezzetti pushed people towards Iowa. Apparently, we can go in there and get somebody, so that's nice.

**Clonegrad07** · 10-22-2009, 08:45 AM

Good Get... we NEED to be pulling the D-I talent from Ankeny as they usually have one or two every year...

**ajk4st8** · 10-22-2009, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by tiberius

I trust CPR, but I seriously think I could still beat a 5.4 40 being over 40 and 230.

40 yard dash time is REALLY important for DL.

Ill take a guy who is quick off the ball for 5 yards.

**CycloneErik** · 10-22-2009, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

40 yard dash time is REALLY important for DL.

Ill take a guy who is quick off the ball for 5 yards.

It could be important if he were chasing Fran Tarkenton.

**CylentButDeadly** · 10-22-2009, 09:29 AM

Welcome to ISU Brandon. Glad to have you on board. Hope you can stop the run and disrupt the middle.

Also, are we completely sure he's going to be a DL?

**Clones85'** · 10-22-2009, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by tiberius

Hate to be a debbie downer, but is that 40 time of 5.4 accurate. I am over 40 and not all that far from 250 and could probably still run a 40 close to 5.

Originally Posted by tiberius

I trust CPR, but I seriously think I could still beat a 5.4 40 being over 40 and 230.

No you guys couldn't

**isufan** · 10-22-2009, 10:26 AM

I just noticed this on CR. Sorry if it has been posted before.

**benjay** · 10-22-2009, 10:27 AM

Apology accepted.

**chadm** · 10-22-2009, 10:29 AM

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/...mmits-isu.html

**cyhiphopp** · 10-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

40 yard dash time is REALLY important for DL.

Ill take a guy who is quick off the ball for 5 yards.

I was just going to say this.

If we need Jensen to run 40 yards and catch an opposing offensive player, the rest of the defense is not doing their job.

The most important thing for DL is their first step, explosiveness, and technique.

I don't think this guy has even been evaluated by the recruiting sites yet, so don't get hung up on stars. In my opinion, if the staff gave him an outright offer, they see something in him.

Was Jensen a highly regarded player in Iowa as a junior, or has he taken it to a new level this year? Just wondering.

I for one am glad to see that we got a good player from Ankeny. With CPR's history there, I would like to think that we have will have our pick of the best Ankeny players in the future.

**CYKOFAN** · 10-22-2009, 10:58 AM

Ankeny's stud running back Tyler Leo is also interested in ISU and knowing the family I would guess we would get him if we offer. He has also played some d-back and would likely end up a safety or receiver. Ankeny also has a great kicker that's only a sophomore, and I would wager CPR will end any pipeline to Iowa.