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**dualthreat** · 06-06-2010, 12:34 PM

i can't believe yall are still talking about webster patrick. Let. It. Go.

The hawks have a 5-star O linemen on roster. Hes a Sr now and hasn't been a starter Ever.

**Clones85'** · 06-06-2010, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by brett108

Huh? We have had decent recruits sign up. None lived up to the billing, but they were good recruits. Trent Flanders was seen as the second coming, Paul Fischer, was supposed to be awesome, and Patrick Webster was an absolute monster back. None panned out, so we shouldn't just go after talent to go after it.

None of which were top 100 players. Fisher was a JUCO. Doesn't count. Flander was a 4 star TE but not rated as high as this kid and let's be honest, ISU typically can't get a 3 star DE let alone a top 100 DE in the country. And Webster never came to ISU

**SCNCY** · 06-06-2010, 06:52 PM

Here is an article about Newberry's visit.

Scout.com: Newberry enjoys camping at Iowa State

**Erik4Cy** · 06-06-2010, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by SCNCY

Here is an article about Newberry's visit.

Scout.com: Newberry enjoys camping at Iowa State

"The 6-foot-6, 255-pound defensive end has over thirty scholarship offers including the likes of Florida, Notre Dame, Florida State, LSU, and Georgia but something stuck out about his conversation with Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads.

He told me that he really felt that I could come in and compete to play early," said Newberry. "That's kind of a big deal for me because I really want to play right away during my freshman year. Coach Rhoads"

There you have it right there...all big name recruits: Paul Rhoads, early playing time. If you're a stud why not start as a freshman rather than wait until your junior year?

**SpokaneCY** · 06-06-2010, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Erik4Cy

"The 6-foot-6, 255-pound defensive end has over thirty scholarship offers including the likes of Florida, Notre Dame, Florida State, LSU, and Georgia but something stuck out about his conversation with Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads.

He told me that he really felt that I could come in and compete to play early," said Newberry. "That's kind of a big deal for me because I really want to play right away during my freshman year. Coach Rhoads"

There you have it right there...all big name recruits: Paul Rhoads, early playing time. If you're a stud why not start as a freshman rather than wait until your junior year?

Because if you're a stud you can play early at lots of the top tier programs?

**Erik4Cy** · 06-06-2010, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by SpokaneCY

Because if you're a stud you can play early at lots of the top tier programs?

Not if they have studs they recruited 2 and 3 years earlier who are now upperclassmen with starting positions at your spot.

**Tre4ISU** · 06-06-2010, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by SpokaneCY

Because if you're a stud you can play early at lots of the top tier programs?

Not saying he would be capable, but I doubt it would happen at DE.

**dosry5** · 06-06-2010, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by CloneState1028

It'd be a huge get, no doubt.

He'd definitely tear it up in the MWC.

Did you use the sarcasm pirate because everyone knows we'll really end up in the MAC?

**ajk4st8** · 06-06-2010, 08:23 PM

I found it interesting that some free content on CR says they think he could wind up as a really good offensive tackle by the time he signs.

**Aclone** · 06-06-2010, 08:50 PM

Wherever he plays, DE is a crying need, and Newberry's commitment would energize the class, and get the summer's recruiting off to a fast start. Here's hoping he really liked us...but truth be told, I'd be almost as happy if he only committed on signing day.

**Tre4ISU** · 06-06-2010, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by ajk4st8

I found it interesting that some free content on CR says they think he could wind up as a really good offensive tackle by the time he signs.

Yeah, he could play either at a high level. Very gifted athlete. I assume we are looking for him to play DE because of the need but I don't know that.

**cdekovic** · 06-06-2010, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

Is 2015 the year for football conference changes?

I was under the impression that all the new allignment takes affect for the 2012 season.

**Jack & Hilton** · 06-06-2010, 08:57 PM

He could go both ways if he wanted! DE and OT!! He's that good!

**usnclone** · 06-06-2010, 09:19 PM

"I mostly hung out with Roosevelt Maggit," he said. "I knew him from back in Florida and we got a long well."

Roosevelt Maggit could end up being our best recruiter, that is, if he can sway Newberry and his brother to ISU.

**drednot57** · 06-06-2010, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by woodie

webster patrick would have needed special tutoring to make it thru college.he had a serious case of dyslexia. i have some nieces and nephews that have had dyslexia.
there r 6 kids in my brother's family.4 of them have had dyslexia.two of them that have had dyslexia -one has a doctorate in english and the other has a masters in social work.the one that has the doctorate in english is chairman of the english dept at central missouri state and the other one works with the indian reservations
north of omaha. you can overcome dyslexia if you work hard.

Like Troy Davis? I heard he had some serious learning disability(s), but Dan McCarney got the tutoring Troy needed to pass his classes. ISU could do it again for Patrick if necessary.