Jordan Railey

**ripvdub** · 03-12-2010, 09:43 PM

I know it said he had the flu, but he was supposed to be up to 230 lbs or so.

**4429 mcc** · 03-12-2010, 09:43 PM

But does he ever get homesick?

**deadeyededric** · 03-12-2010, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cy Hard

Yes, because Cory was 6'10" - 6' 11" and clearly built to play the 5. Also, its not like half of these posters weren't bemoaning the fact that Cory is playing so great for Valpo. So in that sense, I'll take this as a compliment of Railey.

I think you get my point. Why the hell didn't he just recruit his son if he needed a big man instead of going after a mid-major recruit in Washington. I am willing to bet DMAC just as good as Railey.

**idaclone** · 03-12-2010, 09:47 PM

He'll be entering a dog eat dog world wearing milk bone underwear.

**Cy Hard** · 03-12-2010, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by deadeyededric

I think you get my point. Why the hell didn't he just recruit his son if he needed a big man instead of going after a mid-major recruit in Washington. I am willing to bet DMAC just as good as Railey.

I don't think you get my point, they don't play the same positions. There is no relevence to the post. Railey as I understand it is not a mid-major recruit getting offers from Pac-10 schools as he commited to us. As for Doug, if everyone here had their way, Doug wouldn't be here next year if he did commit to us or would have to transfer after the next year anyways. See if you get my point.

**deadeyededric** · 03-12-2010, 09:52 PM

I saw Oregon State and Washington State.

**A-town Cy** · 03-13-2010, 12:50 AM

We'll get him ready for the Pac 10.

**Tre4ISU** · 03-13-2010, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by deadeyededric

I think you get my point. Why the hell didn't he just recruit his son if he needed a big man instead of going after a mid-major recruit in Washington. I am willing to bet DMAC just as good as Railey.

From what I have seen (Railey vids, a couple Ames games) I will take Raileys due to potential. I just think he has a pretty decent upside.

**CyCy** · 03-13-2010, 08:27 AM

Keep in mind that Railey has not signed yet. He may look at the disaster we have here and decide to sign with someone else next month.

**Clones85'** · 03-13-2010, 08:45 AM

People need to realize that there aren't a lot of guys that play the 5 position that are skilled and ready to contribute from day 1 in college. There are only a handful on Demarcus Cousins in the world. For most schools, like Iowa State, you have to get a big man and develop him. Like we did with Ham. If Greg would have done his job and kept Ham, he would have ended up being a very good center for us and we would have had 2 years to develop Railey. Now Railey will be thrown to the wolves early like Ham did when he was a freshmen.

Getting a guy like Railey is fine (at the 5 position) but YOU HAVE TO KEEP HIM FOR 4 YEARS!!

**cyfan964** · 03-13-2010, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

People need to realize that there aren't a lot of guys that play the 5 position that are skilled and ready to contribute from day 1 in college. There are only a handful on Demarcus Cousins in the world. For most schools, like Iowa State, you have to get a big man and develop him. Like we did with Ham. If Greg would have done his job and kept Ham, he would have ended up being a very good center for us and we would have had 2 years to develop Railey. Now Railey will be thrown to the wolves early like Ham did when he was a freshmen.

Getting a guy like Railey is fine (at the 5 position) but YOU HAVE TO KEEP HIM FOR 4 YEARS!!

Wow. Turns out not everyone is a moron. This is exactly right.

**Dryburn** · 03-13-2010, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by 4429 mcc

But does he ever get homesick?

LOL He may, who knows? Iowa isn't Utah, and it isn't Oregon either. So who knows?

**deadeyededric** · 03-13-2010, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Clones85'

People need to realize that there aren't a lot of guys that play the 5 position that are skilled and ready to contribute from day 1 in college. There are only a handful on Demarcus Cousins in the world. For most schools, like Iowa State, you have to get a big man and develop him. Like we did with Ham. If Greg would have done his job and kept Ham, he would have ended up being a very good center for us and we would have had 2 years to develop Railey. Now Railey will be thrown to the wolves early like Ham did when he was a freshmen.

Getting a guy like Railey is fine (at the 5 position) but YOU HAVE TO KEEP HIM FOR 4 YEARS!!

People also need to realize there aren't a lot of players that GMAC brings in that are ready to contribute after day 1000 so be patient.

**Dryburn** · 03-13-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by ripvdub

I know it said he had the flu, but he was supposed to be up to 230 lbs or so.

He may be that heavy........I was just guessing at his weight. One roster I found listed him at 235, so.......his build is similar to Brackins, but he is not as muscular right now.