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[Indyclone]

Didn't they go 10-2 or something like that with a 6th string walkon running back and a first year starting QB in Drew Tate. I remember them going 11-2 in 2002 with a bunch of walkons (Dallas Clark and Robert Gallery for sure) and all those two did was get drafted in the first round. I would take 14 walkons for us if it meant a BCS bowl and double digit wins.

This just proves the two deeps don't really mean a whole lot, especially this time of year.

[MontyBurns]

Originally Posted by BryceC

I seem to recall a guy like James Smith who has missed about 50% of his career games who we are counting on. We had tons of injuries at key positions last year as well. Most of them are freak things that occur that players don't have control over.

They're not talking about one player. They're talking about 8 out of 22 starters. And from an 85 player roster, they don't even have scholarship backups and have to resort to walkons? I guess all the 2nd string scholarship players are in jail.

Moeaki has been injured once, as far as I recall, but it was last September. If he can't even practice seven months later, why would you count on him? What kind of football shape will he be in if and when he is able to practice?

You don't see ISU betting the season's fortunes on Jason Scales -- who by the way, would be Iowa's #1 running back if he were on their team.

[delt4cy]

Jason Scales -- who by the way, would be Iowa's #1 running back if he were on their team.[/quote] (I gotta learn how to quote)

As Lee Corso would say....

Not so fast my friend!

The Hawk fans would tear this comment apart.

[bmuff]

Originally Posted by delt4cy

Jason Scales -- who by the way, would be Iowa's #1 running back if he were on their team.

(I gotta learn how to quote)


The Hawk fans would tear this comment apart.[/quote]


And they would be wrong.

[SouthernHawk]

No, Hawk fans would not be wrong. Sorry.

[J-Diggy]

I think it is dangerous to read too much in to a spring depth chart. Certainly much more fluid than any other time of year, especially with guys sitting out due to injury.

Plus, ISU has had its share of walkon STARTERS in the past, in guys like Lane Danielson, Jack Whitver, Jordan Carstens, etc.

[DJK15]

Originally Posted by MontyBurns

They're not talking about one player. They're talking about 8 out of 22 starters. And from an 85 player roster, they don't even have scholarship backups and have to resort to walkons? I guess all the 2nd string scholarship players are in jail.

Moeaki has been injured once, as far as I recall, but it was last September. If he can't even practice seven months later, why would you count on him? What kind of football shape will he be in if and when he is able to practice?

You don't see ISU betting the season's fortunes on Jason Scales -- who by the way, would be Iowa's #1 running back if he were on their team.

Laugh it up all you want, every one of the guys I listed will be starting come fall. I'd rather these guys sit out the entire spring if that's what it takes to be 100% when it matters.

BTW, Bulaga and Bernstine aren't injured, they both had surgery a couple months ago and the staff is just playing it safe.

I don't know how much you guys know about Amari Spievey...let's just say I'm not worried about the CB position at all this season.

[J-Diggy]

I admit to knowing little or nothing about Mr. Spievey but I do know that it takes a special player to make an immediate impact at corner.

LaMarcus Hicks was an All Big 12 player as a senior but struggled to see the field the first half of his junior (transfer) year, used mostly in nickel situations.

I'm sure your Mr. Spievey won't have those problems. After all he is going to Iowa and not a lesser school like USC or Ohio State.

[cloneu]

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

No, Hawk fans would not be wrong. Sorry.

Are you saying that Scales isn't better then Paki O'Meara? In the long run one of Iowa's RB's they have in the fall may be better, but not right now.

[SouthernHawk]

Originally Posted by cloneu

Are you saying that Scales isn't better then Paki O'Meara? In the long run one of Iowa's RB's they have in the fall may be better, but not right now.

I'm saying Shonn Greene is better. I'm saying Nate Guillory is 90% likely to be better (has more playing time experience).

I'm not saying that Scales is a bad back. But I think people are trying to make a bigger deal of Iowa's RB situation than is needed. While it may not be the best situation in the world, but it'll be fine.

[Cyclonesrule91]

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

I'm saying Shonn Greene is better. I'm saying Nate Guillory is 90% likely to be better (has more playing time experience).

I'm not saying that Scales is a bad back. But I think people are trying to make a bigger deal of Iowa's RB situation than is needed. While it may not be the best situation in the world, but it'll be fine.

Unless Shonn Greene does not make grades and then you are in DEEP Shinolla there buddy.....

[BryceC]

Originally Posted by Cyclonesrule91

Unless Shonn Greene does not make grades and then you are in DEEP Shinolla there buddy.....

Greene has 69 career carries. He's as big a question mark as anybody.

[DJK15]

According to Kirk's PC yesterday...Shonn's grades are not going to be an issue. He will be back.

[Cyclonesrule91]

Originally Posted by BryceC

Greene has 69 career carries. He's as big a question mark as anybody.

Guy who just started working in my office graduated from EIU back in December and knows quite a bit about Greene. He says if he makes grades that he is going to be the next LT. I say just like Drew Twit was supposed to win the Heisman?????

[IsUaClone2]

Did I miss something? Am I supposed to care or even know anything about a SUI (those were their letters when I was growing up -- ours were ISC) team?

We are totally wasting electrons and neurons on this discussion.