I sure hope Trey is correct. Antoine Albert is a guy I've hoped they could land for a year now. He would be a huge get for the secondary. If the staff can land both AA and Jomol Wiltz the juco CB that would be a secondary with very good depth. Albert is a starter IMO, possibly at the nickel. It wouldn't surprise me to see Quan Floyd moved to the nikel either. I think the staff will also bring in another 1-2 DL on top of already getting Leath and Tucker. Yes 1-2 more.
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This isn't new news, but it pertains to 2015. I didn't realize Mike Johnson was actually greyshirting this semester. I figured he would never end up here but he is in Ames and enrolled. Good boost to the secondary depth.
Nerness picked up another offer this one from North Carolina. He's not so sleepery anymore. Offers from K-State, WVU, Louisville too. Glad we were in on him very early.
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On Johnson- I really think he's a sleeper. I think he redshirts in the end because there will be so many other options, but competing for that job opposite Tribune in 16 isn't ridiculous.
On the nickle spot-I hope the re-evaluate what they are doing there. If they are going to use these hybrids, use their skillset, don't just put a different talent in doing the same things. Jared Brackens wasn't a linebacker. He was a backfield missile. He wasn't used that way until late. Ferch is an undersized linebacker. If that's what you want there, move Knott over there and flip him and Floyd in and out based on team or situation. Like a lot of things in this world that are hybrid, that position just isn't ideal for that. Once in awhile you will find a guy who can do all of those things but not often. I like what they did with Benton for a year. He was basically just a third safety.
On the nickle spot-I hope the re-evaluate what they are doing there. If they are going to use these hybrids, use their skillset, don't just put a different talent in doing the same things. Jared Brackens wasn't a linebacker. He was a backfield missile. He wasn't used that way until late. Ferch is an undersized linebacker. If that's what you want there, move Knott over there and flip him and Floyd in and out based on team or situation. Like a lot of things in this world that are hybrid, that position just isn't ideal for that. Once in awhile you will find a guy who can do all of those things but not often. I like what they did with Benton for a year. He was basically just a third safety.
This is what concerns me..depth and experience. I fully get it about Harris starting, but what if he blows a knee in fall camp? Who moves into Mike? Call me less than impressed with who we put out there after Miller went down, exhibit A where athletic talent does not equal football talent/instincts/leadership.
I guess the young guys I hear good things about Northrup (young no experience), Peters (love him but Achilles recovery...will it slow him?), Madison (young was recruited as DE, learning curve at LB?), Mills holds most promise, Knott is what he is, Webster moved to RB. I'd feel comfy with 1-2 juco especially at MLB and SAM but I guess Wally sees it different? Seemed like the weakest unit on the whole team this year.
What are you guys hearing about the youngster LBs in Ames?
Another interesting visit set up for January: De'Amontae Jackson, DT/LB
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Jackson-to-visit-Iowa-State-33831819
http://247sports.com/Player/DeAmontae-Jackson-32428
http://247sports.com/Bolt/Jackson-to-visit-Iowa-State-33831819
http://247sports.com/Player/DeAmontae-Jackson-32428
Wonder if those offers are legit and commitable. . Those are big time offers.
Hilarious that he is listed as DT/LB at 270 pounds.
His rivals profile shows Alabama and Florida State offers too, among others. Hmmm...
https://rivals.yahoo.com/iowastate/...kson-152483;_ylt=AtMU0gMhLs4qCXYBlz12TlGjsJB4
Those 2 offers may no longer be committable due to positional needs ring filled. Not positive on that though. Still would be a great pick up.
Weakest part was rush defense since we were worst in the nation in a passing league.
That would make sense. I found some articles that mentioned some of these offers were back in 2013. It's possible they were contingent offers, or he just was too slow to commit and others filled those position slots at those schools before he made a decision, and now he is looking for new opportunities. He could be a great get for us.
What bothered me most is that it took all spring and fall camp and into the season to determine that J Miller was the best choice for MLB. Had he played the Mike all spring and fall he could have been even better.
Perhaps based on size and knowledge, I hope they work Mills out at OLB and Mike just in case Harris gets hurt. I'd rather see Mills in there than the other options. We seem to have more flexibility at Sam and Will than Mike. If Harris takes a dive we could be in serious trouble on D.
Maybe that's why CPR hasn't signed another juco LB? Big gamble.
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Where did that other JuCo DB we were recruiting go? I can't remember his name right now but he was considering us and Arizona along with others.
