RECRUITING: Khaliel Rodgers commits

[cygrads]

Huge get - literally!

 

[CYCLNST8]

 

[CyCloned]

Huge get - literally!

He and Rogers are both huge human beings. Look forward to 3rd and one not being an adventure.

 

[AdamJGray]

The guy from Maine was likely easily swayed by the prestige of a Georgia in comparison to an ISU. A couple of guys from USC and Michigan have already been there, done that.

I mean, they're not here until they're here obviously, but I'm not that worried.

Catalina was from Rhode Island, but I agree. He was looking for the biggest/best to make a name for himself. These guys are looking for the right fit at a P5 school that they know they'll play at right away.

 

[twojman]

Great news, but as others have said still need depth so that Big XII ready players can come into the game when guys get dinged up. Also need to get past the days where the season is all but over when one OL starter goes down in fall camp. That kind of stuff happens to everyone, but we have been screwed because of under recruiting of the position by the previous regime.

Just for "fun" looked back at the opening game box score last year against UNI. Total of 51 rushing yards and three rushing first downs. Hopefully with more experience and development we will see something very different on opening day 2017.

I might be willing to make a small wager that ISU will match those numbers with their first two drives in 2017*.

*This won't happen if Park is 3-4 for 89 yards and 2 TD's the first two drives.

 

[CycloneVet]

I'm officially excited for football. Now any win against UNI would be fine but a beatdown would be a bonus. Mark Farley is not my favorite.

 

[Sigmapolis]

I'm already getting sick of winning.

 

[cyfamily]

Welcome, Khaliel! Thanks for choosing the Cyclones. This staff is doing some amazing stuff.

 

[CyFy]

Not saying that this isn't a huge get but curious how people could think this is bigger than getting two JC DTs when we would only have 4 DTs on the team, 1 senior, a soph, fresh(r), and a freshman. Not to mention our weakness last year was the DL stopping the run up the middle and the returning players were backups.

 

[Beyerball]

Not saying that this isn't a huge get but curious how people could think this is bigger than getting two JC DTs when we would only have 4 DTs on the team, 1 senior, a soph, fresh(r), and a freshman. Not to mention our weakness last year was the DL stopping the run up the middle and the returning players were backups.

Yea I agree..Juco DL kids are top gets but these two transfers are 2nd..

Last year Vs UNI this team and staff didn't know what to expect and it was Manning first game as an OC not to mention an Oline who had 3 starters with ZERO playing experience...ZERO.

This season it's opposite..even though UNI is always solid I'll be very very surprised if this game isn't a complete beat down.

 

[RedDog]

We're patching holes with the #1 center and the #3 ranked guard from the 2013 class that are also friends? GTFO.

 

[CloneConer]

His highlights from USC. Switches from guard to center at about 8:36

 

[buf87]

How was Catalina's season? Did he play much?

 

[Brandon]

How was Catalina's season? Did he play much?

He was not good. The fans hated him

 

[CYCLNST8]

His highlights from USC. Switches from guard to center at about 8:36

Dude can pull. I think he ends up at guard.

 

[CyCloned]

Dude can pull. I think he ends up at guard.

Ya, I guess it depends first on who can snap the ball accurately and quickly first, but if someone else can be a good center, I agree.

 

[CysRage]

He was not good. The fans hated him

Better question, how did his brother spin it on Twitter?

 

[StClone]

Maybe a dumb question. I watched the videos and with Rodgers size, great footwork and technique (though I think the WSU nose was not the best), why did he not get interest from the pros?

 

[ISUguy]

He was not good. The fans hated him

I believe he started 12 of 13 games at left tackle for them. Not sure how well he played or what is referenced above, but he is playing in a senior showcase for draft eligible players. All and all, he would have helped us I am sure.

 

[bozclone]

Dawson and Rodgers are huge gets. I really like all the young linemen in the program, but it will be better for them if the staff can make sure they are ready before playing them. These additions also allow the staff to control the development of the young guys by picking and choosing their reps instead of throwing them to the wolves.