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CyValley2

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Our program is in great shape. Everyone is doing a very good job. I just want more .

Yet, from your comments, a number of us react that you do not think our program is in great shape.

We all want more, players, coaches, fans. How do we get more? Crying that you want more doesn't lay out a plan how we get more. I'm guessing most of us are willing to ride the Cyclone steed that we have now.

We'll see what happens. Have you got other strategies?

We are not children, panting wide-eyed on Christmas morning to discover what's under the tree. "I want, I want, I want" . . . . Don't work that way.
 
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t-noah

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I think you are thinking along the lines of a power runner, Riggins and maybe a Larry Csonka. They both were very physical at about 230-235 lbs., both were about 6-2 however. Scattebo is only 5-10, but 225 lbs.

He's going to be a different kind of runner than those two because of it. How about Earl Campbell? That's a very big name to live up to, but he was 5-11, 230 lbs in his playing days, and a definite bowling ball. Any other comparisons? Campbell may be a bit of a stretch.

I do think Scattebo is going to be very good though.
 
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t-noah

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I don’t disagree, he impressed me with his low COG and power.

A college comparable I thought of was Toby Gerhart and NFL comparables were Peyton Hillis and Jamal Lewis. Although I haven’t taken the time to compare physical measureables of the four.

I just know Skattebo impressed me with his power and low shoulder pad level.
Other Scattebo comparables...
I don’t disagree, he impressed me with his low COG and power.

A college comparable I thought of was Toby Gerhart and NFL comparables were Peyton Hillis and Jamal Lewis. Although I haven’t taken the time to compare physical measureables of the four.

I just know Skattebo impressed me with his power and low shoulder pad level.
Keep 'em comin'. Someone said Marshawn Lynch, yup. But he was only 5-11, 215 lbs. Scattebo is a heavy bowling ball.
 

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I feel like both him and Hawthorne are two of those in-state guys that Iowa usually lands who turn into studs on D. Nice to see the tides turning.
It’s now the staffs job to get them to the NFL. Iowa has taken guys like these (Jewell, Nieman, etc) and gotten them to the NFL. If we can do that, more doors obviously open.
 
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I get where you're coming from.

My take is that while yes ASU went from last to first, it would be easy enough for any of these schools to take a big step back. Colorado for example... what are they going to be like without shadur and hunter? What coaches (Dillingham?) get an opportunity for an NFL job?

What Iowa State has is continuity. It's what Campbell and Pollard have identified as one way to sustainably improve. Keep your coaches, retain players. Build a reputation for being boringly successful.

It's sometimes annoying as a fan that were not taking big risks and shooting for the stars... but I'd argue this is the best we've ever been as an athletic department. You don't change the formula that got us here.
Otz would definitely agree that this is the best we've ever been as an athletic department.
 

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Anything on this? Visits or tweets about offers?
I too am curious. I've been searching the web almost daily and in a world where the news cycles constantly and everyone is a journalist, it's surprising to me how absolutely silent it's been on the JJ Kohl front.
 

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saw that Raion Strader committed to Auburn. Wasnt he offered or scheduled a visit at one point?
 

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Maybe this is posted somewhere, but who else are we after for players/positions?