How do current realignment issues affect 2022 recruiting class? (And beyond)

[FeedBreece]

I just can’t help but wonder.

On one hand, it should be remembered that we are mainly still acquiring guys on the 3 star level, with a few 4 star players here and there. It’s not like these guys will just bolt as if the program is going under, or that they were between a decision of coming here or starting at Alabama and are ready to flip.

But I really hope we don’t lose anything from this 2022 class. It’s a really promising class from the looks of it. Would hate to lose guys due to things completely out of our control.

 

[Crookedhatkid]

I just can’t help but wonder.

On one hand, it should be remembered that we are mainly still acquiring guys on the 3 star level, with a few 4 star players here and there. It’s not like these guys will just bolt as if the program is going under, or that they were between a decision of coming here or starting at Alabama and are ready to flip.

But I really hope we don’t lose anything from this 2022 class. It’s a really promising class from the looks of it. Would hate to lose guys due to things completely out of our control.

This class seems to have built a very strong bond. I don’t foresee a huge exodus. The 2023 class is what to keep an eye on.

 

[allfourcy]

This class seems to have built a very strong bond. I don’t foresee a huge exodus. The 2023 class is what to keep an eye on.

I had these same thoughts. While we're supposed to be patient and we know its going to take a long time to work itself out, I can only imagine a guy like 2023 5-star Proctor being negatively recruited against. As in, why would you commit there, you won't be playing against the best competition.

 

[Rio4CY]

Quaron Adams just committed knowing all the turmoil we could be in. Doesn't seem to affect the recruits right now.

 

[heitclone]

We'll be fine as long as this staff is here, if that changes, this is a great question but until then, I don't expect much to change.

 

[Rio4CY]

I had these same thoughts. While we're supposed to be patient and we know its going to take a long time to work itself out, I can only imagine a guy like 2023 5-star Proctor being negatively recruited against. As in, why would you commit there, you won't be playing against the best competition.

Tell that to Gonzaga and Few! (Trust me...I agree with you, which makes me wonder how he does it over there)

 

[jsb]

This staff is great. I don’t expect major problems at first.

but the committed players will be under huge pressure to flip if this thing lasts until December. And it’ll get worse every year until we have a long term plan.

 

[cyeah]

Won't these guys be in and out before the changes happen?

 

[FeedBreece]

Won't these guys be in and out before the changes happen?

OU and Texas ain’t staying through 2025.

 

[ForeverIowan]

Maintain the 2022 class first and foremost. There is going to be so much more clarity by Spring of 2022.

 

[BoxsterCy]

This staff is great. I don’t expect major problems at first.

but the committed players will be under huge pressure to flip if this thing lasts until December. And it’ll get worse every year until we have a long term plan.

If things go to hell in a few years they can always take their one "free" transfer and not have to sit out. They aren't risking another school having to want them enough to have them sit out nor them maybe losing a year if they've redshirted.

 

[StPaulCyclone]

With the Cease and Desist order, things just got interesting.

 

[SoapyCy]

They're playing for Matt campbell. As long as he's the Iowa State coach I have zero concern.

 

[FallOf81]

Since we aren't recruiting 4 and 5 star head cases .... we are fine. Trust Matt and staff.

 

[Aclone]

Forty year old guys are pulling their hair out over “realignment”. Seventeen year old kids, not so much.