Steele Jantz ESPN mention

[pikecy10]

In the article about college football, There was a nice mention of Steele as a name to look for in 2011.

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?name=mcgee_ncf_ryan&id=6201444

Steele Jantz, QB, Iowa State Cyclones


Unless you're a big-time fan of the Northern California Football Association, you've likely never heard of Jantz. So here's some 2010 numbers that should get your attention: 3,075 yards and 23 TDs passing, 601 yards and 14 TDs rushing. Cyclones head coach Paul Rhoads was in the stands last fall when Jantz threw for one touchdown and ran for four more versus Fresno City College in the NCFA title game, and clearly the QB's production got Rhoads' attention. Iowa State ranked 99th in total offense one year ago en route to a 5-7 record against a brutal schedule. The opponents get no easier in 2011, but it won't be because Jantz doesn't know how to move the football.

 

[clonecard]

We'll get a preview in only 37 days. Let's hope he is the real deal.

 

[Jack & Hilton]

When does spring practice begin? TIA

 

[cyclonenate]

When does spring practice begin? TIA

I think Arnaud said March 22 in a chat

 

[jdoggivjc]

Perhaps, perhaps, we have our answer as to who our next "Seneca" is...

 

[jay moe]

I'm headed up to the coaching clinic ISU holds on April 1-2. Looking forward to getting a firsthand look at this kid, hope he is as good as advertised.

 

[dtclones]

It's sounding more and more like Tiller will be back in the 2nd string role. And from what I've seen, that's probably a good thing.

 

[ISUDesign]

I think Tiller should be a reciever.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

It's sounding more and more like Tiller will be back in the 2nd string role. And from what I've seen, that's probably a good thing.

You are probably right. I tend to wonder just how much work some of the backups got in practice. Tiller didn't exactly light it up when he played but I wonder how much of it was his lack of skill vs. knocking off the rust in game time due to lack of reps in practice. Oh well... let the best man win the job no matter who it is.

 

[zwclones51]

I'm hoping to hear alot of #2 throwing TD bombs to #1 and #3 this upcoming season lol

 

[CtownCyclone]

I'm hoping whomever we start helps us get a little more offense going. We need to score points!

 

[isufan]

I'm headed up to the coaching clinic ISU holds on April 1-2. Looking forward to getting a firsthand look at this kid, hope he is as good as advertised.

And I expect a full report

 

[zwclones51]

I just saw today that Mike Leach is the keynote speaker at that coaches clinic.. That would be a really interesting guy to listen speak.

 

[pikecy10]

Another mention for Steele, this time from David Ubben

Future star watch...Steele Jantz? - Big 12 Blog - ESPN

year ago, few outside of Florida or Auburn knew who Cam Newton was. A year later, he was a national champion and a Heisman winner.

Colleague Ryan McGee went in search of the next budding star that could be a household name next season. The only person on his list from the Big 12?

Iowa State quarterback Steele Jantz.

McGee writes:

Unless you're a big-time fan of the Northern California Football Association, you've likely never heard of Jantz. So here's some 2010 numbers that should get your attention: 3,075 yards and 23 TDs passing, 601 yards and 14 TDs rushing. Cyclones head coach Paul Rhoads was in the stands last fall when Jantz threw for one touchdown and ran for four more versus Fresno City College in the NCFA title game, and clearly the QB's production got Rhoads' attention. Iowa State ranked 99th in total offense one year ago en route to a 5-7 record against a brutal schedule. The opponents get no easier in 2011, but it won't be because Jantz doesn't know how to move the football.​

I'm not quite as sure about Jantz as McGee, and granted, Jantz still has to win a quarterback competition that's set to begin when Iowa State kicks off spring practice on March 22.

But then again, a year ago, so did juco all-everything Newton. McGee's not drawing a direct comparison, but if Jantz beats out Jerome Tiller to become the Cyclones' next quarterback and Iowa State gets off to a nice start, Jantz will earn plenty of recognition.