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I noticed Iowa has 4 in-state commits for 2017 already. I also noticed that all 4 committed in 2015. Is this just a case of those 4 guys being really good (like Jurgens), or is this something Iowa typically does? Based on this, and when 2016 guys were offered, I think it's a case of four really good prospects in one year: "Recruiting analysts have heaped praise on the talent and depth in Iowa high school football’s 2017 class. The Hawkeyes are hoarding the top prospects in the group."

Looking back at their 2016 signees, 4 out of the 5 in-state guys were offered at camp on June 7, 2015 (Beyer the only exception and we know his story).
These four committed June 8, June 9, June 19, and June 20. Is there an expiration date to summer camp offers, or do these guys just really love Iowa football? I'm assuming the latter.

I do not want to recruit like Iowa in all aspects of their recruiting. But what they do with in-state guys (and guys who play at Nebraska HS) is something to note. If you also look at the positions they are recruiting from in-state, it is exactly the types of positions people say Nebraska can recruit in-state: OL, DL, TE, inside linebackers. ALL 9 of the 2016/2017 Iowa commits play one of those positions.
 

blackshirts99 said:
I noticed Iowa has 4 in-state commits for 2017 already. I also noticed that all 4 committed in 2015. Is this just a case of those 4 guys being really good (like Jurgens), or is this something Iowa typically does? Based on this, and when 2016 guys were offered, I think it's a case of four really good prospects in one year: "Recruiting analysts have heaped praise on the talent and depth in Iowa high school football’s 2017 class. The Hawkeyes are hoarding the top prospects in the group."

Looking back at their 2016 signees, 4 out of the 5 in-state guys were offered at camp on June 7, 2015 (Beyer the only exception and we know his story).
These four committed June 8, June 9, June 19, and June 20. Is there an expiration date to summer camp offers, or do these guys just really love Iowa football? I'm assuming the latter.

I do not want to recruit like Iowa in all aspects of their recruiting. But what they do with in-state guys (and guys who play at Nebraska HS) is something to note. If you also look at the positions they are recruiting from in-state, it is exactly the types of positions people say Nebraska can recruit in-state: OL, DL, TE, inside linebackers. ALL 9 of the 2016/2017 Iowa commits play one of those positions.
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Do they do this EVERY year, or, did you just notice it this once?

On Rivals I just noticed that their #2 and #3 recruits in the State (a QB and OL) are not committed but Iowa does have #1, 4 & 5 verballed.
 
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Good Post, 99. I wonder how much Iowa's success has to do with coaching continuity and identity. These kids have only known Ferentz as the coach, and they've always kind of had the same team identity: Physical team, good OL and DL, fundamentally sound defense, etc. I think there's a certain amount of fan buy-in and pride that comes with having a strong identity.

Nebraska definitely used to have that with our running game, and the blackshirt reputation of relentless, physical play.
 
Greatest Fan of All said:
Do they do this EVERY year, or, did you just notice it this once?

On Rivals I just noticed that their #2 and #3 recruits in the State (a QB and OL) are not committed but Iowa does have #1, 4 & 5 verballed.
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Which part? I don't really know about every year, I just looked at 2 years worth.
The OL has a Nebraska offer (N offered before Iowa), and both the QB and OL have been on campus to a game for unofficials. I don't think either of them end up at Nebraska, though.
 




internet tg said:
Good Post, 99. I wonder how much Iowa's success has to do with coaching continuity and identity. These kids have only known Ferentz as the coach, and they've always kind of had the same team identity: Physical team, good OL and DL, fundamentally sound defense, etc. I think there's a certain amount of fan buy-in and pride that comes with having a strong identity.

Nebraska definitely used to have that with our running game, and the blackshirt reputation of relentless, physical play.
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Yeah, I think that's part of it. Continuity also helps with HS relationships, too.
 
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