What is everyone’s wish list for O lineman they want out of the transfer portal? Plus any inside information they got!
Potential Iowa O Line Transfers
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Walter Rouse (75) Offensive Tackle - Career Accolades William V. Campbell Trophy finalist (2022) All-Pac-12 honorable mention - Coaches (2020) Freshman.
Walter Rouse is a 6-5.5, 270-pound Offensive Tackle from Washington, DC.
Dec 16, 2022 — Stanford left tackle Walter Rouse enters the transfer portal. Stanford has now lost five lineman to the transfer portal.
Walter Rouse is a 6-5.5, 270-pound Offensive Tackle from Washington, DC.
Dec 16, 2022 — Stanford left tackle Walter Rouse enters the transfer portal. Stanford has now lost five lineman to the transfer portal.
I would love to land Rouse and move Richman to right tackle.
Why? I’m not getting the love for this guy. Is it just because he’s not on our team? His star rating? His tape? How do his stats compare to Richman’s? Not being rude, I’m just curious.
Rouse's PFF grade would be the best on the team this year. Especially pass blocking... Now, ALL our guys' scores will improve, barring injury setbacks, as we are very young.
That noted, we need to land Rouse. And hopefully one more tackle... Need the depth. And, of course, a better starter never hurts!!
Kentucky transfer Goodwin was a guy Iowa offered in hs. Big guy would love to make a run for him.
IMO, we need at least 2. Rouse would be good.
Plumb has a COVID year but I doubt he will be coming back. Time for new blood
Yeah...no thanks. If Plumb hasn't figured it out by now, it's not going to happen.
We need some new blood mixed in with a little of the old. Need a few boys who like to mix it up a little, if you know what I mean LOL
Plumb has been in the program for years and has had ample opportunity to succeed. His play this year was flat out embarrassing. It is amazing that SP lasted as long as he did with the turnstile that was the right tackle
Walter Rouse and Daijon Parker are currently on campus.
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Iowa hosting key recruits this week
The Iowa Hawkeyes are hosting a handful of key recruits this week as they look to put the final touches on their 2023 roster.
Didn't parker commit to Virginia?Walter Rouse and Daijon Parker are currently on campus.
Iowa hosting key recruits this week
The Iowa Hawkeyes are hosting a handful of key recruits this week as they look to put the final touches on their 2023 roster.
Yeah, he did in December. Transfers don't sign an NLI though so he's still fair game, plus Virginia is looking for a new OL coach.
You know...I just find it comforting that the Iowa coaches recognize they need help at offensive tackle. For awhile there...I wasn't sure they were aware we were having problems. The fact they are actively pursuing these guys renews my faith in the OL guru thing at Iowa.
This could be my selective memory but wasn't Iowa's o line big and nasty when we could run the ball somewhat consistently? I seem to recall a transition to smaller / quicker o linemen in order to get guys out in space on the zone runs. It comes down to the fight in the dog in most cases but Iowa's o line has been manhandled the past few years by almost every opponent they have faced. I can't remember a dominant or even good + day for the o line in the last 4+ years. Maybe the bowl game against USC?
I don't recall Iowa really focusing on the Wisconsin 'recruit them at 300 and go from there type of lineman'. They have had some 280+ types but not as a focus.
Too bad the guard and tackle positions are now ‘specialized’. Getting the 4 best out there should be the focus. Not counting the center as that position is the most valuable.
Our OL struggles are concerning. Plumb has to move on and Top transfers and recruits must be brought in to improve the unit now. Saw Proctor said he would have been paid more at Iowa than Bama. Have to wonder if there is a systemic issue at Iowa and its apparent to top recruits.
Proctor said the Bama coaches said he could play for national championships with them.
First off...I don't buy that we were in the ballpark with money on Proctor...I'd need someone on the inside at Iowa to tell me we were even close. I just think Proctor was being selfish...not once did he take my feelings on his playing for Iowa into consideration. The only thing I will say...and I think Proctor will succeed, but if he doesn't, Alabama will cut him loose like yesterday's news.