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Cignetti was Saban's recruiting coordinator for several years. Guy knows how to sell a championship level team.
I really don't care about Indiana's portal commits they bought or ISU's transfers to PSU. PSU has lost far more talent in the portal than they are gaining FWIW.
Well, to be fair, there hasn’t been much Hawkeye portal news to follow.
Do you actually believe that Cig would move on? That he would leave to go to some elite school when he's on the verge of making Indiana the next elite school? Genuine question. I just don't see it. He doesn't seem like the kind of guy that would chase money like that. He has total control over Indiana now, he can do whatever, whenever he wants and the fans and athletic department will believe in him. That won't fly, at say, Alabama.
All I know is, Indiana turning into an elite blue-blood only makes things worse for our football program. Because they'll join OSU and Oregon up top, followed by Mich, USC, and PSU in tier 2, then Iowa in that third tier.
He is already making 10 mil +. He doesn't need to go anywhere for money and they are on the verge of a natty.
age slows for no Man , He is 64 and not many Coaches are still at it at 70+
Defensive talent seemingly confirms return to Iowa football for 2026
Amid transfer portal departures, the Iowa Hawkeyes are seeing a defensive talent, Kenneth Merrieweather, return for 2026.
hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com
Here's what I choose to believe. After loosing ALLEN, somebody convinced Captain Nepotism to do a little more than tell the players who make him millions that "they are lucky" to be in the presence of a God.
Give me a laughing emoji if you've built a shrine to me in your mother's basement.
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Iowa football lands Villanova transfer portal safety Anthony Hawkins
Iowa football got its first commitment in the 2026 transfer portal from former Villanova freshman All-American safety Anthony Hawkins.
hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com
He’s a good addition especially for a coach with a very warm seat next year. However a bit of a stretch to say he’s best qb someone will sign with all these guys in the portal.
26 QBs to watch in the 2026 college football transfer portal
From top targets to top backups, we've tiered QBs ahead of the transfer portal officially opening Jan. 2.
www.espn.com
Wolford had 19 catches, 26 YPC, and 7 TDs as a freshman and 8 YPC and a TD rushing. 600 yards on 30 touches is pretty impressive. Three years of eligibility, might be a nice find.
Running Back, Receiver, and looks like he would be a decent kick returner. They list him as a gadget player. Those types do well in Lesters offense. Guy can catch the ball in the red zone or outside as evident by 7 T.D. catches.
He is the 114TH ranked overall portal entry and # 24 WR , This Kid is good and is a burner , perfect slot and Wetjen replacement
I totally get all that but are we going after ANY big fish? I honestly haven't seen anything other than some of the smaller schools. I'm also concerned about a few of the guys we have been getting on campus.
Granted, I think we are at the point where we are paying mostly for the guys we have already developed to keep them here. I just thought some of the extra money we would have by not paying for a QB could be used for a really high end DT.
Especially a running back who has carries, but more importantly has the catches, yards, and touchdowns he has. Versatility in the offense he is instilling is valued. Like I said, I think he has the hands and speed to do well in the return game. Shifty guy.
That actually makes me feel a bit better. Might be what we always wanted Washington to be.
His production is even more impressive after watching the highlights. Kent St’s qb’s have terrible arms.
Makes sense. Remember when they played us bulk of their starters were seniors. Think between both sides only 2-3 underclassman that day starting.
Looks like OK St. and UCF have also offered -not sure who else. Hopefully we can get him to visit!
I continue to be baffled when people wonder why we don't go for and/or can't land big fish WR transfers in the portal. Yeah the offense is improved but we're still the 127th passing offense in the country. If you were a top WR recruit/transfer and wanted to put your skills on display for NFL scouts, would you choose Iowa? Lol.
I'm not questioning that. I'm questioning why we aren't all in on some high caliber DT/DE since we aren't spending on a QB.
Back to your other point... what in the world happened to Seth Anderson. He didn't seem so bad as to not get any game reps. He completely disappeared this year.
Been saying this for the past few years. We'll have to find some diamonds in the rough and claw our way back up with lesser talent. Anyone that has elite level skills isn't going to come here, they'll be shooting for high octane, WR heavy offenses.