Iowa state was expected to compete for the big XII title based somewhat on a their QB.
he didn’t do much of anything to carry them in games where they needed it.
Rocco Becht leaving Ames
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he didn’t do much of anything to carry them in games where they needed it.
Another “Cyclone 4 Life”! Almost feels like they’re trolling at this point… maybe a shot a Campbell?
Makes one want to cry, all of these "heartfelt" sentiments.
I guess our Lord is very busy during the "open portal" season? Bo Bassett prayed for days before he decided to lie to Iowa. Many others start their farewells to their former team with "after considerable prayer I have decided to enter the portal." I am not an expert on the subject, but I find it hard to believe that God is counseling all these players and coaches to quit on the programs that gave them their big break in either playing or coaching.
Tell the truth. Just say it. I am leaving ISU or whatever team to make more money and win more games.
I completely agree. I'm sure the thought process is that if you invoke the name of God then it's not really your fault. You actually really, really wanted to stay with your team but Jesus told you otherwise. And how can one go against His wishes? 🫠
Clearly if Iowa had that schedule and won 10-11 games we be hearing about it all season in the media and even here people saying we hadn't done anything.
Just like with Becht, Clone fans over at CF are saying losing Jontez Williams isn’t that big of a deal. And why wouldn’t they? The cupboard is full of 4 and 5 star recruits and players in Ames. 
This. Which is one reason I'm fine if we don't go QB shopping in the portal again unless its s depth piece, (in case we have more defections). With Heck, (Brown if he stays) and Sullivan, Lester will have had this year, the bowl practices, spring and fall camp to work with his guys. From a prep standpoint that way ahead of where we've been the last three years. Lets see what he can do with his guys.
Yep. Quitting on your program, teammates and fans to go chase more money … err, opportunities … doesn’t seem very godly. I’d have a ton more respect for these idiots if they’d just be honest… “I’m not getting paid enough here, so I’m leaving. Bye.”
Rocco is a very good QB. He'd look good in Black and Gold.
ISU football has to feel like Drake basketball right now. Lose your coach and a bunch of players. Sucks for them.
At least when KF retires he won't be taking any players with him. Some might leave on their own of course
ISU football has to feel like Drake basketball right now. Lose your coach and a bunch of players. Sucks for them.
At least when KF retires he won't be taking any players with him. Some might leave on their own of course
These grandiose pronouncements have become parodies of themselves.
Not murderers row by any stretch. That's a CFP type schedule if they are decent.
Maybe this isn't so weird, but seems weird to me.......first 3 Big Ten games on the road, then 5 straight at Home.
They'll likely be ranked about #15 to start the season, and if somehow they get past Michigan, they're Top Ten when USC comes to town.
You couldn't ask for a better setup if you're Matt Campbell in year one.
I only care that Iowa has ISU's proverbial Skull on the mantle as a skull trophy after next Years game in Kinnick and Iowa can get thru the non Conference unbeaten and the more that bail on that 2nd Tier skidmark of a Program the better . They had Their little bump in relevancy , Time for the water to level and they get back to being the historical joke and boil on the arse of the schedule that They are fit to be . Kirk needs to treat that Game like ISU stole His gum supply
The Big Ten portion of the schedule has not been setup as far as the dates of the games yet.
So they don’t necessarily start with 3 road games, it is still TBD. (We’re waiting, B10 officials)
Upsets happen. But, if I was a PSU fan. I would only be potentially concerned with Michigan, USC, and Washington(only because it is on the road).
They dodge all three of the Big 10 CFP qualifiers in Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon. Michigan will have a new coach. If MC doesn’t take them to the CFP in year one, there will be considerable grumbling from the PSU fan base.
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I would be surprised if Rocco doesn't follow Campbell to PSU. As mentioned earlier on this board, he knows the system Campbell likes to run and he knows that Campbell trusts him. It would really help PSU hit the ground running with Rocco at the helm. Will be interesting to see if Grunkemeyer, the backup QB currently in the starting role, sees the writing on the wall and enters the portal.
ISU is 2-0 the past two seasons against Iowa’s offense is a more accurate assessment.
I figured the order was set and the dates up in the air just in case they played on a Friday night or something. At any rate, they miss Oregon too. It really couldn't be setup better for a first year Coach, who will have an experienced starter at the helm, and I'd be stunned if that starter isn't Rocco. (they could pay someone else I suppose, but I doubt they will)
Campbell is gonna have better players all around him than he's ever had. We'll see if he can Coach them up. I'd prefer they suck.
Did he really have huge numbers against the hawks Dee. Not really, totally blanked in the first half of 2024 and only scored 16 at home this year so that is 16 points against the hawks in 6 quarters of football.
As I have said before, Iowa lost the last two games to ISU because of the hawk's offense and what the offensive coaches and Kirk were doing. In 2024, the hawks had 3 possessions with a 19-14 lead where they could have bled nearly 1 minute 45 seconds off the clock and that would have meant a win.
2-0 versus Kirk's turtling up the offense.
^^ THIS ^^ Grunkenmeyer finished the season Strong. Rocco, the opposite...
EG is a freshman. If Campbell takes , Rocco, which I doubt will happen, he risks losing a potential 4 year starter.
He has not loyalty to Iowa State. He was a big figure and cowardly with a bunch of poor leadership to skip the bowl game.
Zero loyalty to Ames. I would make sure the door hits him on the way out. And I really could give a S about it...
Since this is now a thing, I think Grunkeyemeyer hits the portal. Iowa should get Grunk. He reminded me of Gronowski and would be an awesome bridge to Bessinger. I like where our QB room is at now, but I would jump at the chance to get Grunk and let Bessinger develop.
I like your idea about taking him but doubt if he is thinking Iowa City. VaTech seems more likely, or he could stay at PSU. He might beat Becht out for the starting job, it's just as possible as not possible.
This would be my perfect world scenario. I totally get its a long shot, but would be over the moon if it happened
I have a hard time believing that the cupboard is that empty at Penn State. Do they really need a guy who underperformed and is coming off an injury? I don’t see why he would go there to be a backup. He’s a lot better off going to a Group of Five school to get on film and put up some numbers.
I did see that he got his degree this last weekend, so he is an ISU grad and his fam and him did go to the ceremonies.
The forever stuff and all the phony love is getting really old from all directions. Just say I’m leaving so I can make more $$
Social Media has given a whole lot of people an inflated sense of self-importance.
Wow. Thats an opportunity to go undefeated honestly. They should be favored in every game but 2 at this point, at Washington and at Michigan but we have no idea what’s going to unfold there. Certainly a chance to be undefeated heading into their last game with that schedule.