Dude, it's just that he has a LONGGGGG way to go before he's ready to play in the B1G. A guy who's 6-3 and 200 lbs will get killed in a three point stance against 300# tackles in this league. The guy would seem a good fit for the 5-2 defense the Hawkeyes used to play, but I don't think anyone plays it any more. I'm hoping the best for the guy, but he's really got a mountain to climb in the weight room unless he converts to LB, which I don't think he will. Good straight ahead speed but not the lateral mobility you want in a LB. If he's able to contribute at DE in the next two years, I consider that a bonus.Seth Coleman is a Florida 4* and your already bringing up the bust word after his redshirt freshman year. A 3* DT from Florida is better than a 3* from ILL. And our original targets didnt choose us because the product on the field looked like dog ish.
All those names plus Wole in the only 2 years he has been the coach, for a team that was getting mud stomped. Now we win and look at all the D lineman that are visiting this weekend. Some of them have already committed to other power 5 schools. So yes I believe he checks the recruiting box in big black magic marker
I'll give Clark the benefit of the doubt until the December signing date. We desperately need a pass rushing DE and a big DT or two to clog up the middle and keep the blockers off the LBs next year. Shipton has the bulk, but I think he needs a lot of work with Coach Lou to get that bull rusher strength. Few preps are ready for that when they come in unless they're remarkably quick and gym rats. Even fewer JC transfers are ready with conditioning and strength.
A good pass rusher, safety or DT transfer will almost automatically make the two deep next year. Let's see if Clark can deliver two of those....
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