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Anon231980

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Maybe the addition on the interior line is Brendan Black. I would think Campbell has a good feel for the ISU kids that are going to be following him and if Black is, Shanahan would see the writing on the wall. Black would not be backing up anybody.
I'm not familiar with Black.........info???
 

LMTLION

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It’s so interesting to watch this Indiana team. They were a team of castoffs and lower level guys that are playing at the highest level imaginable. Not saying it’s the same situation at all, but we should not doubt CMC’s assessment of his own former Iowa State players that he brings over to Happy Valley.
 
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Campbell can convince Grunk to learn offense next year and then have a shot at playoffs for his jr/sr years.
 

PSU89er

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Thank you, he's impressive!
Black has started 30 of the 36 games he has been at ISU. He didn't redshirt, he was starting as a true freshman. He would have been the first olineman at ISU to be a 4 years starter in the last 15 years.

You'd have to think PSU has the inside track with him, you'd also have to think some big NIL teams are going to throw money at him.

Here is a nice piece on the ISU kids you would want to have. This is from the collegian. Kinda stinks that Reynolds looks like he is going, but Brahmer is probably just better than him

 
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doctornick

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Campbell can convince Grunk to learn offense next year and then have a shot at playoffs for his jr/sr years.
I'd love it too, but it's not happening. Only way is if they convince Grunk with lots of $$$. It would be one thing if he said he was still deciding but once you commit to the portal you are virtually always gone.
 

LB99

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I really want Koby Howard to stay. Denmark too even though we have seen less of him for some reason.
 

Schoolie

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Secondary is coming together........S Mack and Lane, Corners Collins and, hopefully, Dixson and Jahmir Joseph. LB Rojas and hopefully Amare Campbell.
Don't count out the ISU transfers. I don't think they want to stand on the sidelines.
 

LB99

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That’s really sad news. I wish him the best. We’ll likely get the QB from Iowa State Rocco Becht. And we’ll likely (hopefully) return Smolik as Well. But losing Grunkemeyer is a big loss.
I’m pretty sure Smolik was said to be leaving long before the portal even opened.
 

Anon231980

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It’s so interesting to watch this Indiana team. They were a team of castoffs and lower level guys that are playing at the highest level imaginable. Not saying it’s the same situation at all, but we should not doubt CMC’s assessment of his own former Iowa State players that he brings over to Happy Valley.
They physically pounded the crap out of Bama. Rarely has that happened.
 

Schoolie

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Good point, their safety is a stud, but he has not committed to any program yet. Also, the Wisconsin kid from Southern Columbia would be a terrific addition.
I think we'll be fine, and after the portal is over, we go head-to-head with Franklin in the recruting battles. I'm looking forward to that.