INSIDER: Some thoughts on Iowa State's QB recruiting/situation

[ChrisMWilliams]

A few quick hits today just for my forum followers ... not gonna promote this anywhere else.

1 - Hearing that Re-al Mitchell could be the guy in the Joel Lanning role next year - on offense (he won't be playing LB). They love him that much as a runner. Heard he is the second fastest guy on the team already.

2 - I am now planning on Kempt being back. It isn't official but there'd have to be an odd turn of events for this to not happen (knock on wood).

3 - Campbell just fell in love with this Purdy kid. Wasn't an active "go recruit over Re-al" thing. I think Matt will comfortably use multiple QBs in the future as he sees fit, like we saw last year.

 

[rholtgraves]

I don't see how you could use Mitchell the same way they used Lanning, which was mostly in short yardage or red zone situations. A big part of Lanning getting yards was how big and strong he is, hence the name Lan-ram.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

All great recruiting news AND we will have a break from zero temps the rest of the week? Cue "walking on sunshine" music

 

[CYCLNST8]

I don't see how you could use Mitchell the same way they used Lanning, which was mostly in short yardage or red zone situations. A big part of Lanning getting yards was how big and strong he is, hence the name Lan-ram.

Correct; not the same way. Joel was a north-south bruiser for short yardage and goal line situations. Re-Al will be perfect for drives where we want to burn clock on the ground. Defenses can no longer key on just Montgomery with Mitchell at quarterback. No one worries about Kempt taking off on the zone read.

 

[aauummm]

I don't see how you could use Mitchell the same way they used Lanning, which was mostly in short yardage or red zone situations. A big part of Lanning getting yards was how big and strong he is, hence the name Lan-ram.

If Re-al is that fast I hope that he is on the field a lot!

 

[IlliniCy]

All great recruiting news AND we will have a break from zero temps the rest of the week? Cue "walking on sunshine" music

 

[jburke]

Can you imagine a zone read option with Kene and Re-al.... maybe add Montgomery for triple option....

 

[CyInDFW]

If I'm Zeb, I'm wondering what my future is at Iowa State with the possibility of Kempt coming back and all of the comments about Re-al.

 

[jburke]

If I'm Zeb, I'm wondering what my future is at Iowa State with the possibility of Kempt coming back and all of the comments about Re-al.

Not sure this is true..... I think Kempt and Noland will battle for #1 if Kyle gets the 6th year seniority puts him on top, but you know it will be a competition for who takes the top spot. Also the season is a grind, look at this year we have 4 players at Qb through the year. you need all the depth you can get.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

If I'm Zeb, I'm wondering what my future is at Iowa State with the possibility of Kempt coming back and all of the comments about Re-al.

I don't think him being put in the running QB role puts Zebs QB future in danger.

Plus, there is no guarantee that Zeb won't start over KK in 2018.

 

[clones11]

If Re-al is the 2nd fastest who is the fastest? Wonder what the 40-times would be.

 

[Doc]

If Re-al is the 2nd fastest who is the fastest? Wonder what the 40-times would be.

Kene

 

[DSMCy]

If I'm Zeb, I'm wondering what my future is at Iowa State with the possibility of Kempt coming back and all of the comments about Re-al.

Love everything Kempt did for the team this year but I hope Zeb improves enough to win the job.
Much stronger arm and he looked capable this year when he was in there.

 

[ca4cy]

I don't see how you could use Mitchell the same way they used Lanning, which was mostly in short yardage or red zone situations. A big part of Lanning getting yards was how big and strong he is, hence the name Lan-ram.

Hopefully our o-line improves enough that there are actual holes to run through.

 

[CyclonesMoney]

If I'm Zeb, I'm wondering what my future is at Iowa State with the possibility of Kempt coming back and all of the comments about Re-al.

If I'm Zeb, I start to believe that nothing is given. I need to up my game and continue to compete and win the starting job. Its a win win situation for the program.

 

[BCClone]

Campbell has used 2 qbs even when he was at Toledo. Zeb shouldn’t be worried. Also, Campbell has shown to play who he believes has earned the position.

I am happy if they get Re-al some snaps so we always have a couple qbs with at least a few snaps of experience.

 

[rholtgraves]

can you explain for us what the rational and history is for KK to get a 6th year?

NCAA added a new exception to get an additional year of eligibility a couple years ago; if a player is at a school and gets a new coach whose system is so different that the player doesn't have the same chance to play then they may be able to get another year.

 

[KnappShack]

"Odd turn of events" is our middle name!

 

[bozclone]

It is awesome to have good competition at QB. Potentially, we have two starters returning. We believe both are capable. Fans will argue the benefits of one over the other. One led ISU to some historic wins including wins at OU and against TCU. The other one is a young stud who has shown a bunch of potential. May the best man win.

It is also cool that we have a freshman QB that has been on campus less than two weeks and the staff already sees him having a role next fall.

This is so different than most years of Iowa State football.

 

[jdcyclone19]

Correct; not the same way. Joel was a north-south bruiser for short yardage and goal line situations. Re-Al will be perfect for drives where we want to burn clock on the ground. Defenses can no longer key on just Montgomery with Mitchell at quarterback. No one worries about Kempt taking off on the zone read.

Could you image a backfield with Mitchell, Montgomery and Kene at the same time? That could be a really potent combination.