Yep....This guy prolly wants to compete for a starting spot....I didn't see anything special out of our CBs that says he can't....we "desperately" need to create some competition at that position...We'll end up getting the best option available. I have confidence in this staff.
There are better options available as Grad transfers and unsigned JUCO's for 2016
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Top cornerback backup Maurice Fleming to transfer from Iowa
Top cornerback backup Maurice Fleming to transfer from Iowa
The Iowa football team's already-thin secondary got a little thinner this week, with Maurice Fleming announcing his intentions to transfer.
Fleming, who was listed as the No. 1 left cornerback on the spring depth chart with starter Greg Mabin sidelined, plans to complete his career as a graduate transfer. Iowa approved the transfer without restrictions, according to a university release.
“Maurice has shared his desire to spend his fifth and final season as a graduate transfer at another institution,” coach Kirk Ferentz said in a statement. “Reese has been a valuable contributor throughout his career at Iowa, and we wish him the best in his final season this fall.”
Prior to the 2014 season, Fleming lost a three-way battle with Greg Mabin and Sean Draper for the starting cornerback job opposite Desmond King. The Chicago native has been mostly on the bench (and on special teams) since. He had been elevated to first string with Mabin out for the spring with an injury. But sophomore defensive back Josh Jackson is rising up the ranks, even though he, too, is injured this spring and practicing in a red no-contact jersey.
With Fleming gone, the top four corners are King, Mabin, Jackson and freshman Michael Ojemudia (who impressed coaches in the fall, but redshirted).
It's possible that Fleming's departure could help free up a scholarship this summer for walk-on starting free safety Brandon Snyder.
Fleming (6-foot, 205 pounds) played in all 14 games in 2015. He started in Iowa's 28-20 win at Nebraska when King was suspended for the first quarter for being late to a team meeting.
“I feel blessed for my time at Iowa and want to thank coach Kirk Ferentz and coach Phil Parker for their help in making me a better football player and keeping me humble,” Fleming said in a statement. “At this time I am going to explore my options to make the best of my senior year.”
not to mention he was the 3rd on a team that made the CFP with a future first round pick (Desmond King) as one of the guys in front of himAssuming no JC Jackson, this kid would be a really good one year pick up. He's a better option at CB than any of our current guys not named Elder or Redwine, and he'd provide valuable depth
he's not going to start here...we just need a guy to play nickel and add depth, plus he played in every game for them last year. That has to stand for somethingAs a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk-on instead in the spring so thats why he left. I expect him to land at a much smaller program not power 5. Just my take, seen him get burned way too much.
As a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk
Hey we are going to be playing a crap load of zone this year. Do need to be Revis to be a decent zone corner. and we need depth bad
As a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk-on instead in the spring so thats why he left. I expect him to land at a much smaller program not power 5. Just my take, seen him get burned way too much.
As a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk-on instead in the spring so thats why he left. I expect him to land at a much smaller program not power 5. Just my take, seen him get burned way too much.
. Thanks for the info....he prolly left to compete for a starting position....lf he's good enough to push our starters he's a take....if not, I see him going to a Mid....I looked at several Iowa highlights..didn't see him getting burned.....where's the toast?As a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk-on instead in the spring so thats why he left. I expect him to land at a much smaller program not power 5. Just my take, seen him get burned way too much.
. Thanks for the info....he prolly left to compete for a starting position....lf he's good enough to push our starters he's a take....if not, I see him going to a Mid....I looked at several Iowa highlights..didn't see him getting burned.....where's the toast?As a guy who lives in Iowa City currently getting my MBA, and went to almost every hawkeye game this year let me just say this guy is not miami good. The reason he left is he wouldnt be a starter over Dez king (great player) and two other DBs that are a sophmore and Senior. They were going to move him to safety but elected to start a walk-on instead in the spring so thats why he left. I expect him to land at a much smaller program not power 5. Just my take, seen him get burned way too much.
Not Miami good is not good enuf. Find a Miami good enuf out there. JUCO, Grad transfer or whatever. Trust staff to find right guy or pass.
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If he's not good enough to help us win then don't waste time with him. We already have ****** depth players. If we sign anyone he needs to, at a minimum, be better than our ****** depth players and be good enough to actually play.