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MORE RECRUITS | MORE VISITS | GAMBLING IS ALLOWED?! Iowa State Cyclones LIVE #69

MORE RECRUITS | MORE VISITS | GAMBLING IS ALLOWED?! Iowa State Cyclones LIVE #69

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Episode Notes: MORE RECRUITS | MORE VISITS | GAMBLING IS ALLOWED?! Iowa State Cyclones LIVE #69 Hosts: Levi Stevenson & Carter Hanson Focus: Iowa State recruiting updates, recent commits/visits, and extensive discussion on the Brandon Sorsby gambling scandal at Texas Tech and its broader implications. Quick Summary The episode opens with housekeeping on recent Iowa State recruiting activity (new commits like Dontrell Young) and upcoming visits. The bulk of the show shifts to a deep, frustrated analysis of the Brandon Sorsby situation at Texas Tech — his gambling history, the court injunction allowing him to play, comparisons to Iowa/Iowa State cases, and the hosts' strong view that this undermines the integrity of college football. They also touch on offensive scheme fits (e.g., fullback Joey Massey) and quarterback evaluations. Timestamped Key Segments & Notes 00:00 – 05:00: Intro & Latest Commit (Dontrell Young) Welcome and recent news: Iowa State landed Illinois QB Dontrell Young (track standout, 10.46 100m) ~15 minutes before the show.Discussion of his elite speed/athleticism (6'0", ~160 lbs), versatility (corner/safety/nickel potential), and fit in the new defensive scheme emphasizing man coverage and speed.Hosts note the staff's shift toward athletic, high-upside players who can be coached up. Young seen as a developmental piece with special teams upside. 05:00 – 20:00+: Film Review & Player Breakdowns Breakdown of Young's film: Strong pursuit, tackling for size, comfort in deep coverage and run support. Concerns about current weight but high praise for raw traits.Hosts debate best position (corner or safety); lean toward corner/nickel due to speed and downhill mentality.Additional commits mentioned: Jackson Poden (safety, Missouri), under-recruited gems found via camps. Emphasis on staff's in-person evaluations over stars/offers.QB Cash Hollingshead: Pro-style passer with good mechanics, arm talent, accuracy, and culture fit. Compared favorably to Hudson Kurland in some areas; seen as a strong developmental piece.Fullback Joey Massey (6'2", 235 lbs): Highlighted for physicality, blocking, hands, and scheme fit in an A-gap power run game. Hosts excited about his "football dude" mentality and potential to add weight. Recruiting Housekeeping (~20:00 – 35:00) Recent momentum with camp offers and under-the-radar talent.Upcoming visits (Friday): Keyshawn Williams, Shamarian Thurston, others. Mentions of Cameron Roberson visit feedback.Strategy praise: Building culture with guys who fit the scheme and buy in, while still pursuing higher-end targets. Main Segment: Brandon Sorsby / Gambling Scandal (~35:00 – End) Deep dive into Sorsby's extensive gambling (reported ~$90k over years, including on his own teams), court injunction allowing him to play at Texas Tech, and fallout.Strong criticism: This is point-shaving territory in the hosts' view; far more damaging to the sport than conference realignment or NIL issues.Comparisons to Iowa/Iowa State cases (e.g., Noah Shannon, Hunter Dekkers): Players lost eligibility for far less, highlighting inconsistency and perceived corruption.Broader implications: Erodes trust in game outcomes, legitimizes gambling on one's own team, potential for boycotts/refusals to play Texas Tech, calls for NCAA "teeth" via congressional action/antitrust exemption, and even death penalty speculation for Texas Tech.Hosts express frustration with Texas Tech's stance, Cody Campbell's influence, and the precedent this sets. They hope for accountability to preserve sport integrity. Key Takeaways / Analysis Recruiting: Iowa State continuing to build athletic depth through camp evals and speed-focused defensive additions. Positive early returns on new staff's approach.Scheme Fit: Emphasis on versatile, tough, culture-aligned players (speed on defense, physicality in the run game).Gambling Topic: Hosts view Sorsby/Texas Tech situation as an existential threat to college football's credibility. Strong belief that gambling on one's own team should be a permanent ban, with calls for broader reform.Tone: Optimistic on ISU recruiting/culture; highly critical and disheartened on the national gambling precedent. Notable Quotes On Young: “With that kind of speed, I kind of wonder if they’d consider moving him to corner... that’s athleticism that you can find a spot for pretty much anytime.”On Massey: “This guy looks fun... He was built for Tyler Rohl’s offense.”On Sorsby: “This delegitimizes everything... If you let this go through, TV viewership will go down because people will just stop caring.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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