2015 Verbal: Jake Brinkman

[Castor Troy]

Tough to say. We seem to value speed at linebacker but love players with versatility. Kids real talented in track. A quick google search and hes a great long jumper and ran a best time of 11.01 in the 100. But hes not just a good track athlete, he's a good overall football player.

http://www.press-citizen.com/story/s...-meet/8884059/

Reminds me of the Kocour kid we were recruiting last year

Not bad in track, but he is all football player. He sheds blocks like a defensive end and can really find the ball well.

[HerdBot]

Not bad in track, but he is all football player. He sheds blocks like a defensive end and can really find the ball well.

I was thinking the same thing. Relentless in pursuit like a DE, sheds blocks like a linebacker, and runs like a safety. Track numbers a bonus. We got a good one!

[BisonNeil]

I really like LBs who have played RB also. It just seems like they are more instinctive with pursuit angles.

If he sticks with his verbal and signs this would seem to really piss off Farley.

[LakesCyclone]

I really like LBs who have played RB also. It just seems like they are more instinctive with pursuit angles.

If he sticks with his verbal and signs this would seem to really piss off Farley.

If Iowa misses on any of their targets the hawks will offer. And he'll go where Marv Cook played.

[Mr. Burgundy]

If Iowa misses on any of their targets the hawks will offer. And he'll go where Marv Cook played.

Nothing like making the kid feel wanted. "Hey, you are our last resort, if the kids from down south don't want to come to Iowa City, we are going to want you, if not maybe you can walk on."

I don't doubt he will want to play FBS if the Hawks came balling, but we aren't a dog and pony show up here. I just love that his DAD is going to need some awesome Bison gear. Because he played for the team that hangs conference title banners, and his son wants Natty Titles!!! Welcome to NDSU, sounds like a terrific family and he REALLY wanted to be a Bison yesterday and that is terrific to hear. He really felt at home! Go Bison.

[Bison_Pride]

Outstanding talent and well-spoken. Here's an interview from last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiA-tSxLu8c

I'm not a great football mind, but watching the videos he looks fast as heck, anticipates the plays, and explodes into the tackles. All while taking perfect angles. Can he just skip his senior year and redshirt already? huh?

[cidhawkeye]

Great kid from a great family. Good all around athlete, his long jump results are after 2 practices in his life. Good baseball player as well. His team is currently on a 56 game winning streak with 4 straight titles. Got to like coaches kids especially from this family. Has a younger brother that will be a dominant lineman as well. Nice get Bison.

[LakesCyclone]

If Iowa misses on any of their targets the hawks will offer. And he'll go where Marv Cook played.

I gave you a heads-up about what might happen. This is especially for SamsRams. Got your sophomoric reputation message. Here's a link for you: iowa.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1680437

[SamsRams]

I gave you a heads-up about what might happen. This is especially for SamsRams. Got your sophomoric reputation message. Here's a link for you: iowa.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1680437

Thanks for that link we cant view cause its pay content. Really great to not be able to read it.

[El_Chapo]

thanks for the info cyclone. ill put you green since I was able to read it and its a shame he's going to iowa-iowa state game, but oh well, I think he'll stay committed when he realizes that NDSU could beat both of them and he'll be back there in 2016