Iowa Commit RB Karan Higdon To Announce 8 AM Tomorrow
I can only post 1 tweet in an OP for some reason so I'll post others in the 1st reponse but Iowa's version of Lorenz seems to be a bit worried he flips. I noticed Higdon's HS coach has also gone silent since the visit. I think we all assumed it was a no but maybe there is some chance here - we'll know first thing in the morning but it doesn't appear 100% Iowa at this point.
#Hawkeyes RB commit Karan Higdon just texted me, said he'll be making a decision tomorrow at 8am. Visited #Michigan this weekend.
— Andrew Kulha (@Hawkeyes247) February 4, 2015
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:54 PM ^
Keep in mind this was a whirlwind romance - his HS coach emailed Singletary his stuff mid week, he was offered Saturday. Got on a plane - visited Sunday, and was gone. Radio silence since but I think the recruit gurus were not feeling anything changed. We'll see.
Few ways to read Higdon situation. Been hearing until now that #Iowa is gonna be okay. Then again, why stop communicating after UM visit?
— Andrew Kulha (@Hawkeyes247) February 4, 2015
Higdon always very open about #Iowa until just before the #Michigan visit. Then went quiet. So that's my reason for concern. We'll see...
— Andrew Kulha (@Hawkeyes247) February 4, 2015
At this point I don't think anybody besides Higdon knows which way he's leaning. We'll find out at 8 am Eastern. #Hawkeyes #Michigan
— Andrew Kulha (@Hawkeyes247) February 4, 2015
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
The problem with whirlwind romances is that the passion cools off pretty quickly. What if he discovers he hates Mr. Spot's and Blimpy?
February 4th, 2015 at 12:25 AM ^
February 4th, 2015 at 1:19 AM ^
Hating Blimpy's and Mr. Spots? That's unpossible!
February 4th, 2015 at 12:36 AM ^
Nobody honestly knows at this point. 8am tommorrow he will announce and sign according to his plan. Very nerve-wracking to say the least lol. Either Michigan or Iowa is going to get one hell of a back and an even better human.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:55 PM ^
...that's for sure.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:55 PM ^
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February 3rd, 2015 at 10:01 PM ^
I agree 100%.
But based on his HS coach's discussion of his off the field background and moral character, volunteer work, etc it doesn't sound like this is a kid to unnecessarily draw attention to himself just for that purpose.
It could be nothing but worth highlighting the radio silence aspect.
I think Brandon Brown had a rule where if a commit stopped responding to him after earlier being very open to communication it usually meant he "cooled on Michigan" - he saw that in Hand right before he jumped over to Bama.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:18 PM ^
A cutting comment from the guy who's accumulated negative five digits in less than a week who's reading recruiting posts.
You'll get caved pretty soon and then you'll be back under some new name. You're like a bad case of genital warts.
February 3rd, 2015 at 11:25 PM ^
February 4th, 2015 at 12:00 AM ^
some people are asymptomatic.
February 4th, 2015 at 2:14 AM ^
Once again, I wish there were a way for the mods to censor inappropriate comments without deleting them entirely. Unless you really are directing this at Alum 96?
Not only would it help to know which comment is being responded to, it would be nice to know which posters are making comments that are so out of line that the mods think they are worth deleting.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:16 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:18 PM ^
It would be nice in a way for the coaches to call these bluffs. I am sure 90% of them no longer have committable offers anymore, seeing as how we only have 5-7 spots left.
February 4th, 2015 at 12:40 AM ^
Karan is not looking for attention at all. He's a kid that took only 1 official visit (Iowa) and has been as dignified as possible in this process. Michigan was the only school that his mother would even consider a visit that late and obviously it gave him something to think about. He is genuinely wrestling with this at this moment. There are many pre-madonnas in recruiting but I can assure you that he is not one of them.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:55 PM ^
Do we take both?
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
When was the last time Michigan was this involved with recruits on NSD? Pryor?
It's both exciting and nerve wracking.
February 4th, 2015 at 8:20 AM ^
I don't remember hearing about him verballing to Michigan; I think the first day I heard about him and UM was signing day.
I could be wrong.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:56 PM ^
I thought he said he was solid to Iowa? Why are all of the recruits that visited us and said "no thanks" suddenly making announcements? I'd be glad to have him, but still its strange...
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^
Harbaughed?
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:56 PM ^
If so then I have no worries at all.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:57 PM ^
I wonder if it's just a ploy to get some last minute hype before he signs his freedom away for >=3 years. Hope I'm wrong and he turns blue... ACL surgeries are a beeeyotch, Karan!
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:59 PM ^
I just played around with embedding tweets and they previewed just fine when I just hit enter while still in plain text editor. Don't know if they would actually post that way or if there's some glitch affecting you but not me.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:14 PM ^
It is possible when I tried multiple tweets in an OP in the past the issue was emojis. What I've noticed is nothing shows in a post after an emoji. Even normal text. It's like the emoji ends the OP no matter what. Even as the emoji itself does not show.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:59 PM ^
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February 3rd, 2015 at 10:08 PM ^
He may not have come to a decision yet. That's what it sounds like.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:13 PM ^
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February 4th, 2015 at 12:52 AM ^
Not so fast my friend. This is a big decision like many of the ones being made tommorrow. There is a lot that goes into it and it's absolutley a life decision. Some of these kids play the game but Karan was raised well by his mother and is truly struggling with the decision. Iowa has done a terrific job with him and has been first rate for a year. Michigan has done everything it could since they received his information and presents a truly elite opportunity. It really is a tough choice due to the timing and relationship factors. He has been made well aware of what Michigan is and what Michigan is about. We don't even know where he is going....honestly.
February 3rd, 2015 at 9:59 PM ^
Is he going to be like DaiShon Neal and announce that he is staying committed to the team he is already committed to?
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:08 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 PM ^
Serious question. Right now we seem to be in play for a LOT of recruits. While unquestionably unlikely, what would happen if they dropped for Michigan? Clearly we dont have enough room for a class that big - what would we do?
#weshouldbesolucky
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:04 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:07 PM ^
So you think Jim Harbaugh would say 'Sorry Iman, we have no room for you'?
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:11 PM ^
I have a feeling what is a "surprise announcement" to the general public is not a surprise to the coaches by that time. I think most of these kids are respectful and will let the coaches know at least a few hours ahead of time. They are literally not deciding their future at 4:00 EST or whatever.
Specific to Iman the few crystal ballz that have flipped have gone to FSU not UM the past few days so I wouldn't hold your breath there.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:50 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:06 PM ^
With 5 spots I dont think we are in danger of that.
Maybe a guy like Oliver gets squeezed out in some dream scenario where we turn into a bunch of people's first choice insead of 2nd or 3rd. At this point I'd be very enthused if we just get all 5 spots filled with non MAC flips.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:00 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:16 PM ^
I was talking to a friend/acquaintance of his today and told him that Iowa is notorious for destroying ACLs. And questioned why he would want to play in a corn field for a coach who may not even be there beyond this year when he can play for the guy who coached in the past couple of NFC championship games. I then showed him the average star rating for Iowa and Michigan.
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:26 PM ^
You know, I have always wondered if the history of AIRBHG - particular gruesome years like 2004 and 2012 for Iowa RBs - should not be better publicized so that any running back that might be considerign Iowa could be better informed about the consequences of their decision, or at least what must be done at the start of Spring Practice to appease AIRBHG (assuming Iowa fans would believe that sacrificing Kirk Ferentz's longevitiy clause is an appropriate sacrifice).
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:01 PM ^
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February 4th, 2015 at 7:39 AM ^
and Weber at 10am...
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:03 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:09 PM ^
He actually did make a comment in yesterday's recruiting thread about how funny it was that recruiting experts could be so incorrect with respect to the assertion that Karan was ruling out Michigan. It seems to have flown under the radar. I'm pretty optimistic
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:06 PM ^
February 3rd, 2015 at 10:18 PM ^