12/13/17: Football Recruiting with Alex Halsted

Send us a text With a new early signing period this year for college football we brought Alex Halsted on the podcast to discuss the specifics. How will this impact Iowa State’s recruiting going forward and how many of their commitments plan to sign between December 20th and December 22nd? We discussed how Iowa State’s coaching staff will balance preparing for a bowl game and building for a future at the same time this December. Iowa State is close to having a full class. Halsted speculates on what positions Iowa State might be after in the grad transfer market. Max Duggan, a 2019 quarterback recruit from Council Bluffs Lewis Central, has blown up on the recruiting trail. With the likes of Ohio State and Penn State offering recently, does Iowa State still have a shot? Also, John Waggoner, a defensive end prospect from West Des Moines, recently committed to that team out east. At one point he was a highly sought after prospect but there were rumors of Iowa State cooling on him late. What was the real deal? If you are looking for a good stocking-stuffer idea grab a copy of “100 Things Iowa State Fans Must Know and Do Before They Die” co-authored by Alex Halsted and Dylan Montz. The Cyclone fan you are buying for is sure to enjoy it. As always thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe to iTunes. Go Cyclones!