| FTBL Iowa OT Kaydn Proctor is expected to re-enter the transfer portal (UPDATE: Reports have Proctor returning to Alabama.)
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Oh yeah went to La Vela back in the day saw Pauly shore and color me bad! Also drove down when WCW was there! Good times!
Supposedly he's 50/50. He's wiped one of socials of OSU stuff. I'll believe he's coming back when I see it.
Proctor went through a rough year with the woes of the OL, but as a True Freshman it was a given that he'd struggle a bit. He'll be much better this year and I have no doubt he'll get the coaching/work he needs to improve.
Downs I don't ever see coming back, his Dad is pretty much a bridge burner. What have you done for me lately kind of person...don't really see him flipping back. I could see some big names though heading to Bama post-spring from some other schools.
Downs I don't ever see coming back, his Dad is pretty much a bridge burner. What have you done for me lately kind of person...don't really see him flipping back. I could see some big names though heading to Bama post-spring from some other schools.
Aint that the truth. Around 50 years ago?, I remember? a trip to PCB and one of my friends stirring up a batch of pink GD in the bathtub.
It's amazing how drunk a body can get and still live. Of course, my brain cells took a beating.
So MANY strange things!!! Good thing we didn’t have social media or cell phones back then!! Many a questionable acts took place in PCB in the late 80’s and early 90’s!!
Considering the temptation of starting a thread about spring break adventures.
Damn! The first thing that came to mind was that zoo in Foley ... and I'll stop here.
I know Iowa has a new offensive coordinator. Good for them.
However ...
Not quite sure how it is going to resonate with fans when you say "he didn't get a copy of our playbook" when their offense was 133rd out of 133 teams in total offense last season. U12 community football teams don't want that playbook.
Hey, they were 132nd in scoring ... enough points per game to win a volleyball contest.
However ...
Not quite sure how it is going to resonate with fans when you say "he didn't get a copy of our playbook" when their offense was 133rd out of 133 teams in total offense last season. U12 community football teams don't want that playbook.
Hey, they were 132nd in scoring ... enough points per game to win a volleyball contest.
Two things to note here:
Several weeks ago @Brandon Van de Graaff brought up the physical side of the offensive line for the fall: they (offensive staff) look for a different type of lineman than what we saw last year—quicker, leaner, etc.
When Proctor left he was "big." While I can't put an exact number on his weight, I'd think they'd want him to drop 30-35lbs.
Secondly, I haven't seen anyone mention when he can start with the team. I'm pretty sure he can't report until the 15th of April. That'll leave him behind the proverbial eight ball when it comes to learning the new playbook.
Once again, we may be looking at week four or five before the line comes together.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — The idea of Iowa native Kadyn Proctor playing football for the University of Iowa was stronger than the reality.
The five-star offensive tackle, who joined the Hawkeyes after one season at Alabama, told Iowa he will leave the program, coach Kirk Ferentz said in a statment Tuesday. Iowa opens spring football practice on Wednesday. Proctor, who went on spring break last week with several former Alabama teammates, will return to Tuscaloosa, he told On3.
“It is unfortunate that Kadyn has informed us of his intentions to leave our program today,” Ferentz said. “We wish him well in the future.”
As a non-graduate, Proctor cannot enter the transfer portal until April 15, which gives him time to potentially change his mind. He is still listed on Iowa’s official 2024 roster. He is eligible to play at either Alabama or Iowa this fall.
Proctor (6-feet-7, 360 pounds) was raised in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, a southeast suburb of Des Moines. He grew up an Iowa fan and idolized Tristan Wirfs, who was an All-American tackle at Iowa. Proctor even wore No. 74 like Wirfs and won consecutive state championships at Southeast Polk High School.
In 2022, Proctor was committed to Iowa from June 30 through Dec. 19, one day before signing day. Proctor then flipped to Alabama, where he started 14 games as a true freshman left tackle in 2023. After Alabama coach Nick Saban retired in January, Proctor entered the transfer portal.
Within a few days, Proctor identified Iowa as his most desired destination. Through a social media campaign, the Iowa Swarm Collective quickly raised more than $100,000 in two days — independent of Proctor’s intentions. Proctor attended a men’s basketball game in Iowa City later that week and was enrolled in classes quickly afterward.
“It’s home. I love home,” Proctor said at the Iowa men’s basketball game. “This is ultimately where I wanted to be. It’s the first place I thought of when I entered the transfer portal. So I had my mind made up when I entered the transfer portal.”
Iowa’s staff maintained a solid relationship with Proctor despite leaving for Alabama. When Proctor struggled early at Alabama, recruiting director Tyler Barnes texted the tackle to “hang in there, buddy.” Proctor referenced the text when talking to reporters, which caused Iowa to self-report a Level III violation.
What does this mean for Iowa?
Proctor’s likely return to Alabama is a major loss on the field for the Hawkeyes and a significant gain for the Tide. Proctor was set to play left tackle at Iowa and anchor a veteran offensive line. He started every game for Alabama there last year.It’s a second major gut punch for the Hawkeyes concerning Proctor and this one was perhaps worse than the first. Not just that Proctor won’t play at Iowa, but that he was on campus and chose to leave before spring football started.
In the big picture, this situation could jumpstart discussions at the national level about collective bargaining and contractual obligations. Proctor received payment through The Swarm Collective and promoted one car dealership on social media but had yet to practice with the team. — Scott Dochterman, Iowa staff writer
How Proctor fits at Alabama
Proctor endured a good amount of first-year struggles as Alabama’s starting left tackle in 2023, but was trending upwards by season’s end and was expected to take a second-year leap in 2024.His expected return to Alabama stabilizes arguably the biggest question mark on the team: offensive tackle, where Alabama currently doesn’t have a player who has started a college game. Proctor’s re-commitment would add a plug-and-play starter along with redshirt sophomore Elijah Pritchett as starters, while the younger pieces can continue developing as depth pieces without pressure to play right away. Proctor’s experience from a season ago: 14 starts and 792 snaps is a welcome addition back to an offensive line that has an experienced interior group of Tyler Booker and Jaeden Roberts at guard and Parker Brailsford/James Brockermeyer at center.
Though Proctor is familiar with Alabama, he’ll need to adjust to a new system under Kalen DeBoer and position coach Chris Kapilovic. There’s going to be a bigger commitment from offensive linemen to pull block and block in space, meaning Proctor, who played above 350 pounds last season, may have to shed a little weight in addition to learning the system. There will be plenty of time if that’s needed, as Proctor wouldn’t be required to play any snaps until fall camp. — Kennington Smith III, Alabama staff writer
I had forgotten the leaner offensive linemen thing. He’s got a lot of work to do!
Any word on why the change of mind? Just a matter of he’s been talking to friends at Bama and missed it or?
And "pocketed a lions share of our nil money"
"played us for suckers"
Ummmm.... first thing he should do is see about getting Iowas money back to them
"played us for suckers"
Ummmm.... first thing he should do is see about getting Iowas money back to them
Exactly what I was thinking as well.
You know, I don't remember him pitching a fit about Iowa's tampering with Proctor during the season. He can go cry a river all he wants.
Been married..to same woman...53 years. So wouldn't know the breakup-makeyp thang...lol
