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Jun 29, 2011 11:46 AM
Latest word might be he is days away from picking the Hoosiers (over Mizzou, Alabama, and Oklahoma). Would easily be the biggest get in IUs in recent history.

Brother has pleaded with him to come down and play with him, despite the fact he will take his spot. Regardless of his final decision, Coach Kevin Wilson has done a tremendous job recruiting this kid.
Jun 29, 2011 11:46am
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Jun 29, 2011 12:04 PM
don't know much about him, Laley-- is he Blair Kiel's (of Notre Dame fame) kid?
Jun 29, 2011 12:04pm
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Jun 29, 2011 12:06 PM
vball10set;817505 wrote:don't know much about him, Laley-- is he Blair Kiel's (of Notre Dame fame) kid?

Blair Kiel is his uncle.
Jun 29, 2011 12:06pm
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Jun 29, 2011 12:08 PM
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Jun 29, 2011 12:14 PM
I think Indiana would be a great fit for him since ND is out of the running.
Jun 29, 2011 12:14pm
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Jun 29, 2011 12:19 PM
did a little research--here's a pretty good article on "why Indiana"

http://www.crimsonquarry.com/2011/6/27/2246721/why-indiana
So, why Indiana? Indiana is years removed from actually being a competitive program and they have never been anything close to prestigious. Even on a lightning in a bottle, one year of awesomeness type scale of success, Indiana has never really reached that pinnacle. Why would any highly coveted recruit that has his pick of any school with National Championship dreams choose the Hoosiers, where the constant rebuilding state of the program has us several years away from any such visions of grandeur? Because it’s Indiana.

From the few interviews the number one rated QB prospect in the nation has done compared to many others in his position from previous years, you can tell the kid is quiet and prefers to shine the spotlight elsewhere. Indiana is the place to do that. Certainly he would come to campus as the most heralded football recruit to ever set foot in Bloomington, but he would also be competing for the campus spotlight with the likes of Cody Zeller and Yogi Ferrell. There is no mistaking that Indiana is a basketball school, but a competitive football team would also get a plethora of support. A player looking to get local recognition but to stay out of the national spotlight and scrutiny of the bigger schools would do well to choose IU.
Jun 29, 2011 12:19pm
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Jun 29, 2011 12:23 PM
vball10set;817505 wrote:don't know much about him, Laley-- is he Blair Kiel's (of Notre Dame fame) kid?

As Lotz said, it his uncle. His brother is currently QB at Indiana (Dusty Kiel).

He is a top 15 talent in the country, the #1 QB.
Jun 29, 2011 12:23pm
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Jun 29, 2011 12:55 PM
Interesting. Even after vball's article, I still ask "Why Indiana?"
Jun 29, 2011 12:55pm
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Jun 29, 2011 1:08 PM
WebFire;817581 wrote:Interesting. Even after vball's article, I still ask "Why Indiana?"

Thats what everyone wants to know lol.

The most common reasoning given is he wants to play with his brother and allow his parents to be able to watch both play each week. That, and the fact that he wants to stay out of the spotlight and is a huge IU basketball fan, so that ties together nicely.

In the end, its still crazy to me, and until e commits, I wont fully believe the rumors.
Jun 29, 2011 1:08pm
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Jun 29, 2011 1:12 PM
I'd think being the starter as soon as he steps foot on campus plays into it too. Having his brother there and being close to home makes sense too.
Jun 29, 2011 1:12pm
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Jun 29, 2011 3:09 PM
I hope he goes to Indiana. It's too bad the depth issue at Notre Dame was a deal-breaker.

I am afraid to think of how good Oklahoma would be with him and DGB there. Jessssus.
Jun 29, 2011 3:09pm
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Jun 29, 2011 5:54 PM
Wilson is putting together a fairly nice class. He's already landed a couple studs from Warren Central (Indiana's Cleveland Glenville) and a highly ranked recruit out of Ben Davis. Getting Kiel would be tremendous for the Hoosiers.
Jun 29, 2011 5:54pm
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Jun 29, 2011 6:06 PM
If the kid is that good, there's no reason why going to Indiana would hurt his NFL chances, except maybe him getting injured by a porous offensive line (worst case scenario), so I can see why he'd choose there. That would be a nice get for Indiana and would certainly add some excitement to the B10 having the #1 QB recruit.
Jun 29, 2011 6:06pm
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Jun 29, 2011 9:41 PM
lhslep134;817955 wrote:If the kid is that good, there's no reason why going to Indiana would hurt his NFL chances, except maybe him getting injured by a porous offensive line (worst case scenario), so I can see why he'd choose there. That would be a nice get for Indiana and would certainly add some excitement to the B10 having the #1 QB recruit.

But would he receive the same level of coaching, and therefore develop similarly?
Jun 29, 2011 9:41pm
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Jun 29, 2011 9:45 PM
Indiana's coaches are pretty good, so I'd say yes.
Jun 29, 2011 9:45pm
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Jun 30, 2011 8:38 AM
Tobias Fünke;818142 wrote:Indiana's coaches are pretty good, so I'd say yes.

I agree. They are still good enough to be B1G coaches. Obviously some are better than others, but I think good enough for the #1 QB prospect in the nation.
Jun 30, 2011 8:38am
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Jun 30, 2011 8:41 AM
thedynasty1998;818136 wrote:But would he receive the same level of coaching, and therefore develop similarly?

He's going to Indiana (a Big Ten school), not South Dakota State.
Jun 30, 2011 8:41am
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Jun 30, 2011 9:47 AM
I'm not trying to discredit them. I really don't know anything about their staff or even what type of offense they run.

More power to him for doing the unusual, but at some point you have to be selfish.
Jun 30, 2011 9:47am
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Jun 30, 2011 10:26 AM
Indiana's new head coach and staff came from Oklahoma. Coach Wilson was the QB's coach and offensive coordinator. Think Sam Bradford.
Jun 30, 2011 10:26am
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Jun 30, 2011 10:44 AM
Little Danny;818614 wrote:Indiana's new head coach and staff came from Oklahoma. Coach Wilson was the QB's coach and offensive coordinator. Think Sam Bradford.

Lol after developing Sam Bradford into the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, I only wonder what Kiel is thinking........
Jun 30, 2011 10:44am
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Jul 13, 2011 1:26 PM
I hope he decides soon. The son of a guy that I work with is being recruited as a QB at some of the same schools and they are all waiting for him to decide and then all the other guys will fall into place. There are about 15 kids waiting and being told "you are #2." LOL, how many are actually #2 I don't know.
Jul 13, 2011 1:26pm
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Jul 14, 2011 9:20 PM
Falcons53;829042 wrote:I hope he decides soon. The son of a guy that I work with is being recruited as a QB at some of the same schools and they are all waiting for him to decide and then all the other guys will fall into place. There are about 15 kids waiting and being told "you are #2." LOL, how many are actually #2 I don't know.

Thats funny. Oklahoma just picked up a 4* QB yesterday. Who knows if it will affect anything or not, but it certainly doesnt hurt IU.
Jul 14, 2011 9:20pm
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Jul 15, 2011 7:56 AM
Laley23;830484 wrote:Thats funny. Oklahoma just picked up a 4* QB yesterday. Who knows if it will affect anything or not, but it certainly doesnt hurt IU.

I really think this bodes well for the Hoosiers--hopefully he'll commit soon
Jul 15, 2011 7:56am
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Jul 27, 2011 3:30 PM
Committed to Indiana. Laley is probably already to drunk to post it.
Jul 27, 2011 3:30pm