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Let's hope that she decides this month. History by MPG

has taught me that in tight recruiting battles, the longer the decision process goes, the more favorable it is for the chances of the home state schools. I am concerned about having her brother already at Iowa State. Wasn't Ionescu's brother a walk-on at Oregon?

I wish that Caitlin had said something about the Catholic connection in her comments about ND. Perhaps that will prove to be the "X Factor" in ND's favor! Perhaps the two Iowa schools will cancel each other out. Her Iowa Attack team has had national success beyond what Iowa and ISU have ever achieved.