Biere Hopes to Move Ahead with ISU

(This article originally appeared at iowastate.rivals.com.)

Iowa State may be about to officially enter the race for a nearby tight end whose recruiting stock is on the rise.

Tim Biere, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound TE from Omaha (Neb.) Westside visited Ames in March, and Cyclone coach Wayne Bolt's demeanor left an impression on the senior-to-be.

"He's a great guy," Biere said. "He's really funny and laid back, and he likes to talk a lot."

According to Biere, Bolt said that the Cyclones have a real need for tight end in the 2008 class and the Westside product's skills would be exactly what the team is looking for.

While the Cyclones have yet to offer, all indications point to an impending scholarship tender, which could extend the Cyclones long history of success recruiting the Omaha area.

If Iowa State is going to land Biere's services, they may need to move quickly. Biere has already received offers from Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado State and Ohio, and hopes to make a final decision before the first game of his senior year.

Additionally, the Cyclones aren't the only major conference program seemingly on the cusp of extending an official offer. Iowa, Northwestern and nearby Nebraska have all made steady contact with Biere, and he has visited campus in both Iowa City and Evanston.

Biere, who carries a 3.66 cumulative GPA, will attend the upcoming Iowa State camp in his second unofficial visit to Ames.