(This article originally appeared at iowastate.rivals.com.)
A key homegrown prospect in Iowa State's 2007 class still plans to be a Cyclone, but will visit other schools and meet with the Cyclones' new coach before making his final decision.
Will Eilert, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end from Grinnell, Iowa, will explore possible offers from UNI, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and others, but plans to delay a final decision until speaking with Dan McCarney's successor.
Eilert acknowledged yesterday that although he understood McCarney's reasons for leaving, Coach Mac had been the main reason for his commitment, making his departure very disappointing.
"My initial thought was that it kind of stunk," Eilert said. "I'd already grown really close to him and his staff. But he made me feel like it was the best decision for him, so I can't hold it against him."
According to Eilert, Cyclone assistant Chris Ash called him Wednesday morning with news of McCarney's imminent departure. Ash also told Eilert that "one or two assistants may stay on staff" but the majority were likely to depart with Coach Mac.
Eilert committed to the Cyclones in June 2006, before receiving offers from other schools. However, the absence of other offers was likely due more to his quick decision than a lack of potential. According to Eilert, an offer from Kansas seemed imminent, and interest was growing from Iowa and UNI. The Rivals database lists an offer from Wyoming, but the Cowboys aren't on Eilert's radar right now.
Eilert, the no. 6 rated prospect in Iowa and the nation's no. 50 defensive end, will lead his Grinnell team in to the Class 3-A semifinals at the UNI-Dome on Monday against Clear Lake. The winner will clash with the Humboldt/LeMars winner for the state title.
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