Believe it or not, the top quarterback recruit in the nation, Gunner Kiel has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers. Yes, the traditional college basketball power has snagged one of the most sought after college football prospects (19th overall, regardless of position according to Rivals) in the nation.
Multiple media sources are reporting this, and we expect a media release from the University later today. On the eve of Big Ten Media Day, we suddenly have something else of major relevance to discuss.
Kiel said one of the biggest factors in his decision was the chance to play with his brother, Dusty, a redshirt sophomore quarterback who will battle Edward Wright-Baker for the Hoosiers starting signal caller job this fall.
The Columbus, Indiana native picked Indiana over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Michigan Wolverines, Missouri Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Iowa Hawkeyes, Wisconsin Badgers and Oklahoma Sooners. New IU Coach Kevin Wilson was previously offensive coordinator for the Sooners. It appears they have a centerpiece to build the program around in Bloomington.
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