Maybe the third time will be a charm for Brian Bobek?
According to Alex Halsted of Scout.com, Bobek has decided to transfer into the Iowa State football program. Bobek’s father subsequently confirmed the move to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The offensive lineman will join the Cyclones as a walk-on and be eligible to play immediately in 2016, which will be his sixth season of eligibility.
Bobek’s collegiate story has been, to say the least, one hell of a roller coaster ride.
Bobek committed to Ohio State in March of 2010, then signed with the Buckeyes as a four-star recruit in February of 2011. In June of 2012, after redshirting as a true freshman, Bobek left OSU and ultimately landed at Minnesota.
After sitting out the 2012 season to satisfy NCAA transfer rules, Bobek missed all of 2013 because of a heart condition. He played in three games in 2014, then started the first five games of the 2015 season at center before a concussion sidelined him for the final eight games of the Gophers’ season.
Because of the injury/health issues in 2013 and 2015, he was given a sixth season of eligibility.
Way back in 2011, 247Sports.com had Bobek rated as the No. 2 center in the country and the No. 5 player at any position in the state of Illinois. That recruiting service also had Bobek No. 199 on their composite board.