RB -- Cody Matthewson

[Deadlift]

He's athletic and explosive, and hard to bring down.


http://iowastate.scout.com/a.z?s=171&p=8&c=1&nid=3618424



Cody Matthewson Intro/Strength Video with some Game highlights

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ciElbF460ZE&feature=related


Check out the run near the 2:30 mark, and there's an explosive run shortly after that (2:50). I look forward to his Senior season.


He kind of reminds me of Jake Sharp, but with more power. Am I off base?

 

[celticdb15]

Well hes 6'2 190 pounds with a lot more power. I would put him in the power back category, with jake as a more fineese back.

 

[red dawn]

I was at the state track meet and happened to be sitting in an area where his family was watching. I am a big high school sports fan so I did a lot of talking to his father and his family. His family is all class and his dad is a long time football coach at the high school. I asked a lot of questions as I was really impressed with this kid's speed. He is 200 pounds at the present and benching 350 pounds. Yeah, I know.....I did not believe it.....and would not if it was not his dad that was the source. He qualified for 4 track events this year and I guess he did the same last year as a sophomore. From what I saw in person and from what I saw on youtube when I googled him, somebody is going to get a good one here.

 

[Deadlift]

He signed with Northwest Missouri State of Division 2.

 

[FootballDad]

I just did a quick followup to see what NW MO State did with him, considering that for a division 2 program they are one of the absolute worst caste-teams around. Sure enough he's now a 6'2" 205 POUND linebacker. He'll get to spend his years toiling on the bench at that position. I looked at some an old forum thread on an Iowa fansite and they were talking about him being one of the TOP 3 athletes in the entire state, yet he's not recruited by any D1 teams. They mused it was because he was from a "small high school program", but we know the truth.Edited by: FootballDad