My Ex Step-Cousin QB Verbally Committed to Kansas State
The kid's name is Jesse Ertz and he is a stud QB from Mediapolis High School....a small school/town in Iowa. He recently verbally committed to play QB at Kansas State.
Now, I know close to nothing about Kansas State. I am also from Mediapolis (born, raised and moved back here after college) where there really isn't very many Chiefs fans, let alone KSU fans. Mediapolis is located in Southeast Iowa and I think the majority of Iowan Chief fans seem to be from Southwest Iowa. Our football program has never really been notably good until the past couple years....they have a bundle of talent right now (for 2a Iowa anyways). The new KSU recruit, Jesse Ertz, has been a very successful QB for the team these past few years. There seems to be a few KSU fans who post on here because every once in a while I will notice them being referenced. So maybe a few people may find this interesting. Usually when I notice a KSU thread, I don't even bother to read it because I have no reason to. I will probably follow them a bit more closely now though. Ok, so the title of the thread may come off as kind of confusing, but I can easily explain it. I am a Swafford. My grandpa and grandma Swafford divorced in the 1970's and my grandpa remarried Jesse's grandma (his mom's mom). My grandpa and Jesse Ertz's grandma divorced in the 90's. His grandma to this day has the last name, Swafford. I grew up thinking of her as a grandma and still kind of do, although I haven't seen her as much as I'd like to since they divorced. Obviously, since my dad and Jesse's mom were step-siblings, I saw his family around a lot when I was younger around the community, family gatherings, etc. So just a few minutes ago, I pulled into my driveway and my neighbor flagged me down and was like, "hey Swaff, you hear that Jesse Ertz verbally committed at KSU?" It was news to me. I thought it was pretty cool and kind of crazy because he was a baby the last time I remember really being around him. And it's not only the familial connection, but it's the community connection as well. First off, Mediapolis is such a small town and it is rare that we ever produce D1 athletes....my brother was one of the few (he wrestled D1). Also, Mediapolis was never known for it's football program until Jesse Ertz (along with an awesome change in the coaching staff 6-7 years ago) added a spark to the program...they are speculated to be in the hunt for the 2a state title this year. Anyways, I thought this was pretty cool. So what is the word on Kansas State? I'm assuming they are rivals with KU? Is it a good program? Like I said, I know nothing about KSU, but would like to know more now. To the KSU fans, I hope Jesse does well for you guys, considering he starts. |
My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
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It would have been a lot less confusing if you just said "this guy I'm not related to at all and have never been related to."
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Wow, 2 stars and an offer from Western Illinois. I'm excited. :rolleyes:
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What part of Iowa? My wife has all kinds of family from there.
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My cousin would crush your cousin.
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Ex step-cousin, which means some kid I know by name of no relation at all........
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Ugh, I can't wait until this thread is buried. I feel like a tool box for posting it and that dude above has me all paranoid about name-dropping. |
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**** 'em. |
I hope he has a great experience at K-State, and marries a hotter chick from KU.
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Best of luck to your non-inbred, non-cousin! |
Jesse Ertz > Matt Cassel
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Lol, I don't know what provoked that irrelevant, ramblish rant, but sorry if reading it was tough to endure. Quote:
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Stars don't mean shit anyways.
It's about hard work and dedication. |
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1st team all state last year as a Junior...of course this is 2a, Iowa. I actually read on the Hawkeyes board that he was recruited by Iowa, Purdue, Iowa State, Northwestern and Wake Forest. They said that he worked out as QB and WR for Iowa...Evidently he is wanting to exclusively play QB. |
It's awesome, dude. Anybody who can play ball at that next level coming from a 2A school in Iowa is something special. Most people are just jerking your chain. Don't sweat it. We'd all love to suit up for a Div1 school but only a few have.
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I think my step-brother-in-laws second cousin's sister's boyfriend plays football for Mizzouri.
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FWIW to you K-State fans, Ertz had a great senior season and last week he ended up breaking the Iowa high school career touchdown passes record which was previously held by current Iowa Hawkeye starting QB, James Vandenberg. Mediapolis football qualified for state for the first time ever this year and are playing in the semi-finals tonight at 7 pm. So if any of you KSU fans want to watch Ertz play in a meaningful game, you can do so at 7 pm at this site: http://www.livesportsvideo.com/ihssn/
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good call. Left foot clearly out
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So this kid is evidently Kansas State's presumed starter for this coming season. I will be watching a lot of KSU football this year. A lot of Southeast Iowa is tuning in to Kansas State because of Jesse now. Can't wait!
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wtf is an ex step-cousin!?
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Does he know Marco Estrada?
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Sorry to hear you broke up with your step cousin.
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Isn't pretty much everyone who lives in Mediapolis, IA related in one way or another?
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Is this like the guy who introduces you to his wife and sister when there is only one woman standing near him?
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A return to full rico!! Moar.
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Git off me pa yer crushing my smokes
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Gonna be a rough year for the K-State offense
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LET'S GO JESSE ERTZ!!!!!!!!!
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What the hell is a step cousin? :shrug:
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This is why my rico roast was gold
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He's going to get wrecked by TCU. Just letting you know.
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Jesse is about to make his first start for the Wildcats in a few minutes. It is crazy in Mediapolis, IA right now...a huge deal...literally the whole community and surrounding towns in Southeast Iowa are watching this game and backing him. We haven't had an athlete accomplish anything like this before. Area newspapers have been covering this A LOT since he was named starter. Man, I hope he does well!!!
M-E-P-O GO MEPO GO!!!! |
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K State starts with a kickoff return for a TD...LMAO
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Annnnd on the first play he hurts his knee... UGH!!!
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I hope this doesn't stem from his injury from his Senior year in high school. He tore his ACL at substate. Played on it through the semifinal game at state and Snyder told him that he didn't want him playing on it in the state finals because he didn't want him to risk his future collegiate career...so our team lost in the finals by a couple points...if we would have had Jesse, we would have blown them out. Nevertheless, it was gritty of him to lead our team to the finals through two games wth a torn ACL. The announcers just made it sound as if it looks pretty serious. :( |
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I hope you can get your $10 back.
Sucks for your ex step cousin. |
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This Kansas State stuff has been cool because with Jesse Ertz, I feel like I can root for a team that other people in my area are rooting for as well because like I said, I just can't get into the Hawkeyes for a variety of reasons. The most I ever followed the Hawkeyes was during the Stanzi era...he was so fun to watch. |
I'm sorry but the thread title of this just screams inbred, meth, rednecks and trailers all in one.
Sorry about the injury though. That would be tough shit. |
10,000 words dedicated to one play. The most rico thing to ever happen
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Yeah, looking at facebook...our community is very upset. |
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Is he a senior? |
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So my dad just got done telling me something interesting...
Guess who met with the Chiefs for 3 hours the other day and things apparently went well?!?!?! Jesse Ertz...my ex step cousin. I’m guessing he will be UDFA... |
Burlington yeah I got a nice coat from their factory one year for Christmas
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Not sure on the specific date but they do a pre draft visit with players who went to the local D1 schools but also the small schools in a certain radius of KC. Plus kids that went to HS in KC area. Then after the draft they have the rookie minicamp and have tryout guys there. Probably a couple QBs tryout and or signed if they don’t draft one late so those couple events I would bet he has a good chance for an invite if they like him. That would be a really good experience for him
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Don’t worry good post. Too bad he didn’t go to the hawkeyes
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Saw this thread from years back and it brought back some memories... I used to play against MEPO in high school and a few of the highlights were on my old high school's field... ahhhh Seven Ponds Park in the 80's...
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Off topic...My brother is hands down, the best athlete Mepo has had since Ertz... 1st team all state DL, 4 time placer/2 time finalist in wrestling, will likely win 1-2 sprinting events at state this year...great at the 400...went to state and placed in, I believe 3 events and a Drake Relays event as a Junior... Anyways, Senior this year. Hasn’t made his commitment...everyone is expecting wrestling because that is what my family is synonymous with...I believe he is going to sign in the next week to play football in college. Should be fun. |
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If he can hand the ball off he is an upgrade over Bray.
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