Even after his scholarship offer was withdrawn by Western Michigan two weeks ago and other Division I schools failed to offer, St. Rita linebacker Marty Hopkins remained patient with the recruiting process and it paid off Tuesday when the 6-3, 240-pound senior made an oral commitment to Iowa.
Hopkins, the top-rated defensive player in the Catholic League Blue, chose Iowa over Ball State. He led St. Rita to a 10-2 record and a berth in the Class 7A quarterfinals.
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