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A late-April verbal commitment to the University of Virginia didn’t stop the University of Iowa from extending a scholarship offer to Mount Carmel (PA) tight end recruit Mark Ambrose . The 6-6, 220-pound prospect did make an unofficial visit to Iowa earlier this summer and discusses his visit to the Hawkeyes, his commitment to UVa and how his team is doing this season.

With respect to the visit to Iowa, Virginia fans do not have to worry about any de-commitment. If anything, the trip made Ambrose more firm in his commitment to the ‘Hoos.

“I looked at Iowa,” said Ambrose, who also had offers from Northwestern, Syracuse and Temple. “They offered me a scholarship and my Dad told me I should at least go out and show courtesy and see what they have. It’s a good program. It is different. They do throw to their tight ends and all. It’s a different program and a different style. It’s something I’m just not interested in. Even though Iowa has had a successful program, it’s not fitting to what I personally am looking for.

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