Significant Portal Moves 2022
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GoDawgs1980
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Max taking his little brother with him is tough for the Tigers.
TahoeLegend
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Rumors are hot and heavy that Spencer Rattler is all but wrapped up for UCLA.
I haven't seen anything official, but it seems like a good fit for him.
I haven't seen anything official, but it seems like a good fit for him.
twinkie13
In transit, arriving late.
He definitely would’ve been nice to keep
If this happens, next year's UCLA/USC game just got a little spicier
Is it me, or has he been at Nebraska since the Obama administration
twinkie13
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I’ve definitely been guilty of thinking that was the first one too haha
TahoeLegend
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KJ
Bump. Set. Shuma!
Yep and guessing the whole thing is mutual as to how they kept it in place
Fresno suddenly becomes play on for motivation, UTEP will have a crowd but it really depends on who actually wants to do the cold in ABQ
guaranteeed
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Seems like it's not a good thing when you lose the number 1 overall recruit from a year ago....
Ryno14
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What a deal for Ewers. Makes a load of money to leave the state for a year and then gets to come back home
guaranteeed
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captjohn67
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Well that wasn’t the Xmas present I was hoping for. Sigh.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Not looking good for Harsin other than the buyout money he'll be getting. Always seemed like an odd fit, and didn't seem to have the full support of the boosters.
twinkie13
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We all said it in the beginning. To dance with that administration and booster situation it takes a different kinda cat
captjohn67
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I think I was one of the few that liked the hire. Appears I was completely wrong but I do think he’s a good coach. Maybe not the right fit and there were a few head scratching decisions this year. Guess it’s going be be choppy waters for a while but it’s not like Auburn fans aren’t used to it.
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
I think he's what AU needed as far not being beholden to a group of long-time boosters, but you have to win big to break that cycle. I don't know that he has the recruiting chops to survive in the SEC, but before the injuries piled up, AU was looking much improved
TahoeLegend
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Every day I like the portal idea a little more. I like everything about it. Gives players freedom to move, gives coaches a way to get rid of guys who aren't working out, makes football more interesting.
Also teaches a harsh lesson to guys who have inflated idea of how good they are--more than a thousand guys entered the portal last year and didn't get a single offer. Gets rid of a lot of deadwood with big egos
But the best thing about it is how it gives the have-nots something they have never had before--a way to rebuild the roster and become competitive in one recruiting cycle.
And the teams I like most, the teams who get two and three star guys and guys who are overlooked and make great players out of them over their career--teams like Iowa, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Kentucky--almost never lose guys unless they advise them to leave, but they all add a player or two every year
Now, in additional to the portal, if they would just make the extra year players got because of covid a permanent rule that applies from now on, the game would be a lot better
Also teaches a harsh lesson to guys who have inflated idea of how good they are--more than a thousand guys entered the portal last year and didn't get a single offer. Gets rid of a lot of deadwood with big egos
But the best thing about it is how it gives the have-nots something they have never had before--a way to rebuild the roster and become competitive in one recruiting cycle.
And the teams I like most, the teams who get two and three star guys and guys who are overlooked and make great players out of them over their career--teams like Iowa, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Kentucky--almost never lose guys unless they advise them to leave, but they all add a player or two every year
Now, in additional to the portal, if they would just make the extra year players got because of covid a permanent rule that applies from now on, the game would be a lot better
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GoDawgs1980
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The portal is lit. Love it. It's like NBA free agency. Some big names. Surprised Lane hasn't snatched one of these qbs yet.
Ryno14
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They’re all going there! Haven’t you heard??
TahoeLegend
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Amazing how many of these portal guys go to a school where a former assistant at their old school has moved rather than stepping back and doing an objective analysis of which school is best for them in the long run
Comfort factor?
booksbestfriend
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Arch is on the way???
ksimpsc
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Or maybe a chance to play in the SEC for a team that literally can't go anywhere but up, especially considering the additions made. SC got very lucky in some wins and over exceeded expectations with literal negative offensive output and a defense that was objectively solid considering they spent 75% of most games on the field. You add a QB, a couple OL, and fill some holes in the D that have all happened so far and maybe we got a product that won't be cringeworthy to watch all season.
Not to say this is the best overall look, I am a bit surprised at Rattler coming to SC. But, the chance to come to a SEC school and immediately be the man and probably adorned by fans the second you step on campus doesn't seem so bad.
Ryno14
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Austin Stogner followed Rattler too, yeah?
ksimpsc
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Yea which is also a solid get for us. Hopefully the two of them coming can spark a couple more
gps_3
Head of Alabama Department of Decision-Making
Could see a Michigan St type renaissance due to the portal?
booksbestfriend
On Johnny's Shitlist
Death of amateur athletics.
GoDawgs1980
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Prime's Instagram was on fire. Amazing get. Has that kid ever been to Jackson? Not sure whatever NIL money he got can make his years in Jackson bearable.
cubsker
Used to be "Fun Cub"
Record didn't really show it, but I thought they were pretty solid whenever I watched them.
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