- May 22nd, 2023, 9:05 am
#653839
The problem with these “offers” is they aren’t binding in any way. It’s disgusting.
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A Sea of Red wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 9:44 am Exactly. I've heard of one of our players who was offered six figures before entering the portal, entered the portal, and ended up getting four figures and isn't even on scholarship.Who makes these offers? Coaches? Boosters?
flamehunter wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 12:30 pmI think its normally a rogue street agent, who is connected to Head coach or an assistant coach, that no one outside the inner circle knows about.A Sea of Red wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 9:44 am Exactly. I've heard of one of our players who was offered six figures before entering the portal, entered the portal, and ended up getting four figures and isn't even on scholarship.Who makes these offers? Coaches? Boosters?
ballcoach15 wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 1:49 pmAt least that's the way it works at Bama (and maybe VT).
I think its normally a rogue street agent, who is connected to Head coach or an assistant coach, that no one outside the inner circle knows about.
flamehunter wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 12:30 pmStaff members, whether they are assistant coaches or in the recruiting department.A Sea of Red wrote: ↑May 22nd, 2023, 9:44 am Exactly. I've heard of one of our players who was offered six figures before entering the portal, entered the portal, and ended up getting four figures and isn't even on scholarship.Who makes these offers? Coaches? Boosters?
FlamesHighontheTide wrote:So 3 of the 4 have formally announced their commitment:
1. Amari WIlliams DL (Juco/Boise State)
2. Victor Venn RB (Colorado)
3. EJ Smoot WR (UT-Martin)
The mystery 4th one is not the 4 star transfer WR from Ole Miss as he chose UAB over us.
I do hope it is another LB. Maybe that transfer LB from Wisconsin.
Redbonebandit wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:07 pm Grayson Mcall in the portalIsn't his eligibility up? I don't want him now - just need to keep Salter happy...
prototype wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 6:46 amMcCall was injured this season so I'm guessing he's using a medical red-shirt?Redbonebandit wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:07 pm Grayson Mcall in the portalIsn't his eligibility up? I don't want him now - just need to keep Salter happy...
Ill flame wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:09 pm I'm hoping the coaching staff isn't doing much recruiting this week but I'm excited to see what kind of talent we are going to bring in after the season we are having. I fully expect to lose a few players from the 2 deep to the portal but I also expect the talent we bring in to far outweigh the talent we lose. If I remember correctly we had multiple unfilled scholarships this year so in theory we should be able to bring in more players than we lose to graduation/transfer this off-season.If I'm a good player at a mid-level P5 and want a chance to play in the playoffs I'm look for a transfer to a top G5. Liberty, Memphis, etc.
flamehunter wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 7:54 amMcCall is a grad transfer and I'm assuming he still have his COVID year.prototype wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 6:46 amMcCall was injured this season so I'm guessing he's using a medical red-shirt?Redbonebandit wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:07 pm Grayson Mcall in the portalIsn't his eligibility up? I don't want him now - just need to keep Salter happy...
As for Salter - I would imagine with the season he's had there will be some big-time programs trying to lure him away. We most definitely need to keep him happy.
TH Spangler wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 9:07 amGood players at any P5 aren't dropping down to G5. They'll either stay where they are or move up to a better P5 and take that NIL money. At the end of the day players outside of the top 10 or 15 programs know they likely won't make the playoffs in its current form. A mid level P5 is going to be the better path to the NFL which is a bigger priority for most of them. P5 players that aren't satisfied with their playing time are the players we have been and should be targeting.Ill flame wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:09 pm I'm hoping the coaching staff isn't doing much recruiting this week but I'm excited to see what kind of talent we are going to bring in after the season we are having. I fully expect to lose a few players from the 2 deep to the portal but I also expect the talent we bring in to far outweigh the talent we lose. If I remember correctly we had multiple unfilled scholarships this year so in theory we should be able to bring in more players than we lose to graduation/transfer this off-season.If I'm a good player at a mid-level P5 and want a chance to play in the playoffs I'm look for a transfer to a top G5. Liberty, Memphis, etc.
Ill flame wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 10:49 amWill agree to disagreeTH Spangler wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 9:07 amGood players at any P5 aren't dropping down to G5. They'll either stay where they are or move up to a better P5 and take that NIL money. At the end of the day players outside of the top 10 or 15 programs know they likely won't make the playoffs in its current form. A mid level P5 is going to be the better path to the NFL which is a bigger priority for most of them. P5 players that aren't satisfied with their playing time are the players we have been and should be targeting.Ill flame wrote: ↑November 29th, 2023, 11:09 pm I'm hoping the coaching staff isn't doing much recruiting this week but I'm excited to see what kind of talent we are going to bring in after the season we are having. I fully expect to lose a few players from the 2 deep to the portal but I also expect the talent we bring in to far outweigh the talent we lose. If I remember correctly we had multiple unfilled scholarships this year so in theory we should be able to bring in more players than we lose to graduation/transfer this off-season.If I'm a good player at a mid-level P5 and want a chance to play in the playoffs I'm look for a transfer to a top G5. Liberty, Memphis, etc.
ballah09 wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 2:56 pm I could be wrong but Salter would need a waiver if he decides to transfer since this would be his 3rd school. Unless he graduates then he would have 2 years of eligibility.Thought about that. Maybe that's where Grayson McCall shows up.
He’s more than likely going to get poached that’s if he hasn’t already so I’m hoping we can hang on to him.
LUOrange wrote: ↑November 30th, 2023, 10:02 pm First of all, I don't think Salter's going anywhere til he declares for the draft in 2025. But if he were to leave after this season, I'd rather let Hampton (if he doesn't transfer out), Mooney & Bradford duke it out.I wouldn’t be too sure. He’s gonna have offers.