[Dalegarz1]

Starting this thread early so that you can post your pre-portal and post-portal comments. To say the 2 weeks from Jan 2-16 is critical is an understatement.

[LU Armchair coach]

Oh yeah, the transfer portal at Liberty might as well have a revolving door with HCJC’s name engraved on it. Players aren’t entering the portal anymore—they’re being politely escorted. Blink and you miss another commitment tweet turning into a “thankful for the opportunity” graphic.

It’s honestly impressive. HCJC is running players off faster than you can imagine—faster than fans can learn jersey numbers. At this point, the roster is more of a suggestion than a lineup. Liberty football has become the first program where “next man up” really means “next man already packing.”

But hey, it’s all part of the plan, right? Culture! Accountability! Nothing builds stability quite like half the locker room looking for a new zip code by December.

If you want it even sharper—or more tongue-in-cheek—say the word and I’ll turn the sarcasm up another notch.

[Purple Haize]

Starting this thread early so that you can post your pre-portal and post-portal comments. To say the 2 weeks from Jan 2-16 is critical is an understatement.

It’s a crazy time we live in. Iowa St only has 17 returning players next year. Ole Miss basically turned over their entire roster and look where they are. Teams are now built year to year via the portal. It’s a tad unnerving to see all the transfers out etc but this is the College Athletics World we live in.
Chadwell knows his seat is warm and will be hot with a repeat performance next year. This will be very interesting to watch develop. We won’t know the results till the Fall

[LU Armchair coach]

Oh, HCJC really needs to prove they can actually coach, recruit, and manage egos—because if not, next year isn’t just going to be worse than last season… it’ll be a full-on sequel nobody asked for.

Talent alone won’t save it. Neither will speeches, slogans, or pretending chemistry magically appears in August. If HCJC can’t juggle all three, buckle up—rock bottom might still have a basement.

[ballah09]

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 09990007/#

This is embarrassing on the schools part.

[Humble_Opinion]

Why is that embarrassing? We do tend to have a very legalistic crowd at LU, but the article says Klenakis, who at the time was his position coach under HCHF embraced him, which is what he should have done. It doesn't speak ill of HCJC and co. It may something about the overall culture of the school and that some views needs changing.

If we have to hold up signs that says God Loves You instead if telling the other team they suck at games then surely we can embrace our own athletes who have kids out of wedlock and are taking responsibility for them.

[Humble_Opinion]

I saw that we offered Landen Clark (QB) from Elon. He’s a dual threat QB, but his numbers last year against CAA competition were similar to Vasko’s time at CCU. 56% completion, 2,300yds passing (191/game), 18 TD /8 INT. If this is our top target for QB, I don’t think we’re going to be getting an upgrade.

It seems as though this staff’s MO is to stay the course with “their formula”. I’m not optimistic right now. The season has been over for over a month and we’ve lost 4 coaches and the only named replacement is an internal promotion. We still don’t have an OC or DC and the portal is now open. What is happening on the mountain?

[LU Armchair coach]

Oh I hate to be the bearer of totally unverified, absolutely rock-solid armchair intel, but word around the concourse coaching circle last night was JUICY.

So there I am at the basketball game, minding my own business, when suddenly HCJC was spotted and the whispers start flowing like NIL checks: LU already hired a coordinator. Yep. Done deal. Sealed. Delivered. Apparently it’s so secret that only half the arena knows and the other half is “hearing things.” Classic.

And THEN—because no Liberty rumor is complete without a little cloak-and-dagger—supposedly there was a secret meeting last night. HCJC, a few other not so very important football minds, probably gathered in a dimly lit room somewhere off campus smoking cigars and drinking bourbon. Phones off. Doors locked. Whiteboard out. Lots of nodding. Zero leaks.

Now, do I have proof? Of course not. But this is LU Armchair Coaching™, where:
• Basketball games double as press conferences
• Rumors move faster than official announcements
• And HCJC is always either two steps ahead or wildly behind, depending on who you ask

So take it for what it’s worth—but if a coordinator announcement drops “out of nowhere” in the next few days, just remember: the armchairs knew first.

[Dalegarz1]

Jacurri Brown (QB) is an intriguing transfer prospect. A legitimate dual threat player who originally went to Miami as a 4 star athlete. He has visits scheduled at Missouri State, Rice, Tulsa and FIU.

[Humble_Opinion]

Oh I hate to be the bearer of totally unverified, absolutely rock-solid armchair intel, but word around the concourse coaching circle last night was JUICY.

So there I am at the basketball game, minding my own business, when suddenly HCJC was spotted and the whispers start flowing like NIL checks: LU already hired a coordinator. Yep. Done deal. Sealed. Delivered. Apparently it’s so secret that only half the arena knows and the other half is “hearing things.” Classic.

And THEN—because no Liberty rumor is complete without a little cloak-and-dagger—supposedly there was a secret meeting last night. HCJC, a few other not so very important football minds, probably gathered in a dimly lit room somewhere off campus smoking cigars and drinking bourbon. Phones off. Doors locked. Whiteboard out. Lots of nodding. Zero leaks.

Now, do I have proof? Of course not. But this is LU Armchair Coaching™, where:
• Basketball games double as press conferences
• Rumors move faster than official announcements
• And HCJC is always either two steps ahead or wildly behind, depending on who you ask

So take it for what it’s worth—but if a coordinator announcement drops “out of nowhere” in the next few days, just remember: the armchairs knew first.

The ONLY reason I’m taking this somewhat seriously is that my family literally walked out of the arena behind the Chadwells and HCJC held the door open for my family like a true southern gentleman would. Hopefully you’re right and there’s a solid hire that will be announced.

[Purple Haize]

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 09990007/#

This is embarrassing on the schools part.

Can you expand on that? I must be missing something

[rtb72]

I saw that we offered Landen Clark (QB) from Elon. He’s a dual threat QB, but his numbers last year against CAA competition were similar to Vasko’s time at CCU. 56% completion, 2,300yds passing (191/game), 18 TD /8 INT. If this is our top target for QB, I don’t think we’re going to be getting an upgrade.

It seems as though this staff’s MO is to stay the course with “their formula”. I’m not optimistic right now. The season has been over for over a month and we’ve lost 4 coaches and the only named replacement is an internal promotion. We still don’t have an OC or DC and the portal is now open. What is happening on the mountain?

I watched him play a few times this year since I live nearby. He has some interesting visits coming up but did not see anything special that stood out about his play.