Transfer Portal?

[caribbeanhen]

Always Cool when and FCS player is good enough to show his wares at the next level!

nope

[SFA 93]

https://citadelsports.com/images/2019/8/31/Nehemiah_McIntosh_19.jpg?width=300
CB: Nehemiah McIntosh 5-10; 170 (R/Fr.) Atlanta, Georgia (Westlake/The Citadel) to SFA

[citdog]

https://citadelsports.com/images/2019/8/31/Nehemiah_McIntosh_19.jpg?width=300
CB: Nehemiah McIntosh 5-10; 170 (R/Fr.) Atlanta, Georgia (Westlake/The Citadel) to SFA

Saw the field once in two seasons in Charleston.

[SFA 93]

Probably won't see the field at SFA either.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1271211752324304897

Wow

[BEAR]

https://citadelsports.com/images/2019/8/31/Nehemiah_McIntosh_19.jpg?width=300
CB: Nehemiah McIntosh 5-10; 170 (R/Fr.) Atlanta, Georgia (Westlake/The Citadel) to SFA

Good grief! How many transfers can SFA have?! Got any high school signees on that squad?

[katss07]

WPA finalist Kevin Thomson is entering the portal. Big loss for Sacramento.

[cx500d]

WPA finalist Kevin Thomson is entering the portal. Big loss for Sacramento.
Yeah, I think this transfer business is getting out of control.

[katss07]

Yeah, I think this transfer business is getting out of control.
Could have something to do with the uncertainty surrounding the CSU-System’s fall semester. Who really knows if they’ll be playing or not considering they already announced they wouldn’t be on campus. It sucks it happened so late in the offseason.

I’m optimistic most schools will play but who knows about those in California.

[cx500d]

Could have something to do with the uncertainty surrounding the CSU-System’s fall semester. Who really knows if they’ll be playing or not considering they already announced they wouldn’t be on campus. It sucks it happened so late in the offseason.

I’m optimistic most schools will play but who knows about those in California.

good point, I wasn’t thinking about that.

[ncspiderfan]

Former Penn State defensive tackle and four-star recruit Damion Barber (https://247sports.com/Player/Damion-Barber-77750)
has a new home. After eight days in the transfer portal, Barber has announced he is now going to Austin Peay to finish out his final two years of eligibility

[Chalupa Batman]

Former Penn State defensive tackle and four-star recruit Damion Barber (https://247sports.com/Player/Damion-Barber-77750)
has a new home. After eight days in the transfer portal, Barber has announced he is now going to Austin Peay to finish out his final two years of eligibility



Nice get for them.

If I remember right they also had a freshman DT last year who was really good too. Could make a stout duo for a couple years.


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[uofmman1122]

I'm not saying it'll happen.

I'm not saying it's even likely.

I'm not saying it makes a whole lot of sense given the roster.

But Kevin Thomson was recruited to UNLV by Bobby Hauck and has a history with him, so there's a non-zero chance that he could end up as Montana's QB this season.

My guess is he tries to go FBS, though.

[TheKingpin28]

I'm not saying it'll happen.

I'm not saying it's even likely.

I'm not saying it makes a whole lot of sense given the roster.

But Kevin Thomson was recruited to UNLV by Bobby Hauck and has a history with him, so there's a non-zero chance that he could end up as Montana's QB this season.

My guess is he tries to go FBS, though.Going to Montana would be a a solid get in terms of replacing Sneed for a season.

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[100%GRIZ]

Going to Montana would be a a solid get in terms of replacing Sneed for a season.

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Griz also got AJ Forbes OL Nebraska & Kirk Rygol QB from S. Florida.

[dewey]

Going to Montana would be a a solid get in terms of replacing Sneed for a season.

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The Grizzlies QB (I can't remember and am too lazy to look it up) who filled in for an injured Sneed had a few good games last year IIRC.

He would seem to be the heir apparent but potentially getting Thomson would be big.

Dewey

[TheKingpin28]

The Grizzlies QB (I can't remember and am too lazy to look it up) who filled in for an injured Sneed had a few good games last year IIRC.

He would seem to be the heir apparent but potentially getting Thomson would be big.

DeweyIf Hauck has faith, no reason to go for him, but I wouldn't be shocked if Weber St came knocking at the door with Constantine leaving for Towson.

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[cx500d]

If Hauck has faith, no reason to go for him, but I wouldn't be shocked if Weber St came knocking at the door with Constantine leaving for Towson.

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Good point, but don't understand why he would trade off Sac for Weber. Not much difference.

[TheKingpin28]

Good point, but don't understand why he would trade off Sac for Weber. Not much difference.Weber St has a defense and an All-American caliber RB when healthy. No reason to believe WSU doesn't make the quarters with a competent QB. Give them a talented QB and they can make a serious run to Frisco.

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[100%GRIZ]

I'm thinking the cats may get Thomson

[TheKingpin28]

Well WSU is probably no longer interested in Thomson due to them taking a MTSU transfer QB.

[Catbooster]

I'm thinking the cats may get Thomson
I wonder what position he'd play him if we got him? xsmiley_wix

[TheKingpin28]

I wonder what position he'd play him if we got him? xsmiley_wix

LB? xlolx

[TheKingpin28]

Thomson to U-Dubya.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/HEROSportsFCS/status/1273349038302167040

[Herdistheword]

https://twitter.com/HEROSportsFCS/status/1273349038302167040


If he starts for them, and he very well may (their QB’s are young), then this is a tremendous move for him.

[cx500d]

If he starts for them, and he very well may (their QB’s are young), then this is a tremendous move for him.
If he don't, it would be a horrible move.

[BEAR]

Vincent Taylor (WR)
Mississippi State
Austin Peay


Kam White (S)
Ole Miss
Austin Peay


Cole Deeds (K)
Mississippi State
Austin Peay


Jordan Jamison (OL)
UAB
Austin Peay


Nathan Page (DB)
Arkansas State
Austin Peay


Damion Barber (DT)
Penn State
Austin Peay


Eugene Minter (TE)
Arkansas State
Austin Peay


Robert Holmes (OL)
UConn
Austin Peay



Dang Austin Peay! I’m not looking forward to seeing you in August. Geez!

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1288170426980601857

[cx500d]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1288170426980601857
That makes more sense. Towson was a downgrade, but with caa canx the season, he almost shot himself in the foot

[MSUBobcat]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1288170426980601857

Damn.... they are desperate...

[Daytripper]

Damn.... they are desperate...

Winning in Pullman is tough. Only the wizardry of Mike Leach had them competitive. They will now return to where they belong....the cellar.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Maine gets a Maryland transfer in the defensive backfield.
https://bangordailynews.com/2020/07/27/sports/umaine-sports/umaine-football-team-lands-university-of-maryland-transfer/

[Anthony215]

Harvard loses top rusher to the portal due to them cancelling the season. Although he has left his option open to return next year if he doesn't like the P5 offers he receives. Either way the young man can't lose, getting an undergrad degree in 2 years from Harvard is quite an accomplishment and to still have 2 years of athletic eligibility to test the waters at the highest level is a great thing.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29559169/harvard-rb-devin-darrington-enters-transfer-portal-cites-no-ivy-league-fall-season (https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/29559169/harvard-rb-devin-darrington-enters-transfer-portal-cites-no-ivy-league-fall-season)

[Anthony215]

SC State DL Roderick Perry has landed at Illinois for his senior year.

https://www.rotoworld.com/college-football/nfl-draft/player/61693/roderick-perry

[FUBeAR]

SC State DL Roderick Perry has landed at Illinois for his senior year.

https://www.rotoworld.com/college-football/nfl-draft/player/61693/roderick-perry

Jimmy Lindsey pullin’ one of his NC home boys up to yankee-land w/him. Probably a great move for the young man & a good pick-up for the Illini.

[Gil Dobie]

Pretty good coming from Orgeron, Bison fans knew how great he was. Hope he excels at LSU and beyond.

LSU coach calls ex-Bison Cox 'the best player on the field'


Link (https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/6632829-McFeely-blog-LSU-coach-calls-ex-Bison-Cox-the-best-player-on-the-field)

Jabril Cox was the best defensive player on the field in most games he played for North Dakota State. Now his new coach says he's the best player on the field at LSU.

That's high praise, considering his new coach is Ed Orgeron of defending Football Bowl Subdivision champion Tigers.
In an interview Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a New Orleans sports radio station, Orgeron said Cox has been "phenomenal" for the sixth-ranked Tigers.
"When we left the field a couple of days ago, I thought he was the best player on the field," Orgeron said. "The guy's made some plays. I haven't heard him say a word yet. I don't think I've heard him say, 'Hello, Coach.' He's calm, he's focused. He knows the defense. Right now, to me, he's solidified that he's a starter for us in my eyes. He's done a great job here."

[Daytripper]

Pretty good coming from Orgeron, Bison fans knew how great he was. Hope he excels at LSU and beyond.

LSU coach calls ex-Bison Cox 'the best player on the field'


Link (https://www.inforum.com/bison-media-zone/mens-sports/football/6632829-McFeely-blog-LSU-coach-calls-ex-Bison-Cox-the-best-player-on-the-field)

Jabril Cox was the best defensive player on the field in most games he played for North Dakota State. Now his new coach says he's the best player on the field at LSU.

That's high praise, considering his new coach is Ed Orgeron of defending Football Bowl Subdivision champion Tigers.
In an interview Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a New Orleans sports radio station, Orgeron said Cox has been "phenomenal" for the sixth-ranked Tigers.
"When we left the field a couple of days ago, I thought he was the best player on the field," Orgeron said. "The guy's made some plays. I haven't heard him say a word yet. I don't think I've heard him say, 'Hello, Coach.' He's calm, he's focused. He knows the defense. Right now, to me, he's solidified that he's a starter for us in my eyes. He's done a great job here."


Good for him. Hope he shines for LSU and has success at the next level.

[clenz]

UNI had 3 players declare they were leaving post cancellation

MVFC DPOY/AA DE Elerson G Smith and ALL MVFC/AA CB Xaxior Williams decided to transfer.

Both have since pulled their name out of the portal and will return to UNI for the spring season it seems

The third is an AA LT that decided to just focus on the NFL draft. Some have him a potential day 2 pick

[Professor Chaos]

UNI had 3 players declare they were leaving post cancellation

MVFC DPOY/AA DE Elerson G Smith and ALL MVFC/AA CB Xaxior Williams decided to transfer.

Both have since pulled their name out of the portal and will return to UNI for the spring season it seems

The third is an AA LT that decided to just focus on the NFL draft. Some have him a potential day 2 pick
The LT Spencer Brown had an admirable response when asked if he would be looking to transfer: https://crestonnewsadvertiser.shawcms.com/2020/08/10/brown-to-the-big-time/aas8mqx/

[clenz]

The LT Spencer Brown had an admirable response when asked if he would be looking to transfer: https://crestonnewsadvertiser.shawcms.com/2020/08/10/brown-to-the-big-time/aas8mqx/
UNI's athletic department would be smart to plaster his quote - and the entire article he did for The Athletic - all over marketing and their buildings.

[Derby City Duke]

Love his attitude and loyalty!

[clenz]

For those that won't click/don't want too here is his quote

“Coach Farley was the first guy that took a shot and a risk on the skinny kid from Lenox,” Brown said. “I’m not going to go somewhere after I became the player I am and worked for four or five years at UNI and became this somewhat good player. I’m not going to let someone else reap the benefits of what UNI did for me. I don’t want to go somewhere and be under a system of guys that didn’t like me from the start.”


Farley took a shot at him. This is him as a 6'9 240lb freshman next to him last month after he - at 6'9 322 lbs with 36 inch arms - benched 500lbs
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/14e35bdfc0e0d800636c51b63447c527.jpg

[BEAR]

For those that won't click/don't want too here is his quote

“Coach Farley was the first guy that took a shot and a risk on the skinny kid from Lenox,” Brown said. “I’m not going to go somewhere after I became the player I am and worked for four or five years at UNI and became this somewhat good player. I’m not going to let someone else reap the benefits of what UNI did for me. I don’t want to go somewhere and be under a system of guys that didn’t like me from the start.”


Farley took a shot at him. This is him as a 6'9 240lb freshman next to him last month after he - at 6'9 322 lbs with 36 inch arms - benched 500lbs
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/14e35bdfc0e0d800636c51b63447c527.jpg

Nice! Way to go kid.

My son is 14 and is 6'6" and about 210. His arm reach from fingertip to fingertip is 83 inches. Size 16 shoe. He's got a long way to go to play his position but seeing those photos above proves guys mature at different ages and when someone believes in them and motivates them they can get BEAST! xlolx

[Bisonoline]

For those that won't click/don't want too here is his quote

“Coach Farley was the first guy that took a shot and a risk on the skinny kid from Lenox,” Brown said. “I’m not going to go somewhere after I became the player I am and worked for four or five years at UNI and became this somewhat good player. I’m not going to let someone else reap the benefits of what UNI did for me. I don’t want to go somewhere and be under a system of guys that didn’t like me from the start.”




Farley took a shot at him. This is him as a 6'9 240lb freshman next to him last month after he - at 6'9 322 lbs with 36 inch arms - benched 500lbs
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/14e35bdfc0e0d800636c51b63447c527.jpg

Thats impressive. Not just the physical attributes but the attitude and mind set as well.

[neverobeyed]

Thats impressive. Not just the physical attributes but the attitude and mind set as well.

Iowa farm boy. But to be honest, the FCS is loaded with kids like this. That's what makes FCS football so much fun.

[clenz]

Iowa farm boy. But to be honest, the FCS is loaded with kids like this. That's what makes FCS football so much fun.
Yep.

UNI's big marketing push the last couple years has been "Iowa's University". In general something like 90% of UNI's student body is from Iowa. Something like 60% of UNI's team is Iowa kids in any given year. UNI's basketball teams are almost always 60% Iowa kids.

Iowa produces a hell of a lot of D1 kids but goes under the radar on it. Take a look at SDSUs roster the last few years, their best player was an Iowa kid. NDSU, UND, USD, WIU, ISUr, etc. are all dipping into Iowa for kids that go overlooked by Iowa and Iowa State.

[Bisonoline]

Iowa farm boy. But to be honest, the FCS is loaded with kids like this. That's what makes FCS football so much fun.

Yep. Im very familiar with the people of Iowa.

[UpstateBison]

Yep.

UNI's big marketing push the last couple years has been "Iowa's University". In general something like 90% of UNI's student body is from Iowa. Something like 60% of UNI's team is Iowa kids in any given year. UNI's basketball teams are almost always 60% Iowa kids.

Iowa produces a hell of a lot of D1 kids but goes under the radar on it. Take a look at SDSUs roster the last few years, their best player was an Iowa kid. NDSU, UND, USD, WIU, ISUr, etc. are all dipping into Iowa for kids that go overlooked by Iowa and Iowa State.

We thank Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Florida, Georgia and all states that send football players to NDSU. But, I really thank Minnesota and North Dakota. Our program does not exist without the guys that the Big 10 overlooks. Thank you PJ Fleck especially.


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[UpstateBison]

We thank Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Florida, Georgia and all states that send football players to NDSU. But, I really thank Minnesota and North Dakota. Our program does not exist without the guys that the Big 10 overlooks. Thank you PJ Fleck especially. I forgot South Dakota. My biggest apologies.


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[F'N Hawks]

Yep.

UNI's big marketing push the last couple years has been "Iowa's University". In general something like 90% of UNI's student body is from Iowa. Something like 60% of UNI's team is Iowa kids in any given year. UNI's basketball teams are almost always 60% Iowa kids.

Iowa produces a hell of a lot of D1 kids but goes under the radar on it. Take a look at SDSUs roster the last few years, their best player was an Iowa kid. NDSU, UND, USD, WIU, ISUr, etc. are all dipping into Iowa for kids that go overlooked by Iowa and Iowa State.

UND just got a commit from the Ver Meer kid up in NW part of Iowa, I think. Big boy, hopefully he turns out like alot of those other IA lineman have for UNI, Iowa and ISU.

[POD Knows]

UND just got a commit from the Ver Meer kid up in NW part of Iowa, I think. Big boy, hopefully he turns out like alot of those other IA lineman have for UNI, Iowa and ISU.
Dutch kid, I bet he is a bad tipper :D

[ST_Lawson]

Of course FBS to FCS transfers are always a "crap shoot", but I just saw this come across the tweets...

https://twitter.com/cjogara/status/1300530629713502212

Per @mzenitz, former Auburn RB JaTarvious Whitlow is transferring to Western Illinois.

Dude was the 2-time leading rusher at a solid SEC program, and he left for a 1-11 FCS program in an entirely different region of the country.

Bizarre.

Count me as confuzzed.

[lionsrking2]

Of course FBS to FCS transfers are always a "crap shoot", but I just saw this come across the tweets...

https://twitter.com/cjogara/status/1300530629713502212


Count me as confuzzed.

Not all that surprising if he hasn't graduated and doesn't want to sit a year. WIU is an odd choice considering there are FCS schools in Alabama, and elsewhere in the south; but but he could have family in Illinois, a connection with a coach or player on the team, a girlfriend at WIU ... all kinds of reasons why kids make certain decisions. We've had a few like that ourselves.

[Gil Dobie]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State senior running back Adam Cofield announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.
The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back posted to Twitter and Instagram, sharing he will graduate in December and then plans to transfer. He said in his statement that he has, “a goal to make it to the next level and with that being said this is the best decision for me to achieve my goal.”


Cofield made 11 starts at running back and played in all 16 games in his junior season, extending his streak to 31 consecutive games played.
He was one of four 600-yard rushers on the Bison roster last year and was second on the team with 167 carries and 46 rushing first downs, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns.
Bison fans will remember him most for his career-best 71-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to break a 16-16 tie with 2:32 left in the eventual win at South Dakota State last year.

Link (https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/14/bison-running-back-announces-plans-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/)

[nodak651]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State senior running back Adam Cofield announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.
The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back posted to Twitter and Instagram, sharing he will graduate in December and then plans to transfer. He said in his statement that he has, “a goal to make it to the next level and with that being said this is the best decision for me to achieve my goal.”


Cofield made 11 starts at running back and played in all 16 games in his junior season, extending his streak to 31 consecutive games played.
He was one of four 600-yard rushers on the Bison roster last year and was second on the team with 167 carries and 46 rushing first downs, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns.
Bison fans will remember him most for his career-best 71-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to break a 16-16 tie with 2:32 left in the eventual win at South Dakota State last year.

Link (https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/14/bison-running-back-announces-plans-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/)

He was listed as the starter, right? Was he looking at losing playing time? Looking at the stats, and seeing Seth Wilson in the game vs UCA, it makes me think Adam was the 3rd best rb on the team. Am I wrong here?

[POD Knows]

He was listed as the starter, right? Was he looking at losing playing time? Looking at the stats, and seeing Seth Wilson in the game vs UCA, it makes me think Adam was the 3rd best rb on the team. Am I wrong here?I would say you are about right, NDSU is pretty deep at RB, he had a decent career here but I am going to be real curious where he goes and how he does. He is a solid RB but not outstanding.

[Gil Dobie]

I would say you are about right, NDSU is pretty deep at RB, he had a decent career here but I am going to be real curious where he goes and how he does. He is a solid RB but not outstanding.

He's the 4th player I know of, that played in the UCA game, that are not playing in the Spring. Lance, Radunz, Mercadel and now Cofield.

[Professor Chaos]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State senior running back Adam Cofield announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.
The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back posted to Twitter and Instagram, sharing he will graduate in December and then plans to transfer. He said in his statement that he has, “a goal to make it to the next level and with that being said this is the best decision for me to achieve my goal.”


Cofield made 11 starts at running back and played in all 16 games in his junior season, extending his streak to 31 consecutive games played.
He was one of four 600-yard rushers on the Bison roster last year and was second on the team with 167 carries and 46 rushing first downs, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns.
Bison fans will remember him most for his career-best 71-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to break a 16-16 tie with 2:32 left in the eventual win at South Dakota State last year.

Link (https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/14/bison-running-back-announces-plans-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/)
Good luck to Adam... he'll live on forever in Bison lore for this run alone:

https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/incoming/4741379-177xwr-102719.S.FNS.ndsufootball.02.jpg/alternates/LANDSCAPE_768/102719.S.FNS.ndsufootball.02.jpg

[TheKingpin28]

Good luck to Adam... he'll live on forever in Bison lore for this run alone:

https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/incoming/4741379-177xwr-102719.S.FNS.ndsufootball.02.jpg/alternates/LANDSCAPE_768/102719.S.FNS.ndsufootball.02.jpgRuining SDSUs one chance at College Gameday glory was what made it just that much more glorious!

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[POD Knows]

Ruining SDSUs one chance at College Gameday glory was what made it just that much more glorious!

Sent from my SM-J727V using TapatalkI bet I have watched this play 50 times.

[TheKingpin28]

I bet I have watched this play 50 times.Watching that live surrounded by bunnies made it that much sweeter. They were **** talking like mad and then that happened and suddenly, they stopped chirping and realized that **** talking isn't for them.

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[POD Knows]

Watching that live surrounded by bunnies made it that much sweeter. They were **** talking like mad and then that happened and suddenly, they stopped chirping and realized that **** talking isn't for them.

Sent from my SM-J727V using TapatalkThose zips were saying **** the Bison when they were down by 28 at their own place in the 3rd quarter back in 2015.

[JacksFan40]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State senior running back Adam Cofield announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.
The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back posted to Twitter and Instagram, sharing he will graduate in December and then plans to transfer. He said in his statement that he has, “a goal to make it to the next level and with that being said this is the best decision for me to achieve my goal.”


Cofield made 11 starts at running back and played in all 16 games in his junior season, extending his streak to 31 consecutive games played.
He was one of four 600-yard rushers on the Bison roster last year and was second on the team with 167 carries and 46 rushing first downs, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns.
Bison fans will remember him most for his career-best 71-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to break a 16-16 tie with 2:32 left in the eventual win at South Dakota State last year.

Link (https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/14/bison-running-back-announces-plans-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/)
I had forgotten about that play. Thanks for reopening some old wounds.

[FUBeAR]

https://twitter.com/jo2k_4/status/1323365399359033346

[kdinva]

VMI first year WR Soloman Dunn (from Johnson City, TN), is leaving at the end of this semester.....

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/HEROSportsFCS/status/1326977792190320640

[Baron Sardonicus]

Valparaiso now has Robert Washington, a running back who has played at Charlotte and Old Dominion.

As the article below notes, he turned down an offer out of high school from Alabama. That prompted coach Saban to remark, "at least we're not trying to beat Clemson with guys whose other offers were from Dartmouth."

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/article102285022.html

[BEAR]

UCA Sr RB Kierre Crossley has entered the transfer portal.

[SU DOG]

Samford MLB John Staton entered Portal and has accepted an offer from the University of Georgia.

[kdinva]

VMI back up QB Chance newman, reportedly will leave VMI after exams, and go to Jax. State....has 2 years remaining...

https://vmikeydets.com/sports/football/roster/chance-newman/4709

[SU DOG]

Samford signed 2 from FBS, both of which were from B'ham area HSs. Both are very impressive looking players. From Vandy we got J R Tran-Reno, a 6-1, 214 lb. RB who was a 3*** listed player by all of the services. He was the 5A Back of the Year in the state in 2018. He could be used in many different positions, and is listed as Athlete. He was a RS Fr. at Vandy last year.
Patrick Nuss is a 6-7, 315 OL from UAB. He was a 2** recruit. He is a RS Jr this year. Nuss played in every game last year and started several for the Blazers.

[ST_Lawson]

https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1334585367236849670

https://media3.giphy.com/media/3EAKx23tTkZW0jx8rK/200.gif

[kdinva]

VMI All-Amer. QB Reece Udinski will transfer..............in May, after he plays the Spring Season, and use his fifth year elsewhere.

Statement from Coach Scott Wachenheim on Reece Udinski - Virginia Military Institute (vmikeydets.com) (https://vmikeydets.com/news/2020/12/3/football-udinski-21-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal.aspx)

[FUBeAR]

VMI All-Amer. QB Reece Udinski will transfer..............in May, after he plays the Spring Season, and use his fifth year elsewhere.

Statement from Coach Scott Wachenheim on Reece Udinski - Virginia Military Institute (vmikeydets.com) (https://vmikeydets.com/news/2020/12/3/football-udinski-21-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal.aspx)Oh, cool, he’s gonna play for VMI this spring...if there is a spring season. Didn’t catch that in the post on the SoCon thread.

[Gil Dobie]

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota State senior running back Adam Cofield announced his plans to enter the transfer portal Wednesday afternoon.
The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back posted to Twitter and Instagram, sharing he will graduate in December and then plans to transfer. He said in his statement that he has, “a goal to make it to the next level and with that being said this is the best decision for me to achieve my goal.”


Cofield made 11 starts at running back and played in all 16 games in his junior season, extending his streak to 31 consecutive games played.
He was one of four 600-yard rushers on the Bison roster last year and was second on the team with 167 carries and 46 rushing first downs, ranking fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns.
Bison fans will remember him most for his career-best 71-yard touchdown on fourth-and-1 to break a 16-16 tie with 2:32 left in the eventual win at South Dakota State last year.

Link (https://www.valleynewslive.com/2020/10/14/bison-running-back-announces-plans-to-enter-the-transfer-portal/)

Headed to Western Kentucky.

[Mocs123]

So VMI is losing their two top QB's?

[KPSUL]

Evan Horn, UNH Senior Safety, Punt Returner and long snapper has entered the portal. Horn was 1st Team preseason All CAA and 3rd Team Stats Pre-Season All American. I suspect he will end up on a FBS roster somewhere.

[katss07]

Lafayette QB Keegan Shoemaker, 2019 Patriot League Freshman of the Year and FCS Freshman All-American, as well as Lafayette's offensive MVP in 2019, has transferred to Sam Houston State.

[clenz]

UNI TE Briley Moore, who transferred to Kansas State, finished the year with a killer 22 catches for 338 yards and 3 TD. Half of his receptions were in the first two games. As the season went on his PT got less and less. There was a game he had more tackles than receptions.

All of those are about half of his last full season at UNI.

All for a team that went 4-6.

I'm sure that his draft stock is 3495928343 times higher right now than it was at UNI though.

I still have no issue with kids transferring and doing what they feel is best for them, just interesting to see his last 9 months play out like they did from being all in UNI family challenge for a title to being completely about draft stock and deleting all UNI related stuff to transferring to K State to back to being all about draft stock to stating he wouldn't play a snap for KSU unless some students were expelled to never following through on that to starting game 1 and having 6 receptions and a TD to being non existent the last 75% of the season.

[Baron Sardonicus]

UNI TE Briley Moore, who transferred to Kansas State...from being all in UNI family challenge for a title to being completely about draft stock and deleting all UNI related stuff to transferring to K State to back to being all about draft stock to stating he wouldn't play a snap for KSU unless some students were expelled to never following through on that to starting game 1 and having 6 receptions and a TD to being non existent the last 75% of the season.

Well, at least he's an outstanding student, right?

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Temple QB Anthony Russo entered the portal with one year of eligibility left. Russo's a pretty talented player that has a UFA type NFL ceiling. He's a PA kid that would be a great get for Lehigh (or Lafayette/Bucknell) if the PL loosens their transfer rules due to covid! By all accounts he's a good student

[apaladin]

Furman redshirt sophomore QB Darren Grainger has entered the dreaded portal. Wish he would stay.

[carney2]

It has been rumored that QB Keegan Shoemaker from Prosper, TX, and the 2019 Patriot League Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, has entered the portal. This rumor is pretty stale and, to the best of my knowledge, has not been confirmed. In any event, I wouldn't blame him. Things are a degenerating mess on College Hill. In addition to making a bad coaching hire, things are bad everywhere. The President has resigned, taking an "I'll do anything but this" position at Penn, and will undoubtedly be succeeded by yet another anti-athletics clone when the "Let's do what we did last time" Board of Trustees gets around to making a decision.

[Daytripper]

It has been rumored that QB Keegan Shoemaker from Prosper, TX, and the 2019 Patriot League Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, has entered the portal. This rumor is pretty stale and, to the best of my knowledge, has not been confirmed. In any event, I wouldn't blame him. Things are a degenerating mess on College Hill. In addition to making a bad coaching hire, things are bad everywhere. The President has resigned, taking an "I'll do anything but this" position at Penn, and will undoubtedly be succeeded by yet another anti-athletics clone when the "Let's do what we did last time" Board of Trustees gets around to making a decision.

It's done. Check his twitter account. He is a Sam Houston State Bearkat.
https://twitter.com/Keegshoemaker11/status/1337120554558648322

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

It's done. Check his twitter account. He is a Sam Houston State Bearkat.
https://twitter.com/Keegshoemaker11/status/1337120554558648322

Lehigh Valley native KC Keeler strikes again! Well played!!

[Schism55]

It has been rumored that QB Keegan Shoemaker from Prosper, TX, and the 2019 Patriot League Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, has entered the portal. This rumor is pretty stale and, to the best of my knowledge, has not been confirmed. In any event, I wouldn't blame him. Things are a degenerating mess on College Hill. In addition to making a bad coaching hire, things are bad everywhere. The President has resigned, taking an "I'll do anything but this" position at Penn, and will undoubtedly be succeeded by yet another anti-athletics clone when the "Let's do what we did last time" Board of Trustees gets around to making a decision.

Lol, really got your finger on the pulse there bud :D

[caribbeanhen]

Lehigh Valley native KC Keeler strikes again! Well played!!

KC is a rare sighting in the Lehigh Valley these days, in fact he spends a lot of time at Rehobeth Beach Delaware

[Daytripper]

HBU QB Bailey Zappe entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. He's a good one.

https://twitter.com/KobeTrevino2/status/1338523448310697984

[BEAR]

HBU QB Bailey Zappe entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. He's a good one.

https://twitter.com/KobeTrevino2/status/1338523448310697984

Ouch.

[DFW HOYA]

Things are a degenerating mess on College Hill. In addition to making a bad coaching hire, things are bad everywhere. The President has resigned, taking an "I'll do anything but this" position at Penn, and will undoubtedly be succeeded by yet another anti-athletics clone when the "Let's do what we did last time" Board of Trustees gets around to making a decision.

"At the same time, the college will look to hire an outside search firm to aid in the search process. These firms, he said, each have a “strong Rolodex” of potential candidates for the job and have “deep expertise” in the field."

It's almost 2021 and they hired a search firm which still uses the term "Rolodex"?

https://www.lafayettestudentnews.com/blog/2020/10/09/pen-byerly-to-step-down-as-college-president-in-june-2021/

[Reign of Terrier]

Darren Grainger for Furman entered the portal. He started most of last year.

2021 is going to be a year of new horizons for lots of teams.

[kdinva]

So VMI is losing their two top QB's?

Reece is playing in the Spring, getting his diploma, then going somewhere for his 5th year.

Newman to Jax. State, but VMI's other QBs are fine as well: #4 Seth Morgan, RFr, from western Pa, and newbie #12 Collin Ironside, from Knoxville, TN, who had a great Fall camp, I heard. Plus, already one QB commit, who may sign tomorrow.

[Pards Rule]

KC is a rare sighting in the Lehigh Valley these days, in fact he spends a lot of time at Rehobeth Beach Delaware
Hanging around with Joe Biden? RB gonna be a mess in the summers...for the next eight years lololol!

[Pards Rule]

Temple QB Anthony Russo entered the portal with one year of eligibility left. Russo's a pretty talented player that has a UFA type NFL ceiling. He's a PA kid that would be a great get for Lehigh (or Lafayette/Bucknell) if the PL loosens their transfer rules due to covid! By all accounts he's a good student
Umm, now with Keegan departing why not?

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

UMaine loses it's best OLineman , Liam Dobson, to the transfer portal. On the positive side picture of him and JSU, one of the Maine's best games.xbowx

https://bangordailynews.com/2020/12/16/sports/umaine-sports/umaines-best-offensive-lineman-is-transferring/

[carney2]

Umm, now with Keegan departing why not?

Why not? Because anyone with even a modicum of talent would steer clear of the sewer that is Lafayette football.

[Daytripper]

Why not? Because anyone with even a modicum of talent would steer clear of the sewer that is Lafayette football.

For those that have watched Shoemaker play, what are his strengths and weaknesses?

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1340006892295348225

[Professor Chaos]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1340006892295348225
Same recruiting class as Trey Lance and was on the same eligibility clock as well so he likely slides pretty easily into the NDSU QB shuffle. I'd still expect Iowa St transfer <audible *gasp* from the crowd that NDSU has two FBS transfer QBs now> Zeb Noland to be the starter at QB at least this spring but this should heat up the QB competition for the fall 2021 season (Noland is a redshirt senior but has said he'll use the extra year the NCAA is granting everyone to return in fall 2021).

Crazy fact about Patterson... he played some in each of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 fall seasons for Virginia Tech and he likely will at least play some in the 2021 spring season for NDSU (as long as the spring season stays on track). After that he'll still have 3 more seasons of eligibility if he wants them all.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Same recruiting class as Trey Lance and was on the same eligibility clock as well so he likely slides pretty easily into the NDSU QB shuffle. I'd still expect Iowa St transfer <audible *gasp* from the crowd that NDSU has two FBS transfer QBs now> Zeb Noland to be the starter at QB at least this spring but this should heat up the QB competition for the fall 2021 season (Noland is a redshirt senior but has said he'll use the extra year the NCAA is granting everyone to return in fall 2021).

Crazy fact about Patterson... he played some in each of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 fall seasons for Virginia Tech and he likely will at least play some in the 2021 spring season for NDSU (as long as the spring season stays on track). After that he'll still have 3 more seasons of eligibility if he wants them all.



Big kid: 6-4 and 245....xeekx

Looks pretty good in the highlights!

[WestCoastAggie]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1340006892295348225

Herndon Hooker is also transferring out, again. I hoped he’d join his little bro in Greensboro to help groom him and win our inaugural Big South season but our QB room is tight.

[kdinva]

Crazy fact about Patterson... he played some in each of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 fall seasons. After that he'll still have 3 more seasons of eligibility if he wants them all.

so, this math says he can play until he's 25? asking for a friend.

[KPSUL]

I'm seeing a lot of FCS names of players entering the Portal, but not much on if and where they are are getting offers and getting picked up. I'm wondering how many of these guys are actually going to get a better offer than playing with the team they are leaving. This may end up being a bad year to enter the portal hoping to end up on a better, bigger name program.

[DFW HOYA]

I'm seeing a lot of FCS names of players entering the Portal, but not much on if and where they are are getting offers and getting picked up.

Absent the portal itself, is there a central site tracking this or do you see this across Twitter, etc.?

[KPSUL]

Absent the portal itself, is there a central site tracking this or do you see this across Twitter, etc.?

I'm mainly reacting to this AGS thread. I've seen more postings announcing that FCS players have entered the portal, far fewer actually signing with a new team.

[DFW HOYA]

Georgetown signed 20 early and seems to expect to lose most or all of its 2020 seniors via grad transfer. One came up in a discussion with Michigan.

https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/lists/michigan-football-recruiting-5-players-to-watch-before-national-signing-day/

[McNeese75]

The two expected starting CB's for the Cowboys entered the portal, one to Texas the other to Hawaii.

[McNeese72]

The two expected starting CB's for the Cowboys entered the portal, one to Texas the other to Hawaii.

Number one receiver just graduated and just announced that he is entering the portal

Doc

[WestCoastAggie]

https://twitter.com/kyievgotjuice/status/1341490065424474118

[SFA 93]

HBU QB Bailey Zappe commits to Western Kentucky.

[Daytripper]

HBU QB Bailey Zappe commits to Western Kentucky.

Good luck to him. He is a player.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1343720213049729027

[FUBeAR]

Interesting...

https://twitter.com/insidercff/status/1344040112200495110

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1348694186023907328

[100%GRIZ]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1348694186023907328
Will be interesting to see how he does. Good Move for him I am sure!

[SFA 93]

https://baylorbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_id=0&image_path=/images/2019/12/18/Signing_Day_Sylvester.jpg
DE: JAMES SYLVESTER 6-4; 243 Newton, Texas (Newton/Baylor) (R/Fr.)

Signs with SFA

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1353360714396807168

[Anthony215]

Howard lost star RB Dedrick Parsons via the transfer portal to FBS Hawaii. Interesting story was that Dedrick walked onto Howard's team after his HS coach pulled strings to get him a walk on spot. Worked himself up from scout team, sleeping on friend's couches and in other crazy places to being a starter for 2 years and an all conference player. Graduated and will have 2 years of eligibility for the Rainbow Warriors.

[100%GRIZ]

Howard lost star RB Dedrick Parsons via the transfer portal to FBS Hawaii. Interesting story was that Dedrick walked onto Howard's team after his HS coach pulled strings to get him a walk on spot. Worked himself up from scout team, sleeping on friend's couches and in other crazy places to being a starter for 2 years and an all conference player. Graduated and will have 2 years of eligibility for the Rainbow Warriors.
Impressive - always love these type of walk on success stories!

[caribbeanhen]

Howard lost star RB Dedrick Parsons via the transfer portal to FBS Hawaii. Interesting story was that Dedrick walked onto Howard's team after his HS coach pulled strings to get him a walk on spot. Worked himself up from scout team, sleeping on friend's couches and in other crazy places to being a starter for 2 years and an all conference player. Graduated and will have 2 years of eligibility for the Rainbow Warriors.

that’s a great story! Will keep him on the watch list

[Professor]

College Football in Hawaii. Sounds like a dream

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/Madia_DNRSports/status/1354465775931809793

Yikes, that is a crazy #

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1356055244732563457

Nice get Bears!

[Daytripper]

https://twitter.com/Madia_DNRSports/status/1354465775931809793

Yikes, that is a crazy #

I'm guessing a whole bunch of them will stick with their original school...at least for this season.

- - - Updated - - -


https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1356055244732563457

Nice get Bears!

No doubt! Can N. Colorado actually be relevant?

[clenz]

I...uh...is McCaffery a good get?

Being a Michigan fan I can safely say the fact he couldn't see the field the last few years with the **** show Michigan has been is VERY telling.

18-35 (51%) 242 yards 6.9 YPA

I know he has the last name and what not, but that's about it.

[walliver]

I am not a big fan of the transfer portal. It seems the rich get richer and the poor fall farther behind. FCS schools fund and develop players including redshirt years only to lose them to big schools when the players develop. I sometimes feel that schools should be reimbursed for their investments, but don't really know a fair way to do that.

[caribbeanhen]

I am not a big fan of the transfer portal. It seems the rich get richer and the poor fall farther behind. FCS schools fund and develop players including redshirt years only to lose them to big schools when the players develop. I sometimes feel that schools should be reimbursed for their investments, but don't really know a fair way to do that.

Yep, FCS is now the minor league farm team for FBS, You have a young player with a lot of talent you now have to be thinking hell be moving on up to the East side

[clenz]

I am not a big fan of the transfer portal. It seems the rich get richer and the poor fall farther behind. FCS schools fund and develop players including redshirt years only to lose them to big schools when the players develop. I sometimes feel that schools should be reimbursed for their investments, but don't really know a fair way to do that.
I also assume you think people in the work force *insert they aren't employees here* should be punished and looked down on when they earn interest from a bigger/more prestigious company and gets an offer from them.

I also assume you think that any student on scholarship should be forced to repay a school if they transfer to another school, right?

[walliver]

I also assume you think people in the work force *insert they aren't employees here* should be punished and looked down on when they earn interest from a bigger/more prestigious company and gets an offer from them.

I also assume you think that any student on scholarship should be forced to repay a school if they transfer to another school, right?

You made up a straw man argument that has no basis in my post.

[clenz]

You made up a straw man argument that has no basis in my post.
Not anymore than you did.

I hate the fact smaller businesses invest and train in these entry level employees only to have them snapped away by the rich, who in the end get richer.

These smaller companies spend years training these new employees, including the worst years of their careers where they know the least, only to lose them to bigger employers. All that investment in them is just gone. All that work they did to make that employee better, smarter, more skilled, and how do they repay them? Just leaves for somewhere else and doesn't repay them for any of that experience and training.

Big ****ing deal kids transfer.

In this same thread, in the same page, we just saw 4 star quarterback transfer to Northern Colorado. Michigan put 4 years into him, should UNC have to compensate Michigan?

Should UNI have to compensate any school we've ever gotten a transfer from?

Old white man upset at college kids being able to actually control their own lives rather than still being like the "good ol days" arguments are just that.

[Daytripper]

Not anymore than you did.

I hate the fact smaller businesses invest and train in these entry level employees only to have them snapped away by the rich, who in the end get richer.

These smaller companies spend years training these new employees, including the worst years of their careers where they know the least, only to lose them to bigger employers. All that investment in them is just gone. All that work they did to make that employee better, smarter, more skilled, and how do they repay them? Just leaves for somewhere else and doesn't repay them for any of that experience and training.

Big ****ing deal kids transfer.

In this same thread, in the same page, we just saw 4 star quarterback transfer to Northern Colorado. Michigan put 4 years into him, should UNC have to compensate Michigan?

Should UNI have to compensate any school we've ever gotten a transfer from?

Old white man upset at college kids being able to actually control their own lives rather than still being like the "good ol days" arguments are just that.

https://media.giphy.com/media/eM6qOFqJSwGfquTajU/giphy.gif

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/WeberHQ/status/1357025429417127937

[bonarae]

Reopening the thread...

The D-I council votes in favor of the new transfer rule. How will that impact the FCS in general?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-council-passes-one-time-transfer-legislation-allowing-athletes-immediate-eligibility/

[Milktruck74]

This essentially creates a scenerio where lower division coaches (really ALL Divisions) are going to have to Re-recruit their top talent every year to keep them at their schools...I was a transfer...I get it...at 17 or 18 years old, it can be difficult to pick the "right fit" and then you feel trapped for the next 4 years. Sitting out causes a kid to pause before they jump. If you have a chance to play at another institution, or it is a better academic fit, or even a better athletic fit...Fine! However, I really don't want to see this turn into a free for all, where the top 20 programs in the country treat the lower level schools like a farm system, poaching the talent.

[Anthony215]

I would have preferred if they said after 3 years at your first institution you're free to transfer without sitting that way the FCS schools are getting at least 3 years out of players before they're poached by the P5 and G5 FBS schools. And even the D2 programs who get gems in their programs get production out of those kids for a few years before losing them. With the current set up a player could win freshman of the year in conference, decide to move on and the original school he played at has to re-recruit all over for a position they would have had locked down for 2-3 more years.

[Professor Chaos]

It's a game changer for sure. Coaching staffs will have to adapt. Do FCS programs redshirt fewer players now with the worry that they're giving up a year they'll never get back in year #5 for that guy? Do some schools go all-in on first or second year undergrad transfers since then they'd go back to the same rules as before with those players until they graduate?

I know for sure we're going to see a lot more transfers. NDSU used to have the philosophy of minimal transfers from when their unreal run of dominance started... usually less than 5 on the roster at any given time but I've already seen them shift their strategy with 5 (and counting) transfers coming in just this year so far.

[TheKingpin28]

The transfer rule should only be in relation to Division. You would be able to make a lateral move, but not an upward move. The Grad Transfer rule makes complete sense, but this new one for different levels does not.

[lionsrking2]

Disastrous decision for collegiate athletics in my opinion We should be promoting stability, not cut-and-run culture. Student-athletes have always had the right to transfer if they are unhappy. Athletics participation is not a right.

[kdinva]

The transfer rule should only be in relation to Division. You would be able to make a lateral move, but not an upward move. The Grad Transfer rule makes complete sense, but this new one for different levels does not.

This makes 200% common sense, which leaves out the NCAA. A football player wants to move from, say, Richmond to Liberty, sit out a season. Lateral move within the same conference, sit out a year.

[DFW HOYA]

Disastrous decision for collegiate athletics in my opinion We should be promoting stability, not cut-and-run culture. Student-athletes have always had the right to transfer if they are unhappy. Athletics participation is not a right.

It's going to be a mess, but already existed in most NCAA sports.

[TheKingpin28]

This makes 200% common sense, which leaves out the NCAA. A football player wants to move from, say, Richmond to Liberty, sit out a season. Lateral move within the same conference, sit out a year.

But that would make too much sense and this is the NCAA we are talking about.

[lionsrking2]

But that would make too much sense and this is the NCAA we are talking about.
Lateral or up makes sense -- the rule that already exists.

[Professor]

Disastrous decision for collegiate athletics in my opinion We should be promoting stability, not cut-and-run culture. Student-athletes have always had the right to transfer if they are unhappy. Athletics participation is not a right.

Coaches don't show loyalty. Why should the kids have too?

[lionsrking2]

Coaches don't show loyalty. Why should the kids have too? Kids dont have to show loyalty now -- they can leave whenever they want.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... will the legacy that this soon-to-be-ratified rule be more impactful than any previous related ones?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/with-ncaa-one-time-transfer-legislation-adopted-players-coaches-and-teams-will-navigate-uncertain-waters/

[Lorne_Malvo]

Coaches don't show loyalty. Why should the kids have too?

Because they made a COMMITMENT and are getting a free education?

[Bisonoline]

Because they made a COMMITMENT and are getting a free education?

Coaches made a commitment also. Theyve been picking up and leaving for years when ever some body waved more shekles under their nose.

[A&T AGGIE96]

Because they made a COMMITMENT and are getting a free education?

Nah, I can’t co-sign on that. Those guys should be paid their worth. If they want out, or can get a better deal it should be allowed.

The highest levels of NCAA football is not amateur sports. The player should be entitled the the revenue they produce.

The coaches are making millions...TV, NCAA, everybody is getting paid and can come and go as they please...but the players are held to a different standard...those days are coming to an end.


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[WestCoastAggie]

Because they made a COMMITMENT and are getting a free education?

Capitalism baby!

[lionsrking2]

Coaches made a commitment also. Theyve been picking up and leaving for years when ever some body waved more shekles under their nose.

Most coaches either coach out their contract or pay the buyout for the remaining years. Plus it is well understood that athletes do not sign letters of intent with coaches. Sitting out one year is enough of a deterrent, yet not onerous for athletes who are simply unhappy or seek greener pastures. For athletes with special circumstances, the NCAA already grants waivers like handing out candy.

[Bisonoline]

Most coaches either coach out their contract or pay the buyout for the remaining years. Plus it is well understood that athletes do not sign letters of intent with coaches. Sitting out one year is enough of a deterrent, yet not onerous for athletes who are simply unhappy or seek greener pastures. For athletes with special circumstances, the NCAA already grants waivers like handing out candy.

Buying out the contract doesnt mean crap. We are talking about commitment. The well understood comment is nothing more than hyperbole and its ****ty because the coaches SOLD you on attending that school and there system. New coaches come in and you dont fit the system youre ****ed. There are many athletes that asked for waiver and didnt get them for various bull**** reason as the NCAA is not consistent making that a moot point.

[lionsrking2]

Buying out the contract doesnt mean crap. We are talking about commitment. The well understood comment is nothing more than hyperbole and its ****ty because the coaches SOLD you on attending that school and there system. New coaches come in and you dont fit the system youre ****ed. There are many athletes that asked for waiver and didnt get them for various bull**** reason as the NCAA is not consistent making that a moot point.

Exactly. We are talking about commitment. When you commit to a school, you commit to a school. Period. But kids are free to leave and transfer anytime they want — they are not screwed. Sitting out a year is not being screwed.

[Cocky]

Play where you want when you want. Free country, go seek the world young people.

The rule is better but not great. Should be able to transfer as many times as you like without penalty.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/DomIzzoWDAY/status/1383113572612501509

[Bisonoline]

Exactly. We are talking about commitment. When you commit to a school, you commit to a school. Period. But kids are free to leave and transfer anytime they want — they are not screwed. Sitting out a year is not being screwed.

I believe otherwise.

[Schism55]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1385589508079427592

Damn

[geaux_sioux]

Play where you want when you want. Free country, go seek the world young people.

The rule is better but not great. Should be able to transfer as many times as you like without penalty.

I like the rule, however I don’t agree on unlimited transfers. Two penalty free transfers would be plenty. If you can’t figure it out after that many it would likely be better to take a long look in the mirror instead of trying to find some green grass.

[caribbeanhen]

Wil Knight made an abrupt departure from Delaware in January and entered the transfer portal and nobody has seen or heard from him again, headed to South Carolina is the rumor

RB Dejoun Lee took advantage of the situation and was named CAA offensive player of the year

[lionsrking2]

Wil Knight made an abrupt departure from Delaware in January and entered the transfer portal and nobody has seen or heard from him again, headed to South Carolina is the rumor

RB Dejoun Lee took advantage of the situation and was named CAA offensive player of the year

Good chance we won't hear from a lot of them ever again. There won't be near enough chairs once the music stops.

[Professor Chaos]

https://twitter.com/SamHerderFCS/status/1385589508079427592

Damn
Not surprised at all... that guy is a damn stud. He completely disrupted the NDSU run game in the 2019 quarterfinals... moves super well for a guy his size and can be an anchor if he doesn't want to be moved. He will be an NFL player (barring injury). Pretty sure he'll still have two years of eligibility left if he wants both of them.

[Gil Dobie]

Josh Hayes ends up at Virginia.

[Mocs123]

Robert Riddle former Mercer QB has graduated and committed to Chattanooga (his hometown). Apparently he has 3 years to play.

[lionsrking2]

Southeastern Louisiana adds a couple for the fall ...

Kareem Walker ● RB ● 6-2, 225 ● Irvington, NJ ● Mississippi State/U Michigan

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E0BcZtiWEAAipeU?format=jpg&name=medium


Spencer Owens ● TE ● 6-4, 245 ● Long Beach, CA ● Western Kentucky

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[Daytripper]

I like the rule, however I don’t agree on unlimited transfers. Two penalty free transfers would be plenty. If you can’t figure it out after that many it would likely be better to take a long look in the mirror instead of trying to find some green grass.

Let them transfer as much as they want. They will very quickly find out that with their indecisiveness and lack of commitment those offers will dry up in short order.

[kdinva]

VMI def. end Jordan Ward will use his extra semester at Ball State.

[bonarae]

The one-time transfer rule is finally official.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-board-of-directors-ratifies-one-time-transfer-legislation-allowing-athletes-immediate-eligibility/

[Bisonoline]

The one-time transfer rule is finally official.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-board-of-directors-ratifies-one-time-transfer-legislation-allowing-athletes-immediate-eligibility/

Since the two A never seems to get it right They will go for the least amount of teams instead of just doing 16 and getting it over with. It will take a long time to get there just like its takes 20 plus years to get to this point.

[acbearkat]

The deadline to enter the transfer portal was Saturday, if a player was intending to transfer for the fall. We'll see some guys trickling down from the FBS to the FCS in the fall. One school to look for right now is Texas. I would imagine they will be more transfers out of UT in the fall after the season is over, as the new staff is figuring out who fits and who doesn't. I think you'll see more receivers transfer out of Texas after the fall.

[lionsrking2]

The deadline to enter the transfer portal was Saturday, if a player was intending to transfer for the fall. We'll see some guys trickling down from the FBS to the FCS in the fall. One school to look for right now is Texas. I would imagine they will be more transfers out of UT in the fall after the season is over, as the new staff is figuring out who fits and who doesn't. I think you'll see more receivers transfer out of Texas after the fall.

The deadline is July 1 for this year.

[acbearkat]

Chris Thompson, a 2020 Auburn signee out of Duncanville, Tx, has entered the transfer portal. If I'm correct, he was a Rivals four-star coming out of Duncanville. I don't know if he would have any FCS interest.

Matt Zenitz on Twitter: "Have learned that Auburn safety Chris Thompson has entered the transfer portal. Was part of the team’s 2020 recruiting class." / Twitter (https://twitter.com/mzenitz/status/1389588568595701760)

[acbearkat]

Kennedy Lewis, a Rivals three-star signee with Texas out of Melissa High School on the DFW Metroplex has entered the transfer portal. He was 2019 signee with the Longhorns. He opted out of last season. I don't know where he would land, but I think he would get some interest from FCS schools due to his size at 6'4".


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[SU DOG]

Samford's outstanding PK will be kicking for Purdue this Fall. Mitchell Fineran will be in grad school there with 2 years of eligibility left. He will be greatly missed by Samford.

[gofurman]

Finneran is a good one. Furman lost our all-america to UNC last year... probably cost us a game. Grayson Atkins

[acbearkat]

According to Mark Berman at Fox 26 in Houston, Sam Houston running back has entered the transfer portal. He would be a nice pickup for a lower level FBS program.

Mark Berman on Twitter: "RB Donovan Williams, from FCS national champion Sam Houston (@BearkatsFB), has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Had 17 carries for 77 yards and 4 TDs in 2021. Donovan is the 39th player in school history to rush for 1000 yards in a career." / Twitter (https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/1394806771080966144)

[Daytripper]

According to Mark Berman at Fox 26 in Houston, Sam Houston running back has entered the transfer portal. He would be a nice pickup for a lower level FBS program.

Mark Berman on Twitter: "RB Donovan Williams, from FCS national champion Sam Houston (@BearkatsFB), has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Had 17 carries for 77 yards and 4 TDs in 2021. Donovan is the 39th player in school history to rush for 1000 yards in a career." / Twitter (https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/1394806771080966144)

Can't blame him. Lost his starting position and touches to Ramon Jefferson. Good luck to him.

[kdinva]

VMI starting DB Josh Sarratt is 'looking'.....

[kdinva]

Samford's outstanding PK will be kicking for Purdue this Fall. Mitchell Fineran will be in grad school there with 2 years of eligibility left. He will be greatly missed by Samford.

damn, a gap to fill no doubt, he is a fine kicker.

[BEAR]

UCA RB Kierre Crossley has transferred to UAPB for his final season.

[kdinva]

VMI starting DB Josh Sarratt is 'looking'.....

Sarrett has tweeted he's going to JMU. Wish him well, was a huge contributor to VMI's defense.

[gokat89]

I read that the back up QB Gage Moloney for JMU had transferred to Bryant.

[ST_Lawson]

We've apparently developed something of a "grad-transfer pipeline" with Lamar.
Last year we got TE Mason Sikes (https://goleathernecks.com/sports/football/roster/mason-sikes/19342) and DB Michael Lawson (https://goleathernecks.com/sports/football/roster/michael-lawson/19344) from them.
This year (so far) we're getting DL Brandon Arnold (https://lamarcardinals.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-arnold/7268) and DB Nakota Shepard-Creer (https://lamarcardinals.com/sports/football/roster/nakota-shepard-creer/7334). At least with Shepard-Creer, he's from Chicago, so some of his decision could be chalked up to coming "back home".

Idk if any of them are going to end up being anything special, but I just thought it was interesting.

This spring Sikes played in all 6 of our games and caught 6 passes (46 yards), Lawson led the team in total tackles (9/game) and had 2 INTs.

[Libertine]

NDSU QB Zeb Noland has moved on to being an offensive GA at South Carolina.

[Daytripper]

NDSU QB Zeb Noland has moved on to being an offensive GA at South Carolina.

Great opportunity for him to get a start on his coaching career.

[Puddin Tane]

We've apparently developed something of a "grad-transfer pipeline" with Lamar.
Last year we got TE Mason Sikes (https://goleathernecks.com/sports/football/roster/mason-sikes/19342) and DB Michael Lawson (https://goleathernecks.com/sports/football/roster/michael-lawson/19344) from them.
This year (so far) we're getting DL Brandon Arnold (https://lamarcardinals.com/sports/football/roster/brandon-arnold/7268) and DB Nakota Shepard-Creer (https://lamarcardinals.com/sports/football/roster/nakota-shepard-creer/7334). At least with Shepard-Creer, he's from Chicago, so some of his decision could be chalked up to coming "back home".

Idk if any of them are going to end up being anything special, but I just thought it was interesting.

This spring Sikes played in all 6 of our games and caught 6 passes (46 yards), Lawson led the team in total tackles (9/game) and had 2 INTs.

neither did much in Beaumont. I think Arnold got hurt this spring. The other one just took up space.

Lawson was very good. Said he was transferring “to be closer to his daughter”....in California. Sike’s bio said he “..chose WIU for a chance to win national championship”. Might not be our brightest bulbs.

[Professor Chaos]

NDSU QB Zeb Noland has moved on to being an offensive GA at South Carolina.
By all accounts he was a fantastic teammate who should excel as a coach. He just wasn't the right fit at QB for this NDSU offense this spring but the way he stayed engaged trying to help his young replacement after he was benched was admirable.

[neverobeyed]

Michigan State QB Theo Day to UNI ...

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/05/former-michigan-state-qb-theo-day-reportedly-transferring-to-northern-iowa.html

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Will the opt-outs even by G5 FBS hurt scheduling in general, too? xchinscratchx

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1397219530968076288

[acbearkat]

Meanwhile...

Will the opt-outs even by G5 FBS hurt scheduling in general, too? xchinscratchx

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1397219530968076288

Wow. That’s a reason to refuse to play a game? Give me a break.


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[Professor Chaos]

Meanwhile...

Will the opt-outs even by G5 FBS hurt scheduling in general, too? xchinscratchx

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1397219530968076288


Wow. That’s a reason to refuse to play a game? Give me a break.


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Yeah, that seems like really bass ackwards thinking. I'm sure players at the G5 level circle those P5 games just like players at the FCS level do. Do these G5 coaches honestly think a P5 staff is going to game plan to try to scout the other team instead of their own team??? Do they think that those coaches won't have access to plenty of film on all their players???

I know it's naive to think that everyone follows the rules here and there's tons of ways to get in a athlete's ear at another school but schools cannot actively players from other schools and trying to do it is playing with fire. Transfers are going to be much more prevalent at all levels even the P5. Read that article that neverobeyed posted about UNI's transfer QB from Michigan St... the Spartan football program has had 27 players enter the transfer portal since their season ended last November. Coaching staffs at all levels either need to figure out how to use the transfer portal to their advantage or play against a stacked deck when they face coaching staffs that do.

EDIT: Just realized that Rothstein is a college basketball writer but it pretty much applies to both of the primary revenue sports.

[ST_Lawson]

Well, it's not like any of them are going to make us worse than we already are.


Lawson was very good. Said he was transferring “to be closer to his daughter”....in California.

So, he apparently never looked at a map, eh?


Sike’s bio said he “..chose WIU for a chance to win national championship”.

https://i.imgur.com/3vKJqc7.gif

[Libertine]

Wow. That’s a reason to refuse to play a game? Give me a break.


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Yeah, I don't buy these "sources" at all. This sounds like message board chatter, not real information. You're going to turn down a chance to get a significant paycheck which would help your program financially as well as potentially raise your profile so you can recruit better players just because one of them might defect? Nope, not buying it.

[Anthony215]

I call BS on this because many mid majors need quality wins against P5 schools in non conference games to secure a NCAA bid since many times the conference champion in the regular season gets upset in the conference tournament. I don't see VCU, Loyola, Gonzaga and other top tier G5 programs saying no to playing up in competition.

[caribbeanhen]

St Lawson

rumor is you guys are after RB Will Knight

[acbearkat]

Ultimately, FCS schools could see a huge boost in recruiting because of the transfer portal. We're likely to see players sign with FCS programs who 5-10 years ago, would have signed with lower level FBS programs.

[lionsrking2]

Ultimately, FCS schools could see a huge boost in recruiting because of the transfer portal. We're likely to see players sign with FCS programs who 5-10 years ago, would have signed with lower level FBS programs.

That's already happening.

[Anthony215]

St Lawson

rumor is you guys are after RB Will Knight

If so that would be a lateral move at best for Knight, he had it made at Delaware I'm sure he was given a full ride with the Hens so can't use the financial excuse.

[caribbeanhen]

If so that would be a lateral move at best for Knight, he had it made at Delaware I'm sure he was given a full ride with the Hens so can't use the financial excuse.

Rocco connections at work here ?

[ST_Lawson]

St Lawson

rumor is you guys are after RB Will Knight

Well, we've offered him: https://twitter.com/topclassgeneral/status/1397230411214958595
Beyond that, I don't really know anything.

I'm obviously not going to turn down a solid RB, but I feel like more than anything else, we need a better O-line. What we've had the last few years just hasn't allowed us to do anything in the run game. The only reason our QB had so many passing yards this year is because he pretty much had to. We were 95th of 97 FCS programs in rushing offense and a big part of it was the RBs just slamming face first into a wall of defense every time. Not being able to pick up first downs on the ground led to our defense having to spend 3/4 of the game on the field and getting worn out by the second half (we were dead last in TOP last season).

A decent RB helps, but if the O-line isn't giving him the opportunities to make plays, he's not going to do much.

[Hammerhead]

Ultimately, FCS schools could see a huge boost in recruiting because of the transfer portal. We're likely to see players sign with FCS programs who 5-10 years ago, would have signed with lower level FBS programs.

Players are also going from P5 to the FCS like a former Michigan State QB who just transferred to Northern Iowa.

[clenz]

Michigan State QB Charlie Day to UNI ...

https://www.mlive.com/spartans/2021/05/former-michigan-state-qb-theo-day-reportedly-transferring-to-northern-iowa.html
Interested to see how this plays out

We have McElvain, but after two seasons with him I'm seeing things that I just don't like. His accuracy suffers big time because his throwing motion is crazy with how much he falls away from every throw.

The little we saw of Fomby this spring I actually really liked. I wanted to see Fomby run out the season even after Will was cleared from COVID protocols. He's 6'4 215ish lbs. He's a pocket guy but has the ability to move all around and keep his eyes down field and make the throw.

For the first time, maybe ever with Farley, I was hoping for an actual open competition this fall

This Charlie Day was very highly ranked out of HS. Like Fomby he's a bigger pocket guy. He's not a runner, which is a change for Farley taking transfers - Carnes and Bailey. He went to MSU at the end of the Dantonio era, which was a disaster in many ways. With the new coach last year he's bringing his QBs in and Day is like the 3rd QB to transfer out and the new coach has brought in like 3 transfers at QB themselves.

I suspect we see a competition and I guess I won't be entirely shocked to not see it be will come Iowa State.

[neverobeyed]

Interested to see how this plays out

We have McElvain, but after two seasons with him I'm seeing things that I just don't like. His accuracy suffers big time because his throwing motion is crazy with how much he falls away from every throw.

The little we saw of Fomby this spring I actually really liked. I wanted to see Fomby run out the season even after Will was cleared from COVID protocols. He's 6'4 215ish lbs. He's a pocket guy but has the ability to move all around and keep his eyes down field and make the throw.

For the first time, maybe ever with Farley, I was hoping for an actual open competition this fall

This Charlie Day was very highly ranked out of HS. Like Fomby he's a bigger pocket guy. He's not a runner, which is a change for Farley taking transfers - Carnes and Bailey. He went to MSU at the end of the Dantonio era, which was a disaster in many ways. With the new coach last year he's bringing his QBs in and Day is like the 3rd QB to transfer out and the new coach has brought in like 3 transfers at QB themselves.

I suspect we see a competition and I guess I won't be entirely shocked to not see it be will come Iowa State.

Geez, I wrote Charlie Day? Theo Day, sorry.

McElvain's mechanics, yes, but also his tendency to run to throw. Granted this season the offensive line was an big issue (I was excited when UNI was back to recruiting big linemen again around four/five years ago but consistency across the line has been an issue) but that trait was there with McElvain since coming out of high school. I remember Farley talking about his ability to "extend plays and make things happen" when McElvain was competing to start.

Agree on Formby. And, frankly, am surprised that we have not heard of Formby or Martens entering the portal. That Farley brought in a classic pocket passer is a surprise.

Day is a graduate transfer and will have three years eligibility remaining, according to this:

https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-state-football/ex-michigan-state-qb-theo-day-transferring-to-fcs-program/

Also of note is that his QB coach at MSU is Jay Johnson, who played at UNI when Farley was the LB coach and was a GA/QB coach at Kansas while Farley was LB coach there.

[clenz]

Geez, I wrote Charlie Day? Theo Day, sorry.

McElvain's mechanics, yes, but also his tendency to run to throw. Granted this season the offensive line was an big issue (I was excited when UNI was back to recruiting big linemen again around four/five years ago but consistency across the line has been an issue) but that trait was there with McElvain since coming out of high school. I remember Farley talking about his ability to "extend plays and make things happen" when McElvain was competing to start.

Agree on Formby. And, frankly, am surprised that we have not heard of Formby or Martens entering the portal. That Farley brought in a classic pocket passer is a surprise.

Day is a graduate transfer and will have three years eligibility remaining, according to this:

https://saturdaytradition.com/michigan-state-football/ex-michigan-state-qb-theo-day-transferring-to-fcs-program/

Also of note is that his QB coach at MSU is Jay Johnson, who played at UNI when Farley was the LB coach and was a GA/QB coach at Kansas while Farley was LB coach there.
I didn't catch Charlie/Theo either, I just had Charlie on my mind for some reason. I've been watching through Always Sunny, so that could be why.

I won't be shocked to see Martens in the portal at this point. It's clear it was McEvlain, Fomby, Martens in the depth chart and Day coming in isn't going to be 4th. Fomby being an Atlanta native, if he realizes he's going to buried again after this year could look to take off.

You're right about why Will was chosen - it also helped Will he had a RS year compared to Fomby and Martens being true freshman that year that were fall enrollees. Will certainly has the compete and extend to make plays trait, but we started seeing him extending but not making plays. He would extend but only to throw the ball away (which isn't a bad thing many times, I realize). However, between his throwing motion and doing so on the run it just leads to passes not being where they need too.

Fomby make many of the same escapes but looked effortless doing it. It looked natural to him. Though that could be something Farley likes about Will; it looks like he's working harder than Fomby.

It will be interesting to see what the fall brings.

[acbearkat]

Roster management over the next few years will be a challenge. Every player who was a freshman this past season has an extra year of eligibility. I would imagine we'll see dozens of transfers at both the FBS and FCS level next year.

[skinny_uncle]

I heard Kare Lyles (QB) has left SIU. Within days, another QB transferred in from Cincinnati.
Having trouble keeping up with all the transfers coming in. There is a CB from Navy (David Miller).

[katss07]

Chris Okladokun, former Sanford standout, is headed to South Dakota State.

[MikeyLoBets]

Chris Okladokun, former Sanford standout, is headed to South Dakota State.

Here is Sam Herder's article about it: https://herosports.com/fcs-football-sdsu-transfer-chris-oladokun-bzbz/

[BNATION]

Jared Scott from JSU entered portal. Two big offensive targets JSU has lost now.

[Cocky]

Jared Scott from JSU entered portal. Two big offensive targets JSU has lost now.

Came from Prairie View to JSU. Decent player but probably didnt catch 20 passes total fall and spring. Now, Trae Berry is a big loss.

[lionsrking2]

Lions add commitment from FCS transfer CB, Brandon Barbee, from Morehead State — AFCA 2nd Team All-American this spring:

https://twitter.com/Barbee_24/status/1397907911909601283?s=20

[Panther88]

Came from Prairie View to JSU. Decent player but probably didnt catch 20 passes total fall and spring. Now, Trae Berry is a big loss.

If you want to be respected as honest, be completely truthful. Came to Jacksonville St bwo PVAMU bwo Univ of Wyoming.

Large target and could easily have done well in football and/or basketball, given the right situation.

[acbearkat]

If you want to be respected as honest, be completely truthful. Came to Jacksonville St bwo PVAMU bwo Univ of Wyoming.

Large target and could easily have done well in football and/or basketball, given the right situation.

So, he's on his third transfer? That's crazy.

[Panther88]

So, he's on his third transfer? That's crazy.

Unsure why he settled on Univ of Wyoming. From where I sit, that's a mindless decision to attend that school to play "ball."

There were a few @ PVAMU who came on during his one year stint @ PVAMU so it would've been hard for him to crack that then 3-man heralded rotation + we didn't have a viable gunslinger to seriously stretch the field at that time, imho, to take advantage of his length and ability.

[caribbeanhen]

Well, we've offered him: https://twitter.com/topclassgeneral/status/1397230411214958595
Beyond that, I don't really know anything.

I'm obviously not going to turn down a solid RB, but I feel like more than anything else, we need a better O-line. What we've had the last few years just hasn't allowed us to do anything in the run game. The only reason our QB had so many passing yards this year is because he pretty much had to. We were 95th of 97 FCS programs in rushing offense and a big part of it was the RBs just slamming face first into a wall of defense every time. Not being able to pick up first downs on the ground led to our defense having to spend 3/4 of the game on the field and getting worn out by the second half (we were dead last in TOP last season).

A decent RB helps, but if the O-line isn't giving him the opportunities to make plays, he's not going to do much.

he is a special RB
not sure about his off the field situation as he has bounced around like a sailor in Valparaiso Chile

one thing of note is the picture in the tweet is the bottom right is Weber State, ain't no mountains in Illinois

[Milktruck74]

ain't no mountains in Illinois

They are in the distance....ha

[ST_Lawson]

one thing of note is the picture in the tweet is the bottom right is Weber State, ain't no mountains in Illinois

Oh for f***'s sake.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg/320px-Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg

[caribbeanhen]

Oh for f***'s sake.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg/320px-Paris_Tuileries_Garden_Facepalm_statue.jpg

Yep exactly

[Cocky]

If you want to be respected as honest, be completely truthful. Came to Jacksonville St bwo PVAMU bwo Univ of Wyoming.

Large target and could easily have done well in football and/or basketball, given the right situation.

Wasnt aware of the Wyoming stop

[dewey]

one thing of note is the picture in the tweet is the bottom right is Weber State, ain't no mountains in Illinois

LOL! I am surprised no one pointed that out on Twitter.

Dewey

[BNATION]

Another JSU player, Corner, Jamias Presley hits the portal.

[Panther88]

Another JSU player, Corner, Jamias Presley hits the portal.

We at PV are very aware of his and two more from Jax St who hit the portal. What's going on there? Why the exodus all of a sudden? xlolx

[acbearkat]

Montana State offensive lineman Connor Wood has entered the transfer portal. He's picking up plenty of FBS offers.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "#FCS entry into transfer portal; Montana State OL Connor Wood was a freshman All-American in 2018 and sophomore All-American in 2019; Montana State did not have a 2020 season; ID native; 6'5" 300 lbs @rivalsmike" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399842456401858561)

[acbearkat]

Oregon wide receiver Jaron Waters is transferring to Southern Utah.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "Oregon transfer WR Jaron Waters has committed to Southern Utah #FCS @rivalsmike @DSArivals" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399900627619155972)

[acbearkat]

Western Carolina receiver DJ Thorpe is transferring to Tennessee State.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "Western Carolina transfer WR DJ Thorpe has committed to Tennessee State #FCS https://t.co/jlbQZeHls0" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399898208759947264)

[acbearkat]

Mason Cholewa from James Madison has transferred to Towson.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "James Madison transfer DL Mason Cholewa has committed to Towson #FCS" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399890628364967937)

[acbearkat]

Presbyterian quarterback RJ Walker is going the JUCO route, transferring to Independence Community College in Kansas.

RJ Walker 4️⃣ on Twitter: "I appreciate all of the schools that have reached out and recruited me during this process. After many prayers and talks with family, I have decided to commit to Independence Community College as a D1 bounce back and will become a December 21’ grad. #DREAMU @DreamU_IndyFB https://t.co/b1GdbQBsha" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/rjwa1ker/status/1399872953496571904)

[acbearkat]

Presbyterian linebacker Colby Campbell is transferring to Duke.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "Presbyterian transfer LB Colby Campbell has committed to Duke @rivalsmike @BrianRIVALS" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399841877671690252)

[caribbeanhen]

Will Knight reporting offers from Wagner and Central Connecticut st

[Anthony215]

Will Knight reporting offers from Wagner and Central Connecticut st

Both are lower quality programs than Delaware. I think entering the portal he thought his value and interest would be much higher than what it is obviously. Maybe playing too close to home was more than he could handle and wants to experience college away from home which in that case is understandably.

[Professor Chaos]

Both are lower quality programs than Delaware. I think entering the portal he thought his value and interest would be much higher than what it is obviously. Maybe playing too close to home was more than he could handle and wants to experience college away from home which in that case is understandably.
I recall NDSU head coach Matt Entz throwing out a stat in one of his press conferences that only 28% of players who hit the transfer portal find new homes. That number seems crazy low but even if it's higher than that I bet it's still well short of 100%. What happens to the guys who don't find a suitor in the portal? Do they go back to their old school/team??? I'd have to imagine that would cost them a scholarship if they're even welcomed back at all.

[Anthony215]

I recall NDSU head coach Matt Entz throwing out a stat in one of his press conferences that only 28% of players who hit the transfer portal find new homes. That number seems crazy low but even if it's higher than that I bet it's still well short of 100%. What happens to the guys who don't find a suitor in the portal? Do they go back to their old school/team??? I'd have to imagine that would cost them a scholarship if they're even welcomed back at all.

I think it depends on the way they left. If you're leaving a school where the coach that recruited you is still there I'd imagine you won't be welcomed back with open arms when you find the market isn't what you thought it would be for your services, thus leading you to have to play down a level. The issue with the portal this year especially for those at the FCS level is that many FBS players entered at staggering numbers and FCS coaches are going to take them over allowing their disgruntled player returning. The smart move would be stay put for 2021 and then enter the pool once the fall season concludes and teams don't have 2 sets of seniors on the rosters.

[acbearkat]

I recall NDSU head coach Matt Entz throwing out a stat in one of his press conferences that only 28% of players who hit the transfer portal find new homes. That number seems crazy low but even if it's higher than that I bet it's still well short of 100%. What happens to the guys who don't find a suitor in the portal? Do they go back to their old school/team??? I'd have to imagine that would cost them a scholarship if they're even welcomed back at all.

It depends on the situation. Casey Thompson, who is in competition to be the starter at Texas this fall, entered the transfer portal after his freshman year, and pulled his name out. Most schools would welcome the player back. Texas just had a player who pulled his name out of the portal, I have no clue if he will even play this year for the Longhorns or not, as the player did not participate in spring practice. Just because a player pulls his name out of the portal, it does not necessarily mean that the player still has a scholarship.

[caribbeanhen]

Both are lower quality programs than Delaware. I think entering the portal he thought his value and interest would be much higher than what it is obviously. Maybe playing too close to home was more than he could handle and wants to experience college away from home which in that case is understandably.

I believe Knight was hearing voices inside his head, appears he was getting really bad advice

Most prolific HS RB ever from the state of Delaware and was HS teammate of current Hen QB Nolan Henderson

those 2 had some chemistry when on the field together teaming up for a state championship at Smyrna HS and it carried over to college, Bison fans might remember these two

He originally committed to Delaware out of high school but de-committed and committed to Old Dominion

He actually played a few games as a true freshman for Old Dominion but then announced he was transferring back to Delaware

He had a really impressive 2019 season for the bluehens as a redshirt freshman but for whatever reason his playing time was limited early....playbook? I don’t know but it appears when Knight showed up again he already had 2 strikes with Rocco, people that know aren’t saying so this is all heresay but when he played it was obvious he was much better than the RBs playing ahead of him

it was January 2021 when he announced via twitter he was leaving Delaware again

us fans are miffed

[Cocky]

We at PV are very aware of his and two more from Jax St who hit the portal. What's going on there? Why the exodus all of a sudden? xlolx


Dang sure isnt because the coaches are too tough on them. Maybe he wants a more disciplined atmosphere.

[Daytripper]

Dang sure isnt because the coaches are too tough on them. Maybe he wants a more disciplined atmosphere.

Will the JSU AD ever dump Grass as long as he stays above .500?

[Cocky]

Probably not, example look at our baseball program, Another really good guy coaching and winning but not in post season. JSU named the stadium after the current baseball coach not the one who won NCs.

Grass is a great guy but has always fallen a little short of championships at every level. Would be a great coach for a program not desiring to be at the top level but happy with winning seasons.

[clenz]

I believe Knight was hearing voices inside his head, appears he was getting really bad advice

Most prolific HS RB ever from the state of Delaware and was HS teammate of current Hen QB Nolan Henderson

those 2 had some chemistry when on the field together teaming up for a state championship at Smyrna HS and it carried over to college, Bison fans might remember these two

He originally committed to Delaware out of high school but de-committed and committed to Old Dominion

He actually played a few games as a true freshman for Old Dominion but then announced he was transferring back to Delaware

He had a really impressive 2019 season for the bluehens as a redshirt freshman but for whatever reason his playing time was limited early....playbook? I don’t know but it appears when Knight showed up again he already had 2 strikes with Rocco, people that know aren’t saying so this is all heresay but when he played it was obvious he was much better than the RBs playing ahead of him

it was January 2021 when he announced via twitter he was leaving Delaware again

us fans are miffed
After being in Brookings for the UD/SDSU game - I'd leave the program too if I had to deal with Henderson's dad on a regular basis.

[Anthony215]

Towson has landed a grad QB via the portal who has one year remaining of eligibility. Chris Ferguson who originally was a 2.5 year starter at Maine before transferring up to FBS level Liberty where he served as Malik Willis backup and even earned a start for a game while seeing back up duty in a few other games. Should be interesting seeing as though Towson already signed a transfer QB Jawan Pass from ACC member Louisville.

[CenMEBlackBearFan]

Towson has landed a grad QB via the portal who has one year remaining of eligibility. Chris Ferguson who originally was a 2.5 year starter at Maine before transferring up to FBS level Liberty where he served as Malik Willis backup and even earned a start for a game while seeing back up duty in a few other games. Should be interesting seeing as though Towson already signed a transfer QB Jawan Pass from ACC member Louisville.

Fergie was a great leader for us and got us to the semifinals in 2018 but lost his starting job in 2019 after getting injured. His lack of mobility is an issue but a standup leader and wish him all the luck in the world for the Tigers.

[Anthony215]

Fergie was a great leader for us and got us to the semifinals in 2018 but lost his starting job in 2019 after getting injured. His lack of mobility is an issue but a standup leader and wish him all the luck in the world for the Tigers.

I agree he is a great leader but mobility is an issue and with the Tigers he is coming in behind Pass who has spring ball under his belt learning the offense. Pass is a dual threat so essentially he's going to a similar situation as he did at Liberty having to beat out a high profile transfer who is a mobile dual threat athlete.

[etiger]

Jawon Pass did not impress in Spring ball, and has entered the transfer portal again. He was not going to be the starting QB. Coachiong staff went out and got Chris Ferguson to be the starter for TU this season.

[Anthony215]

Jawon Pass did not impress in Spring ball, and has entered the transfer portal again. He was not going to be the starting QB. Coachiong staff went out and got Chris Ferguson to be the starter for TU this season.

Sheesh that was short lived lol, for Pass I don't know why he didn't ask to move to WR or CB along with PR/KR if he wasn't making an impact and good impression as a starting QB.

[Daytripper]

Jawon Pass did not impress in Spring ball, and has entered the transfer portal again. He was not going to be the starting QB. Coachiong staff went out and got Chris Ferguson to be the starter for TU this season.

So, Towson took a pass on Pass?xrolleyesx

[JALMOND]

Just announced that former Delaware State linebacker Alexander Lozano is transferring to Portland State. I don't have a link on it yet.

[Tribe4SF]

Two W&M transfers have found homes. CB Latrelle Smith to Ball State and RB Owen Wright to Monmouth.

[Catbooster]

Montana State offensive lineman Connor Wood has entered the transfer portal. He's picking up plenty of FBS offers.

NCAA Transfer Portal on Twitter: "#FCS entry into transfer portal; Montana State OL Connor Wood was a freshman All-American in 2018 and sophomore All-American in 2019; Montana State did not have a 2020 season; ID native; 6'5" 300 lbs @rivalsmike" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/RivalsPortal/status/1399842456401858561)

I'm disappointed we won't have Connor Wood this year, but hope he lands at a good spot. He took advantage of the pandemic pause and finished his undergrad degree. Now he's a grad transfer with two years left.

[Daytripper]

Two W&M transfers have found homes. CB Latrelle Smith to Ball State and RB Owen Wright to Monmouth.

Watch out for Monmouth this season. Their QB is a stud and they play sound football on both sides of the ball..

[Tribe4SF]

Watch out for Monmouth this season. Their QB is a stud and they play sound football on both sides of the ball..

And they've added a very good RB in grad transfer Owen Wright who will have two years to play.

[Anthony215]

Just announced that former Delaware State linebacker Alexander Lozano is transferring to Portland State. I don't have a link on it yet.

That's an interesting choice, with DSU having been vastly improved this spring I honestly thought they'd have a shot this fall at being competitive within the MEAC and an outside chance to get a Celebration Bowl berth. He's from North Jersey so I wonder how he ended up choosing Portland State lol.

[KPSUL]

That's an interesting choice, with DSU having been vastly improved this spring I honestly thought they'd have a shot this fall at being competitive within the MEAC and an outside chance to get a Celebration Bowl berth. He's from North Jersey so I wonder how he ended up choosing Portland State lol.

He thought it was located in Portland, Maine.