That Gonzalez quote in Brian's article was great to see.
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Which non-Seniors are we losing?
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BuffTuff
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I would trade out 1 CB for a big RB. Otherwise I’m same as your list. We need speed at all LB spots, SS and FS in the worst way. Seems like we r def gonna need a LT and LG for sure too.
Keith Miller is out
SeanMSan
Well-Known Member
That stinks. He seemed like a fun kid personality wise, but did he ever see any game time?
What was the quote
Big Jim
WTF?
Bliff Cranch
Well-Known Member
I predict double-digit portal/grad transfer declarations.
1 QB
2 RBs
4 or 5 WRs
4 TEs (thank god)
1 or 2 OL
2 or 3 DBs
1 DL
1 QB
2 RBs
4 or 5 WRs
4 TEs (thank god)
1 or 2 OL
2 or 3 DBs
1 DL
Bliff Cranch
Well-Known Member
I won’t be surprised by any who declare. Only by those who don’t.
Bliff Cranch
Well-Known Member
It depends, of course, on the individual and you have to consider whether the reps they’re getting here are really quality reps. Were B Lewis’s reps really good for him? It’s debatable. B Rice could start Immediately, almost anywhere, and his reps were wasted here.
Gonzales’s reps were pretty good. He got work. A lot of work. But that doesn’t necessarily mean he wants to stay here. Again, he’s a guy that could compete for a starting spot almost anywhere.
That the conundrum of the portal. They are there for a reason and more than likely will not be high level contributors at CU. Very little uptick from the portal pick ups last year.
They need to recruit and build this program the right way for the long haul. We know this staff will not. We will be talking the same circles try to find some hope at the end of next year if KD and staff are still in charge going into 23
Big Jim
WTF?
So why don’t you do the same as a poster?
bigbang2
blindslighted
B Rice is already a starter at CU. He has formed relationships with coacches and his teachers. He knows the enviornment. The team play will get better next ryear. Makes no sense for him to transfer and start from scratch. The same applies to the other starters. Lewis is most likely going to be the starter next season. Why would he give up a starting gig?
lvbuff
Well-Known Member
Did you ever consider that a player doesn't enter the portal until he has an offer or two? I don't think its like the Dr Pepper commercial.
bigbang2
blindslighted
The vast majority don't have any offers and have to take a step down in competititon to get a new school. There is so many players in the portals. Coaches can be picky.
It’s speculative to say that “the team play will get better next year” in my opinion. Bigger numbers can only help him and WR is always a crowded position draft-wise.
Bliff Cranch
Well-Known Member
There are multiple reasons to think the team will the same or worse next year and absolutely no reason at all to think they’ll be improved. Anyone thinking otherwise is delusional.
I put the odds on Lewis starting game one in 2022 at less than 50%, if he stays at all.
Big Jim
WTF?
Beyond Rice and MLC I don’t see any WRs thst would be bad losses individually. Too many leaving does create depth issues.
If Chev stays as the WR coach, Rice should transfer. Rice has NFL potential and he is not getting good enough coaching or touches to justify wasting a potential life opportunity. He will at many P5 programs, programs that can give him the development and exposure he needs to maximize his potential.
MLC is a nice player, not sure he has had enough success to get a P5 offer yet. Maybe Fresno State or San Diego state level G5 schools that within driving distance of his family.
If Chev stays as the WR coach, Rice should transfer. Rice has NFL potential and he is not getting good enough coaching or touches to justify wasting a potential life opportunity. He will at many P5 programs, programs that can give him the development and exposure he needs to maximize his potential.
MLC is a nice player, not sure he has had enough success to get a P5 offer yet. Maybe Fresno State or San Diego state level G5 schools that within driving distance of his family.
bigbang2
blindslighted
Most likely the team will get better on offense. I am actually more concerned about the defense. The odds of Lewis starting is 100 percent. He was already tied with SShtrout coming out of spring ball with no experience. B lewis is now a much more confident kid after 12 starts. And he will get better with another year of offseason work.
Bliff Cranch
Well-Known Member
No
AEROBUFF
Well-Known Member
Technically it's against the NCAA rules to have contact with players from other schools until they enter the transfer portal. No one should have an offer before they enter the portal. I am also well aware that everyone bends the rules when it comes to recruiting.
Players need to remember that they give up their scholarship upon entering the portal. The school they are leaving has no obligation to take them back on scholarship. It's going to be very common for players to enter the portal and not find a new home even at a lower level.
DeNiro
My Dixie Wrecked
How do you know they were tied?
Would argue exactly the opposite.
At a program like CU if a guy can't start here he isn't going to be in demand by other P5 programs, maybe not even by G5 programs.
They are looking to upgrade, you don't upgrade by taking players who aren't good enough to start for a lousy team.
The guys who will be in demand are the ones who have shown flashes of talent while starting and playing. In those cases a prospective program can look and think they can use that talent.
Good example was KD Nixon going to USC. They had seen enough from him to see him being able to contribute as a returner and a situational contributor with his speed and quickness.
But similar to last year yes there will be a large number of guys in the portal. Anyone who hasn't already shown that they can play shouldn't be surprised if they don't get a lot of interest from other schools.
bigbang2
blindslighted
Yeah but KD didn't really play well the year before he left. Also the USC coach was fired recently.
