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Here we go. https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa-proposing-new-college-athletics-subdivision-rooted-in-direct-athlete-compensation-145051537.html

I use on3 but not sure of the validity. https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/wire/football/2024/ Here's an example: https://www.on3.com/db/keshawn-williams-71610/ But honestly, they all kind of suck. I don't think TP offers are tracked as well as HS offers. Maybe it'll get better, who knows.

I prefer a defensive battle but that's just me. Everyone is talking about how FSU never lost a game this year. Even without Travis, good defense be damned.

Then again, it'll be extremely awkward if you're wrong. Especially if UM destroys them. Auburn, Arkansas and Texas A&M weren't really good football teams this year and they played them to one score wins. Auburn being the most dramatic only two weeks ago. I might be wrong but I truly think the SEC is the weakest conference this year. If not the weakest then one of the weakest. We'll see it all play out and for the sake of "earning the right" to play over an undefeated P5 school, I hope you are correct here.

Yeah my hope is that the fans will want more than 12 teams. Personally I would like automatic bids for conference champions so that means at least a 16 team tournament in order for at large bids to compete.

I actually think the SEC is the weakest conference this year. We'll see it all play out with Bama. But the ACC went 6-4 against the SEC this year and the PAC-12 went 7-3 against the field. https://topdan.com/college-football-conference-records/2023.html

I'm not 100% certain, but I'm betting Coach Cig doesn't want you in his locker room with this type of mindset. "Chang the way they think." - Coach Cig

He mentioned that phrase when asked what is his 'vision of the program'. So for me at least, the sky is the limit and your willingness to reach that is on everyone in that locker room including the man making the statement. He probably thinks we can win the whole effin thing (not just conference) right now just so long as everyone is all in. He's confident in his approach and that's contagious. He got asked how would he describe and grade what a successful 2024 season would be for IUFB? His answer was on brand with his mindset. It was tough for him to answer it and mentioned it's pretty hypothetical. So he just answered a successful season is having a team that invested everyday to be the best it could be and played consistent on Saturday. Gave an example of a team that was all in on what he and his staff was coaching. He than said, 'give me a team next year that listens, applies it, commits, plays it like we want them to play (process oriented), we're going to do ok.' This guy is trying to completely change a mindset and I'm so glad to see this type of coach at IUFB. Comment about IUFB: "It's time has come to make some noise and make a statement. And we're going to work everyday to make that happen." - Coach Cig

He just basically told his team that they're all 5 star recruits. LOL!

Effin love his tone.

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My thoughts exactly. We weren't too far off to get 6 wins in the grand scheme of things. We actually weren't too far off to get 7.

I know I'm getting ahead of myself but I won't be surprised if IUFB wins at least six games next year. In fact, I kind of expect it to be honest. I won't even be too surprised if we actually have an above .500 record. I have them winning all 3 of the non-conference games. And 3 conference games with 2 to 3 toss ups. There's a caveat though, it also won't surprise me if we just end up being IUFB that we all know and continue to cheer for regardless of how much misery we endure.

In my opinion, that's his secret sauce of his winning. If Sorsby sticks around it'll be the best decision he'll ever make for his future. If he doesn't, Coach Cig will develop the next man up that earns the job. Again, just my opinion.

There are a good handful that are and we currently have some commits that got offers from JMU. And if today's JMU team were in the conference they wouldn't be in last place, like us. Coach Cig is known for developing his players so personally, I'll take whoever we can get on the roster from that team.

I'm just speculating here, but I think it might have something to do with NIL deals. Again, pure speculation. I could be mistaken.

Didn't think about that. I would imagine he'd take that job. I'd be very surprised if he's even a candidate. Never know though.

He's been with Coach Cig since IUP. He's coming with.

This is awesome. Just the fact he already knew who he wanted to hire makes me smile. But reaching out to other ADs for advice makes me absolutely giddy. Dolson ain't effin around.

You can almost guarantee they'll be a better football player next season.

Some things to note. JMU's FBS conference recruit rankings have been at the bottom of the SBC. Just like IUFB. A few JMU transfers jumped from 3 to 4 stars after this year Coach Cig is 100% of an above .500 record his first season of taking over a new job I won't be surprised if Elijah Sarratt and Jalen Green transfers into IUFB. And every single player on IUFB's current roster will have a dramatic improvement in development. Folks like Tayven Jackson will benefit exponentially. So even if we aren't able to retain players that have entered the portal we'll still see improvement and a better product will be playing on the field 2024. But I do hope they rethink leaving the program now because they'll benefit in player development under a Coach Cig staff. My point being, player development is something that is a proven track record and follows Coach Cig wherever he coaches. I truly won't be surprised if we go bowling next year. However, I won't be disappointed if we don't. I will say this though, there are no guarantees because we are talking IUFB here.

I've never felt this optimistic for IUFB in a long time. I know that can change in a hurry. Coach Cig has his biggest challenge of his entire coaching career ahead of him, but I like that he's holding the keys to drive the IUFB bus. He'll get it rolling, one day at time. And I'm really happy about this. I'm happy Dolson made the decision to go and get this type of coach.