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Vehemently disagree with all of your takes regarding shoving G5 schools to the side and tournament size. JMU out performed both Tennessee and SMU last year. My X feed is flooded with JMU right now. It matters to these schools. And most G5 fans aren't pretending G5 schools have a legitimate chance to win these games. For them, it's about the season. It's about having a more fun SEASON!!!! And earning their right to play with the big boys is the ultimate American Dream. Also, both JMU and Tulane just got $4 million each for their conferences! We don't have enough schools in the playoff either. We need to adopt the FCS format and be done with it. Why in the world would anyone that loves football not want this playoff!!! Seeing IUFB host the winner of warm climate schools Arizona or USC!? Sign me up and here's my money. And based on what I saw in the first round, JMU might actually beat BYU in this playoff. Does a hot Duke team beat Vandy? How about that matchup with UM and UU? Holy smokes, this is per entertainment the FBS is missing out.

I am not aware of the rules but with Brady it's a unique situation due to his broadcasting gig.

I'm fine without any bowl games if I'm 100% honest.

Just adopt the FCS 24 team format and be done with it. This isn't hard.

New IUFB v The 2019 IUFB coaching staff.

Every team goes into the season with hopes to win their conference and make it in the CFP. It's been that way for like, 10 years. Bowls are no longer cherished anymore. Not to mention, bowls are saturated and have been for a long time. Since the concept of the CFP a non CFP bowl game is basically the NIT. Players understand this, because the goal is to get to the CFP. But I do understand your point and for me personally, I'm looking forward to the day IUFB wins a bowl game. It's been a long long time.

He committed to Tom Allen and later flipped to Garrett Riley. Both are currently at Clemson.

In the portal. Something to keep an eye on.

Thanks for the information. Appreciate it.

Thanks for the response here. Appreciate it. Can a player playing in the CFP during that time period declare "transfer" while still playing on the team? Or does that player have to stop playing? I don't understand the rules at all. I ask because I'm assuming there will be available transfers that are currently in the playoff, much like Pat Coogan from last year. Also, it really puts current playoff teams in a bind if you think about it. Especially if you start signing transfers. I can't imagine what that would say to some of the players on the roster, if that makes sense.

Can someone explain the transfer rules now? Isn't the window shorter now? Wondering if the CFP champion and runner-up will be able to get in the game of the portal?

As far as I know, I think he'll be back. I haven't heard anything otherwise. Of course that could change in a heartbeat. The transfer portal is what it is.

Looks like Santana Hopper might be available again. He signed with Tulane but BIPSList has him on his list.

If the staff decides to pursue a QB in the transfer portal I have no doubt the QB that ends up on campus will elevate his resume. The only QB on this list that did not transfer in is Cole Johnson. So that suggest we might be looking to continue the trend of getting a transfer, again. As noted, personally, I am of the thought we're good at the position and if a transfer comes in it'll be to add depth and competition only. Who knows.

So far he's been really good at spotting transfer portal ball players. He called Daley last year. He's also a Ponds fan and has had him on his channel a few times.

The Dude abides!!!

Based on the current starting/bulk playing time roster they might be trying to go more 60% non-transfer 40% transfer portal. If they're wanting to go the 20-25 recruits a year than that non-transfer percentage will reach to like 80% over time. The big unknowns are players choosing to transfer out instead of staying, even if they're developing and getting playing time. It might be where the bulk of the money allocated is towards retention instead of 'free agency' (transfer portal). Who knows. It's a forever changing process at this point.

I was going to get in here and almost say the same exact thing. Back in my salad days, I had the luxury of attending some football camps in Blacksburg and Bloomington and played on both fields. So many similarities between both facilities. VT had a slight leg up at the time. They had in indoor practice field while IUFB did not. The current seating capacity at Lane is 65.6K for those wondering. I don't think Memorial would be able to add seats like Lane though. The pic above is a view of the north end of the stadium. The south is a lot bigger and has roughly 11k seats. In my opinion, upgrades to the press box should be the priority.

I'm not 100% on the exact numbers but here's a break down of "foundational" (recruited by the current staff or signed letter of intent w/ IUFB out of hs) players vs "transfer" players. Number of starters and significant playing time Foundational: 20 Transfer: 9-12

While I fully understand your point, this isn't exactly true. Next year, we'll see if folks like Kyler Garcia, Matt Marek, Evan Parker, etc. etc. developed over the course of a year. Or will any of them transfer out? A good example is Mario Landino. He was recruited by the staff and didn't see a lot of playing time last year. They knew there was a hole there to fill and brought in folks like CJ West. This year they brought in Ratcliff and Wheeler to add depth and competition but the both Tyrique Tucker and Landino were recruited by the staff in HS and getting a ton of snaps on the field. Last year they basically plugged in holes that needed to be addressed. I'm assuming they'll do the same this year. Kind of like a 50-50 approach, if that makes sense. But Coach Cig has said on multiple occasions he'd prefer the development approach because he thinks that's the most sustainable way to build a program of a winning culture. He said he'd like to have at least 20 to 25 high school commits a year. And I tend to agree with him. Most winning programs just reload instead of going into the transfer portal. OSU 8 transfer commits, Georgia, Oregon, Miami all just 15 and under transfer commits. IU had 31 transfer commits last year and 23 the year prior.

Yes, Alberto is currently a RS FR. Competition is a staple for this staff. The other staple is production over potential. @Stuhoo already mentioned the staff has seen him every day for the last two years (not to mention, recruited him out of HS). They have also seen Tyler Cherry and Jacob Bell every day. Today, every QB in that room has a leg up (more experience with the system) on any transfer that comes in. Spending big on a transfer will tell the guys in the QB room all they need to know. Regardless, we'll find out soon enough. Also we'll more than likely see a 5 star recruit commit to IUFB in the very near future. In other words, the last two years of bringing in a transfer were a necessity to fill a hole but building a foundation is preferred. Coach Cig has said this on multiple occasions.

Yes, looks like he'll be a DB. Currently plays QB and FS. https://www.hudl.com/profile/19405030/Monsanna-Torbert

In all likelihood, ChatGPT typed it out.

An obvious reaction to the consequence of his choice.