2023-24 IUFB Transfer Portal

[cbp4iu 1,401]

https://x.com/donavenmcculley/status/1730358258051813406?s=46&t=Z5Zx0Nuv1avozlhwzbdycg

[MemphisHoosier 2,056]

15 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Hopefully Cignetti will be able to keep McCulley.

Taylor Lehman from BSB has a nice analysis, see below, where he points to the OL as a prime re-recruitment opportunity.  Curious where Coach Cig will prioritize in short order.

https://bitesizedbison.substack.com/p/the-transfer-portal-after-a-head

 

[Hovadipo 55,201]

1 hour ago, cbp4iu said:

https://x.com/donavenmcculley/status/1730358258051813406?s=46&t=Z5Zx0Nuv1avozlhwzbdycg

Remember what it was he quoted? Appears they deleted it after getting dunked on. 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,688]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Jaquez Smith in there today. 

One of the more, if not the most, impressive offer lists on our roster. Yet he never saw the field. Odd. 

[Hovadipo 55,201]

Just now, NashvilleHoosier said:

One of the more, if not the most, impressive offer lists on our roster. Yet he never saw the field. Odd. 

Yeah, forgot he was even on the roster honestly. HS film was awesome, offer list was awesome, and apparently it just never clicked. If he couldn’t get on the field over an Andison Coby…yikes. 

[tyappleg 2,967]

9 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Remember what it was he quoted? Appears they deleted it after getting dunked on. 

That he was visiting Purdue on Friday.  He also liked a tweet about "running it back".

Edit: Screenshot

[RaceToTheTop 25,021]

I think that Abi Nwabuoko-Okonji and Taurus Jones, both of James Madison, should be targets.  Both are in the portal as grad transfers.

Abi Nwabuoko-Okonji is a 6'3", 270 pound defensive end who transferred to James Madison from Minnesota.  Believe he redshirted at Minnesota.  In 2022 at James Madison, he registered 23 tackles and 1.5 sacks.  Had a season ending injury at James Madison this year in their opener.

Taurus Jones is a bit undersized linebacker at 6'1", 214 pounds, but he led James Madison in tackles in 2022 with 81.  Last season he was in and out with injuries.

[rcbowla 7,035]

Names I think Cignetti could bring with him. I'm sure there's more

Mikail Kamara DL
Aidan Fisher LB
Elijah Sarrat WR
Zach Horton TE
Ryan Hanson P
James Carpenter DL

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[cbp4iu 1,401]

10 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

Names I think Cignetti could bring with him. I'm sure there's more

Mikail Kamara DL
Aidan Fisher LB
Elijah Sarrat WR
Zach Horton TE
Ryan Hanson P
James Carpenter DL

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Could see him bring his QB too… As of now we have Jackson and nothing to compete.

[Stuhoo 79,798]

2 minutes ago, cbp4iu said:

Could see him bring his QB too

His JMU qb is fantastic, but if I’m him I’m starting with trying to keep Sorsby. 

[cbp4iu 1,401]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

His JMU qb is fantastic, but if I’m him I’m starting with trying to keep Sorsby. 

Hey I want a QB that wants to play for his coach and his team not someone chasing the bag.

[Stuhoo 79,798]

Just now, cbp4iu said:

Hey I want a QB that wants to play for his coach and his team not someone chasing the bag.

Sorsby can want to play for Cig too. He’s in the portal because his coach got fired and NIL is a big factor; especially for a kid that could get decapitated every time he suits up.

Sorsby is really good and it would be awesome to have him back.

[Hovadipo 55,201]

3 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

His JMU qb is fantastic, but if I’m him I’m starting with trying to keep Sorsby. 

I love Sorsby, and it’s teachable, but I believe I read that JMU’s offense is read/RPO-heavy and that was not a strong suit for him. Granted, it was Walt calling it so who knows. 

[cbp4iu 1,401]

Another player I would love to land…. Jalen Green. Looks like he has another year left.

[rcbowla 7,035]

Could see him bring his QB too… As of now we have Jackson and nothing to compete.

I haven't watched enough but what I did watch McCloud wasn't fantastic. He has great mobility and can make tough throws but his arm strength isn't great and accuracy is questionable. He's also a RS Sr this year after having transferred twice. Honestly I think Cignetti's QB's are a product of the system more often than extraordinary talents. And yes I know the kid just won SBC POY. Maybe I just watched his 2 bad games so far. I plan to watch more.

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[Home Jersey 6,703]

Meh. It would be great if we can keep Sorsby, but at what cost? His NIL market value is now clear, is it worth that for a QB who may or may not fit your system? Sorsby looked good at times but personally wouldn't class him as a first priority/"must keep" player.

I could understand just wanting a clean slate for the rebuild. 

[Stuhoo 79,798]

Just now, cbp4iu said:

Another player I would love to land…. Jalen Green. Looks like he has another year left.

100%

[rcbowla 7,035]

His JMU qb is fantastic, but if I’m him I’m starting with trying to keep Sorsby. 

Guess I need to watch more because my small sample size says he's not "fantastic".

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[Stuhoo 79,798]

6 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I love Sorsby, and it’s teachable, but I believe I read that JMU’s offense is read/RPO-heavy and that was not a strong suit for him. Granted, it was Walt calling it so who knows. 

If Cig is as good as we think, he will adjust his offense to his best players. Didn’t he work with Phillip Rivers? 

[cbp4iu 1,401]

https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2023/11/30/sun-belt-announces-2023-football-postseason-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx
 

13 all conference players. Anyone of them that is eligible to transfer I would gladly take.