IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[RaceToTheTop 25,636]

Quarterback from Wisonsin -- Tyler Van Dyke -- in the portal.   Started at Miami (Florida) from 2021 through 2023, throwing for over 7400 yards with 54 touchdowns to 23 interceptions and completed 64% of his passes. Was Wisky's starter this year but sustained a knee injury in the third game and missed the rest of the year.  

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,153]

12 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Quarterback from Wisonsin -- Tyler Van Dyke -- in the portal.   Started at Miami (Florida) from 2021 through 2023, throwing for over 7400 yards with 54 touchdowns to 23 interceptions and completed 64% of his passes. Was Wisky's starter this year but sustained a knee injury in the third game and missed the rest of the year.  

I'd take basically every portal QB I've seen over him

[Hovadipo 56,116]

Getting a visit from Lee Beebe, RB from UAB. We offered Javon Tracy, WR from Miami OH. Part of the gigantic Decatur Central family of Tracys that have played college football. 

[FootballSchool 73]

Seems like Cig is going after younger guys, which is good for longevity. Would love a couple of proven leaders/vets though!

 

Wonder whats happening at QB...

Edited December 9 by FootballSchool

[FootballSchool 73]

https://x.com/SWiltfong_/status/1866269057206338031

[TucsonHoosier 38]

32 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Getting a visit from Lee Beebe, RB from UAB. We offered Javon Tracy, WR from Miami OH. Part of the gigantic Decatur Central family of Tracys that have played college football. 

Didn’t he have a brother play for us or am I thinking of another Decatur Central guy?

[TucsonHoosier 38]

18 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Seems like Cig is going after younger guys, which is good for longevity. Would love a couple of proven leaders/vets though!

 

Wonder whats happening at QB...

And some big guys with experience in the trenches

[Hovadipo 56,116]

1 minute ago, TucsonHoosier said:

Didn’t he have a brother play for us or am I thinking of another Decatur Central guy?

Idk who all are brothers or cousins, but Larry played CB here. Tyrone played at Purdue and plays for the Giants. And I know there are more. 

[TucsonHoosier 38]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Idk who all are brothers or cousins, but Larry played CB here. Tyrone played at Purdue and plays for the Giants. And I know there are more. 

Yup, Larry is who I was thinking of. Gracias

[AH1971 1,476]

4 minutes ago, TucsonHoosier said:

Yup, Larry is who I was thinking of. Gracias

Larry is a cousin. Tyrone Jr (Iowa/Purdue/NY Giants) and Kenny are brothers.

[AH1971 1,476]

30 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Seems like Cig is going after younger guys, which is good for longevity. Would love a couple of proven leaders/vets though!

 

Wonder whats happening at QB...

Yes, as great as this season was, I’m not sure it’s sustainable long term. Don’t mind filling immediate needs with productive players and that should be the goal…but replacing 14-15 starters every year with one year rentals seems like it’s destined to backfire at some point. 

[Hovadipo 56,116]

I doubt we have the touches or the NIL bank to do it, but Eric Singleton from GT is going to be a MASSIVE land for somebody. That kid killed Georgia. 

[AH1971 1,476]

16 hours ago, FootballSchool said:

Wonder whats happening at QB...

I'm really intrigued by Reese Poffenbarger after seeing someone clamor for him on another board. MD kid who originally started out at Old Dominion but transferred to Albany where he was an FCS All-American throwing for 6600 yards and 60 TDs in 2 years. Transferred to Miami FL this past season where he was thought to be the starter until Miami got Cam Ward. Certainly fits the production model. I am a big fan of the Ball State kid who just put his name in the portal, Kadin Semonza. Under-recruited kid out of powerhouse Mission Viejo in California who was MAC Freshman POY and lead the conference in yards, TDs, and yards per game. Would have 3 years of eligibility left

[go iu bb 5,960]

https://indiana.rivals.com/news/indiana-football-2024-transfer-portal-tracker

That lists some of the players IU has targeted. 

[RaceToTheTop 25,636]

19 hours ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

I'd take basically every portal QB I've seen over him

Not sure why you would say that.  His numbers at Miami (F) are basically what Rourke put up against MAC competition when he was at Ohio.  There are differences in the way  that numbers translate and I'm sure that Cignetti looked at more than Rourke's numbers, but Van Dyke has talent.  After he got the job at Miami near mid season as a freshman, he put together a six game string where he threw for 300+ every game and had 20 touchdowns.

If Cignetti felt he was the guy for the system, I'd have no problem with it.

[cbp4iu 1,462]

https://x.com/adambreneman81/status/1866544913921298725?s=46&t=Z5Zx0Nuv1avozlhwzbdycg
 

 

Don’t know if this is true or not if it is wow

[Hovadipo 56,116]

3 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Not sure why you would say that.  His numbers at Miami (F) are basically what Rourke put up against MAC competition when he was at Ohio.  There are differences in the way  that numbers translate and I'm sure that Cignetti looked at more than Rourke's numbers, but Van Dyke has talent.  After he got the job at Miami near mid season as a freshman, he put together a six game string where he threw for 300+ every game and had 20 touchdowns.

If Cignetti felt he was the guy for the system, I'd have no problem with it.

Fickel just said the other day that they don’t even know how long his recovery will be. Definitely wouldn’t have spring ball. I don’t think it’s a remote possibility that they go after someone like that whether they like his tape or not. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,153]

16 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Not sure why you would say that.  His numbers at Miami (F) are basically what Rourke put up against MAC competition when he was at Ohio.  There are differences in the way  that numbers translate and I'm sure that Cignetti looked at more than Rourke's numbers, but Van Dyke has talent.  After he got the job at Miami near mid season as a freshman, he put together a six game string where he threw for 300+ every game and had 20 touchdowns.

If Cignetti felt he was the guy for the system, I'd have no problem with it.

I don't think he's very good and no ability to help his underwhelming completion % with his feet. 

And outside of that 6 game stretch, 4 years ago, he's under 63% completion % for his career and his TD/INT is 34 to 20. 

[JSHoosier 20,196]

Temple LB Tyquan King in the portal, 1st team All-AAC 19th on FBS in tackles.

Missouri DL Williams Nwaneri to the portal, former 5* and no. 2 DL nationally in 2024.

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