IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[Brass Cannon 24,687]

1 minute ago, tyappleg said:

From what I gathered from the CFB reddit; both the O-Line and WR room were a total mess all year (not sure if injuries or talent issues).  They were all very upset to be losing Mendoza, which is typically a great sign. 

Not sure why teams are surprised when a QB leaves after you leave them to die 

[Crimson and Cream 5,796]

4 hours ago, Demo said:

No, no, not buying that they’ve contacted  “Fluff Bothwell”. Next we’ll be talking about App St LB “Ben Dover” and our interest in Pepperdine QB “Jack Meoff.”

Dover really lays the wood

[go iu bb 5,851]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

I don’t think Cal had a good line, one of their bigger issues this season. Was highly inconsistent and inexperienced. Plus, I’m pretty sure they had 2 experienced starters out for most of the season. Several Cal articles complaining about the offensive line to back that up.

 

1 hour ago, tyappleg said:

From what I gathered from the CFB reddit; both the O-Line and WR room were a total mess all year (not sure if injuries or talent issues).  They were all very upset to be losing Mendoza, which is typically a great sign. 

I just saw his announcement. He says in there, "for the sake of my football future this is the decision I have reached." I guess that translates into, "If I stay here, I'll get killed. I need to transfer for my own safety."

 

[Hovadipo 55,863]

2 hours ago, tyappleg said:

From what I gathered from the CFB reddit; both the O-Line and WR room were a total mess all year (not sure if injuries or talent issues).  They were all very upset to be losing Mendoza, which is typically a great sign. 

Jadyn Ott really struggled this year too. It’s kind of a miracle they won 6 games. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,227]

48 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Jadyn Ott really struggled this year too. It’s kind of a miracle they won 6 games. 

Pretty surprising since they started the season 3-0 and then went on a 4 or 5 game losing streak.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,227]

I wonder what Mendoza’s rushing stats are excluding the sacks 

[FootballSchool 30]

Not gonna sound negative, but I wonder if Alberto goes to UCLA and his older brother follows…

 

If he’s worried about sacks, gotta imagine UCLA would not be a good fit. Top 10 in sacks allowed.

[go iu bb 5,851]

8 hours ago, FootballSchool said:

Not gonna sound negative, but I wonder if Alberto goes to UCLA and his older brother follows…

 

If he’s worried about sacks, gotta imagine UCLA would not be a good fit. Top 10 in sacks allowed.

A. Mendoza isn't in the portal at this time. If he planned to leave, I think he would have already entered. The chances of him getting PT in the playoffs is ~0%.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,079]

20 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

A. Mendoza isn't in the portal at this time. If he planned to leave, I think he would have already entered. The chances of him getting PT in the playoffs is ~0%.

Ehh... with each passing day, odds are on our side, but for sure there is precedent for CFP rosters to still lose dudes this deep into the process, etc. 

[go iu bb 5,851]

21 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Ehh... with each passing day, odds are on our side, but for sure there is precedent for CFP rosters to still lose dudes this deep into the process, etc. 

I understand that. But a freshman QB with no chance to play after the QB coach already accepted a new job? Sure, he may enter the portal but what advantage does he get by not entering now? None that I can see.

Already we have the players who didn't have large roles in the portal. Makes sense.

After the season ends, there might be a few others who actually play enter. I hope not but it happens and it makes sense why they're not in it now.

Someone who doesn't and won't play? Why wait? I guess we'll see but I'm thinking (ok, hoping) all of those are already in the portal.

[Artie86 1,902]

....man I'm itching for some positive, IU portal "tea" as my HS students would say!!!!! I'm super intrigued by the potential Fernando situation.

[go iu bb 5,851]

I'm not sure where to put this but this seems like the best place. I just don't see this happening. Doesn't have much experience and only 55% completion rate in the experience he does have.

https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-buckeyes-devin-brown-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

[go iu bb 5,851]

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

Just added:

Alex Wollschlaeger, Offensive Lineman - Bowling Green: Wollschlaeger is an experienced, three year starter at Bowling Green along the Falcons' offensive front. Throughout his time at Bowling Green, Wollschlaeger started pretty much exclusively at right tackle. This past season, he was a first team All-MAC selection, just a year after being named third team All-MAC. Wollschlaeger has one year of eligibility remaining. Per source, Wollschlaeger is expected to visit Indiana on Friday, Dec. 13.

247 has him as a 4* transfer and #2 OL (33 overall) in the portal

[Hovadipo 55,863]

11 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I'm not sure where to put this but this seems like the best place. I just don't see this happening. Doesn't have much experience and only 55% completion rate in the experience he does have.

https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-buckeyes-devin-brown-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

Lol wtf. His reasoning is that Cig would do it to annoy Day? Brown is awful.

[Hovadipo 55,863]

6'7 300, played right tackle his entire career. On a bunch of watchlists and preseason teams this year along with his All-MAC selection.

[Home Jersey 7,269]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

6'7 300, played right tackle his entire career.

That right there is a mountain of a man. 

[Artie86 1,902]

7 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

6'7 300, played right tackle his entire career. On a bunch of watchlists and preseason teams this year along with his All-MAC selection.

If our coaches really want these players, they need to convince them enough that they should cancel any other visits.

[DoctorP 1,009]

41 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I'm not sure where to put this but this seems like the best place. I just don't see this happening. Doesn't have much experience and only 55% completion rate in the experience he does have.

https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-buckeyes-devin-brown-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

Would be a gamble, but the talent is definitely there. 
 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 1,974]

46 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I'm not sure where to put this but this seems like the best place. I just don't see this happening. Doesn't have much experience and only 55% completion rate in the experience he does have.

https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-buckeyes-devin-brown-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

Cig wouldn't guarantee him a starting spot so it is a non-starter.

Only way I could see it happening (on our side) is if we get Mendoza and TJ bolts such that he is brought in as a backup.

However, he doesn't want to be a back-up so not going to happen.

[ap2345 7,774]

1 hour ago, go iu bb said:

I'm not sure where to put this but this seems like the best place. I just don't see this happening. Doesn't have much experience and only 55% completion rate in the experience he does have.

https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-buckeyes-devin-brown-transfer-indiana-hoosiers

Clickbait hypothetical is all that is