IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[LamarCheeks]

Kamara kinda did the equivalent of holding his hand over a different team's hat before coming back to the IU lid. 

For most of that recorded announcement, seemed like he was teasing us a bit -- making us believe he was gonna leave. 

Awesome that he's back, though. 

[Hovadipo]

1 hour ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Michigan OL Gentry to BYU 

He’s Mormon/LDS (sorry, I’m not sure of the correct term) so not super surprising. 

[Magisterium]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

He’s Mormon/LDS (sorry, I’m not sure of the correct term) so not super surprising. 

Also from Colorado iirc, so “semi-local”

[8bucks]

3 hours ago, DChoosier said:

2024 Rourke was, of course, a portal guy.

2023 Mccloud was his QB and SunBelt player of the year. The previous year he was at Arizona and JMU was his third school.

2022 Centio was his QB and the SunBelt player of the year. The previous year he was at Colorado State and JMU was his third school.

2021 starter had been at JMU 4 or 5 years and then started

2019 starter was a transfer from Pitt. 2019 was Cig’s first year at JMU.

Good work. He definitely seems well equipped to plug and play QBs 

[Banksyrules]

He’s a big man. Maybe?

[RaceToTheTop]

3 hours ago, Banksyrules said:

He’s a big man. Maybe?

Would seem a little strange to me if he were to go into the portal and transfer from Illinois to Indiana.  I would assume he is going to be starting again next year for the Illini if he comes back.  Illinois had a pretty good team last year and I would think that the NIL was okay there.  He is from Mississippi so it wouldn't surprise me to see him go back down south.

That said, would love to have him. 

[Golfman25]

2 hours ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Would seem a little strange to me if he were to go into the portal and transfer from Illinois to Indiana.  I would assume he is going to be starting again next year for the Illini if he comes back.  Illinois had a pretty good team last year and I would think that the NIL was okay there.  He is from Mississippi so it wouldn't surprise me to see him go back down south.

That said, would love to have him. 

IU is south.  :)  

[FootballSchool]

Long snapper committed. Preferred walk on.
 

Someone on one of the forms was really worried about long snappers. Hope they’re happy!

[go iu bb]

2 hours ago, FootballSchool said:

Long snapper committed. Preferred walk on.
 

Someone on one of the forms was really worried about long snappers. Hope they’re happy!

Sam Lindsey from Georgia State. 3 years eligibility.

[RoadRage]

On 12/23/2024 at 12:07 PM, Stuhoo said:

Hemby and Beebe have big play ability unlike any player our offense had this past season.

 

I wonder what coach didn't like about Elijah Green? Did he feel like he was undersized? He was lightning in a bottle, I really hoped he'd get more playing time this past year and was sure he would get more this coming season and then he entered the portal. He must have seen the writing on the wall. I will be interested to see where he ends up and how he does.

[Rico]

18 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

I wonder what coach didn't like about Elijah Green? Did he feel like he was undersized? He was lightning in a bottle, I really hoped he'd get more playing time this past year and was sure he would get more this coming season and then he entered the portal. He must have seen the writing on the wall. I will be interested to see where he ends up and how he does.

Perhaps it is all about $?

[RoadRage]

8 minutes ago, Rico said:

Perhaps it is all about $?

Maybe, but I can't imagine he could have demanded that much, there was still a reason(s) why Cignetti didn't see him as a high value RB. 

[Stuhoo]

26 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

I wonder what coach didn't like about Elijah Green? Did he feel like he was undersized? He was lightning in a bottle, I really hoped he'd get more playing time this past year and was sure he would get more this coming season and then he entered the portal. He must have seen the writing on the wall. I will be interested to see where he ends up and how he does.

 

7 minutes ago, Rico said:

Perhaps it is all about $?

Very unlikely it's about money.

Elijah Green looked like a big talent in garbage time when he shot through holes like a rocket.

But the coaches saw him every. single. day. In pass blocking, whether he made unforced mistakes, his attitude, whether he could catch passes out of the backfield. Lots and lots of stuff.

[IUFootballHappyHappyJoyJoy]

On 12/24/2024 at 1:39 PM, DoctorP said:

App St fans think we got a goooood one

We got a Fun Belt quarterback to go with our Fun Belt coach?

 

You have my attention.

[RoadRage]

23 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Very unlikely it's about money.

Elijah Green looked like a big talent in garbage time when he shot through holes like a rocket.

But the coaches saw him every. single. day. In pass blocking, whether he made unforced mistakes, his attitude, whether he could catch passes out of the backfield. Lots and lots of stuff.

You're probably right....I just didn't hear any of those things during the season.

[Demo]

 

Given the lack of depth and experience at safety right now, can’t imagine this isn’t a top priority.

[Artie86]

It almost seems like the MAC and Sunbelt teams are becoming like JUCO,  prep schools for a lot of big name teams. 

[Demo]

15 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

It almost seems like the MAC and Sunbelt teams are becoming like JUCO,  prep schools for a lot of big name teams. 

No almost about it. The smart MM coaches are gonna tailor their recruiting pitches to, “Come here and in 2 years our development program and contacts will have you in a power conference.”  Can see a scenario where schools at that level become de facto minor league feeders for specific programs.
Cig: “We like your talent, but you need some development. Go play for Jason Candle at Toledo and we’ll revisit your progress until you’re ready for IU.” Can absolutely see that happening.

[eddy4iu]

2 hours ago, RoadRage said:

I wonder what coach didn't like about Elijah Green? Did he feel like he was undersized? He was lightning in a bottle, I really hoped he'd get more playing time this past year and was sure he would get more this coming season and then he entered the portal. He must have seen the writing on the wall. I will be interested to see where he ends up and how he does.

My guess is that pass protection may have been an issue - but I certainly don't know that to be the case.

[MemphisHoosier]

3 hours ago, Demo said:

No almost about it. The smart MM coaches are gonna tailor their recruiting pitches to, “Come here and in 2 years our development program and contacts will have you in a power conference.”  Can see a scenario where schools at that level become de facto minor league feeders for specific programs.
Cig: “We like your talent, but you need some development. Go play for Jason Candle at Toledo and we’ll revisit your progress until you’re ready for IU.” Can absolutely see that happening.

Something Osterman has mentioned a few times is the idea of incorporating Transfer Fees (gaining program compensates losing program) similar to European Soccer - I doubt it will gain steam in the States in the immediate future, but it is an interesting idea.