IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[MemphisHoosier]

Another portal entry - Jojo Johnson, again not surprised by this move and the growing depth in the CB room.

[OKHOOSIER]

3 hours ago, Demo said:

Ole Miss S Louis Moore returning to IU, per 247. 

Clearly he wants to join a program with a shot at making the playoff. 

[RaceToTheTop]

7 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Another portal entry - Jojo Johnson, again not surprised by this move and the growing depth in the CB room.

Yeah, was in the rotation under Allen but couldn’t get in the field last year.

[MemphisHoosier]

Scholarship numbers are fluid this time of year, but with Johnson, Sneed and Kosin entering the portal and Moore joining the squad I have CCC and Crew at 79 scholarships for '25 (including Kidwell and Langston.). Still needs at OL, DL/DE, Safety, and I wouldn't be surprised to see another depth signing at QB, TE, and WR.

[Artie86]

1 hour ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Scholarship numbers are fluid this time of year, but with Johnson, Sneed and Kosin entering the portal and Moore joining the squad I have CCC and Crew at 79 scholarships for '25 (including Kidwell and Langston.). Still needs at OL, DL/DE, Safety, and I wouldn't be surprised to see another depth signing at QB, TE, and WR.

….would love to get Cam Camper back from Boise State! He leads the team in yards as wide receiver…He not in the portal, but you never know till after all the dust settles….

[FootballSchool]

I would like to see one more TE, Wr, Lb, and DB.

and 1-2 Lineman 

[Demo]

Ohio U edge Bradley Weaver has entered the portal. Had 15 tackles for loss with 8.5 sacks and was 1 of of PFF’s highest graded college edge players this year. Maybe there are a couple of ex-Ohio U players who could maybe vouch for their experiences in Bloomington. 

[go iu bb]

New names:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-transfer-portal-tracker-following-the-2024-regular-season/

Jimmoir "Mori" Robinson, Edge from UTSA. 6-5, 250 (or 6-6, 235 depending on where you look)

AAC DPOY

Out of JUCO was a  3* that had a decent offer list. Interesting that he ended up at UTSA.

Last  year had 10.5 sacks, 17 TFL, 43 tackles (combined), 2 PD, 1 FR, 2 FF

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jimmori-robinson-1.html

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Christian Harrison, S from Tennessee. 6-1, 191, 2 years eligibility 

3* transfer, son of Rodney Harrison

Last year 20 tackles, 3 TFL, 0.5 sacks, 1 PD

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/christian-harrison-1.html

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Holden Staes, TE from Tennessee. 6-4, 248

3* transfer,  4* out  of HS.

Was at ND 2 years, TN 1 year started a bit at both schools

https://www.footballdb.com/players/holden-staes-staes0001

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Hardley Gilmore, WR from  Kentucky. 6-1, 178,  3 years eligibility

HS scouting report: https://247sports.com/player/hardley-gilmore-iv-46114844/

6 receptions in 7 games for 153 yards, 1 TD

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/hardley-gilmore-iv-1.html

[Demo]

45 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

New names:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-transfer-portal-tracker-following-the-2024-regular-season/

Jimmoir "Mori" Robinson, Edge from UTSA. 6-5, 250 (or 6-6, 235 depending on where you look)

AAC DPOY

Out of JUCO was a  3* that had a decent offer list. Interesting that he ended up at UTSA.

Last  year had 10.5 sacks, 17 TFL, 43 tackles (combined), 2 PD, 1 FR, 2 FF

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jimmori-robinson-1.html

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2 things here: 1) watched 1 of those day in the life videos of him. Seems like a good kid who’s had a pretty tough go of it. Imagine he ended up there because he still had grade issues. He was taking 5 classes during his 1st summer semester. 2) Kid’s a freaking specimen. He’s the quintessential “1st off the bus” guy. 

[go iu bb]

3 minutes ago, Demo said:

2 things here: 1) watched 1 of those day in the life videos of him. Seems like a good kid who’s had a pretty tough go of it. Imagine he ended up there because he still had grade issues. He was taking 5 classes during his 1st summer semester. 2) Kid’s a freaking specimen. He’s the quintessential “1st off the bus” guy. 

If we could get 1 of the 4, he would be my choice. I hope the staff can convince him to go to IU for his final year.

[IUFootballHappyHappyJoyJoy]

On 12/27/2024 at 3:53 PM, MemphisHoosier said:

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.

For those schools, it would be a lifesaver for programs and could help maintain or even upgrade facilities.  I doubt it would happen but it's something that should be looked at.

[FootballSchool]

Alex Bauman visiting in early January 

[Stuhoo]

6 minutes ago, FootballSchool said:

Alex Bauman visiting in early January 

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4832029/alex-bauman

[WayneFleekHoosier]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4832029/alex-bauman

I don’t see it. Good blocker?


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[lillurk]

13 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4832029/alex-bauman

Only accrued stats in 3 games in ‘22, less than the 4 game max for a RS…unless he played special teams or simply didn't make a catch in a couple others, wonder if he’d have two years.

[go iu bb]

5 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Only accrued stats in 3 games in ‘22, less than the 4 game max for a RS…unless he played special teams or simply didn't make a catch in a couple others, wonder if he’d have two years.

It looks like he played the full season.

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/alex-bauman-1.html

[moyemayhem]

12 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I don’t see it. Good blocker?


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Looks like he’s visiting Miami and Duke as well, so he has some other high major interest.

[Brass Cannon]

I like the idea of schools having to pay the program losing the player.  The money could go into that schools NIL.  Helping them continue to develop their program. 
 

SEC and Big Ten could further solidify their dominance if they worked together to negotiate these with other conferences.   

[MemphisHoosier]

Social media follows are always a bit polarizing, but it is worth noting that CCC has started following three new veteran/grad transfer-type QB's over the last 24-48 hours, see below.  I don't know if CCC and Crew will land any of the new follows, but I view this as a very clear signal he will be adding another veteran QB this cycle.

• Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant -> WSU). https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4876066/zevi-eckhaus
• Grant Jordan (Yale). https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4883110/grant-jordan
• Grant M Wilson (Fordham -> Old Dominion).  https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4695867/grant-wilson

For context, the only other positions I am seeing multiple follows are TE, WR, and DE/DL.

[Demo]

15 minutes ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Social media follows are always a bit polarizing, but it is worth noting that CCC has started following three new veteran/grad transfer-type QB's over the last 24-48 hours, see below.  I don't know if CCC and Crew will land any of the new follows, but I view this as a very clear signal he will be adding another veteran QB this cycle.

• Zevi Eckhaus (Bryant -> WSU). https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4876066/zevi-eckhaus
• Grant Jordan (Yale). https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4883110/grant-jordan
• Grant M Wilson (Fordham -> Old Dominion).  https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4695867/grant-wilson

For context, the only other positions I am seeing multiple follows are TE, WR, and DE/DL.

Oh yeah, they need to make a hard push on  Zevi Eckhaus because I want a kid on the roster named Zevi Eckhaus.