IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[DChoosier]

4 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

He struggled this year and by the bowl game was splinting snaps with another player.

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2025/01/04/alabama-football-starter-5-star-recruit-makes-transfer-portal-decision-elijah-pritchett/76822094007/

Thanks,

based on the article I would guess he felt his status as a starter was in jeopardy.

[DChoosier]

19 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

How'd he block Michigan? 

Luckily  for him he blocked against a Michigan DL missing all three of their NFL bound linemen.

[CSP]

2 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

Luckily  for him he blocked against a Michigan DL missing all three of their NFL bound linemen.

They didn't block Michigan's backups at all. 

[DChoosier]

12 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

They didn't block Michigan's backups at all. 

Nope….which makes the Bama loss even worse.  UM’s two primary strengths were RB and DL and all those guys sat out.  Makes me chuckle.

[WhiteyMcSpeed]

Ohio State could not block Michigan and Michalski couldn’t even get on the field. If Michalski is an upgrade, Pritchett would be too. 

[Hovadipo]

2 minutes ago, WhiteyMcSpeed said:

Ohio State could not block Michigan and Michalski couldn’t even get on the field. If Michalski is an upgrade, Pritchett would be too. 

I’ll add that we have one of the best in the country coaching them up too. I’ll believe in any additions this staff makes until there’s a pattern that gives me reason not to. 

[MemphisHoosier]

Wyatt to UVA - I wonder if the staff viewed the final OL portal spot as a Wyatt vs. Benson decision?

[CSP]

1 hour ago, WhiteyMcSpeed said:

Ohio State could not block Michigan and Michalski couldn’t even get on the field. If Michalski is an upgrade, Pritchett would be too. 

Doubt youre taking both

[Magisterium]

The staff may not be done with OL recruitment but I think they still need a TE who’s a legitimate receiving threat and another pass-rusher 

[WhiteyMcSpeed]

Did Wyatt get an offer or was he the backup plan if we missed on Benson and Michalski?

[lillurk]

4 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

I’ll add that we have one of the best in the country coaching them up too. I’ll believe in any additions this staff makes until there’s a pattern that gives me reason not to. 

The most plugged in OSU fans are constantly mad about the state of their 1) OL coaching, 2) strength, nutrition, and conditioning, and 3) player development. Would really bet on notable improvement, current IUfb staff plus (formerly) high ranked players is a beautiful stew, maybe especially on the OL

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, WhiteyMcSpeed said:

Did Wyatt get an offer or was he the backup plan if we missed on Benson and Michalski?

I believe he visited so I assume he had an offer.

[Pagoda]

15 minutes ago, lillurk said:

The most plugged in OSU fans are constantly mad about the state of their 1) OL coaching, 2) strength, nutrition, and conditioning, and 3) player development. Would really bet on notable improvement, current IUfb staff plus (formerly) high ranked players is a beautiful stew, maybe especially on the OL

One other thing I heard from my OSU friends is they have on/off issues with their DL coach too.  I guess he is revered and can clash with the DC.  Kinda funny.  

Unfortunately, their team is clicking right now.

[MemphisHoosier]

TE Brody Kosin to Miami OH.  

I like the fit - successful program w/great coaching in a gorgeous town.  I wish the young man the best.

 

[eddy4iu]

3 hours ago, WhiteyMcSpeed said:

Did Wyatt get an offer or was he the backup plan if we missed on Benson and Michalski?

He committed to Virginia.

[OGIUAndy]

20 hours ago, lillurk said:

The most plugged in OSU fans are constantly mad about the state of their 1) OL coaching, 2) strength, nutrition, and conditioning, and 3) player development. Would really bet on notable improvement, current IUfb staff plus (formerly) high ranked players is a beautiful stew, maybe especially on the OL

So pretty much the same thing every fanbase complains about. Time management and pass rush would be my guess for the others. 

[LamarCheeks]

Just asking: Do we really need threads for each and every transfer -- or can we just keep that info here? 

If we create separate threads for every football player that transfers in -- that's gonna be a LOT of threads. 

Kinda makes it difficult to find other threads -- at least for a old, forgetful guy like myself.  Right now, when I open BTB -- pretty much all I see are football transfer threads. 

[Lebowski]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

Just asking: Do we really need threads for each and every transfer -- or can we just keep that info here? 

If we create separate threads for every football player that transfers in -- that's gonna be a LOT of threads. 

Kinda makes it difficult to find other threads -- at least for a old, forgetful guy like myself.  Right now, when I open BTB -- pretty much all I see are football transfer threads. 

My apologies. 

These are committed players (16 total so far) just added. I am treating transfers like I treat high school recruits (roughly 20 to 25 a year). This is the recruiting forum. With the year IUFB had I'm under the assumption this will start to get way more traffic than the past. More than likely new traffic as well. Also, I really don't contribute to IUBB all that much, I'm pretty much here for the football (even when we sucked). If folks don't want me to add it, I won't. Just thought I was doing us IUFB folk a solid here.
 

[ebridges24]

32 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

My apologies. 

These are committed players (16 total so far) just added. I am treating transfers like I treat high school recruits (roughly 20 to 25 a year). This is the recruiting forum. With the year IUFB had I'm under the assumption this will start to get way more traffic than the past. More than likely new traffic as well. Also, I really don't contribute to IUBB all that much, I'm pretty much here for the football (even when we sucked). If folks don't want me to add it, I won't. Just thought I was doing us IUFB folk a solid here.
 

A loyal and true fan

[ebridges24]

How are we on linebackers? I know we've got Aiden, but are we solid on the others?