IUFB 2024/25 Portalstravaganza

[RaceToTheTop]

1 minute ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Why are comparing IUFB to Dan Marino!?!?! Cmon!!! 

Hi, my name is Certified Sunshine Pumper and I'm a illogical conclusion jumper.

Have fun arguing with yourself.  I'll let the thread go back to its intended topic.

[kreigh8]

5 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

They're 6-6 I can't believe they're brought up at all. Crazy 

What does 6-6 have to do with anything? I thought you wanted a mobile QB? None of the Oklahoma QBs could throw a lick, but Jackson Arnold certainly has or had legs. With a huge assist from his defense, he was able to churn out 131 yards on 25 carries from the QB position to beat Alabama. A bit confused what you're trying to argue at this point. I don't think anyone wants a statue at QB

[CSP]

4 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

Hi, my name is Certified Sunshine Pumper and I'm a illogical conclusion jumper.

Have fun arguing with yourself.  I'll let the thread go back to its intended topic.

Whats the intended topic my guy? 

[Jeff Flabjohns]

Can we keep this to portal updates? 

There should be a “what’s your qb preference thread?” that’s next to the “Is Myles Rice actually bad?” thread 

[CSP]

3 minutes ago, kreigh8 said:

What does 6-6 have to do with anything? I thought you wanted a mobile QB? None of the Oklahoma QBs could throw a lick, but Jackson Arnold certainly has or had legs. With a huge assist from his defense, he was able to churn out 131 yards on 25 carries from the QB position to beat Alabama. A bit confused what you're trying to argue at this point. I don't think anyone wants a statue at QB

You mean the team that beat Bama? Holy **** lol so you proved my point. 

I'm a bit confused on any decent point you're trying to make? It's confusing. 

You watched Rourke yeah? 

[CSP]

Just now, DoctorP said:

Can we keep this to portal updates? 

There should be a “what’s your qb preference thread?” that’s next to the “Is Myles Rice actually bad?” thread 

Dear lord man. It's a message board. 

[tyappleg]

I need somebody to commit so I have something else to read in this thread other than this stupid pissing match. 

[CSP]

Absolutely confused what y'all want QB wise... I like Mendoza. 

[hoopsta007]

4 minutes ago, DoctorP said:

Can we keep this to portal updates? 

There should be a “what’s your qb preference thread?” that’s next to the “Is Myles Rice actually bad?” thread 

I 2nd this

[FootballSchool]

7 minutes ago, DoctorP said:

Can we keep this to portal updates? 

There should be a “what’s your qb preference thread?” that’s next to the “Is Myles Rice actually bad?” thread 

I third this

I trust Cig to figure out what we need! Arm chair geniuses don’t.

[Hovadipo]

On the lookout for an offer/visit for D2 All-American OL Lawrence Hattar from Ferris State. 3-time national champion. I believe he played tackle at Ferris. 

[CSP]

What are we allowed to discuss... I'll stay within the parameters 

[Hovadipo]

A pair of Michigan guys too:

-Andrew Gentry - super versatile OL…has played 4 positions and took a mission trip after HS, so is an older guy. Class of 2020, but his clock started in 2022. 6’7 320+, has played a lot of snaps for them, and started off and on. 

-Tyler Morris - WR from Chicago. Played a decent amount the last 2 years, scored a TD against Bama in the semifinal last year. Hard to judge on production being blocked by a bunch of dudes last year and horrific QB play this year. 

[RaceToTheTop]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

A pair of Michigan guys too:

-Andrew Gentry - super versatile OL…has played 4 positions and took a mission trip after HS, so is an older guy. Class of 2020, but his clock started in 2022. 6’7 320+, has played a lot of snaps for them, and started off and on. 

-Tyler Morris - WR from Chicago. Played a decent amount the last 2 years, scored a TD against Bama in the semifinal last year. Hard to judge on production being blocked by a bunch of dudes last year and horrific QB play this year. 

Gentry was the 11th rated tackle in the class of 2020 and 147th rated overall prospect.  

Tyler Morris was the 18th rated tackle in the class of 2022 and 108th rated overall prospect.  Had 3 catches for 36 yards this year against IU and 3 for 38 and a touchdown against Oregon.  23 catches for 248 yards this season overall and has also returned some punts for MIchigan.

Both would huge gets.

[RaceToTheTop]

List of current QBs in the portal and their QB transfer ranking on 247 (listing stats for those that played):

3.  Fernando Mendoza, Cal (so).  69% completion, 3004 yards passing (7.8 ypp), 16 TD, 6 INT, 105 yards rushing 2 TDs

9.  Walker White, Auburn (freshman).  Only threw 5 passes.

10. Air Noland, Ohio State (redshirted, will have 4 years of eligibility)

12.  Beau Pribula, Penn State (so).  26 of 35 passing (74%), 275 yards (7.9 ypp), 5 TD, 1 INT, 38 rushes for 242 yards.  Called off his visit to IU.

15. Matthew Sluka, UNLV (will have one year eligibility).  Left UNLV after a couple of games after they failed to deliver on NIL promises.  Played at Holy Cross previously.  IN his career, completed 57% of his passes for 6000+ yards (8.2 ypp), 65 TDs, 16 INTs.  Known more for his running than passing, 3832 career rushing yards.

25.  Anthony Colandrea, Virginia.  (so).  Two year starter at Virginia, had a better freshman year than sophomore year.  Last season completed 62% for 2125 yards (6.6 ypp), 13 TD, 11 INT.  Ran for 277 yards and 2 TDs.

27.  Malachi Nelson, Boise State. (fr).  backup, began his career at USC (redshirted as a freshman).  Was 12 of 17 for 128 yards.

 

 

[Hovadipo]

4 minutes ago, RaceToTheTop said:

List of current QBs in the portal and their QB transfer ranking on 247 (listing stats for those that played):

3.  Fernando Mendoza, Cal (so).  69% completion, 3004 yards passing (7.8 ypp), 16 TD, 6 INT, 105 yards rushing 2 TDs

9.  Walker White, Auburn (freshman).  Only threw 5 passes.

10. Air Noland, Ohio State (redshirted, will have 4 years of eligibility)

12.  Beau Pribula, Penn State (so).  26 of 35 passing (74%), 275 yards (7.9 ypp), 5 TD, 1 INT, 38 rushes for 242 yards.  Called off his visit to IU.

15. Matthew Sluka, UNLV (will have one year eligibility).  Left UNLV after a couple of games after they failed to deliver on NIL promises.  Played at Holy Cross previously.  IN his career, completed 57% of his passes for 6000+ yards (8.2 ypp), 65 TDs, 16 INTs.  Known more for his running than passing, 3832 career rushing yards.

25.  Anthony Colandrea, Virginia.  (so).  Two year starter at Virginia, had a better freshman year than sophomore year.  Last season completed 62% for 2125 yards (6.6 ypp), 13 TD, 11 INT.  Ran for 277 yards and 2 TDs.

27.  Malachi Nelson, Boise State. (fr).  backup, began his career at USC (redshirted as a freshman).  Was 12 of 17 for 128 yards.

 

 

That group…leaves a lot to be desired. We really need to get Fernando on board. 

[CSP]

6 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

That group…leaves a lot to be desired. We really need to get Fernando on board. 

Wasnt Rourke the 35th ranked QB in the portal? 

[RaceToTheTop]

15 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

That group…leaves a lot to be desired. We really need to get Fernando on board. 

Yes, from a production standpoint it's not close in that group.  Sluka will end up being a starter somewhere but he's kind of a guy you would have to tailor your offense completely to and hope that his play transferred well.

The Virginia quarterback is...a little (emphasis on a little) because he did start for two years and his first start his freshman year was against Cignetti's James Madison team and he completed 20 of 26 for 377 yards in a 36-35 loss.  But he's really small -- like 6', 185.

[RaceToTheTop]

5 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Wasnt Rourke the 35th ranked QB in the portal? 

Ranked 22nd on 247.

[Hovadipo]

6 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Wasnt Rourke the 35th ranked QB in the portal? 

Pretty terrible ranking. Doesn’t tell me much about this year’s group.