IUFB Recruiting and Transfer Portal Updates

[Hovadipo]

11 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

There are two certainties for me:

1. Cig, Shanny, and Whitmer see Alberto every day and already know if he is going to be their featured heir apparent.
2. If they do not want Alberto to be their guy? They will have a **** ton of portal QB's dying to be the guy at IU.

And a really interesting hypothetical...they could absolutely adore Alberto and also have a guy that you just can't ignore blowing up their DMs. Think Leavitt, or a Leavitt-level guy. Not our job to figure it out, but it's fascinating to think about.

[rcbowla]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

And a really interesting hypothetical...they could absolutely adore Alberto and also have a guy that you just can't ignore blowing up their DMs. Think Leavitt, or a Leavitt-level guy. Not our job to figure it out, but it's fascinating to think about.

I still look at Alberto and suspect he'd be fine waiting and developing another year before taking over as a RSJR. Maybe I'm crazy. Staff will know what's best but if I'm him and I just watched what they did with my brother I'm good with getting 2 years of running the show. 

[Stuhoo]

IU already knows that this guy is really good, and he is now in the portal. Similar skill set to Alberto.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/5125715/colton-joseph

[Leo]

IU will not pursue Leavitt.

[Jeff Flabjohns]

Just now, Leo said:

IU will not pursue Leavitt.

Inside info? Fine by me, not that impressed with the reads he makes

[go iu bb]

50 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

IU already knows that this guy is really good, and he is now in the portal. Similar skill set to Alberto.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/5125715/colton-joseph

I'd be surprised if IU goes after him or Leavitt. 2 is a small sample size, but the quarterbacks they've landed while at IU had much better completion percentages than either of those guys. That seems to be something they look for.

[Stuhoo]

19 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

I'd be surprised if IU goes after him or Leavitt. 2 is a small sample size, but the quarterbacks they've landed while at IU had much better completion percentages than either of those guys. That seems to be something they look for.

Very true. Here's this year's top 20:

Pass Completion Percentage

1.	Julian Sayin • Ohio State	78.4
2.	Carson Beck • Miami (FL)	74.7
3.	Dante Moore • Oregon	72.5
4.	Dylan Raiola • Nebraska	72.4
5.	Haynes King • Georgia Tech	71.7
6.	Fernando Mendoza • Indiana	71.5
7.	Brad Jackson • Texas State	71.3
8.	Diego Pavia • Vanderbilt	71.2
9.	Gunner Stockton • Georgia	70.7
10.	Drew Mestemaker • North Texas	70.2
11.	Demond Williams Jr. • Washington	70.0
12.	Brendon Lewis • Memphis	69.7
13.	CJ Bailey • North Carolina State	69.6
14.	E.J. Warner • Fresno State	69.4
15.	Joe Fagnano • Connecticut	69.0
16.	Joey Labas • Central Michigan	68.9
17.	Luke Altmyer • Illinois	68.1
18.	Bishop Davenport • South Alabama	68.0
19.	Darian Mensah • Duke	67.9
20.	Owen McCown • UTSA	67.8

 

So who is available from this list:

• Raiola?
• CJ Bailey?

[Artie86]

1 hour ago, rcbowla said:

I still look at Alberto and suspect he'd be fine waiting and developing another year before taking over as a RSJR. Maybe I'm crazy. Staff will know what's best but if I'm him and I just watched what they did with my brother I'm good with getting 2 years of running the show. 

Alberto knows nothing is guaranteed to him, especially from Coach Cig….

[Lebowski]

I have zero clue on what positions the staff is going to target but I'd like to see IUFB pursue some more depth at the thin spots. With that said, where do you think are the thin spots? 

Also, for me at least, it's really hard to keep up on this stuff when there's so much going on with the current team. 

 

[rayl456]

My own preference would be some more big experienced O-linemen.  I don’t know if that’s totally a position of need, but depth there would be nice.  Give me 3 or 4 more Coogans.

[rcbowla]

1 hour ago, Lebowski said:

I have zero clue on what positions the staff is going to target but I'd like to see IUFB pursue some more depth at the thin spots. With that said, where do you think are the thin spots? 

Also, for me at least, it's really hard to keep up on this stuff when there's so much going on with the current team. 

 

Always need depth on the lines. Problem there is so does everyone else. I'd say DB is thin. Any NFL guys know if Ponds projects well for the draft this year? Clearly production says yes but measurables probably tell another story.

[BtownStrength]

25 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Always need depth on the lines. Problem there is so does everyone else. I'd say DB is thin. Any NFL guys know if Ponds projects well for the draft this year? Clearly production says yes but measurables probably tell another story.

Measurement isnt great but everything else is. Kiper has him.as 8th ranked CB. I have seen several mocks that have him graded in the 2nd/3rd round. My guess is he goes. 

We probably have 5 early entrant candidates. 

Mendoza (gone)

Ponds (likely gone)

Cooper (I would guess gone but idk)

Smith (50/50)

Ferrell (50/50)

Guessing is futile, but for fun I will say we keep 1 or 2 of these guys for next year. Would love to hear other opinions though. 

[Scotty R]

2 hours ago, Lebowski said:

I have zero clue on what positions the staff is going to target but I'd like to see IUFB pursue some more depth at the thin spots. With that said, where do you think are the thin spots? 

Also, for me at least, it's really hard to keep up on this stuff when there's so much going on with the current team. 

 

DL, WR,OL

[Brass Cannon]

[BtownStrength]

8 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Would gladly welcome back Sorsby. Dude has talent and an edge. Cig and Shanahan would make that work. 

[Lebowski]

26 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Am I the only one thinking, "No thanks"

[rayl456]

1 minute ago, Lebowski said:

Am I the only one thinking, "No thanks"

Nope.

[Pagoda]

3 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Am I the only one thinking, "No thanks"

Jamie Jordan notes he may be using us as leverage to up his market value.

[Brass Cannon]

2 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Jamie Jordan notes he may be using us as leverage to up his market value.

I’m pretty sure these coaches are close enough to call each other up and ask if the offer is legit or bs 

[Artie86]

37 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

I’m pretty sure these coaches are close enough to call each other up and ask if the offer is legit or bs 

IMO….Coach Cignetti is any Portal QB’s dream coach