IUFB Recruiting and Transfer Portal Updates

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Demo said:

Using the always dubious scouting of the stat line, am I correct in assuming he’s a bit of a gunslinger? He threw more picks in 400 attempts last year than Mendoza threw in the last 2 years in 700. But he also threw 29 scores, So I assume he’s really trying to make plays? 

As you inferred, game conditions can create stats that lead to that conclusion. 

The lack of a dominant defense can neccessitate playing more open and from behind, and the lack of a dominant running game can equate to longer down and distances.

[jermhoosierfan]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Sure is!

Let's assume that the number is approximately what Cam Ward, last year's first quarterback selected, received:

Cam Ward, the #1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, signed a 4-year, $48.75 million rookie contract with the Tennessee Titans, fully guaranteed, including a substantial $32.1 million signing bonus.

A guy would have to be nuts to not go to the next level with a fully guaranteed $50 mill in your pocket over 4 years with a 5th year option.  With his finance degree in hand, he should be able to turn that into quite a bit more also.  He can really add more to the foundation for MS research by going sooner also.  It's a no brainer to go.

[Demo]

55 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

As you inferred, game conditions can create stats that lead to that conclusion. 

The lack of a dominant defense can neccessitate playing more open and from behind, and the lack of a dominant running game can equate to longer down and distances.

At this point, Cig has more collateral than maybe any coach, ever. He could bring in this dude to play QB and I’m just gonna say ok, brilliant move Cig.

[Pagoda]

14 minutes ago, Demo said:

At this point, Cig has more collateral than maybe any coach, ever. He could bring in this dude to play QB and I’m just gonna say ok, brilliant move Cig.

Exactly.  It's great.  With basketball, the players can more easily be scouted and our fans are suspicious of what IUBB does.  But with IUFB, I just assume with every commit we did it again and nailed it and got our guy.  If they're highly rated that's awesome, and if they're not highly rated we got anther diamond in the rough. 

It's a blast.

[Lebowski]

If the staff decides to pursue a QB in the transfer portal I have no doubt the QB that ends up on campus will elevate his resume. 

The only QB on this list that did not transfer in is Cole Johnson. So that suggest we might be looking to continue the trend of getting a transfer, again. As noted, personally, I am of the thought we're good at the position and if a transfer comes in it'll be to add depth and competition only. Who knows.

[Lebowski]

Looks like Santana Hopper might be available again. He signed with Tulane but BIPSList has him on his list.


 

[Demo]

17 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

If the staff decides to pursue a QB in the transfer portal I have no doubt the QB that ends up on campus will elevate his resume. 

The only QB on this list that did not transfer in is Cole Johnson. So that suggest we might be looking to continue the trend of getting a transfer, again. As noted, personally, I am of the thought we're good at the position and if a transfer comes in it'll be to add depth and competition only. Who knows.

Is Cherry expected to be on the roster this year or does his playing career look done?

[DChoosier]

13 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

I think we need to be careful going after every shiny object QB in the portal.  The young studs will want to be able to trust the program if they commit out of HS. Cig can be selective.  

I mean if you're Albeto, you might have a WTF moment.  He got you big Bro, which led to Heisman, which leads to Cignetti the QB whisperer, which leads to QBs knocking on the door.  I hope at worst he's looking at a second development year and given the keys his JR year.  :)   

Although Alberto hasn’t played a lot the staff sees him every day and I’m sure they already know whether or not they are comfortable handing him the keys next year.  If they think he is the guy…GREAT. Otherwise Cig will undoubtedly bring in a sought after QB as competition (which is what I think will happen).

I agree with you that Alberto will probably have a WTF moment but the last thing the staff should do is worry about making a move because of what his brother has done for us. It’s impossible to overstate what Fernando has meant to the program but when it comes to next seasons QB the staff should proceed as if Alberto’s last name is Jones.  It would be really cool if he has the talent to be “the man” but the process shouldn’t be tilted because of who his brother is.

[Lebowski]

15 minutes ago, Demo said:

Is Cherry expected to be on the roster this year or does his playing career look done?

As far as I know, I think he'll be back. I haven't heard anything otherwise. Of course that could change in a heartbeat. The transfer portal is what it is. 

[Hovadipo]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

Using the always dubious scouting of the stat line, am I correct in assuming he’s a bit of a gunslinger? He threw more picks in 400 attempts last year than Mendoza threw in the last 2 years in 700. But he also threw 29 scores, So I assume he’s really trying to make plays? 

I didn’t watch much TCU this year, but I did read somewhere along the way that their system is a bit of chuck it and f*** it style. I don’t know if that helps his case any, but it explains it a bit. 

I also saw (from Taylor Lehman) that he wasn’t far behind Fernando in passing rate out of RPO this season, so he’s at least somewhat familiar with our RPO-heavy style. 

[Lebowski]

Can someone explain the transfer rules now? Isn't the window shorter now? Wondering if the CFP champion and runner-up will be able to get in the game of the portal? 

[tyappleg]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

Using the always dubious scouting of the stat line, am I correct in assuming he’s a bit of a gunslinger? He threw more picks in 400 attempts last year than Mendoza threw in the last 2 years in 700. But he also threw 29 scores, So I assume he’s really trying to make plays? 

TCU didn't have an O-Line, Running game, or much of a defense this year.  He was basically a one man show on offense; which led to some mistakes on his end for sure.  He doesnt appear to be very mobile.  But if you can put him behind a decent offensive line and give him a run game, I could see him taking a leap with us. 

He has some cons for sure (turnover prone and lack of mobility), but he can also make some throws not many can make.  

It would be a slight step back from a Fernando Mendoza (but almost every QB would be), but would still be a very good pick up in my opinion. 

[rcbowla]

20 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Can someone explain the transfer rules now? Isn't the window shorter now? Wondering if the CFP champion and runner-up will be able to get in the game of the portal? 

Think it's 1/2-1/10 or something like that. No spring portal. I imagine playoff P4 teams will actually be at an advantage given the lure of playing for a contender.

[Lebowski]

6 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Think it's 1/2-1/10 or something like that. No spring portal. I imagine playoff P4 teams will actually be at an advantage given the lure of playing for a contender.

Thanks for the response here. Appreciate it. Can a player playing in the CFP during that time period declare "transfer" while still playing on the team? Or does that player have to stop playing? I don't understand the rules at all. I ask because I'm assuming there will be available transfers that are currently in the playoff, much like Pat Coogan from last year. 

Also, it really puts current playoff teams in a bind if you think about it. Especially if you start signing transfers. I can't imagine what that would say to some of the players on the roster, if that makes sense. 

[rcbowla]

Just now, Lebowski said:

Thanks for the response here. Appreciate it. Can a player playing in the CFP during that time period declare "transfer" while still playing on the team? Or does that player have to stop playing? I don't understand the rules at all. I ask because I'm assuming there will be available transfer that are currently in the playoff, much like Pat Coogan from last year. 

Yeah not sure on that either but I think they can enter and play but whether or not the coach would allow that I'm doubtful. It is interesting and I was thinking of it from the opposite direction. Really does put those kids/coaches in a bind. Good question and I await a smart response lol. 

[DChoosier]

The NCAA’s Administrative Committee has recommended a new 15-day window, from Jan. 2-16, during which college footballplayers can enter the transfer portal, the organization announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
 

Also…..

If a player is on a team playing in the championship (ie after the 16th) that player is given a 5 day window after the game to declare for the portal.

[Pagoda]

I’ve got no intel, but IU accounts are discussing him.  He was committed to IU at one point as many will remember.

 

[Lebowski]

5 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

The NCAA’s Administrative Committee has recommended a new 15-day window, from Jan. 2-16, during which college footballplayers can enter the transfer portal, the organization announced on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
 

Also…..

If a player is on a team playing in the championship (ie after the 16th) that player is given a 5-6 day window after the game to declare for the portal.

Thanks for the information. Appreciate it. 

[Lebowski]

19 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

I’ve got no intel, but IU accounts are discussing him.  He was committed to IU at one point as many will remember.

 

He committed to Tom Allen and later flipped to Garrett Riley. Both are currently at Clemson.

[DChoosier]

I understand Hoover not wanting to get hurt but still don’t like that he has stated he will enter the portal on Jan 2 but will not play their late December Bowl game against USC. 

The portal, not the playoffs, is the primary reason the bowl games are completely meaningless.  As an example Team X beats Team Y but who cares because Team X’s 5 best players sat out.  
 

Prior to the portal, and expanded playoffs, only the participant school’s fans really cared who won the Music City Bowl, as an example, but at least the fans knew their “real/complete team” beat the other “real/complete team”. The non-playoff bowls are pretty much a joke now.