IUFB Recruiting and Transfer Portal Updates

[AZ Hoosier]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

I read that the price was more important than the football for the kid when I read into that.

Seems like a pretty big ask for a kid with suspect wheels post-injury.

[BtownStrength]

15 minutes ago, Elly Da La Dude said:

To me, it looks like we still have two holes to fill — Center and Mike LB. I haven’t seen any names linked to either position other than Owen Long, who we missed out on.

Has anyone seen any other names being discussed for either spot?

Long would have been excellent at the Mike. We may still try to bring in someone, but doesn't appear to be incredibly high priority. I read this as Isaiah Jones filling the Mike role with Hardy playing the Will. If we bring in any LB, this could obviously be shifted around. We could use a little extra LB depth. If not, I could see us running more base nickel as our secondary depth is getting stacked in the portal. 

As far as Center, availability in the portal for the position is low. If Leibfried is ready, he can step into the role. If not, we appear to be solid with Guard Joe Brunner from Wisconsin. Bray Lynch slides to Center, and Evans and Brunner start at Guard. 

[Brass Cannon]

50 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Seems like a pretty big ask for a kid with suspect wheels post-injury.

Yep.  Although I saw somebody else that UK signed and my gut was high risk high reward.  Guess coaches might try a bunch of those because if they hit a bunch they could have a miracle season and try and replicate cig a bit.  

[Hovadipo]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

I read into it that the price was more important than the football for the kid. Maybe I’m wrong but that’s what I read into it.

Could’ve been a no from the medical folks too. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Indiana OL Mitch Verstegen has entered the transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound OL has three years of eligibility remaining.

[cbp4iu]

Dang this hurts

[ap2345]

5 hours ago, BtownStrength said:

Any idea where the attrition in the RB room will come from? 

People are overplaying that. Cig wants 4 he can play. 

[skhoosier2]

12 minutes ago, cbp4iu said:

Dang this hurts

Yep my thoughts too. Sorry to see guys entering. I thought they had time after our season to get into the portal. 

[ap2345]

42 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Could’ve been a no from the medical folks too. 

Injury history was a factor in IU passing on him 

[AH1971]

3 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Rankings are what they are, but Shazz was the 56th ranked player in the national composite coming out. That’s gotta be the highest ranked guy we’ve ever had in Bloomington unless I’m forgetting a transfer. I know EJ Williams was pretty high. 

And what’s crazier is that he had 4 career catches in 3 years prior to this years breakout season. Good on him for putting it together.

[AH1971]

1 hour ago, BtownStrength said:

Long would have been excellent at the Mike. We may still try to bring in someone, but doesn't appear to be incredibly high priority. I read this as Isaiah Jones filling the Mike role with Hardy playing the Will. If we bring in any LB, this could obviously be shifted around. We could use a little extra LB depth. If not, I could see us running more base nickel as our secondary depth is getting stacked in the portal. 

As far as Center, availability in the portal for the position is low. If Leibfried is ready, he can step into the role. If not, we appear to be solid with Guard Joe Brunner from Wisconsin. Bray Lynch slides to Center, and Evans and Brunner start at Guard. 

What’s the plan for LT assuming Smith declares? Guessing Ajani moves to RT?

[BtownStrength]

17 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

People are overplaying that. Cig wants 4 he can play. 

Oh I agree Cig wants 4. I was more speaking on the players not being satisfied and looking elsewhere if they are 3 or 4 on the depth chart. 

[BtownStrength]

7 minutes ago, AH1971 said:

What’s the plan for LT assuming Smith declares? Guessing Ajani moves to RT?

Ajani at RT would be the next logical step, I think. Some others have mentioned reaching out to several OT (Mikey Bennett from Yale). Some chatter about a big NIL deal for Smith to return, but he is skyrocketing up draft boards so idk if that holds. 

[BtownStrength]

Jah Jah Boyd has already been removed from the IU athletic site roster. I assume this means he will not travel to Miami. 

[Golfman25]

31 minutes ago, skhoosier2 said:

Yep my thoughts too. Sorry to see guys entering. I thought they had time after our season to get into the portal. 

Portal closes Friday, but IU and Miami players will have a few days after the game to enter.  Unfortunately, the problem for the players is that decisions are already being made.  So if you stick with your team until the end (like we have been taught -- see things thru, be a good teammate, etc.), you likely lose opportunities.  Shame on the adults who are running this chit.  

[skhoosier2]

18 minutes ago, Golfman25 said:

Portal closes Friday, but IU and Miami players will have a few days after the game to enter.  Unfortunately, the problem for the players is that decisions are already being made.  So if you stick with your team until the end (like we have been taught -- see things thru, be a good teammate, etc.), you likely lose opportunities.  Shame on the adults who are running this chit.  

Thanks for the info. I wasn’t sure what the portal dates were for guys still playing in the natty. 

[OGIUAndy]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Indiana OL Mitch Verstegen has entered the transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound OL has three years of eligibility remaining.

He announced this last week:

 

[IU5355]

5 minutes ago, IndyHoosier1997 said:

On3 reporting Indiana is the favorite for Penn State cornerback AJ Harris

That would be a massive pickup. 

[Hovadipo]

Dontrae Henderson in the portal. Just from a numbers standpoint, that safety room is getting cleaned out.

[skhoosier2]

19 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Dontrae Henderson in the portal. Just from a numbers standpoint, that safety room is getting cleaned out.

It appears someone related to Boyd commented under this as a poster said who leaves the team before a natty that is so dumb.  She commented 'know the facts before you make a statement like this'.  Her last name is Boyd and she has reposted other things related to Jah.  Could be mother idk.  We have no idea what is going on behind the scenes so really whatever our opinions are the best thing to do publicly on socials is to wish the guys well.