This subtrhread is putting aloooooot of stock in the txfer portal as the fix Archived Message
Posted by illiniranger on October 13, 2023, 15:35:33, in reply to "Definitely. We’ll know with more clarity after next year"
The portal is very much a mixed bag and will remain so. BB better be able to plug in guys like Whitenack and Henderson on the OL or we know what the recruiting and development isn’t going to be good enough to get there. There are multiple portal guys on this D, and it has really regressed. I’m not sold the fix is more portal guys. I think that’s a band aid and not a cure. Previous Message We know what competitiveness looks like (years 1 and 2) and we know what non-competitiveness looks like (this year). If we see a repeat of this year, it will unfortunately likely be over. But I still have hope we can see more of the previous again, but it will require actual good portal guys on the DL and OL. Multiple on each. Previous Message in the portal. Keep this class together as much as possible, sure, but going into next season there needs to be some yeoman's work done in the portal especially to fortify the trenches. If Feagin doesn't show out to finish the season, need a RB too (probably need one anyway, for depth if nothing else). I know this is year 3...but year 4 will be a big one for this program.
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- Our game is on nbc? Ratings bonanza* - Mrap24 October 14, 2023, 13:00:00
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- All I wanted was a competitive football team - KingTalkyTiki October 13, 2023, 20:08:40
- Sucks we got Arkansas Bret and not Wisky Bret. - nash October 13, 2023, 19:40:01
- ooo. - longsnapper October 13, 2023, 15:36:30
- SNAPPY - Jackie October 13, 2023, 16:00:56
- I don’t really care what Purdue does, they don’t concern me in the grand scheme of things. - OB25 October 13, 2023, 15:20:09
- It’s not normal to get a year 1 recruiting bump - illiniranger October 13, 2023, 15:23:39
- I’m resigned to Bert’s fate. We’re on the death march. Deep down we all know it.* - opossum jenkins October 13, 2023, 19:42:12
- This. And, more concerning is that we had their effective staff and didn't recruit as well - UofIL6 October 13, 2023, 19:29:50
- They’re also another annoyance in the Chicago area where we have to battle - CubsWonWorldSeries October 13, 2023, 17:16:18
- Look at the inside of my post, I’m not whistling past anything. - OB25 October 13, 2023, 15:54:06
- Selling hope and PT is a thing. Look no further than Ron Zook's first full year in CU. - uofi1998 October 13, 2023, 15:42:16
- I think this year is cooked, and if it’s cooked as bad as I fear (less than 5 wins) - snipes824 October 13, 2023, 15:16:59
- I didn't know that. Thats wild* - illini21 October 13, 2023, 14:56:35
- Crazy how a program can go from looking to be on the upswing to complete **** in six weeks - Buttcrack October 13, 2023, 14:51:49
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- Yeah it really sucks. - uofi1998 October 13, 2023, 14:46:06
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