The backs not hitting the hole and reading their blocks has been an issue all year. I do think McCray has improved with that as thr year has gone on
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What position?
Frankly, praise about a given player by our staff rings hollow to me to this point.
Just wondering what Anthony Johnson DL was up to. 1 tackle on season. Ended up at Pitt actually. Didn’t make travel roster vs SMU, last game.
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Transfer DL Anthony Johnson explains why he picked Panthers - The Bradford Era
Pitt football got its latest addition in the transfer portal Wednesday when defensive tackle Anthony Johnson announced his commitment to the Panthers on X.
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Pitt Reveals Travel Roster vs. SMU
PITTSBURGH -- The No. 18 Pitt Panthers revealed their travel roster ahead of their road Week 10 matchup vs. No. 20 SMU in Dallas. Pitt Travel Roster vs. Cincinn
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He was getting beat out for a rotation spot by underclassmen here, not too surprised. Big misses on DL transfers this year; Briggs being the only one with any impactJust wondering what Anthony Johnson DL was up to. 1 tackle on season. Ended up at Pitt actually. Didn’t make travel roster vs SMU, last game.
Transfer DL Anthony Johnson explains why he picked Panthers - The Bradford Era
Pitt football got its latest addition in the transfer portal Wednesday when defensive tackle Anthony Johnson announced his commitment to the Panthers on X.
Pitt Reveals Travel Roster vs. SMU
PITTSBURGH -- The No. 18 Pitt Panthers revealed their travel roster ahead of their road Week 10 matchup vs. No. 20 SMU in Dallas. Pitt Travel Roster vs. Cincinn
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
St Thomas Aquinas QB, 2027:
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
another St Thomas Aquinas kid, '27, 6' 165, probly a CB:
How does a '27 kid get 'Re-offered'? Did Lovie offer this guy as like a 3rd grader?
In new college football landscape, Michigan feeling impact of NIL
It seems like Michigan has now recognized the importance of NIL money in recruiting, and it has started to take action with that in mind.
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Sorry not really sure where to put this
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
In new college football landscape, Michigan feeling impact of NIL
It seems like Michigan has now recognized the importance of NIL money in recruiting, and it has started to take action with that in mind.
Sorry not really sure where to put this
wait, what? being a Michigan man ain't enough anymore? oh, the humanity!
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
another '27 STA kid, CB:
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Gesture of Northern Aggression
To emphasize a previous post about offensive line recruiting, here's the breakdown of the expected 2026 o-line roster players and whether they are IOL or tackle.
Definitely Tackle
Priestly (returning, will be the starting RT)
TBD Portal Add (starter or swing)
Maybe Tackle
Henderson (holding out hope here but snaps have been interior and some media reporting staff viewing him as future interior piece)
Schuster (hasn't taken a snap)
Francis (hasn't taken a snap)
Aamland (hasn't taken a snap)
Hansen (hasn't taken a snap but was reported last year as tackle prospect)
Rousseau (won't play next year, odds are likely against him staying outside)
Hirdes (won't play next year, odds are likely against him staying outside - though I feel slightly more optimistic than Rousseau)
Definitely Not Tackle
Wigenton
Kreutz
McMillen
Gesky
Stewart (I can't imagine him as a tackle with his weight in the 360's)
McDonough (won't play next year)
I don't have Whitenack (guard) or Moller (probably tackle but hasn't taken a snap) listed with the expectation they transfer. Looking at the full picture, you must believe Henderson is a tackle or the staff might need to add two tackles in the portal. If you take all three of the of the Schuster/Francis/Aamland and assume they are guards, you have Priestly, Henderson, TBA transfer, and then unknown freshman. Another way to look at it, Priestly, Kreutz, Henderson, and McMillen are your centers and (probably tackles). The other 10 names are guards.
Definitely Tackle
Priestly (returning, will be the starting RT)
TBD Portal Add (starter or swing)
Maybe Tackle
Henderson (holding out hope here but snaps have been interior and some media reporting staff viewing him as future interior piece)
Schuster (hasn't taken a snap)
Francis (hasn't taken a snap)
Aamland (hasn't taken a snap)
Hansen (hasn't taken a snap but was reported last year as tackle prospect)
Rousseau (won't play next year, odds are likely against him staying outside)
Hirdes (won't play next year, odds are likely against him staying outside - though I feel slightly more optimistic than Rousseau)
Definitely Not Tackle
Wigenton
Kreutz
McMillen
Gesky
Stewart (I can't imagine him as a tackle with his weight in the 360's)
McDonough (won't play next year)
I don't have Whitenack (guard) or Moller (probably tackle but hasn't taken a snap) listed with the expectation they transfer. Looking at the full picture, you must believe Henderson is a tackle or the staff might need to add two tackles in the portal. If you take all three of the of the Schuster/Francis/Aamland and assume they are guards, you have Priestly, Henderson, TBA transfer, and then unknown freshman. Another way to look at it, Priestly, Kreutz, Henderson, and McMillen are your centers and (probably tackles). The other 10 names are guards.
Battle89
- Cary-Grove, the better Trojan team
Perfect blend of Michigan arrogance and ignorance to just be getting NIL now
illinidarrin
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Good news coming tonight?
where? for what?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
McCaskeys' sold to Reinsdorf?
Maybe the next Lamar Jackson.
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