Actually the portal is the only way to determine fair market value. It would make sense for these fringe guys to check. Hopefully they’ll be back if the staff wants them.
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The proof is one game? This program has struggled to develop linemen for years. This kid also struggled a lot at Colorado state
Battle89
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Fair, though I’d still file that under typo. Need to fully edit and proof a public announcement.
The real worst case is if it’s not a mistake and also not a term of endearment, but I am not saying that.
You (or an agent) would likely do that before entering the portal though. Once you enter, I don't think there's any guarantee that you won't be recruited over and not welcomed back. That's the downside for the fringe guys.
Something I put together so we can track the roster and college football production. This doesn't include any freshman or guys who have not recorded a college stat. Would expect to see few freshmen in the rotation (Hankins, Rankin, Eberhart). Highlight means they have not committed yet.
Fringe cases (very few in game moments ) make the most sense. Should have been clearer. Otherwise no other team will spend the time giving you an actionable market value. Enter the portal, they will.
Yes, there is a downside risk for both team and players. I’d assume this is discussed before hand in the ones we’d like to keep but not overpay.
I’ll be curious to see how Olano turns out
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Here come the Nittany Cyclones
TentakilRex
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I think for Illinois it’s either “we have no spot for you next year” or “he’s replaceable”. I think this year and last year very few instances of not keeping anyone we wanted to.
Olano is one of them and I’m guessing the coaches told him he should take the money.
If we can get X and Bailey back that would be fantastic.
Right.
Let’s see if the money comes out as expected.
That’s sort of my point on the differences with using back channels. In Olano’s case it’s the position that would make it difficult to truly know market value without having all information out there (including other kickers available).
With Xanai on the roster, if X decides to return to college and portals, I’d hope we’d get first and last crack, but they could both portal as a package type deal (ie Clements and Knapiks)...IDK.
Just seems like there’s a tight relationship there with Bielema but maybe it also becomes an Olano-type situation.
IU must have a ton of money they are throwing around. They picked up a WR, RB, and QB1 today. All big gets. Wonder how our budget compares to theirs?
Crazy how quickly they have gone from Cinderella to moneybag wielding villain honestly
They’ve got more … They’re comfortably top 10 nationally money wise … Closer to 5 than 10 …
$1mil each I’m sure.
Dixon, Clement $500k-$750k each? Same with 2/3 of Khalil, Laughery, and Faegin.
All of the above are worth it.
I don’t mean to say I don’t support Houser, I’m just saying the facts are the more you pay him the less you can pay others (existing roster, or transfers). I think it is fair to say there is a particular number we would ALL be disappointed to hear we paid Houser (i.e. $4-6 million), especially in light of what we paid Luke, and the amount of roster building that still needs to be done.
This just makes me.....sad.
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