Is there more to this?

[G0V0LS33]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

 

[vols 30]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

I think play on the field has more to do with it

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

Not really. This is the norm for college football in general.

 

[allstar34]

I don't see quality coaches staying in College much longer. This has to be exhausting for them, trying to maintain and strengthen a roster.

 

[bpalmer28]

No

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

Money

 

[CAVPUT]

I think play on the field has more to do with it

And shedding guys who were never going to see the field here. Nothing more.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Missed evaluations or failed development?

 

[vols 30]

Missed evaluations or failed development?

Yes

 

[Boston Vol]

Welcome to the new era of college football. Guys want to play, if they don’t believe they’re going to get that opportunity, they’re gone. Coaches want players who will contribute. If they don’t believe someone is good enough to do so, they’ll cut them loose.

 

[Rocky Top T]

No, we have a lot of players that need to be replaced

 

[midtnvol2]

Missed evaluations or failed development?

BOTH

 

[vol94]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

Heup is in process of finishing his one off player meetings. Doug Matthews said the coaches anticipate losing around 15 or so to the portal. So far there have not been any surprises to the staff.

 

[Action_1505]

Missed evaluations or failed development?

Both

 

[UTFanForLife]

With the way the portal is now, it’s much easier to leave. There are always going to be those that were recruited based on what you think they could get to, but they didn’t. Then each year the goal is to recruit over your existing players, it’s what creates competition. Some are going to leave because they know they won’t play.

 

[#1fulmerite]

And all of Volnation stating said players are being recruited over.

Gotta like the pumpers.

 

[Carl Pickens]

It just the normal whoredom and extortion we’ll see at the end of every season.

 

[UTFanForLife]

And all of Volnation stating said players are being recruited over.

Gotta like the pumpers.

Heard got recruited over.

 

[Vol8188]

Seems like another year of a lot hitting the portal all of the sudden. Yes I know it is the way of the new NCAA however, could there be more to it? Like maybe issues inside the locker room or something??

We’ve had how many who matter hit the portal? Hurd? Anyone else?

 

[Vol8188]

And all of Volnation stating said players are being recruited over.

Gotta like the pumpers.

Outside of Hurd who will be missed

 

[Carl Pickens]

We’ve had how many who matter hit the portal? Hurd? Anyone else?

Jakobe Thomas….. unless you mean this time around

 

[#1fulmerite]

Heard got recruited over.

Valid point. Same point was made last year regarding DB’s.

 

[Vol8188]

Jakobe Thomas

I think the thread is talking about departures this season.

 

[DaddyChad]

Missed evaluations or failed development?

Evaluations can be on and someone still fail. These are 18-22 yo kids. Take Boo for example, all the talent to be successful, but painfully stupid and self centered.

 

[UTFanForLife]

Valid point. Same point was made last year regarding DB’s.

At least his guy is already on campus and has playing time under his belt. Them DBs though, no bueno.