'25 Portal Thread

[dascoop]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

 

[Deathandtaxes]

Definitely don’t need an OT.

After Perlotte officially came in I think LB is set.

WR is a possible one based on if there are any more defections.

What about IOL seems like that is a need you think the NorthWestern guy comes here?

 

[Deathandtaxes]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

That sucks. And makes no sense.

 

[Vols410]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

Ugh hate that

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

Ouch

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

What about IOL seems like that is a need you think the NorthWestern guy comes here?

Eric Cain said they are definitely going in on IOL.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Said this yesterday. Not surprised

 

[FBtime]

That sucks. And makes no sense.

Lot of bodies at LB right now and the two starters are returning. Seems like maybe Perry was the next man up so he just sees this as the quickest way to get playing time.

 

[TrippieRedd]

Go get him

 

[Vols330]

So does he get a ring when we win a natty this year?

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

 

[KingVFL]

Jalen Smith entering is a good thing in my opinion. He’s very limited athletically. We should get Spillman on the field now that he’s back over him and we have a crop of fantastic LBs coming in next year.

 

[Go Fight Win]

I do agree Jalen Smith has speed issues

 

[bpalmer28]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

Based on what others have said about him, this surprises me. But if I didn't spend so much time on this board, I wouldn't know who he is.

 

[LotteryPick]

Jalen Smith entering is a good thing in my opinion. He’s very limited athletically. We should get Spillman on the field now that he’s back over him and we have a crop of fantastic LBs coming in next year.

Yeah wish Smith the best, but he was a big reason we got gashed later in the year.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

My terrible prediction: Haynes King transfers to UGA

That would be something . That would suck.

 

[LittleVol]

…. I guess?? Depends on what you call short yardage


I have more screenshots as well.

I’m talking about Bishop….

Why are you showing SSs of Peyton Lewis runs haha??

 

[LittleVol]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

WTH???

 

[TrippieRedd]

I’m talking about Bishop….

Why are you showing SSs of Peyton Lewis runs haha??

You never clarified. So I sent you the worse of the two.

“Haha”

 

[volpack2]

Clark Lea pulled a Dooley and didnt sign a single HS OL to put in his programs pipeline lol

Big difference is that Dooley didn’t have the transfer portal available to cover it up.

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

Nudged or his choice? He for PT but wasn’t that impressive imo. Def feeel like he’s been recruited over but what do I know

 

[Ace]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

He played a lot at end of season

 

[volsfan_17]

I do agree Jalen Smith has speed issues

@KingVFL and GFW

stupid question, if these LBs are so slow and getting recruited over within a year of getting playing time - why are we recruiting them to start with?

Is it poor evaluation? Can't blame development when they weren't here long enough to actually develop right? I know Herring was taken to help with his brother, but this is two LBs in two years now.

Is it a change in coaching leading to a different methodology in what they're looking for?

 

[Adam Sandler]

Jalen Smith entering the portal.

Damn. He’s so young. Thought he’d stick around for another year before that would come up if at all.

 

[jvols1999]

@KingVFL and GFW

stupid question, if these LBs are so slow and getting recruited over within a year of getting playing time - why are we recruiting them to start with?

Is it poor evaluation? Can't blame development when they weren't here long enough to actually develop right? I know Herring was taken to help with his brother, but this is two LBs in two years now.

Is it a change in coaching leading to a different methodology in what they're looking for?

We're recruiting at a very different level than we were in the 2023 class is what it boils down to

 

[Adam Sandler]

Go get him

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No thanks. We’re set at rb.