aujohnson 300 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 As crazy as last years portal seemed this year is just insane. I didn’t really know what to expect. I kinda thought well the Georgias and Alabamas will have it easier with the portal, but their depth is going to be more difficult and other teams are going to fill holes easier. I’m not saying the current big boys won’t still have advantages but the road seems to definitely be getting bumpier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,105 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Give me all the UGA & UAT 5*’s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,105 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 43 minutes ago, AlaskanFAN said: Elijah Pritchett from Bama 6’6 325 with 13 starts, will be an RS Soph. And is originally from Columbus, GA just entered the portal. This is one I’ve been waiting for! The other one is Bo Hughley from UGA. We need OT’s bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,777 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Am I the only one who has reservations about guys who leave highly successful programs? I can see stars at a small school wanting to compete in the "Big Leagues". I can see guys at, say, Vandy wanting to go to a winner. Unless these 4 and 5* guys were badly over rated previously and aren't cutting it at UAT/UGA/etc, why are they leaving? Something's not right or they would be successful where they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,105 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, Mikey said: Am I the only one who has reservations about guys who leave highly successful programs? I can see stars at a small school wanting to compete in the "Big Leagues". I can see guys at, say, Vandy wanting to go to a winner. Unless these 4 and 5* guys were badly over rated previously and aren't cutting it at UAT/UGA/etc, why are they leaving? Something's not right or they would be successful where they are. These are 5*’s that are getting buried on the depth chart behind other 5*’s. These guys would kill it at Auburn! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,114 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 36 minutes ago, CameronCrazy said: These guys would kill it at Auburn! Assuming they all panned out, which we know statistically half do at best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWALA Tiger 3,535 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 I'm good if we get kj Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yngwie1995 2,232 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 7 hours ago, aujohnson said: As crazy as last years portal seemed this year is just insane. I didn’t really know what to expect. I kinda thought well the Georgias and Alabamas will have it easier with the portal, but their depth is going to be more difficult and other teams are going to fill holes easier. I’m not saying the current big boys won’t still have advantages but the road seems to definitely be getting bumpier. Yep. 5* players realizing they can get paid big money to go elsewhere, and actually play. Teams like uga and bama can't afford to pay all of these 5* players just to sit on the bench. BTW, I've always thought the "gets players into the NFL" line is misleading. They sign like 5 5* players every year, of course they're going to get more players into the NFL. It also helps when you have a bunch of 5* WR (or DL) playing together, because you can't double-team everyone. And almost everyone has awesome facilities these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yngwie1995 2,232 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 7 hours ago, CameronCrazy said: This is one I’ve been waiting for! The other one is Bo Hughley from UGA. We need OT’s bad. What's the deal with that guy though? Doesn't seem to be a playing time issue (13 starts). They're just not willing to pay him what he thinks he's worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle-1 3,821 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, yngwie1995 said: Yep. 5* players realizing they can get paid big money to go elsewhere, and actually play. Teams like uga and bama can't afford to pay all of these 5* players just to sit on the bench. BTW, I've always thought the "gets players into the NFL" line is misleading. They sign like 5 5* players every year, of course they're going to get more players into the NFL. It also helps when you have a bunch of 5* WR (or DL) playing together, because you can't double-team everyone. And almost everyone has awesome facilities these days. Yeah, I never really got the, "Saban puts players in the NFL" thing. I would be a great hunter too if I did my hunting at the zoo. Talent puts players in the NFL, not Saban, or Kirby. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank2020 3,225 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Quietmaninthecorner said: Since all the cool kids are doing it, I just wanted to let everyone know that I have entered the portal. What is your ranking and position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank2020 3,225 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Mikey said: Am I the only one who has reservations about guys who leave highly successful programs? I can see stars at a small school wanting to compete in the "Big Leagues". I can see guys at, say, Vandy wanting to go to a winner. Unless these 4 and 5* guys were badly over rated previously and aren't cutting it at UAT/UGA/etc, why are they leaving? Something's not right or they would be successful where they are. Maybe just can’t get on the field to prove what they are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,777 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 9 hours ago, CameronCrazy said: These are 5*’s that are getting buried on the depth chart behind other 5*’s. These guys would kill it at Auburn! My thinking is that if they are truly 5* guys they wouldn't be buried on anybody's depth chart. Maybe they are loafing? I will concede that the new opportunity to make more money could have something to do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietmaninthecorner 1,949 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Hank2020 said: What is your ranking and position? Last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUatHeart 624 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Hank2020 said: What is your ranking and position? Don’t go busting on half star. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietmaninthecorner 1,949 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, AUatHeart said: Don’t go busting on half star. Hey now! I am unfairly being left out of a high star rating just because I am slow, uncoordinated , short, fat and lazy. Edited December 16, 2023 by Quietmaninthecorner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,666 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Quietmaninthecorner said: I am unfairly being left out of a high star rating just because I am slow, uncoordinated , short, fat and lazy. NIL demands I'm guessing: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuscAUse! 1,499 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Eagle-1 said: Yeah, I never really got the, "Saban puts players in the NFL" thing. I would be a great hunter too if I did my hunting at the zoo. Talent puts players in the NFL, not Saban, or Kirby. So true. Look at this year in the NFL for a perfect example of your post. Lookup Tua's stats with Tyreek Hill in the game and compare them to when Hill is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotic_zx 1,047 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 This is saying that Carmona Jr has signed with Arkansas. That is unfortunate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabby 1,958 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 well damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigskinPat 2,581 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagleHunter1221 1,690 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 We are striking out left and right on OL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,447 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, WarEagleHunter1221 said: We are striking out left and right on OL. Its the glaring weakness in an otherwise stellar class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1716AU 732 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Just a question: Wasn't he supposed to visit today? Why does this feel less like a loss to me than there is something better coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardin Drake 1,892 Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Well if there is one place that needs offensive linemen worse than us, it's Arkansas. Guess Fernando couldn't hear the drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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