2022 Transfer Portal Wish List

[BBrown]

wasn't it a worry when we first got MY that his offenses really weren't TE friendly? I could be wrong, like usual, but I really thought that was the case.

I remember that being a concern with Kirk C. Even the guy that covered Kirk while he was at Minny wondered how he would work the TE's into the offense.
I'm not sure about MY.
But I will say that at times MY did some nice things with the TE's, the Auburn game being the one that stands out but he also seemed to forget about them a lot as well.

 

[Texas Lion]

I remember that being a concern with Kirk C. Even the guy that covered Kirk while he was at Minny wondered how he would work the TE's into the offense.
I'm not sure about MY.
But I will say that at times MY did some nice things with the TE's, the Auburn game being the one that stands out but he also seemed to forget about them a lot as well.

It might have been the KC hire I was thinking about.

 

[tlbakernc]

Christmas list would be QB Spencer Rattler, WR Jadom Haselwood, OT (Wallace needs moved to his natural position guard), and DE.

 

[lazydave841]

I think both Kirk and Mike had question marks about TEs coming into the fold as our OC.

Kirk had virtually 2-3 seasons where his TEs never got over 10 receptions over the course of a season. As a unit. Kirk was also prone to play a 6th OL as well, so he valued blocking out of a TE more than receiving.

Mike also seemed to value blocking more, but from the H-back position rather than on the line beside a T. His TEs had similar reception numbers.

Yurcich did a good job spreading out the ball, but I don't think we have his type of TE on the roster yet. Go back to early in the season. All the TE motion and backside blocks that were missed and blew up running plays.

Then think about the motion we used late in the season. RB would go from back field to LoS back to back field. Washington on the jet and orbit motion. Dotson as well.

MY took stuff out because our roster couldn't do it.

 

[BBG65]

It might have been the KC hire I was thinking about.

 

[Texas Lion]

Derek Smith OT Central Michigan

 

[Texas Lion]

Sione Finau- OL Florida International​

 

[Cpeplion]

I remember that being a concern with Kirk C. Even the guy that covered Kirk while he was at Minny wondered how he would work the TE's into the offense.
I'm not sure about MY.
But I will say that at times MY did some nice things with the TE's, the Auburn game being the one that stands out but he also seemed to forget about them a lot as well.

To be fair to MY, after the Auburn game the TEs seemingly forgot how to catch the ball or block am opposing player. So, idk how much of it was “forgetting” about them but have 0 confidence in them.

 

[Texas Lion]

If you had Enzo Jennings in the portal contest you can collect your winnings.

 

[RickinDayton]

If you had Enzo Jennings in the portal contest you can collect your winnings.

He was a redshirt Freshman. I guess he wasn't happy with his limited PT. He is from Detroit. Perhaps MSU would be interested.

 

[Texas Lion]

Virginia had 2 starters hit the portal today:

C: Olusegun Oluwatimi
LB: Noah Taylor

Both would have 1 year left. Olu is from Dematha so there is connection there.

 

[SLUPSU]

portal offer, LB from UNLV

 

[fastlax16]

portal offer, LB from UNLV

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247 has him 100% for Michigan State. Wonder if Mel Tucker is just going to overhaul via the portal on an annual basis.

 

[bison13]

247 has him 100% for Michigan State. Wonder if Mel Tucker is just going to overhaul via the portal on an annual basis.

If it worked this year .......

 

[fastlax16]

If it worked this year .......

Eventually it has to have an impact on high school recruiting if you earn a reputation as someone who is always getting portal guys instead of developing your own players.

 

[bison13]

Eventually it has to have an impact on high school recruiting if you earn a reputation as someone who is always getting portal guys instead of developing your own players.

Yeah I almost think though that schools should probably try to recruit each year on a platform like, hey we have 20 scholarships for freshmen (or whatever number) and we are going to the portal for the other spots....

 

[87 Penn St8]

Remember that kid with Character issues...eh, I can't seem to place the name, Bobby something or other..got in trouble was arrested stole some stuff out of a car, etc...way back in 92...

I think that ol coach Joe at Penn State took a chance on him...oh now I recall...

Bobby Engram.

How did that turn out anyhow?

Not so well for Rickey Sales who I met at a youth conference in Harrisburg years later. We discussed his td catch vs ND but nothing else about his time. At least he was trying to pay back his community in a positive manner

 

[katchthis]

LSU will be down to one scholarship QB …

LSU Tigers starting quarterback Max Johnson to enter transfer portal — ESPN

Max Johnson, who has been LSU's starting quarterback since late last year, announced Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal, while his brother, Jake, a prized tight end prospect, said he was opening up his recruitment.

apple.news

 

[The Spin Meister]

LSU will be down to one scholarship QB …

LSU Tigers starting quarterback Max Johnson to enter transfer portal — ESPN

Max Johnson, who has been LSU's starting quarterback since late last year, announced Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal, while his brother, Jake, a prized tight end prospect, said he was opening up his recruitment.

apple.news

Why? Hates Kelly? A new QB that is better?

 

[katchthis]

LSU will be down to one scholarship QB …

LSU Tigers starting quarterback Max Johnson to enter transfer portal — ESPN

Max Johnson, who has been LSU's starting quarterback since late last year, announced Tuesday that he plans to enter the transfer portal, while his brother, Jake, a prized tight end prospect, said he was opening up his recruitment.

apple.news

Kelly better cook better than Chef Prudhomme

 

[NittanyChris]

Why? Hates Kelly? A new QB that is better?

He had difficulty understanding Kelly’s newfound Louisiana accent.

 

[Texas Lion]

Des Holmes to the portal. Makes you wonder why we even have weekly press conferences as this guy has been praised in every one of them when he is mentioned.

 

[Texas Lion]

Former PSU commit is isheem young in portal.

 

[Texas Lion]

If you had Norvel Black as leaving give yourself a point.

 

[fastlax16]

If you had Norvel Black as leaving give yourself a point.

Throwing out my prediction that CV is gone before the first game after Allar is named backup.

 

[Texas Lion]

FIU Freshman All American OT Marcus Frazier was offered today. Might be a little late to the party as he had a final 3 released yesterday.

But boy would he and Olusegun Oluwatimi the C be Virginia be a much welcome addition.

Frazier, Tengwell, Olu Olu, Wallace, Fashanu

2 Olu's starting has to be a good thing, right?

 

[RGWhirly]

FIU Freshman All American OT Marcus Frazier was offered today. Might be a little late to the party as he had a final 3 released yesterday.

But boy would he and Olusegun Oluwatimi the C be Virginia be a much welcome addition.

Frazier, Tengwell, Olu Olu, Wallace, Fashanu

2 Olu's starting has to be a good thing, right?

Saw OSU in his top 3. 🤮

 

[Texas Lion]

Saw OSU in his top 3. 🤮

if he wants to play that would be a bad landing spot.

 

[Crusher1950]

We need 5 lineman that want to block not a Qb

 

[Texas Lion]

Is Penn State on a short list for Albany DE Jared Verse? He is from Bloomsbury, PA but I have seen nothing about him.

 

[bison13]

Is Penn State on a short list for Albany DE Jared Verse? He is from Bloomsbury, PA but I have seen nothing about him.

Asked the same thing in one of the portal threads a couple weeks ago, haven't heard anything. He would be a quality pick up I believe.

 

[Psugo823]

Michigan State added 10 players last year and was a better team than Penn State. I believe 9 or 10 additions is the correct number.

 

[Psugo823]

We need 5 lineman that want to block not a Qb

Correct. And none of them are from the Ivy League.

 

[nittanylion83]

Asked the same thing in one of the portal threads a couple weeks ago, haven't heard anything. He would be a quality pick up I believe.

Hummer on cbs sports said today that TN and FSU were in early on Verse. Should be making decision very soon. PSU wasn’t mentioned when he mentioned other schools interested but said he is keeping things close to the vest.

 

[Texas Lion]

Hummer on cbs sports said today that TN and FSU were in early on Verse. Should be making decision very soon. PSU wasn’t mentioned when he mentioned other schools interested but said he is keeping things close to the vest.

You would have to think 1 of 2 things:

1. Where he grew up + what PSU has done with DE make it a no brainer.
2. Something happened in the initial recruiting phase that makes this a no go.

Kind of crazy if Central Columbia becomes Franklins Aliquippa.

 

[nittanylion83]

You would have to think 1 of 2 things:

1. Where he grew up + what PSU has done with DE make it a no brainer.
2. Something happened in the initial recruiting phase that makes this a no go.

Kind of crazy if Central Columbia becomes Franklins Aliquippa

I was thinking the same. Just note Central Columbia is different than Southern Columbia, maybe Columbia County = Aliquippa

 

[Texas Lion]

I was thinking the same. Just note Central Columbia is different than Southern Columbia, maybe Columbia County = Aliquippa

Good catch. I actually just thought they were the same. Yes Columbia County!!!

 

[Delco Lion]

You would have to think 1 of 2 things:

1. Where he grew up + what PSU has done with DE make it a no brainer.
2. Something happened in the initial recruiting phase that makes this a no go.

Kind of crazy if Central Columbia becomes Franklins Aliquippa.

Verse verbaled to FSU.

 

[Texas Lion]

Verse verbaled to FSU.

Curse of Columbia County!

 

[Texas Lion]

Isheem Young tweets that he is committing this week. All signs are pointing to Ole Miss

Another site "insider" said for Penn State to expect good portal news sometime this week. I am thinking the OL from Cornell.