Roster movement

[redfred]

I find all this portal business interesting......and at the same time frustrating. I really think it's good for a program and players to find a home, get developed, and give it a long and realistic try. I think it's good for a program to have consistent players they have developed. At the same time, I think it would be healthy for players to be part of a community/family of players for an extended period of their lives.

Clearly that isn't going to happen on a consistent basis. Even a developmental loyalist like Coach Rhule has succumbed for the most part to letting others develop players and then trying to step in and finish the process at NU. He still takes fliers on some players, but it appears he want's athletes that have a short distance to the finished end product. It's just too much investment to let others buy in late in the process.......especially since none of the profit goes into NU's coffers.

I foresee a time where smaller schools, and especially with the last ruling, Junior Colleges become the developmental location for athletes. And then a bidding war begins after an athlete is developed. Will there be a compensation for smaller schools and Jucos to do this? It's an interesting consideration. If this does happen, smaller college/Juco coaches will be very well paid imo. They just might be the most important cog in a player's development.

 

[Huskergod84]

Of course we want kids from Nebraska to stay and become difference-makers. To imply the coaches are biased against home state players is hogwash.

But development time -- especially for WRs -- is super-short, be it home-grown talent or not. We likely will have Riaola for one or two more years. We can't afford to wait around and hope our in-state receivers can 'get there' faster. That's the reason why you've seen us hit the transfer portal hard last month for difference-making WRs.

That said, whether it works out or not remains to be seen. Last year's WR portal acquisitions were touted as bigtime gets too. In my opinion, they weren't.

Your comments have nothing to do with what was being talked about.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Your comments have nothing to do with what was being talked about.

I was responding to you.

I think Lloyd and Coleman may prove that they should have seen the field more here at Nebraska.

 

[SUHnami]

Fidone is in the portal.

 

[Huskergod84]

Fidone is in the portal.

I thought the Portal closed.

 

[SUHnami]

I thought the Portal closed.

Me too but the media is reporting he's in the portal.

 

[innmc]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a_bo0V7tOZk

 

[redfred]

I thought the Portal closed.

I'm not sure of this, but I was under the impression that the portal is indeed closed to coaches reaching out, but players can leave any time they want now. It might not be official until the next window opens but giving notice to the team you're exiting and letting your name out is OK and a decent thing to do to the team you're leaving. If this in incorrect I apologize.

EDIT: It's been brought to my attention that graduate players can transfer anytime.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Fidone is in the portal.

To be honest, I expected this one before the bowl game. Personally, I was never a big Fidone fan. He's another receiver (and poor blocker at key times) that never lived up to his hype.

Plus, he fumbled the first down catch he made on our critical last drive of the Pinstripe Bowl game. Praise the Lord, the ball bounced right back into his hands. If it hadn't, I bet BC would have comeback to win the game.

I wish him well. We've got a stacked TE room. We'll be okay.

 

[SUHnami]

I'm not sure of this, but I was under the impression that the portal is indeed closed to coaches reaching out, but players can leave any time they want now. It might not be official until the next window opens but giving notice to the team you're exiting and letting your name out is OK and a decent thing to do to the team you're leaving. If this in incorrect I apologize.

EDIT: It's been brought to my attention that graduate players can transfer anytime.

Yep. Was coming back to say if Findone has graduated then he can enter the portal at any time.

 

[Huskergod84]

Sounds like Neyor withdrew his papers from Louisville.

 

[Huskergod84]

Also just saw that Fidone is NOT entering the portal.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Also just saw that Fidone is NOT entering the portal.

LOL!

Following Portal News is so much fun!!!

 

[SUHnami]

Sounds like Neyor withdrew his papers from Louisville.

He did but it sounds like he's going pro and not coming back to Nebraska. We'll see what happens.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

He did but it sounds like he's going pro and not coming back to Nebraska. We'll see what happens.

If the incoming portal guys live up to the hype, Neyor will not see the field should he return to Lincoln. I was not impressed with his performance last season. If he turns pro, he will be Playing for Pizza (John Grishman).

 

[SUHnami]

If the incoming portal guys live up to the hype, Neyor will not see the field should he return to Lincoln. I was not impressed with his performance last season. If he turns pro, he will be Playing for Pizza (John Grishman).

I'll be shocked if Neyor comes back to NU. He doesn't like us fans for.calling him out on his dropped passes that may have cost us a couple games.

 

[Huskergod84]

If the incoming portal guys live up to the hype, Neyor will not see the field should he return to Lincoln. I was not impressed with his performance last season. If he turns pro, he will be Playing for Pizza (John Grishman).

I dont think we want him back. I also dont think he will make it in the NFL.

 

[Doc Fumble]

I'll be shocked if Neyor comes back to NU. He doesn't like us fans for calling him out on his dropped passes that may have cost us a couple games.

Let me get this straight, Neyor wants to make the NFL---but is upset with Husker fans who criticized him for dropped balls?

Does he seriously think NFL fans will be more forgiving if he drops a catch or two??!?

 

[RED ED]

Nebraska Football 105-man roster chart

 

[Huskergod84]

According to that chart we only need to get rid of 29 more. I can see 4 or 5 seniors and probably 10 juniors who dont make the cut. Doubt we cut any of the new fresheman we just brought in. So 15 fr, rfr, and so. that will be cut. Dont think its that hard right now.