Transfer Portal 2023

[jdub27]

14 minutes ago, homer said:

More than just players talking about coaches? 

NIL opportunities from FBS are probably a big one.  I expect Ben will get opportunities.   His frame is better built for a program that runs a 4-3

A couple guys are grad transferring that have a good shot at P5 schools with NIL money and a few underclassmen that were likely to see reduced playing time.

I wish the grad transfers (OL and DE particularly) would have stuck around one more year but I don't blame them. Outside of those who have a chance to cash in, there has maybe been on surprise one everyone else that has announced they are moving on. And I'm not even sure on that one given a few other factors. Wish them the best, hopefully they find what they are looking for (NIL money and more playing time). This is the unfortunate new reality of college football. There is a core group that needs to be kept out of the portal that don't fit that mold that would be cause for significant concern. And even then I expect one or two because college football is the wild west right now.

[SiouxBoys]

1 minute ago, GoodGood said:

Maybe. Dude gave his opinion and you got upset spewing some nonsense about every player should hit the portal. All I know is Dabo needs to hit the portal hard this offseason 

Dude gave his opinion, and I pointed out his opinion isn't based on anything concrete. Nobody is upset and nobody asked you and your other accounts to come white knight for him. 

[geaux_sioux]

On 11/30/2023 at 10:37 AM, geaux_sioux said:

Portal Christmas Wish List 2023:

4 safeties

3 OLBs

3 DEs

2 WRs

1-2 NGs

And a beer

Time to update this I guess.

[ND1]

5 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

Time to update this I guess.

Just wait… Monday the portal opens to non graduate transfers ! 

[CMSioux]

1 hour ago, AJS said:

 

Grad transferring means they are focused on their graduate level education. They transfer based on where the best grad program is that fits their needs. No need to black helicopter it.

[Kab]

27 minutes ago, ND1 said:

Just wait… Monday the portal opens to non graduate transfers ! 

Over under 15

[homer]

42 minutes ago, Kab said:

Who doesn’t think that coaches go home after a game and think to themselves what the hell was bubba thinking with that play call

im sure it happens but I have no proof and they wouldn’t share on twitter

Wasn’t aware Bubba calls the plays. 

[ND1]

1 minute ago, Kab said:

Over under 15

Next week will tell us a lot about the current state of the program.  Graduate transfers are one thing, they put their time in, got their UND degree and want to move on… I can live with that.  

[GoodGood]

1 minute ago, homer said:

Wasn’t aware Bubba calls the plays. 

Who called the play against ndsu in 2021?

[homer]

7 minutes ago, CMSioux said:

Grad transferring means they are focused on their graduate level education. They transfer based on where the best grad program is that fits their needs. No need to black helicopter it.

Or likely aware that he can get up to 6 figures going elsewhere.  

[homer]

1 minute ago, GoodGood said:

Who called the play against ndsu in 2021?

Guessing the special teams coordinator called it.  

[GoodGood]

3 minutes ago, homer said:

Guessing the special teams coordinator called it.  

Maybe!

[Kab]

11 minutes ago, homer said:

Wasn’t aware Bubba calls the plays. 

I’m sure he knows what the play calls are and has the power to change them, just mho

[SiouxFan100]

Not my happy place

[gfhockey]

My question is…..whose next?

[Oxbow6]

3 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

Not my happy place

I'm at Disney World right now.....I win!

#happiestplaceonearth

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, Kab said:

They are tired of the staff imho

My gut feeling also. Delaying the inevitable firing / cleaning house. 2024 is starting to feel like a lame duck year …

[UND-FB-FAN]

1 hour ago, AJS said:

Time to take a step back and reevaluate two weeks from now when the dust has settled. This program needs something to happen to stop the bleeding. 

Yeah, for UND to make progress, they need to add at least 5 bona fide stars in the portal …

… good luck 

[zonadub]

Are coordinators signed to multi-year contracts or are they one year deals?  If a new Head Coach comes in and wants to change the staff, are the assistants and coordinators paid for years to come or are they under contract ‘at the will of the head coach’?

[tnt]

So can UND offer players from other schools money for academic performance with the money they now have to distribute, or do they have to perform in the classroom at UND to get the money?

[Hambone]

 

[Sioux>Bison]

6 hours ago, siouxfan512 said:

Possible, but I think another FCS school is more likely. I'm sure there are some schools out there that need an experienced guy to bridge them a year while they develop a younger guys. Or someone to create a QB competition with a current started who isn't very good.

Tommy isn't going power 5 (even that would be super cool!), but there could even be some MAC schools that would give a guy with his experience and numbers a look. I get there are plenty out there who think he was mediocre across the board, but his numbers don't lie either. He may not have all of the measurables that some kids do, but he did a ton for UND. Personally, I think our deficiencies have more to do with poor situational play calling, but that's just me. 

I would think Tommy's landing spot will also heavily depend on school programs and location. Some in Michigan or Illinois?? E Illinois, W Illinois (moving conference)?? E Michigan? I really have no clue what type of QB situations those schools have right now. Or maybe he will go D2 route. I suppose it depends how much does he want to play vs get some more scholly money and schooling.

Did we play any teams this year with a poor QB in need of replacement?

[Sioux>Bison]

27 minutes ago, Hambone said:

 

Thought he had another year left. Wish him the best!

[Sioux>Bison]

2 hours ago, gfhockey said:

Well that isn’t good. Is the locker room that bad?

Ben transferring hits the most out of all of them. Why it hurts the most is the defense needs all the help they can get and quality depth isn’t there. He was one of the best players on the field before he got hurt. Not sure he goes FBS going into the transfer portal injured.

[Sioux>Bison]

2 hours ago, Parkers Pros said:

I think Ben was among the best transfers we brought in. I feel he is a bit undersized for a DE but made up for it often times with motor. That being said progression is required in the trenches and guys that are 25 to 30lbs heavier but just as athletic as he is, is what we are looking for. 275 to 280. I hope Ben lands on his feet. 

I wouldn’t say he is undersized. He was the best DE we had on the team. The defense wasn’t playing well since he got hurt. This one will have a huge effect on next year unfortunately.