Transfer Portal 2024-25

[SiouxFan100]

Just now, fightingsioux4life said:

What did? The sight of the head coach sleeping in a meeting or that it was leaked?

The sight - whoever leaked did the program a favor

[fightingsioux4life]

Just now, SiouxFan100 said:

The sight - whoever leaked did the program a favor

Bubba calling criticism "outside noise" didn't help either.

[SiouxFan100]

Just now, fightingsioux4life said:

Bubba calling criticism "outside noise" didn't help either.

Yes, that bothered me also. We seem to be in a much better place since Eric was named. There is hope 

[Oxbow6]

26 minutes ago, DL Sioux said:

Can’t disagree, but would 2 more wins have Bubba still coaching?

Valid question to which the answer is yes.

[SiouxFan100]

3 minutes ago, Oxbow6 said:

Valid question to which the answer is yes.

I agree, I would say bubba would still be coaching 

[SiouxFan100]

No big rush to join our program yet

no big rush to leave our program yet

I am trying to be patient 

[AJS]

12 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

No big rush to join our program yet

no big rush to leave our program yet

I am trying to be patient 

I’ll keep pounding this drum. Retain, retain, retain. Schmidt is pitching a perfect game w/ 7 days left. Yes, they need to add a few key additions, but there was also probably 20+ “key” guys they need to return. They haven’t lost one yet. 

No news is good news from here on out on losing players. I’m ok with figuring out LB situation during spring ball. 

Need at least +1 on D-Line @ + 2 in secondary before start of next semester.

[SiouxFan100]

I would have thought that there would be activity from the players we didn’t necessarily want to retain. Would we be waiting for spring ball for that?

plus - I thought we would want more than an additional three players before semester - double that

[AJS]

7 minutes ago, SiouxFan100 said:

I would have thought that there would be activity from the players we didn’t necessarily want to retain. Would we be waiting for spring ball for that?

plus - I thought we would want more than an additional three players before semester - double that

Don’t disagree with either of that. If you could play GM, with the change to a 4-2-5, think you’d want +/- 8/10 going into second semester. More so emphasizing on my end how retaining your key players is the biggest key to success the next year.

[90siouxfan]

[GoodGood]

29 minutes ago, 90siouxfan said:

Love that the transfer portal triggers grown adults this much 

[fightingsioux4life]

32 minutes ago, GoodGood said:

Love that the transfer portal triggers grown adults this much 

That meme is pretty high quality though.

[geaux_sioux]

1 hour ago, GoodGood said:

Love that the transfer portal triggers grown adults this much 

Love the portal. Power to the players. 

[Mama Sue]

I am trying to decide which I like less…the transfer portal or NIL….

[Dustin]

On 12/20/2024 at 7:49 PM, fightingsioux4life said:

Bubba calling criticism "outside noise" didn't help either.

This was completely unacceptable.  

[F'n Hawks]

32 minutes ago, HoopsFan03 said:

Why would you dislike either?

I like both. I do think they need to fix the calendar for the portal and try to regulate NIL more though.

[wheelsup]

I love the portal and enjoy watching the NIL pearl clutching.  Its really nice to see the players get paid and coaches having to deal with it.  It could use a little regulation and visibility as I would like to see how much the players are actually getting paid versus all of the rumors.

Im sure one of the guys on here has all of the stats as to percentages of players that go into the portal versus end up in a better situation but Im sure the answer is a pretty low percentage.  There are always the outliers that are bouncing around every year.. but for the vast majority, its gotta be somebody who is trying to go somewhere for the last year or two of eligibility or somebody who ended up in a situation that just didnt work out for them and they would like to play.

[geaux_sioux]

16 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

I love the portal and enjoy watching the NIL pearl clutching.  Its really nice to see the players get paid and coaches having to deal with it.  It could use a little regulation and visibility as I would like to see how much the players are actually getting paid versus all of the rumors.

Im sure one of the guys on here has all of the stats as to percentages of players that go into the portal versus end up in a better situation but Im sure the answer is a pretty low percentage.  There are always the outliers that are bouncing around every year.. but for the vast majority, its gotta be somebody who is trying to go somewhere for the last year or two of eligibility or somebody who ended up in a situation that just didnt work out for them and they would like to play.

The portal has level the playing field for the players. They used to be at a huge disadvantage. Sitting out one year was a joke. Meanwhile coaches could peace out for a new job and suffer zero consequence. Its a little wild at the moment for sure but it’s better than the old system already.

[Siouxperman8]

15 minutes ago, wheelsup said:

I love the portal and enjoy watching the NIL pearl clutching.  Its really nice to see the players get paid and coaches having to deal with it.  It could use a little regulation and visibility as I would like to see how much the players are actually getting paid versus all of the rumors.

Im sure one of the guys on here has all of the stats as to percentages of players that go into the portal versus end up in a better situation but Im sure the answer is a pretty low percentage.  There are always the outliers that are bouncing around every year.. but for the vast majority, its gotta be somebody who is trying to go somewhere for the last year or two of eligibility or somebody who ended up in a situation that just didnt work out for them and they would like to play.

In 2023, about 45% of student-athletes who entered the transfer portal were able to move to a new school. 

Most, if not all, of our guys that I am aware of that entered the portal found new teams.  There must be a bunch of guys that are at lower end of rosters across the country that are taking one last shot and don't catch on anywhere.

[sioux24/7]

9 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said:

The portal has level the playing field for the players. They used to be at a huge disadvantage. Sitting out one year was a joke. Meanwhile coaches could peace out for a new job and suffer zero consequence. Its a little wild at the moment for sure but it’s better than the old system already.

I do agree that the one year sit out was a joke, however, I think it should be in place after one transfer. 

[SiouxBoys]

Something had to be done about players committing to play for a coach, then that coach up and leaving a few months later. I've always thought that a player's NLI should be attached to the coach. Coach leaves/fired/enters brand new position in the alumni foundation because the athletic department can't afford the buyout, any player he signed can leave as well. 

[geaux_sioux]

47 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said:

I do agree that the one year sit out was a joke, however, I think it should be in place after one transfer. 

I don’t disagree. It’s kinda like marriages. Divorce happens. But if you’re on your third wife it’s time to look in the mirror.

[Mama Sue]

2 hours ago, wheelsup said:

I love the portal and enjoy watching the NIL pearl clutching.  Its really nice to see the players get paid and coaches having to deal with it.  It could use a little regulation and visibility as I would like to see how much the players are actually getting paid versus all of the rumors.

Im sure one of the guys on here has all of the stats as to percentages of players that go into the portal versus end up in a better situation but Im sure the answer is a pretty low percentage.  There are always the outliers that are bouncing around every year.. but for the vast majority, its gotta be somebody who is trying to go somewhere for the last year or two of eligibility or somebody who ended up in a situation that just didnt work out for them and they would like to play.

Most of those NIL groups are 501c3 and do not need to release the financial awards (you do see players driving $90,000 Ram pick ups right after signing from the dealership major sponsor). So, there is a tremendous amount of pressure on the players AND coaches. Are coaches obligated to play the highest paid guy OR the one with the ability? Many times it is not the same and the player getting less money is more dedicated and works hard (blocks for the Star runner?).

Also, all that cash in the hands of 18 to 23 year old young men. Really not too good. Many NIL groups have financial advisors. 

Does the NIL group dry up your alumni donations? Immediate or long term?

I am not a real fan of NIL.

As far as the transfer portal… staying and improving each year is worth something, right? Some are in their third college or fourth in 4 or 5 years. I never follow anyone to see if they actually play more…other than hearing the announcer say something on TV.

Not sure how the NCAA will be handling all of this but for sure there should be no transfers until after the season is over… several teams are facing issues during the play offs.

either way….GO UND!

[fightingsioux4life]

NIL has a place in today's college athletics landscape, but it needs to be regulated. This Wild West approach won't end well.

Transfer rules need to be tightened. We have moved too far in the other direction, but the old rules need to stay gone.

Some healthy moderation would make a lot of these problems much easier to deal with.

[GoodGood]

I’m confused on why NIL needs to be regulated. Players have been paid under the table forever. It now just has a name and is public