Then end of the month is D day pretty much. You have to transfer if you want to play this year by then. That list isn't done for teams that have finished their spring games either.I disagree, at least slightly. I agree that it is unfair to compare teams that have played their spring games to teams that haven't, but I still think it is significant that this coaching staff isn't losing guys who would be contributors to the transfer portal. Our players want to play for this staff. That speaks volumes, especially compared to what we were dealing with under Frost when guys like Wandale Robinson left.
In seriousness, I think the truth is in the middle. We will lose some people, especially since as I understand it we still have to in order to make scholarship limits. And at some point in future we will likely lose some we want to keep.I disagree, at least slightly. I agree that it is unfair to compare teams that have played their spring games to teams that haven't, but I still think it is significant that this coaching staff isn't losing guys who would be contributors to the transfer portal. Our players want to play for this staff. That speaks volumes, especially compared to what we were dealing with under Frost when guys like Wandale Robinson left.
He's going to county scholarship as much as possibleIn seriousness, I think the truth is in the middle. We will lose some people, especially since as I understand it we still have to in order to make scholarship limits. And at some point in future we will likely lose some we want to keep.
But from what I've seen so far, I firmly believe Rhule will habitually keep players he wants more than most other coaches are able to. I think he plans to make it a strategic advantage and I think he's highly capable of creating and maintain a culture that keeps high performers.
The only team with 10 or more losses that is probably ok is Michigan. They were loaded last year. So some attrition likely to happen. The other three... I would be sweating if I were their fans. especially MSU and IL. 15 each that is crazy amounts of losses.B1G Ranking: # of Players that Entered Transfer Portal in '24 (so far):
Illinois: 15
Michigan State: 15
Michigan: 11
Indiana: 10
Minnesota: 8
Northwestern: 8
Wisconsin: 7
Ohio State: 6
Penn State: 6
Purdue: 6
Maryland: 5
Iowa: 4
Rutgers: 3
Nebraska: 0
Credit MR and staff in creating a positive culture, trust and confidence in their leadership!!
GBR
It’s a feel good story but still doesn’t mean much. Many of the players at those other schools also wanted to play for their coach but got cut to roster management. You just can’t compare it until it’s done.I disagree, at least slightly. I agree that it is unfair to compare teams that have played their spring games to teams that haven't, but I still think it is significant that this coaching staff isn't losing guys who would be contributors to the transfer portal. Our players want to play for this staff. That speaks volumes, especially compared to what we were dealing with under Frost when guys like Wandale Robinson left.
The transfer portal isn’t just about who leaves. It’s about who gets cut. Quite truthfully, most staffs could likely turn over 8-10 a year if you are managing your roster well.Then end of the month is D day pretty much. You have to transfer if you want to play this year by then. That list isn't done for teams that have finished their spring games either.
If no one leaves its an easy math problem. 85 every year, Unlimited now in incoming, but HS still has limits with exceptions.The transfer portal isn’t just about who leaves. It’s about who gets cut. Quite truthfully, most staffs could likely turn over 8-10 a year if you are managing your roster well.
I don't think how many left means as much as who left. Compare 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th stringers that left and it means something.It’s a feel good story but still doesn’t mean much. Many of the players at those other schools also wanted to play for their coach but got cut to roster management. You just can’t compare it until it’s done.
A week from now if we are at 7-8 nobody will try to compare this.
Except…..the post starting this discussion focused on the pure numbers. I agree. There are a bunch of things to factor in other than just numbers.I don't think how many left means as much as who left. Compare 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th stringers that left and it means something.
I do not disagree. It is hard to believe that when you get to 15. There aren't at least a few that matter in that number.I don't think how many left means as much as who left. Compare 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th stringers that left and it means something.
We'll be closer to the top than the bottom is my guess.
These posts didn't age well...This doesn’t mean much at this point. 3 of the 4 teams on that ranking haven’t played their spring game yet. Iowa who have 4 in the transfer portal lost 3 of those right after their Last Saturday spring game.
I suspect by this time next week we will be half way up the list.
Is the portal closed?These posts didn't age well...
You are correct. It’s a little confusing that we would carry over those extra scholarships as it’s hard for a player to transfer in the fall and have much chance with the next team. I can only guess there is a plan to keep them as walk ons.These posts didn't age well...