November 30Nov 30 6 minutes ago, Hermanator said: When is the portal opening? I guess Sark doesn't have to worry about juggling portal with playoff prep this year. Put everything in to the portal and final HS class It’s a lot different this cycle. The portal is open January 2nd-16th and there isn’t a spring window. I’m sure we will still see updates from players “planning to enter the portal.” Edited November 30Nov 30 by CashMcCoy
November 30Nov 30 10 minutes ago, Atticus said: You bring them in to compete. Gavin Holmes did it just fine. It happens all the time. And then any contending team who needs a tackle will go after Baker.
November 30Nov 30 Just now, kevwun said: And then any contending team who needs a tackle will go after Baker. Maybe, but Butler has been getting paid like a starter even as a back-up. I’m not sure he’s a candidate for a big raise unless someone thinks he’s an all American candidate in year 2 as a starter.
November 30Nov 30 Ohio St was desperate for a tackle going in to this season. Someone always is. You bring in a tackle to compete with him and you are just about guaranteeing that you will lose him. He's good enough and it's not worth the potential issues it would cause. There are other positions that are a much higher priority. Last year if they wanted to try something like that at Guard, it would have made sense. It doesn't make sense at tackle this year. Edited November 30Nov 30 by kevwun
November 30Nov 30 21 minutes ago, Atticus said: You bring them in to compete. Gavin Holmes did it just fine. It happens all the time. I think it’s a bit different on defense where there is a ton of rotation (Brad Spence and Trey Moore are also good examples). Offensive line is pretty fixed outside of an injury.
November 30Nov 30 Maybe, but Butler has been getting paid like a starter even as a back-up. I’m not sure he’s a candidate for a big raise unless someone thinks he’s an all American candidate in year 2 as a starter. I read this twice and I have no idea what you’re saying or who you’re talking about.
November 30Nov 30 NFL Draft decisions are going to be interesting to follow. Looking briefly at some of the draft "experts": Goosby is rating mostly day 2 but possibly late round 1. Jelani's stock seems to have fallen quite a bit. Not even in ESPN's top safeties list. MM's stock isn't super high anymore. Round 3-4ish. Endries and Kanu could be round 3-4 type guys. Hill looking like Round 2. So, looking at that, Goosby would seem like the iffiest one (and at the most important position, unfortunately). I'd still expect Hill and MM to leave. Jelani should probably stay. Endries and Kanu, who knows.
November 30Nov 30 Baker and Goosby, if he returns, are a good OT duo especially with another year of experience. If Goosby goes pro, furk. Definitely need interior OL.
November 30Nov 30 5 minutes ago, Red Five said: I read this twice and I have no idea what you’re saying or who you’re talking about. Ach, autocorrect. I meant to write Baker.
November 30Nov 30 7 minutes ago, Red Five said: He started every game this year. Yes, my point was he was getting starter money already last year before his playing time justified it. There’s obviously risk with anyone who doesn’t have a spot to play early or isn’t developmentally ready, but plays a premium position or is at a USC feeder school, for example, in that the upfront commitment is to get paid like a starter. I’m sure they’d love to have him back, but I bet he’s already getting close to the maximum they think it would cost to replace him.
November 30Nov 30 Author Popular Post The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season. There's been handwringing about retention and allocation for a while, but those same handwringers are now extremely bullish about being aggressive. IOL, TB, TE, WR are all priorities. There's less concern on the defensive side of the DC, although that doesn't mean they're not going to be pursuing difference makers at every spot and trying to find depth in a few places as well. I'm from Missouri on this cycle, personally. I think they're just going to cut bait on some of the higher rated, big contract guys who haven't done anything yet, whether that's premature or not being irrelevant. 2026 is supposed to be the year where it all comes together.
November 30Nov 30 9 minutes ago, closetojumping said: The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season.
November 30Nov 30 15 minutes ago, LCHorn said: I’m sure they’d love to have him back, but I bet he’s already getting close to the maximum they think it would cost to replace him. All else equal, you don't want to replace good young starters if at all possible. Continuity matters (for both sides). There's a lot more risk and learning curve for all involved if you swap someone out. And he should get better given lack of experience. Edited November 30Nov 30 by Tex-19
November 30Nov 30 41 minutes ago, closetojumping said: The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season. There's been handwringing about retention and allocation for a while, but those same handwringers are now extremely bullish about being aggressive. IOL, TB, TE, WR are all priorities. There's less concern on the defensive side of the DC, although that doesn't mean they're not going to be pursuing difference makers at every spot and trying to find depth in a few places as well. I'm from Missouri on this cycle, personally. I think they're just going to cut bait on some of the higher rated, big contract guys who haven't done anything yet, whether that's premature or not being irrelevant. 2026 is supposed to be the year where it all comes together.
November 30Nov 30 1 hour ago, kevwun said: Ohio St was desperate for a tackle going in to this season. Someone always is. You bring in a tackle to compete with him and you are just about guaranteeing that you will lose him. He's good enough and it's not worth the potential issues it would cause. There are other positions that are a much higher priority. Last year if they wanted to try something like that at Guard, it would have made sense. It doesn't make sense at tackle this year. I also am not sure what bringing in a tackle accomplishes. Baker and Goosby got a lot better as the year went on. They are going to be solid next year. C/G is where we have to allocate NIL money to. It’s also very likely Flood gets fired here very soon, too. We cannot just go into 2026 without a running game.
November 30Nov 30 6 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said: They had a pretty good WR if I remember correctly
November 30Nov 30 49 minutes ago, closetojumping said: The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season. There's been handwringing about retention and allocation for a while, but those same handwringers are now extremely bullish about being aggressive. IOL, TB, TE, WR are all priorities. There's less concern on the defensive side of the DC, although that doesn't mean they're not going to be pursuing difference makers at every spot and trying to find depth in a few places as well. I'm from Missouri on this cycle, personally. I think they're just going to cut bait on some of the higher rated, big contract guys who haven't done anything yet, whether that's premature or not being irrelevant. 2026 is supposed to be the year where it all comes together. Caleb Hawkins of North Texas needs to be our first call at RB. The guy is 6’2/200 and a fucking monster. I have no idea how the recruiting services missed that guy.
November 30Nov 30 5 minutes ago, Newy25 said: Caleb Hawkins of North Texas needs to be our first call at RB. The guy is 6’2/200 and a fucking monster. I have no idea how the recruiting services missed that guy. Will be some real interesting RB developments with Kiffin going to LSU.
November 30Nov 30 On 11/30/2025 at 11:28 AM, victory88 said: I think between Jonah (assuming he goes through spring practice), Hicks, JJR, Filsame, and D. Williams… there is plenty of talent. If McDonald comes back, even better. Definitely think 1 experienced safety in the portal would be good but I don’t think it’s a must. Personally, if I’m Jelani, I would go pro. He’s got great measurables, had a very good year on film and safety is not a position of value in the nfl so staying doesn’t exactly improve his draft stock much. I think he can easily go rounds 2-4 with how well he will test at the combine. This is very true. Unless you're an almost sure star level, like Kyle Hamilton, Derwin James, or Xavier Mckinnney, your best hope is rd 2-4. Edit: I should add Caleb Downs. Almost surely a star at the next level. Edited December 1Dec 1 by William Bludworth
November 30Nov 30 Akina needs to be replaced. This isn't 2008 anymore, and he made Taaffe take a step back, Jelani was even more inconsistent, and our secondary was pure shit. If Akina is the best Sark can do, then I don't know what to say. I don't know shit about fuck regarding Orphey, but the DB's were also inconsistent, but he's a younger guy, much like Baker was last year when we all went "who?" I would cut Filsaime some slack. It was his first real game experience, and he didn't get any favor from Akina's old ass. JJ-R, I have no idea if he's good or not, and Derek Williams also looked lost...and slow, but that is because of his ACL, I believe.
November 30Nov 30 2 hours ago, closetojumping said: The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season. There's been handwringing about retention and allocation for a while, but those same handwringers are now extremely bullish about being aggressive. IOL, TB, TE, WR are all priorities. There's less concern on the defensive side of the DC, although that doesn't mean they're not going to be pursuing difference makers at every spot and trying to find depth in a few places as well. I'm from Missouri on this cycle, personally. I think they're just going to cut bait on some of the higher rated, big contract guys who haven't done anything yet, whether that's premature or not being irrelevant. 2026 is supposed to be the year where it all comes together. Did this turnaround come from Arch looking better and beating the shit out of A&M? Also, does this mean assurances have been made about us not looking for a HC after the season?
November 30Nov 30 2 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said: Position of need, I haven’t watched any of their game but the stats aren’t impressive.
December 1Dec 1 That Mich State JAG is no better than the scrubs we have out there. Had 7 carries for 1 yard vs IU lol. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/5084286/makhi-frazier Edited December 1Dec 1 by 6th Street
December 1Dec 1 3 hours ago, Newy25 said: Caleb Hawkins of North Texas needs to be our first call at RB. The guy is 6’2/200 and a fucking monster. I have no idea how the recruiting services missed that guy. No idea about reality but he's a monster in my cfb 26 dynasty so I'm down.
December 1Dec 1 I’ll put this on this thread, too. Kid is worth taking a look at. I have no idea if he’s looking to transfer again, but he has transferred twice to upgrade as he has developed I say go after this guy. First year was at A&M Commerce because of a knee injury in HS. Transferred to UNM and started at G/C with Bronco Mendenhall as HC, then to starting G at UH for this season. Has one year left. Edited December 1Dec 1 by Tex Pete
December 1Dec 1 That Mich State JAG is no better than the scrubs we have out there. Had 7 carries for 1 yard vs IU lol. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/5084286/makhi-frazier Is he related to wingo lol
December 1Dec 1 UT boosters: we spent so much money! UT fans: who’d we get? UT boosters: we paid to keep our white offensive linemen from transferring!
December 1Dec 1 9 hours ago, closetojumping said: The word is that the program is ready to be very aggressive in the portal across the roster in order to maximize Manning's last season. There's been handwringing about retention and allocation for a while, but those same handwringers are now extremely bullish about being aggressive. IOL, TB, TE, WR are all priorities. There's less concern on the defensive side of the DC, although that doesn't mean they're not going to be pursuing difference makers at every spot and trying to find depth in a few places as well. I'm from Missouri on this cycle, personally. I think they're just going to cut bait on some of the higher rated, big contract guys who haven't done anything yet, whether that's premature or not being irrelevant. 2026 is supposed to be the year where it all comes together. Sark got the wrong takeaways from Ohio State winning an NC via "retention". They spent money bringing back players who could have been NFL draft picks. We spent money bringing back players that haven't done jack on a college football field.
December 1Dec 1 16 hours ago, Tex-19 said: NFL Draft decisions are going to be interesting to follow. Looking briefly at some of the draft "experts": Goosby is rating mostly day 2 but possibly late round 1. Jelani's stock seems to have fallen quite a bit. Not even in ESPN's top safeties list. MM's stock isn't super high anymore. Round 3-4ish. Endries and Kanu could be round 3-4 type guys. Hill looking like Round 2. So, looking at that, Goosby would seem like the iffiest one (and at the most important position, unfortunately). I'd still expect Hill and MM to leave. Jelani should probably stay. Endries and Kanu, who knows. Wonder if Hill might come back? His upside is probably top 10-15 in the draft.
December 1Dec 1 6 hours ago, Sal said: UT boosters: we spent so much money! UT fans: who’d we get? UT boosters: we paid to keep our white offensive linemen from transferring! Don't forget the RBs coming off an ACL tear and an Achilles injury.
December 1Dec 1 1 hour ago, Bevo14 said: Wonder if Hill might come back? His upside is probably top 10-15 in the draft. Not as an off ball linebacker they do not get drafted high
December 1Dec 1 Don't forget the RBs coming off an ACL tear and an Achilles injury.Hey they combined for about 300 yards at 3.5 ypc. Money well spent.
December 1Dec 1 9 hours ago, whereiend said: Sark got the wrong takeaways from Ohio State winning an NC via "retention". They spent money bringing back players who could have been NFL draft picks. We spent money bringing back players that haven't done jack on a college football field. tOSU also went out and bought the best defensive player in college football off another blue blood's roster
December 1Dec 1 21 hours ago, Red Five said: You think that entire room comes back? I'd be perfectly fine with just Wisner and Simon. It's crazy that Baxter played in 10 games this year and I can't recall one meaningful play. I'm not sure he ran for a first down the entire year, or had a run longer than six yards. Or broke a tackle. Regardless of who is in the RB room, I wish Sark would play them in rotation just to give everyone some reps and incentives. Same with WR room. Hard to build depth if kids don’t get to play.
December 1Dec 1 Regardless of who is in the RB room, I wish Sark would play them in rotation just to give everyone some reps and incentives. Same with WR room. Hard to build depth if kids don’t get to play.We could have had Wisner backed up by a few walkons and gotten essentially the same production over 12 games.
December 1Dec 1 35 minutes ago, CosmoDog said: Regardless of who is in the RB room, I wish Sark would play them in rotation just to give everyone some reps and incentives. Same with WR room. Hard to build depth if kids don’t get to play. Hard to rotate 20 carries
December 1Dec 1 Popular Post Nahlin on Justus Terry (I guess some rumors were brought up on 247 that he was transferring?) "I'd be surprised if he left. He's quite happy at UT. Lance Jackson type of kid."
December 1Dec 1 Author 18 hours ago, Hank_Hill said: Did this turnaround come from Arch looking better and beating the shit out of A&M? Also, does this mean assurances have been made about us not looking for a HC after the season? This makes logical sense, but I don't know the drivers for any of it and would be lying to state otherwise.
December 1Dec 1 58 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said: Nahlin on Justus Terry (I guess some rumors were brought up on 247 that he was transferring?) "I'd be surprised if he left. He's quite happy at UT. Lance Jackson type of kid." That’s amazing news. We can’t lose him.
December 1Dec 1 I wonder if we could money whip Cam Cook. He's from round rock but as a junior he may be a lock to enter the draft.
December 1Dec 1 6 minutes ago, BlackCat said: I wonder if we could money whip Cam Cook. He's from round rock but as a junior he may be a lock to enter the draft. He's currently a sophomore, so he's a lock to not enter the draft.
December 1Dec 1 3 minutes ago, Jimmy Two Times said: He's currently a sophomore, so he's a lock to not enter the draft. https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4918103/cam-cook I was going off this. Maybe he kept his shirt that first season?
December 1Dec 1 32 minutes ago, Jimmy Two Times said: He's currently a sophomore, so he's a lock to not enter the draft. Rs sophomore, if he wants to enter the draft, he can. Also undersized, I don’t think he would do well behind our OL unless he’s special.
December 1Dec 1 25 minutes ago, BlackCat said: https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4918103/cam-cook I was going off this. Maybe he kept his shirt that first season? My bad, I read too quickly and thought you were talking about Cam Coleman. You're absolutely right.
December 1Dec 1 2 minutes ago, Jimmy Two Times said: My bad, I read too quickly and thought you were talking about Cam Coleman. You're absolutely right. Surely with a new coach and new NIL commitments Auburn will make Coleman a priority?
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