Portal time 25-26

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Re: Portal time 25-26

Unread post by appdaze » Sat Dec 20, 2025 10:16 am

I think that mainly shows 2 things. If you had a coaching change recently then you can reload with the portal for players that better fit that coach and go on to win. The second thing is that if you are one of the top 5 premier programs you dont have to portal for players all the time as you get the cream of the crop HS right out the gate. They don't need to play somewhere to get experience. They are just ready.

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Unread post by NattyBumppo'sRevenge » Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:22 pm

When you’re at the top, you don’t have teams above you poaching your best players

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Unread post by 311neers » Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:25 pm

NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:22 pm
When you’re at the top, you don’t have teams above you poaching your best players
You’d be suprised. Georgia has had plenty of guys poached and transfer out. Even suing one of them for not paying his buyout back.

I recall a freshman DL in the national championship with 2 sacks that transferred to USC for more money. Started in the natty and won, then transfers for money. (Bear Alexander)

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Re: Portal time 25-26

Unread post by AppDawg » Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:55 pm

311neers wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:25 pm
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 12:22 pm
When you’re at the top, you don’t have teams above you poaching your best players
You’d be suprised. Georgia has had plenty of guys poached and transfer out. Even suing one of them for not paying his buyout back.

I recall a freshman DL in the national championship with 2 sacks that transferred to USC for more money. Started in the natty and won, then transfers for money. (Bear Alexander)
I hope UGA wins that suit. Not sure everyone realizes the basis of it:

Contract was from Dec 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2026 for $500,000.

UGa paid $30,000 on Christmas Day ‘24 as 1st installment.

Player entered portal on Jan 6, 2025 after cashing said check. Contract clearly stated buyout.

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Unread post by Saint3333 » Sat Dec 20, 2025 2:24 pm

Watching football, our kicker could help these guys.

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Unread post by hapapp » Sat Dec 20, 2025 3:05 pm

Saint3333 wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 2:24 pm
Watching football, our kicker could help these guys.
More the wind.

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Unread post by Saint3333 » Sat Dec 20, 2025 3:13 pm

TAMU kicker has struggled all year actually.

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Unread post by hapapp » Sat Dec 20, 2025 3:57 pm

Saint3333 wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 3:13 pm
TAMU kicker has struggled all year actually.
True.

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Unread post by t4pizza » Sat Dec 20, 2025 8:32 pm

Saint3333 wrote:
Sat Dec 20, 2025 2:24 pm
Watching football, our kicker could help these guys.
Shut your mouth, the kid is terrible, can't help any other team. And Boone sucks also, so no need to go see what it's like. Just stay off the mountain, none of our players can help.

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