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Post by qbeaver on Jan 19, 2023 17:37:06 GMT -8
We certainly have profited from the portal than we have lost. Speights was a solid linebacker,but we have had 20 or so linebackers of equal quality since we became relevant. Allen,Seigler,Barnett,Ellison,Bray,Doggett,Robinson,Kristick,Pollard,and many more. If D.J. can get back to his early college days,and the Wyoming transfer can pressure the quarterback,both sides of the ball has a chance to be very solid. Starck is a probable starter, and Terry hasn't come close to his potential. The exciting thing is...we likely aren't done yet.
Don't like the fact that college football has so much attrition national. Some schools are losing 20+ players to the portal. I think things will settle down in time...
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Post by orangeattack on Jan 20, 2023 11:36:25 GMT -8
It's a paradigm shift, but I think this truly benefits the non-traditional powers. Schools like Texas and USC used to stockpile talent with promises of early playing time that would never materialize once the student-athlete signed the LOI.
In days gone by, this maybe was more acceptable. The game was much more "just a game" than the 24 hour news cycle social media madness that exists today. But now there is so much opportunity and revenue in play that it makes sense to give the players more control. Times change.
I think this truly benefits Oregon State. Oregon State will always have real immediate need/playing opportunities because the recruiting is different. They'll be able to find players who are being stockpiled and who aren't enamored of their playing environment.
The caveat here is that this is dependent on the culture that Coach Smith has instilled. It has got to be an overwhelmingly positive environment. Another Gary Andersen type misstep could do even more serious damage, with no restrictions on players leaving a bad environment.
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Post by kersting13 on Jan 20, 2023 12:06:46 GMT -8
It's a paradigm shift, but I think this truly benefits the non-traditional powers. Schools like Texas and USC used to stockpile talent with promises of early playing time that would never materialize once the student-athlete signed the LOI. In days gone by, this maybe was more acceptable. The game was much more "just a game" than the 24 hour news cycle social media madness that exists today. But now there is so much opportunity and revenue in play that it makes sense to give the players more control. Times change. I think this truly benefits Oregon State. Oregon State will always have real immediate need/playing opportunities because the recruiting is different. They'll be able to find players who are being stockpiled and who aren't enamored of their playing environment. The caveat here is that this is dependent on the culture that Coach Smith has instilled. It has got to be an overwhelmingly positive environment. Another Gary Andersen type misstep could do even more serious damage, with no restrictions on players leaving a bad environment. One thing is for sure: There won't be any more Matt Cassel scenarios in the future. Cassel threw 33 passes in 4 years at USC backing Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He threw 2683 passes in a 14-year NFL career. |
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Post by orangeattack on Jan 25, 2023 16:23:47 GMT -8
It's a paradigm shift, but I think this truly benefits the non-traditional powers. Schools like Texas and USC used to stockpile talent with promises of early playing time that would never materialize once the student-athlete signed the LOI. In days gone by, this maybe was more acceptable. The game was much more "just a game" than the 24 hour news cycle social media madness that exists today. But now there is so much opportunity and revenue in play that it makes sense to give the players more control. Times change. I think this truly benefits Oregon State. Oregon State will always have real immediate need/playing opportunities because the recruiting is different. They'll be able to find players who are being stockpiled and who aren't enamored of their playing environment. The caveat here is that this is dependent on the culture that Coach Smith has instilled. It has got to be an overwhelmingly positive environment. Another Gary Andersen type misstep could do even more serious damage, with no restrictions on players leaving a bad environment. One thing is for sure: There won't be any more Matt Cassel scenarios in the future. Cassel threw 33 passes in 4 years at USC backing Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He threw 2683 passes in a 14-year NFL career. Man that's a great example. |
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 25, 2023 18:00:07 GMT -8
It's a paradigm shift, but I think this truly benefits the non-traditional powers. Schools like Texas and USC used to stockpile talent with promises of early playing time that would never materialize once the student-athlete signed the LOI. In days gone by, this maybe was more acceptable. The game was much more "just a game" than the 24 hour news cycle social media madness that exists today. But now there is so much opportunity and revenue in play that it makes sense to give the players more control. Times change. I think this truly benefits Oregon State. Oregon State will always have real immediate need/playing opportunities because the recruiting is different. They'll be able to find players who are being stockpiled and who aren't enamored of their playing environment. The caveat here is that this is dependent on the culture that Coach Smith has instilled. It has got to be an overwhelmingly positive environment. Another Gary Andersen type misstep could do even more serious damage, with no restrictions on players leaving a bad environment. One thing is for sure: There won't be any more Matt Cassel scenarios in the future. Cassel threw 33 passes in 4 years at USC backing Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He threw 2683 passes in a 14-year NFL career. Cassel always said USC felt like home and everyone knows a man’s home is his Cassel. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jan 25, 2023 18:48:49 GMT -8
One thing is for sure: There won't be any more Matt Cassel scenarios in the future. Cassel threw 33 passes in 4 years at USC backing Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart. He threw 2683 passes in a 14-year NFL career. Cassel always said USC felt like home and everyone knows a man’s home is his Cassel.  |
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