I had to regroup, the reply in this thread threw me for a loop. The NCAA is stuck with meating out the decisions and enforcement, whoever wrote the rules. That's what I was talking about, I don't think their decisions will be nearly as arbitrary in appearance going forward. I really think it's already playing out, several players hired attorneys and that was enough to get their clearance, not fight ever really had to happen. I used to take an ill family member or something along those lines to get a waiver, not so much anymore.
Attempting to add some substance to the discussion of upcoming transfers
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I took a look at the list of kids in the transfer portal on TOS and was surprised at the number in it. There were enough QB on the list for every FBS school to grab on. I didnt count but it looked that way, 100's of kids in it, big schools, 5* down to 0*. I know after losing 5 DB UGA is looking for a DB from the portal.
And building relationships with coaches which is the crucial nuance to recruiting here in ky. Probably elsewhere too.
Ky has some really really good talent here. Way better than before and it's only getting better. After marrow took the lead in state, this staff is doing a great job building relationships which will be the core for locking down the state.
Now that Wan'Dale Robinson has put himself in the NCAA's transfer portal, I will take a moment to discuss him as a possible option for UK.
Robinson is from Frankfort. He verbally committed to UK's 2019 class before decommitting from UK and signing with NE. In 2020, Robinson rushed for 240 yards and caught 51 passes for 461 yards for NE. He gained 696 all purpose yards in NE's eight-game season and was named honorable-mention all B10.
I don't know what Robinson will do next. Since he is from Frankfort and was verbally committed to UK at one time, it is only natural for our fans to jump to the conclusion that Robinson will transfer to UK. Now that Robinson is in the transfer portal, any school can contact him. UL and Purdue will definitely go after him, and probably MI as well. In hs, Robinson once held offers from Bama and OH St. There is no telling how many coaches will call him this week.
But if Robinson is interested in coming home, the Coen hire will very likely intensify his interest. Robinson is a smallish hybrid back who can be utilized as a slot receiver, all-purpose back, and punt returner. His speed is his carrying tool. He would certainly not be the fastest player in the SEC, but he is plenty fast enough to be a weapon in a Coen offense.
UK has other smallish slot receivers with speed, including Dekel Crowdus, Chauncey Magwood, Michael Brennen, DeMarcus Harris, and Akeem Hayes. Some of them are similar to Robinson, and Brennen might even have a higher ceiling. They were more than enough slot receivers for Eddie Gran's offense. But now that Coach Coen is here, the fundamental structure and objectives of our offense will change. Skill position players with speed will become bigger weapons for Coen. Some undergraduate players on UK's offense will leave during the offseason. There is room for Robinson, if this is where he wants to be. But until it is announced, don't forget what just happened with Bryan Hudson. There are no sure things in college sports, and that isn't Mark Stoops' fault. Expect Robinson to make a quick decision so he can enroll for the spring semester. If he procrastinates, that would not be a good sign for UK.
Robinson is from Frankfort. He verbally committed to UK's 2019 class before decommitting from UK and signing with NE. In 2020, Robinson rushed for 240 yards and caught 51 passes for 461 yards for NE. He gained 696 all purpose yards in NE's eight-game season and was named honorable-mention all B10.
I don't know what Robinson will do next. Since he is from Frankfort and was verbally committed to UK at one time, it is only natural for our fans to jump to the conclusion that Robinson will transfer to UK. Now that Robinson is in the transfer portal, any school can contact him. UL and Purdue will definitely go after him, and probably MI as well. In hs, Robinson once held offers from Bama and OH St. There is no telling how many coaches will call him this week.
But if Robinson is interested in coming home, the Coen hire will very likely intensify his interest. Robinson is a smallish hybrid back who can be utilized as a slot receiver, all-purpose back, and punt returner. His speed is his carrying tool. He would certainly not be the fastest player in the SEC, but he is plenty fast enough to be a weapon in a Coen offense.
UK has other smallish slot receivers with speed, including Dekel Crowdus, Chauncey Magwood, Michael Brennen, DeMarcus Harris, and Akeem Hayes. Some of them are similar to Robinson, and Brennen might even have a higher ceiling. They were more than enough slot receivers for Eddie Gran's offense. But now that Coach Coen is here, the fundamental structure and objectives of our offense will change. Skill position players with speed will become bigger weapons for Coen. Some undergraduate players on UK's offense will leave during the offseason. There is room for Robinson, if this is where he wants to be. But until it is announced, don't forget what just happened with Bryan Hudson. There are no sure things in college sports, and that isn't Mark Stoops' fault. Expect Robinson to make a quick decision so he can enroll for the spring semester. If he procrastinates, that would not be a good sign for UK.
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Thanks for your thoughtful contribution to the transfer thread.
Yes. Michael Drennen. Just a typing error there.
Drennen didn't get to show much this year. But he has one of the highest upsides on our team, and Coach Coen will be very good for his game.
I don’t think Safety is an area of need.
Edge rusher is probably the most pressing.
We have real depth and experience at Safety, along with young NFL potential talent. I suspect the kid wants to transfer up, but I doubt Stoops and White are on that aisle of the transfer portal store.
Edge guy would have to be number one priority I would think. If that guy is even in the portal. Stoop's said he thought Weaver would be back to start the season but doesn't expect him to be 💯 until mid season maybe.
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| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM | LST |
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| 29 | 399 | 13.8 | 3 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 87 | 1,139 | 13.1 | 12 | 66 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Mike Jones Jr OLB into portal from Clemson. We recruited this guy but it may have been Ansley.
https://247sports.com/college/wake-...Williams-to-enter-transfer-portal--160159558/
Talented Linebacker enters portal
Talented Linebacker enters portal
There are so many players in the transfer portal right now it's overwhelming. I trust that our staff is doing whatever is necessary to find the key guys who could immediately help our team at positions of need. I think we'll end pretty happy with what we're able to snag off the "waiver wire".
This transfer stuff really changes the game. Not sure if it's good or bad, but it sure is interesting.
This transfer stuff really changes the game. Not sure if it's good or bad, but it sure is interesting.
We really need and edge rusher in the worst way possible.. Another ILB and OLB would be nice also.. Maybe another really good deep threat receiver would also be nice.. Hoping for all the above..
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If you have traditionally been in the bottom half of P5 football, change is good.
Stoops and company have easily net-benefitted from it, to date.
Since the spring semester has started, it's possible that Dingle, Fulton, and Robinson might be the only incoming transfers this year. Ideally, you want to get the transfers in school and have them practice in the spring. Stoops could still take a transfer or two for fall enrollment, but it would have to be a compelling case. I think we are probably done.
But there is still a need at CB.
But there is still a need at CB.
BTTT. I started this thread a year ago to discuss transfers. The subject is on the front burner again now.
Outgoing transfers-
Jared Casey
Jake Pope
Nick Scalzo
Travis Tisdale
Naasir Watkins
History suggests more current UK players will enter the transfer portal this month, in time to enroll at another school for the spring semester. Then, more current players will transfer later in the spring after discovering during spring practice that they have fallen down UK's depth chart for the fall. I don't want to name names, but I can think of several more current UK players who up looking at a steep challenge to ever get onto the field. That is likely to become apparent soon.
So Stoops can basically accept a large number of incoming transfers for 2022 if he identifies interested players he wants.
Incoming transfers-
This weekend, WR Taj Harris decommitted from UK, reportedly for academic reasons.
Stoops recently said he is still looking for more receivers, linemen, and defensive backs.
Here is a list of players in the transfer portal thought to be getting a look by Stoops' staff. This list is very likely incomplete. It is a sure thing that this list will get longer. Last year, Stoops accepted several new transfers late in the spring.
Khris Bogle, FL
Marcus Bradley, Vandy
Marquez Ezzard, GA Tech
MJ Griffin, Temple
Enzo Jennings, PA St
Cam Johnson, Vandy
Darel Middleton, WV
Tayvion Robinson, VA Tech
Xavier Williams, AL
Craig Young, OH St
Outgoing transfers-
Jared Casey
Jake Pope
Nick Scalzo
Travis Tisdale
Naasir Watkins
History suggests more current UK players will enter the transfer portal this month, in time to enroll at another school for the spring semester. Then, more current players will transfer later in the spring after discovering during spring practice that they have fallen down UK's depth chart for the fall. I don't want to name names, but I can think of several more current UK players who up looking at a steep challenge to ever get onto the field. That is likely to become apparent soon.
So Stoops can basically accept a large number of incoming transfers for 2022 if he identifies interested players he wants.
Incoming transfers-
This weekend, WR Taj Harris decommitted from UK, reportedly for academic reasons.
Stoops recently said he is still looking for more receivers, linemen, and defensive backs.
Here is a list of players in the transfer portal thought to be getting a look by Stoops' staff. This list is very likely incomplete. It is a sure thing that this list will get longer. Last year, Stoops accepted several new transfers late in the spring.
Khris Bogle, FL
Marcus Bradley, Vandy
Marquez Ezzard, GA Tech
MJ Griffin, Temple
Enzo Jennings, PA St
Cam Johnson, Vandy
Darel Middleton, WV
Tayvion Robinson, VA Tech
Xavier Williams, AL
Craig Young, OH St
Brandon Jennings is leaving Maryland. I think UK was recruiting him last year. He committed to Mich then flipped on signing day. Maryland actually had two good LBs enter. The other is Terrance Lewis, a 5 star from Miami, he is now listed as a 3 star .8900.
Good question. Marcus Banks would be a great addition. But UK did not recruit him coming out of hs, and I doubt UK can get into position to get him now. I have not seen any evidence that a dialog is underway. But that doesn't necessarily mean it isn't.
Brandon Jennings is an interesting player. Stoops tried to recruit him coming out of hs. But Stoops recently said he is still looking for receivers, linemen, and defensive backs. Since Jennings is a LB, he does not fit what Stoops said he is looking for. That doesn't necessarily mean a dialog isn't happening, but that is why I did not mention Jennings before.
I’m not sure who said it this week, Jrow or maybe Kyle Tucker but they had a good point regarding that. They were saying the portal will end being a game changer for UK, not sure if that is the exact wording, they were saying UK will be able to get involved with players based on fit and roster balance that they were unable to get access to out of high school. With not having the name recognition the better players overlook teams like UK.
Given Stoops' great skill in utilizing the transfer portal a year ago, I too am convinced it will be a game changer for UK again this year.
I am also convinced Stoops will take one or more impact transfers that we haven't discussed or even thought about here yet.
The large number of recent Power 5 coaching changes has created a very large pool of potentially available transfers and out of work assistant coaches. I think both categories will have a big impact on UK's 2022 team and beyond.
This is a new revised list of names in the transfer portal who are being associated with UK by various sources.
Marcus Banks, AL
Khris Bogle, FL
Kenneth Dicks III, Wake Forest
Demarcus Gregory, USF
MJ Griffin, Temple
Enzo Jennings, PA St
Cam Johnson, Vandy
Darel Middleton, WV
Tayvion Robinson, VA Tech
Xavier Williams, AL
Craig Young, OH St
There is some evidence now that Khris Bogle may be trending toward MI St, and that Tayvion Robinson may be trending toward UK.
Marcus Banks, AL
Khris Bogle, FL
Kenneth Dicks III, Wake Forest
Demarcus Gregory, USF
MJ Griffin, Temple
Enzo Jennings, PA St
Cam Johnson, Vandy
Darel Middleton, WV
Tayvion Robinson, VA Tech
Xavier Williams, AL
Craig Young, OH St
There is some evidence now that Khris Bogle may be trending toward MI St, and that Tayvion Robinson may be trending toward UK.
That's one way to look at it. Another way to look at it would be that Johnson is from the Nashville area and had at least five SEC offers coming out of hs. I don't know how well Vandy's offense actually features receivers, but it is possible that a fresh start might help a talented guy with decent size and athleticism. At the end of the day, UK loses Josh Ali, Isaiah Epps, and very likely Wandale Robinson too. Coach Coen needs multiple experienced receivers, and he could do a lot worse than Cam Johnson. But if Coen can do better than Johnson, that would be terrific.
KSR is reporting a mystery player that is gonna shock will be taking a visit to UK this weekend. I hope Matt is correct. The writer said it was the recruit that they had been hearing about and waiting on since before the season ended. They wrote it as they didn't know who it was either. They speculated Ricks, Copeland, or someone that hasn't entered the portal yet
