Starting Defense today

[KembaKek]

I have us right on 105. Cuts can be made.

 

[Exit 4]

I don't think they are done in the portal yet. Hopefully 5 more signings in spring. Does anybody know how many roster positions are left?

We are at 85 scholarships assuming Fagnano is successful securing an additional year and stays. Same with Renwick (LB) and Stewart (OG).

Surely the sorting process of spring ball will result in some departures which will create space for a few more signees. I could see some WRs, OLs and LBs deciding to move on.

 

[AllHusky]

I’m betting min 5 max 8 depart after spring bal

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Up to 105 total right?

Yep, scholly limit increases for the '25-26 school year.

 

[rich1122]

-> Who could have imagined a broken pinky finger could take him down, after so many defenders could not? “In football, carrying the ball, you always get some nagging injuries,” Rosa said. “But having to sit out, having to get surgery, really my first time having surgery and it’s on my finger. It’s a hard pill to swallow. It’s definitely hard when it’s a finger and your whole body feels great and you can go, but they don’t let you go because you’re not cleared to go. Hundred percent, this has been the hardest season of my football career.” <-

Better to RS him. Tough to break in last year.

 

[Exit 4]

Better to RS him. Tough to break in last year.

Per the participation report Rosa played 5 games last year. Let's see if he can secure a medical redshirt to reclaim his lost 2024 season. If unsuccessful, he has just one year left.

 

[ScottVib]

Per the participation report Rosa played 5 games last year. Let's see if he can secure a medical redshirt to reclaim his lost 2024 season. If unsuccessful, he has just one year left.

I believe the Bowl Game doesn’t count towards the 4 game limit

 

[Exit 4]

I believe the Bowl Game doesn’t count towards the 4 game limit

Yeah, that has to be the situation....I didn't look into yet.

 

[noeynox]

Per the participation report Rosa played 5 games last year. Let's see if he can secure a medical redshirt to reclaim his lost 2024 season. If unsuccessful, he has just one year left.

One was the bowl? I thought those don't count for RS purposes.

 

[Patman]

One was the bowl? I thought those don't count for RS purposes.

I think that is currently the rule. I also thought the rule said 20 percent of games but maybe that's changed too

 

[UConn2SF]

Branch showed some flashes this year… next step.

Spot on. Didn't accrue the stats but he did get into opposing backfields and looked pretty solid in coverage as well.

 

[huskymedic]

Per the participation report Rosa played 5 games last year. Let's see if he can secure a medical redshirt to reclaim his lost 2024 season. If unsuccessful, he has just one year left.

One was the bowl? I thought those don't count for RS purposes.

I think that is currently the rule. I also thought the rule said 20 percent of games but maybe that's changed too

What is redshirting? How NCAA college football rule allows players to retain eligibility

What is the NCAA redshirt rule in college football? Here's what fans need to know about players' redshirt season, game limits and eligibility:

www.usatoday.com

-> Does the redshirt rule apply to the postseason?

No. In August, the NCAA announced a blanket rule (17.11.6.2 Annual Exemptions) that will exempt postseason games from counting toward a player's four allotted games in a given season. The new rule went into effect immediately for the 2024 college football season. <-

 

[Coach J]

Fagnano and Freeman are both listed on the Spring 2025 Roster, I know there has been questions on this board about both of their eligibility. I'd say 2 huge keys to have back in the fold for next year.

 

[rich1122]

Per the participation report Rosa played 5 games last year. Let's see if he can secure a medical redshirt to reclaim his lost 2024 season. If unsuccessful, he has just one year left.

I’m pretty sure that I heard Mora say that Rosa qualified for a RS

 

[ktuck911]

Now I see why Fagnano has another year of eligibility... He only played 2 games officially in year 1 at UConn