UConn 2025 Outbound Transfers (Dec. 9th > 28th 2024 & April 16th > 25th 2025 Cycle) *No Speculation*

[ktuck911]

Geesh! Ugh!

 

[Jetskies]

Bummer, this is the first one that I don’t really understand.

Had a nice year finally getting on the field and was likely to be a starter next season as the roster stands now.

maybe coaches know something we don't and gave him their blessing to start looking - never know

 

[Stinger92860]

This going to happen every year under the new system. There is little the staff can do.

Show me the Money!!

 

[Tdaley]

Bummer, this is the first one that I don’t really understand.

Had a nice year finally getting on the field and was likely to be a starter next season as the roster stands now.

Big hit to our linebacker group. Langston was very athletic with big play potential.

 

[LIUCHusky]

https://athlonsports.com/college/michigan-wolverines/michigan-hosts-phenomenal-uconn-receiver

Looks like Bell is gone, in case there was anyone who thought we had a chance. Not saying he's going to UM but schools this big with interest make him out of reach.

Nothing in that article indicates he is gone.

 

[Patman]

https://athlonsports.com/college/michigan-wolverines/michigan-hosts-phenomenal-uconn-receiver

Looks like Bell is gone, in case there was anyone who thought we had a chance. Not saying he's going to UM but schools this big with interest make him out of reach.

Look, everything for him to play for if he can hold onto the ball. I don't think he's demonstrated he's a lock for the nfl and thus he might have some line up troubles but I get it

 

[UCFBfan]

Nothing in that article indicates he is gone.

Never said he was. Just saying if UM hosted him, they have interest and if they do, you can bet other higher level programs do too. Those are programs we have no business even being mentioned in the same sentence in when it comes to being to compete for him in terms of NIL. I give his chance to return .0000%. I hope I eat crow.

 

[UCFBfan]

Wait, what? Didn’t his dad rave about program this year?

 

[Huskyforlife]

We so desperately need to get into the B12. Won't keep everyone, but the fringe guys probably stick around if they're starters on a power conference team. Replacing the entire starting units every season will not lead to consistent success.

 

[Hoophound]

We so desperately need to get into the B12. Won't keep everyone, but the fringe guys probably stick around if they're starters on a power conference team. Replacing the entire starting units every season will not lead to consistent success.

I’m rapidly changing my thinking. It’s all about money. B12 and ACC are only a little better off than us in this environment. We need money from NIL donors more than we need a P4. Sec and B10 are taking over all sports at a rapid pace.

 

[Huskygrad88]

Never said he was. Just saying if UM hosted him, they have interest and if they do, you can bet other higher level programs do too. Those are programs we have no business even being mentioned in the same sentence in when it comes to being to compete for him in terms of NIL. I give his chance to return .0000%. I hope I eat crow.

I am truly confused and really trying to follow. In your original post with the article you wrote “looks like he is gone”. When the next poster said the article did not say that you replied “never said he was”. What other meaning could your first post words have?

 

[HCCForever]

I’m rapidly changing my thinking. It’s all about money. B12 and ACC are only a little better off than us in this environment. We need money from NIL donors more than we need a P4. Sec and B10 are taking over all sports at a rapid pace.

I generally think the same regarding the ACC. But this could be changing as there are reports that Duke is paying Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah $8M total over two seasons to play for them.

Duke QB Link

 

[UCFBfan]

I am truly confused and really trying to follow. In your original post with the article you wrote “looks like he is gone”. When the next poster said the article did not say that you replied “never said he was”. What other meaning could your first post words have?

I meant I wasn't saying he was officially gone. More generally speaking that there's no way we're getting him back with that level of interest.

 

[Stinger92860]

I’m rapidly changing my thinking. It’s all about money.

At one time many of the athletes used a scholarship as a way to fund college, except for athletes at the Melo-like level. Now it 5-6 years of NIL money and virtual classes that you cannot fail.

 

[gioff2323]

I think we will be fine without Skyler. Loved his play, but as season went on he seemed, well, different. Coincide with reach outs from other programs? We will never know, but I like our depth at wr, assuming we can have a qb rise to the occasion

 

[Jetskies]

skyler bell had nearly 800 yards and 4 TDs on the year, i keep hearing. if i recall, 3 of those TDs were vs. buffalo, a game that fell off the rails quickly.

he made some good/needed catches in games he didn't score in. that is true, too.

point being, was he as productive as it feels?
Id have liked to have him back, but if my above is accurate, I don't think this loss will be as painful as it seems.

 

[Coult]

skyler bell had nearly 800 yards and 4 TDs on the year, i keep hearing. if i recall, 3 of those TDs were vs. buffalo, a game that fell off the rails quickly.

he made some good/needed catches in games he didn't score in. that is true, too.

point being, was he as productive as it feels?
Id have liked to have him back, but if my above is accurate, I don't think this loss will be as painful as it seems.

I think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).

 

[gtcam]

I think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).

If UConn had some QB consistency and producing great throwing numbers, I doubt he leaves unless he is doing it just for the $.

 

[Jetskies]

I think a lot of the pain comes from what could be as opposed to what was. TDs can be fairly random, but 800 yards in a passing game like we had is nothing to scoff at. I believe the pain comes from people believing he merely scratched the surface this year and improvement at QB (either internal or external) could unlock a receiving weapon UConn has not had in many, many years. In my opinion the whole WR core and passing attack as a whole felt like it was scratching the surface and I am hopeful that it will become more consistent and better overall next year with or without Bell (but I sure would like to keep Bell).

this makes a lot of sense. thanks

 

[nycscooby]

I’m rapidly changing my thinking. It’s all about money. B12 and ACC are only a little better off than us in this environment. We need money from NIL donors more than we need a P4. Sec and B10 are taking over all sports at a rapid pace.

Little better off? Umm. No.

 

[Hskies4Ever]

I meant I wasn't saying he was officially gone. More generally speaking that there's no way we're getting him back with that level of interest.

Oh ye of little faith

 

[CTBasketball]

All I want for Christmas is a cap on number of transfers (2).

 

[Patman]

All I want for Christmas is a cap on number of transfers (2).

Yes and you're not getting it

 

[UCTitleTown]

All I want for Christmas is a cap on number of transfers (2).

Portal coal for you!

 

[ctchamps]

UConn Football Transfer Portal (December 9th-28th 2024 & April 16th - 25th 2025 Cycle)

1. WR/KR/PR Bryan Domino*
2. RB Frank Daniley*
3. QB/TE James Larson*
4. RB Danny Shaban*
5. DB Jarvarius Sims
6. DB Reggie Akles
7. RB Maik Thomas Jr*
8. RB Durell Robinson > Auburn
9. P/K Nathaniel Wallace-Dilling*
10. WR Brock Montgomery
11. LS Logan Frederic
12. DB Malcolm Bell > Michigan State
13. DB Zakhari Spears (DNP 2024)
14. DL Pryce Yates (Withdrew)
15. WR Skyler Bell
16. LB Julien Simon
17. DB Lee Molette III
18. DB Isiah Davis
19. DL/LB Langston Hardy

*PWO

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