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

[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

What is *PWO

 

[HCCForever]

What is *PWO

preferred walk on

Preferred walk-ons arrive to college with a roster spot guaranteed for them. Walk-ons, however, arrive to college without a guaranteed roster spot. Neither preferred walk-ons nor walk-ons receive a scholarship their first year on campus. They both have the opportunity to compete for them in later years, but preferred walk-ons are often first in line for available scholarships.

 

[UCFBfan]

I know I was on the Bell was gone train, but today looked sure as heck like he was invested here.....my hope for a return has been restored. I'm hoping it's a situation of both sides coming to an agreement over money.

 

[HCCForever]

I know I was on the Bell was gone train, but today looked sure as heck like he was invested here.....my hope for a return has been restored. I'm hoping it's a situation of both sides coming to an agreement over money.

Bell looked good. He only had one drop that I remember. And I noticed he wore gloves.

 

[businesslawyer]

The only player in the portal not committed to another team who I didn’t see line up today was Langston hardy.

 

[UCFBfan]

Bell looked good. He only had one drop that I remember. And I noticed he wore gloves.

It was a bad drop. Would have given us a first down and basically bounced right off his chest.

 

[How Sway?!]

I know I was on the Bell was gone train, but today looked sure as heck like he was invested here.....my hope for a return has been restored. I'm hoping it's a situation of both sides coming to an agreement over money.

Get ready to eat some crow...

 

[CJasmer]

Get ready to eat some crow...

So you have inside info on what Skylar Bell plans to do or just speculating?

 

[ZooCougar]

Get ready to eat some crow...

Is he eating crow if he just recanted before the fact?

 

[uconnfan68]

It was a bad drop. Would have given us a first down and basically bounced right off his chest.

They said it was like a knuckleball. If he comes back, it’s forgiven.

 

[UCFBfan]

Is he eating crow if he just recanted before the fact?

If he comes back I don't care what it looks like.

 

[PAGS]

Posted this originally in the wrong one thread…oops…but it appears per On3 that bell is going to be signing with Michigan.

 

[huskymedic]

Now we know why…

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Is he back in the portal?

 

[huskymedic]

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> ReEntered)
15. WR Skyler Bell
16. LB Julien Simon
17. DB Lee Molette III
18. DB Isiah Davis
19. DL/LB Langston Hardy

*PWO

 

[CTBasketball]

Yates thanks for the sacks on Saturday but don’t let the door hit you on the way out.