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

[noeynox]

The bucket will fill back up when the Portal reopens April 16th thru 25th 2025. We been successful during that period filling needs (e.g. Jayden McDonald).

We are on the same wavelength here.

 

[coachcap]

I'd ease up on Pryce. Yes, the flip flopping is not a good look, but Id suspect he's getting some bad advice from a supposed adult wanna be agent and another supposed adult in another program who promised a bigger pot of gold. Need some of our NFLers (hello Travis Jones) to intervene and let him know there's a pathway to league through Storrs.

Paging Dan O....

 

[businesslawyer]

More players will enter after their bowls and the playoff. Fewer players are not something I'd worry about. We are not shopping off the top racks in the portal. The guys we target are not the apple in eye of teams with more money to spend.

I find the hate toward Yates too much. They will fill his spot without issues from within or from outside. Matt Hoffman had a nice bowl game as well rushing the passer. It is always next man up. Coming into the year I thought we would miss Jackson Mitchell so much. Jaden McDonald I thought was better in the spot.

The portal with NIL combined has been a net positive for UConn. What i really worry about is the revenue sharing proposal.

The hate for Yates is silly. The only people who should be bashing him are people who've turned down opportunities for jobs they've really wanted, paying them materially more, because they had just given a verbal commitment to their prior employer that they weren't going anywhere.

Unless you've done that because you thought morality required you to turn the better offer down, you really should keep your mouth shut here. I'm not bashing the kid because I doubt I would do differently in his shoes. Heck, I tell people who work for me when they take new jobs that what they owe me is two weeks notice and working their butts off every hour during that period.

 

[uconndogs]

I agree with biz on this. Heck, these kids are not doing anything different than coaches have been doing forever. The current system allows for this and the kids are taking full advantage. From my standpoint, college athletics brought this upon themselves.

My biggest concern is for the kids. This system is going to bring out some very bad players as "agents" and if kids don't have a good support group around them they are going to get some very bad representation and advice. The leadership at the schools that play in this realm have been completely innept at guiding major college athletics. They have been long greed and short of leadership. There have already been some very bad situations and I fear we are only at the tip of the iceberg.

 

[fleaflicker]

So, for an old UConn grad, 85 years old, it sure is different in the world of college football. Allot like Money Ball now. I am so happy for all the fans, including myself, who got a chance to see UConn beat a team like NC. Even if NC was lacking some players I believe JM had them ready to win. I was not on board with predicting a win for UC. As a matter of fact I had NC winning the game. BUT, I desperately wanted to be wrong and I am SO VERY GLAD I WAS. Again, I thank all you for your posts regarding the Fenway Bowl win, and your thoughts on what will happen with the portal going forward. I guess the old saying applies, "You can't drive the car forward while looking backward". Happy New Year to all of Husky World. Old Guy!

 

[Skiblets]

The hate for Yates is silly. The only people who should be bashing him are people who've turned down opportunities for jobs they've really wanted, paying them materially more, because they had just given a verbal commitment to their prior employer that they weren't going anywhere.

Unless you've done that because you thought morality required you to turn the better offer down, you really should keep your mouth shut here. I'm not bashing the kid because I doubt I would do differently in his shoes. Heck, I tell people who work for me when they take new jobs that what they owe me is two weeks notice and working their butts off every hour during that period.

Surprised by this take.

Personally I have no issue with a kid transferring. But taking his name out of the portal and declaring his commitment to the UConn family after the Bowl game while knowing he was gone is just a weak move by Yates. Process matters

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

The bucket will fill back up when the Portal reopens April 16th thru 25th 2025. We been successful during that period filling needs (e.g. Jayden McDonald).

Thank you for being the voice of reason. All hope is not lost. Spring will bring good things, and Mora will once again put a bunch of puzzle pieces together. Maybe even better things (hint hint) will come, but I believe he will reload pretty well. Happy New Year a bit early.

 

[Stray_Dog]

And don’t stand next to him on Fenway Bowl podium and echo Mora’s brotherhood sentiments. Then do this two days after.

Well, I'm going to say it this way - he Edsall-ed the team!

 

[gioff2323]

The hate for Yates is silly. The only people who should be bashing him are people who've turned down opportunities for jobs they've really wanted, paying them materially more, because they had just given a verbal commitment to their prior employer that they weren't going anywhere.

Unless you've done that because you thought morality required you to turn the better offer down, you really should keep your mouth shut here. I'm not bashing the kid because I doubt I would do differently in his shoes. Heck, I tell people who work for me when they take new jobs that what they owe me is two weeks notice and working their butts off every hour during that period.

Disagree. This is a kid saying I’m leaving for a better offer and then saying never mind, I love it here. And then a week later saying, oops never mind again.

They all have opp to enter portal, but treating it like a revolving door just reflects poorly on him. More, you know when he entered his name initially that the staff started looking for replacements. His coming back let them focus elsewhere. Now, who knows what was lost.

Your people can leave any day. That’s not how the portal works. If someone critical to the firm left the night before a case he was managing opened for trial I’m guessing your prepared pep talk might come across differently.

These kids are student athletes, not ladies of the night.

 

[Purple Stein]

So, for an old UConn grad, 85 years old, it sure is different in the world of college football. Allot like Money Ball now. I am so happy for all the fans, including myself, who got a chance to see UConn beat a team like NC. Even if NC was lacking some players I believe JM had them ready to win. I was not on board with predicting a win for UC. As a matter of fact I had NC winning the game. BUT, I desperately wanted to be wrong and I am SO VERY GLAD I WAS. Again, I thank all you for your posts regarding the Fenway Bowl win, and your thoughts on what will happen with the portal going forward. I guess the old saying applies, "You can't drive the car forward while looking backward". Happy New Year to all of Husky World. Old Guy!

The energy on the UConn sideline at Fenway was through the roof. The energy on the UNC sideline was pretty neutral. We came to play. Happy New Year, Old Guy!

 

[TheDrifter75]

Disagree. This is a kid saying I’m leaving for a better offer and then saying never mind, I love it here. And then a week later saying, oops never mind again.

They all have opp to enter portal, but treating it like a revolving door just reflects poorly on him. More, you know when he entered his name initially that the staff started looking for replacements. His coming back let them focus elsewhere. Now, who knows what was lost.

Your people can leave any day. That’s not how the portal works. If someone critical to the firm left the night before a case he was managing opened for trial I’m guessing your prepared pep talk might come across differently.

These kids are student athletes, not ladies of the night.

But with Pryce, our next case isn't until next fall, not tomorrow. Further, the staff did start looking when he initially entered and picked up Jackson.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Surprised by this take.

Personally I have no issue with a kid transferring. But taking his name out of the portal and declaring his commitment to the UConn family after the Bowl game while knowing he was gone is just a weak move by Yates. Process matters

It isn't a good look (and that's something he'll need to deal with) but I'm not going to be upset with the kid.

He very possibly is one accidental helmet to helmet collision away from ending his career (and as a lineman this can happen very easily). I also imagine that as he is from San Antonio, there are few places that he could move on to that wouldn't be closer to home.

I imagine that someone saw him Saturday and said "this kid can help us a lot" and then seemed him out. The conversation could have been something like:

"would you consider moving to our school and playing at {whatever} level?".

"Thank you but I am very happy with what we've worked out here".

"What have they promised you for NIL?".

"They've promised X".

"Hell, we can offer 2.5X!".

I wish the kid well and believe that we can overcome this loss.

 

[rich1122]

What’s lost here is are these kids getting a Degree. I mean short term money is nice, but you can’t live the rest of your life on it.

I’d be curious to know how this is affecting graduation rates and looking at a kid 3 years down the road after he got a potful of money.

Is this really helping?

 

[RSTuthill]

It isn't a good look (and that's something he'll need to deal with) but I'm not going to be upset with the kid.

He very possibly is one accidental helmet to helmet collision away from ending his career (and as a lineman this can happen very easily). I also imagine that as he is from San Antonio, there are few places that he could move on to that wouldn't be closer to home.

I imagine that someone saw him Saturday and said "this kid can help us a lot" and then seemed him out. The conversation could have been something like:

"would you consider moving to our school and playing at {whatever} level?".

"Thank you but I am very happy with what we've worked out here".

"What have they promised you for NIL?".

"They've promised X".

"Hell, we can offer 2.5X!".

I wish the kid well and believe that we can overcome this loss.

I would argue only with one aspect of your post. These are not kids. They are men.

 

[UConnJim]

The portal is the wild west. I heard of a kid (friend of a friend) who put his name in the portal in December and had $100k+ offers thrown out quickly from a couple big schools (he was a backup at a P4 school) and ultimately he committed to a low level FBS school. What happened? I don't know for sure, but my guess is that there are offers and then there are committable offers. Schools will throw out an offer and evaluate all of their choices and then decide who they want. I just hope if Yates was thrown an offer with money involved that it was a committable offer.

 

[History Geek]

I would argue only with one aspect of your post. These are not kids. They are men.

Young men. Close, but not quite, fully mature cognitively.

 

[Bubba1957]

Some posts compared this to going to a new job for more money. As someone who did a lot of job hopping here’s the difference; a new job/salary sets you up at a new level that will benefit you for years.
Leaving to make a few extra bucks for one year does nothing for your future earnings. In Yates’ case he’s leaving a good situation with great coaches that could help him achieve his long term goals in and out of football. Depending on where he ends up, it’s doubtful to me that his situation will be better. We’ll see.

 

[UConnDan97]

Surprised by this take.

Personally I have no issue with a kid transferring. But taking his name out of the portal and declaring his commitment to the UConn family after the Bowl game while knowing he was gone is just a weak move by Yates. Process matters

I agree with this. I don't have hate for the young man. It's just a rough look between him and the team, coaching staff, and fan base. I've stated earlier that I think the process he chose to do this probably makes it almost impossible to return from a "team credibility" standpoint.

Having said that: if Yates were to decide to return again, and if the coaching staff and team are willing to accept him back, then who am I to argue against it?

 

[BigTenFan]

Disagree. This is a kid saying I’m leaving for a better offer and then saying never mind, I love it here. And then a week later saying, oops never mind again.

They all have opp to enter portal, but treating it like a revolving door just reflects poorly on him. More, you know when he entered his name initially that the staff started looking for replacements. His coming back let them focus elsewhere. Now, who knows what was lost.

Your people can leave any day. That’s not how the portal works. If someone critical to the firm left the night before a case he was managing opened for trial I’m guessing your prepared pep talk might come across differently.

These kids are student athletes, not ladies of the night.

I think the governing body...NCAA or whatever it will be needs to define what a student- athlete is. Clearly the definition has changed dramatically in the past 2 years.

 

[CJasmer]

I think the governing body...NCAA or whatever it will be needs to define what a student- athlete is. Clearly the definition has changed dramatically in the past 2 years.

I think it should be changed to athlete-student.

 

[Stray_Dog]

I agree with biz on this. Heck, these kids are not doing anything different than coaches have been doing forever. The current system allows for this and the kids are taking full advantage. From my standpoint, college athletics brought this upon themselves.

My biggest concern is for the kids. This system is going to bring out some very bad players as "agents" and if kids don't have a good support group around them they are going to get some very bad representation and advice. The leadership at the schools that play in this realm have been completely innept at guiding major college athletics. They have been long greed and short of leadership. There have already been some very bad situations and I fear we are only at the tip of the iceberg.

I don't and it is just that, my opinion to NOT accept this position! Right or wrong, I believe in standards of behavior - one might say its the letter of the law being followed here. I realize we have taken much spirit out of the law and so suffer with a lack of common sense. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH THAT THIS IS MY OPINION!

 

[uconnbill]

Surprised by this take.

Personally I have no issue with a kid transferring. But taking his name out of the portal and declaring his commitment to the UConn family after the Bowl game while knowing he was gone is just a weak move by Yates. Process matters

That is my issue with it. I am fine with him being in the portal but then to remove himself and then reenter is a kick in the groin

 

[ZOOCONN]

I agree with this. I don't have hate for the young man. It's just a rough look between him and the team, coaching staff, and fan base. I've stated earlier that I think the process he chose to do this probably makes it almost impossible to return from a "team credibility" standpoint.

Having said that: if Yates were to decide to return again, and if the coaching staff and team are willing to accept him back, then who am I to argue against it?

I have a post on twitter that is fairly critical of him, it has been liked by more than a few of the players on the team and a few that played directly next to him. I would imagine him returning is not going to happen.

 

[gioff2323]

I think it should be changed to athlete-student.

Just athlete. I’ve a relative at a P4 school playing a sport, not fb. Trust me, most of the kids playing fb have not cracked a book or opened their school provided laptop.

 

[fleaflicker]

The energy on the UConn sideline at Fenway was through the roof. The energy on the UNC sideline was pretty neutral. We came to play. Happy New Year, Old Guy!

Thank You....Now, lets bring the Women and Men's BB team home with a W today. UConn is the sports capital of the world! Let's remember all the other UConn teams that are winning at an incredible level. Hockey, Baseball, Volleyball and more.....I wear my Husky shirt proudly....Keep the great Boneyard posts coming for the "old Guy"! Love reading them all......