UConn Outbound Transfers for 8/1/23>7/31/24 Cycle

[HCCForever]

More coaches out than players. The joy has been sucked out of the game.

Some staff - they’ve made it clear they’re going to the portal for a starting qb. It’s a 2-way street.

I didn't realize that more staff is out than players. Not good.

But it does seem as if Rodemaker is missing a great opportunity to show his future school what he good do by playing well against Georgia. He has ever right to enter the portal but he is not doing his teammates any favor by entering the portal 6 days before the game. Couldn't he have entered the portal earlier?

 

[Hoophound]

I didn't realize that more staff is out than players. Not good.

But it does seem as if Rodemaker is missing a great opportunity to show his future school what he good do by playing well against Georgia. He has ever right to enter the portal but he is not doing his teammates any favor by entering the portal 6 days before the game. Couldn't he have entered the portal earlier?

FSU is playing this game with a practice squad. The portal truly is ruining college sports. It’s just a matter of when it becomes clear to everyone that it isn’t sustainable.

I have no interest in watching the Orange Bowl because FSU has no players. This will become normal without changes. It renders bowl season even more irrelevant than it was before, which seemed impossible. Now the only games worth watching are the playoff, which only served to strengthen the most powerful. Its ridiculous.

 

[Windham4th]

FSU is playing this game with a practice squad. The portal truly is ruining college sports. It’s just a matter of when it becomes clear to everyone that it isn’t sustainable.

I have no interest in watching the Orange Bowl because FSU has no players. This will become normal without changes. It renders bowl season even more irrelevant than it was before, which seemed impossible. Now the only games worth watching are the playoff, which only served to strengthen the most powerful. Its ridiculous.

Orange Bowl is as meaningless as all the other bowls. I wouldnt risk injury for this.

 

[Chin Diesel]

FSU is playing this game with a practice squad. The portal truly is ruining college sports. It’s just a matter of when it becomes clear to everyone that it isn’t sustainable.

I have no interest in watching the Orange Bowl because FSU has no players. This will become normal without changes. It renders bowl season even more irrelevant than it was before, which seemed impossible. Now the only games worth watching are the playoff, which only served to strengthen the most powerful. Its ridiculous.

I honestly think FSU admin, football team and fans want the Orange Bowl to tank this year. They have no interest in playing in it other than to collect a pay check.

It would be interesting if bowl game payouts became variable based on coaching staff and player participation.

Personally, I'd like to see the transfer portal be locked from the beginning of first game at end of August until championship game. Same for coaches leaving one school to go to another.

 

[HCCForever]

I honestly think FSU admin, football team and fans want the Orange Bowl to tank this year. They have no interest in playing in it other than to collect a pay check.

It would be interesting if bowl game payouts became variable based on coaching staff and player participation.

Personally, I'd like to see the transfer portal be locked from the beginning of first game at end of August until championship game. Same for coaches leaving one school to go to another.

I have similar thoughts in regard to bowl payouts. If the game payout was variable, it might impact NIL as well. And tighten the transfer portal window.

 

[Jimdish255]

A series of bad decisions fas created a free for all. The Bowl system has imploded and I haven't watched a single Bowl game this season. The only ones that matter are the semi-finals and the final. If lifelong consumers like me aren't watching I'd be shocked if ratings aren't cratering for the lower tier games.

 

[HCCForever]

A series of bad decisions fas created a free for all. The Bowl system has imploded and I haven't watched a single Bowl game this season. The only ones that matter are the semi-finals and the final. If lifelong consumers like me aren't watching I'd be shocked if ratings aren't cratering for the lower tier games.

I still watch the bowl games even though they have no importance. I’m not glued to the TV but it is something to watch if no MBB games are being played. But I’m probably an outlier and I’m on vacation this week. Kansas was of some interest last night.

 

[businesslawyer]

FSU is playing this game with a practice squad. The portal truly is ruining college sports. It’s just a matter of when it becomes clear to everyone that it isn’t sustainable.

I have no interest in watching the Orange Bowl because FSU has no players. This will become normal without changes. It renders bowl season even more irrelevant than it was before, which seemed impossible. Now the only games worth watching are the playoff, which only served to strengthen the most powerful. Its ridiculous.

NCAA could stop must of this. Penalize coaches who bail on their schools before their season is over, and don’t open up the portal to anyone whose season isn’t over. You know why they won’t do that. Because when ’Bama or MIchigan wants a new coach or new QB, they don’t want to have to wait.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I have similar thoughts in regard to bowl payouts. If the game payout was variable, it might impact NIL as well. And tighten the transfer portal window.

A series of bad decisions fas created a free for all. The Bowl system has imploded and I haven't watched a single Bowl game this season. The only ones that matter are the semi-finals and the final. If lifelong consumers like me aren't watching I'd be shocked if ratings aren't cratering for the lower tier games.
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NCAA could stop must of this. Penalize coaches who bail on their schools before their season is over, and don’t open up the portal to anyone whose season isn’t over. You know why they won’t do that. Because when ’Bama or MIchigan wants a new coach or new QB, they don’t want to have to wait.

The four-team CFP and the transfer portal have really peeled back the curtain on the scam many of these bowl games are. Used to be the team got in another 2-4 weeks of practice, the fans got a nice place to visit for a few days over the holidays, some cities got some extra tourism money and publicity and we got some great bowl game names (Poulan Weedeater Bowl anyone?).

Scam may be too harsh but fans inherently know these games played with make-shift coaching staffs and seemingly half the regular season roster are meaningless going forward.

 

[uconndogs]

NCAA could stop must of this. Penalize coaches who bail on their schools before their season is over, and don’t open up the portal to anyone whose season isn’t over. You know why they won’t do that. Because when ’Bama or MIchigan wants a new coach or new QB, they don’t want to have to wait.

I don't think the NCAA has any practical enforcement capabilities anymore over the BiG and SEC. I think if they press a critical issue like this those conferences will threaten to leave and take their football with them. The NCAA tournament may be some leverage against that, but I'm not so sure the NCAA doesn't need those conferences to sustain the overall value of that tournament.

In short, I think the NCAA's days of policing the Power 4 are just about over......

 

[huskysupporter]

The four-team CFP and the transfer portal have really peeled back the curtain on the scam many of these bowl games are. Used to be the team got in another 2-4 weeks of practice, the fans got a nice place to visit for a few days over the holidays, some cities got some extra tourism money and publicity and we got some great bowl game names (Poulan Weedeater Bowl anyone?).

Scam may be too harsh but fans inherently know these games played with make-shift coaching staffs and seemingly half the regular season roster are meaningless going forward.

I don’t disagree that the transfer portal is negatively effecting every bowl except playoffs but when you really look at it, bowls during the BCS era have been meaningless.

It’s a cool game for fans of the teams to watch and provides a couple of weeks extra practice (which I think has been way overrated by coaches). But who cares outside of the fans of the teams?

Orange Bowl this year is an example. Who cares? I might watch some of the CFP games because there is an interest to see who is crowned the national champion. But I can care less about an ACC v. SEC bowl game.

 

[KryHavok]

For years, I used to love this time of year not only because of Christmas, but also for all the college bowl games with my favorite being the Rose Bowl even though I'm not particularly a BIG or PAC fan (but I'd root for Michigan during the Schembechler days). Hell even the Poinsettia Bowl got my attention. I could understand a FEW opt outs, but far too many players and coaches ditching teams after the regular season ends. It's really lost the allure of yesteryear...but I'm always ready to watch a bowl in which Notre Dame gets spanked!

 

[ZooCougar]

There is literally no reason why they can’t implement a 24 team playoff like FCS with BYEs for the top seeds.

No need to take 3-4 weeks off before bowls are played.

Next season when they have playoff games on campus they will truly see how much more valuable playoffs are.

 

[Nostical]

Bowl games have always been over hyped. How long have we heard that it's all about "who wants to be there more". It won't really matter much if the team that shows up is not the one that played all year. We fans go to Bowl games for the the chance to gather with friends at an away site and cheer for the laundry and the fight song. As long as the opponents are as suspect as we are in their roster it can be an exciting game. And sometimes a star is born--and then hope grows for next year.

 

[Buffett10]

There is literally no reason why they can’t implement a 24 team playoff like FCS with BYEs for the top seeds.

No need to take 3-4 weeks off before bowls are played.

Next season when they have playoff games on campus they will truly see how much more valuable playoffs are.

Yeah except for losing revenue due to the on campus games having no sponsors

 

[freescooter]

FSU is playing this game with a practice squad. The portal truly is ruining college sports. It’s just a matter of when it becomes clear to everyone that it isn’t sustainable.

I have no interest in watching the Orange Bowl because FSU has no players. This will become normal without changes. It renders bowl season even more irrelevant than it was before, which seemed impossible. Now the only games worth watching are the playoff, which only served to strengthen the most powerful. Its ridiculous.

At some point a playoff team will lose its quarterback to the portal. That will force a change.

 

[ZooCougar]

Yeah except for losing revenue due to the on campus games having no sponsors

They will have plenty of sponsors and full stadiums. And they will probably earn credits like March Madness.

 

[Buffett10]

They will have plenty of sponsors and full stadiums. And they will probably earn credits like March Madness.

It's already announced they wont have sponsors for the on campus games.

 

[ZooCougar]

It's already announced they wont have sponsors for the on campus games.

Yeah. I’m so sure they won’t be making any money. Come on!

 

[freescooter]

It's already announced they wont have sponsors for the on campus games.

I remember when they announced they wouldn’t ever expand beyond 4 teams, too. Don’t bet on the no sponsor thing being permanent.

 

[cohenzone]

Orange Bowl is as meaningless as all the other bowls. I wouldnt risk injury for this.

Seriously, why would anyone including dtudents and alumni pay to see a team that wasn’t the team
that got them to the bowl? Major college sports really has descended to watching a bunch of people wearing school colors that particular day. The sports have gone over the top with what’s in it for meism To paraphrase JFK, more or less, ask not what you can do for your school that handed you a free education, but ask the school what have they done for you that deserves loyalty.’i am totally turned off.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Seriously, why would anyone including dtudents and alumni pay to see a team that wasn’t the team
that got them to the bowl? Major college sports really has descended to watching a bunch of people wearing school colors that particular day. The sports have gone over the top with what’s in it for meism To paraphrase JFK, more or less, ask not what you can do for your school that handed you a free education, but ask the school what have they done for you that deserves loyalty.’i am totally turned off.

Agreed - other than UConn or CFP games, I haven't watched a single other bowl game from start to finish for the past 5 years.

 

[ktuck911]

Seriously, why would anyone including dtudents and alumni pay to see a team that wasn’t the team
that got them to the bowl? Major college sports really has descended to watching a bunch of people wearing school colors that particular day. The sports have gone over the top with what’s in it for meism To paraphrase JFK, more or less, ask not what you can do for your school that handed you a free education, but ask the school what have they done for you that deserves loyalty.’i am totally turned off.

sad part is most, nowadays, don't think what you posted is logical in today's world... Integrity matters no more to the masses... it's about the almighty dollar

 

[HCCForever]

Seriously, why would anyone including students and alumni pay to see a team that wasn’t the team
that got them to the bowl? Major college sports really has descended to watching a bunch of people wearing school colors that particular day. The sports have gone over the top with what’s in it for meism To paraphrase JFK, more or less, ask not what you can do for your school that handed you a free education, but ask the school what have they done for you that deserves loyalty.’i am totally turned off.

To your point, more than 24 FSU players have opted out of the Orange Bowl for various reasons. Mad Dog Russo had a rant on this saying the FSU players have no guts. I agree with him. They moan about not being in the playoffs and then they walk away from a chance to prove themselves against Georgia. What better preparation for the NFL than beating Georgia? But as others have said in this chat, FSU wants to send a message.

I am different from most as I have been watching some games especially the better bowls that began later this week. The Oklahoma team and OL in particular had a bunch of opt outs and they had at least 8 holding calls which certainly affected the game.

Caleb Williams did not play for USC in the Holiday Bowl but was there out of uniform. His replacement Miller Moss threw six TDs. That is why I watch the games, to see players play who wouldn't ordinarily play. There have been some great individual performances but the quality of the games has suffered.

I also watched a bit of the Wasabi Bowl at Fenway where BC beat Louisville. There weren't many fans in the stands. I can't blame them. Who wants to watch a game at Fenway in the rain?

 

[noeynox]

To your point, more than 24 FSU players have opted out of the Orange Bowl for various reasons. Mad Dog Russo had a rant on this saying the FSU players have no guts. I agree with him. They moan about not being in the playoffs and then they walk away from a chance to prove themselves against Georgia. What better preparation for the NFL than beating Georgia? But as others have said in this chat, FSU wants to send a message.

I am different from most as I have been watching some games especially the better bowls that began later this week. The Oklahoma team and OL in particular had a bunch of opt outs and they had at least 8 holding calls which certainly affected the game.

Caleb Williams did not play for USC in the Holiday Bowl but was there out of uniform. His replacement Miller Moss threw six TDs. That is why I watch the games, to see players play who wouldn't ordinarily play. There have been some great individual performances but the quality of the games has suffered.

I also watched a bit of the Wasabi Bowl at Fenway where BC beat Louisville. There weren't many fans in the stands. I can't blame them. Who wants to watch a game at Fenway in the rain?

BC played SMU.