2022 Transfer Thread - It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)

[Doc Reeves 6434]

5 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

I’m no rocket surgeon, but I’m guessing The Sip is a cheesy, shorthand nickname for The University of Mississippi.

Would make more sense if they said ‘Transfer to Old Sip’ 

both because of the school nickname nomenclature and the 1950s style old, white patriarchy that dominates the entire state like no other in the South. Would work in two ways then. 

[RollingPresidential 633]

48 minutes ago, SuperSport said:

I’m no rocket surgeon, but I’m guessing The Sip is a cheesy, shorthand nickname for The University of Mississippi.

As opposed to their normal colloquial name, which is what slaves would call the mistress of the house.

[Cairn Horn88 8503]

2 hours ago, Handcruser said:

What does that mean

https://footballscoop.com/news/lane-kiffin-ole-miss-ncaa-transfers-free-agency

[Vito Andolini 9459]

I wanted to do an ironic joke about the most poorly educated state having the most difficult name to spell, but West Virginia fucked that all up.

[quigley 1565]

3 hours ago, Doc Reeves said:

Would make more sense if they said ‘Transfer to Old Sip’ 

both because of the school nickname nomenclature and the 1950s style old, white patriarchy that dominates the entire state like no other in the South. Would work in two ways then. 

Alabama may have a say in this one.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=roy+moore+alabama

[Doc Reeves 6434]

1 hour ago, quigley said:

Alabama may have a say in this one.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=roy+moore+alabama

oh, I hear you loud and clear. when we get down to brass tacks, I think we can agree they both are complete shit

[Getafix 29461]

 

- Cole Spencer (OL) in the transfer portal

- Western Kentucky, 45 starts, several C-USA honors, Mason Brooks' teammate 

- breakdown from your favorite 247 analyst, below (it's interesting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER
 

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Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER

Transfer left tackle Cole Spencer (6-foot-4, 300 pounds) is an experienced, multi-year starter with 45 starts at Western Kentucky. Despite lacking ideal Power Five size and length, Spencer is an excellent pass-protector who has the experience that will make him a very valuable portal prospect. You don’t see guys with 45 starts looking to transfer all that much, but Spencer became one of the few who fits the description upon entering the portal on February 14.

Spencer was voted first-team All-Conference USA in 2021. The 247Sports transfer rankings team has given Spencer a rating of 89. I think he’s a plug-and-play left tackle in the right college system with future NFL ability and wouldn’t be surprised if his future at the next level is as a center.

Western Kentucky in 2021 ran a high-tempo run-and-shoot type offense (and I wonder if Spencer would be following former OC Zach Kittley to Texas Tech). Spencer’s strengths are his athleticism, which he pairs with good technique and great feet. He is more of a grabber than a puncher in protection but will two-hand punch a bit against edge rushers that use their hands. Spencer does a nice job of running the edge around the corner, letting his quarterback step up in the pocket. He plays hard and plays through the end of every play.

Spencer’s weakness is there’s no proof of physicality at the point of contact because of the style of offense he’s been in. He is not a road-grader as a run blocker but does a nice job of getting his body in the right position and getting up to the second level when asked. Spencer struggles some at getting knocked back in the pocket on power rushes as he turns his shoulders a little early. Training this shoulder force is something he can improve on by training one more kick and staying square on the angle.

Overall, Spencer is a great fit and get for anyone with his experience and skills but would be best suited to play in a similar up-tempo offense. I think he will likely wind up as an offensive tackle at his next stop unless he tries to level up a few notches in competition. As I mentioned earlier, he’s a guy who could get moved to center at the NFL level.

 

 

[MoJames 8258]

Weird ass photo of him.

[Junior Bonner 6601]

1 hour ago, Getafix said:

- breakdown from your favorite 247 analyst, below (it's interesting)

Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER
 

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Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER

Transfer left tackle Cole Spencer (6-foot-4, 300 pounds) is an experienced, multi-year starter with 45 starts at Western Kentucky. Despite lacking ideal Power Five size and length, Spencer is an excellent pass-protector who has the experience that will make him a very valuable portal prospect. You don’t see guys with 45 starts looking to transfer all that much, but Spencer became one of the few who fits the description upon entering the portal on February 14.

Spencer was voted first-team All-Conference USA in 2021. The 247Sports transfer rankings team has given Spencer a rating of 89. I think he’s a plug-and-play left tackle in the right college system with future NFL ability and wouldn’t be surprised if his future at the next level is as a center.

Western Kentucky in 2021 ran a high-tempo run-and-shoot type offense (and I wonder if Spencer would be following former OC Zach Kittley to Texas Tech). Spencer’s strengths are his athleticism, which he pairs with good technique and great feet. He is more of a grabber than a puncher in protection but will two-hand punch a bit against edge rushers that use their hands. Spencer does a nice job of running the edge around the corner, letting his quarterback step up in the pocket. He plays hard and plays through the end of every play.

Spencer’s weakness is there’s no proof of physicality at the point of contact because of the style of offense he’s been in. He is not a road-grader as a run blocker but does a nice job of getting his body in the right position and getting up to the second level when asked. Spencer struggles some at getting knocked back in the pocket on power rushes as he turns his shoulders a little early. Training this shoulder force is something he can improve on by training one more kick and staying square on the angle.

Overall, Spencer is a great fit and get for anyone with his experience and skills but would be best suited to play in a similar up-tempo offense. I think he will likely wind up as an offensive tackle at his next stop unless he tries to level up a few notches in competition. As I mentioned earlier, he’s a guy who could get moved to center at the NFL level.

 

 

Fuck the Brocks. And Double Fuck Blake. 

Edited February 15, 2022 by Junior Bonner

[LarryMoeSurly 411]

1 hour ago, Getafix said:

 

- Cole Spencer (OL) in the transfer portal

- Western Kentucky, 45 starts, several C-USA honors, Mason Brooks' teammate 

- breakdown from your favorite 247 analyst, below (it's interesting)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER
 

  Hide contents

Transfer portal spotlight: Scouting veteran OL Cole Spencer
BLAKE BROCKERMEYER

Transfer left tackle Cole Spencer (6-foot-4, 300 pounds) is an experienced, multi-year starter with 45 starts at Western Kentucky. Despite lacking ideal Power Five size and length, Spencer is an excellent pass-protector who has the experience that will make him a very valuable portal prospect. You don’t see guys with 45 starts looking to transfer all that much, but Spencer became one of the few who fits the description upon entering the portal on February 14.

Spencer was voted first-team All-Conference USA in 2021. The 247Sports transfer rankings team has given Spencer a rating of 89. I think he’s a plug-and-play left tackle in the right college system with future NFL ability and wouldn’t be surprised if his future at the next level is as a center.

Western Kentucky in 2021 ran a high-tempo run-and-shoot type offense (and I wonder if Spencer would be following former OC Zach Kittley to Texas Tech). Spencer’s strengths are his athleticism, which he pairs with good technique and great feet. He is more of a grabber than a puncher in protection but will two-hand punch a bit against edge rushers that use their hands. Spencer does a nice job of running the edge around the corner, letting his quarterback step up in the pocket. He plays hard and plays through the end of every play.

Spencer’s weakness is there’s no proof of physicality at the point of contact because of the style of offense he’s been in. He is not a road-grader as a run blocker but does a nice job of getting his body in the right position and getting up to the second level when asked. Spencer struggles some at getting knocked back in the pocket on power rushes as he turns his shoulders a little early. Training this shoulder force is something he can improve on by training one more kick and staying square on the angle.

Overall, Spencer is a great fit and get for anyone with his experience and skills but would be best suited to play in a similar up-tempo offense. I think he will likely wind up as an offensive tackle at his next stop unless he tries to level up a few notches in competition. As I mentioned earlier, he’s a guy who could get moved to center at the NFL level.

 

 

Spencer doesn’t seem to fit the profile of what Flood is looking for. 

[Burt Macklin 19230]

17 minutes ago, LarryMoeSurly said:

Spencer doesn’t seem to fit the profile of what Flood is looking for. 

The only profile Spencer needs to fit is being better than Christian Jones. The staff would be really fucking stupid to not go after him. 

[Bevo 13934]

20 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

The only profile Spencer needs to fit is being better than Christian Jones. The staff would be really fucking stupid to not go after him. 

Well, I'm sure they will be stupid then. We didn't go after the Virginia guys so I don't see how this would be any different.

[Atticus 4228]

There's no guarantee he'd be better than Jones at what Flood wants him to do. He's also light in the ass and lacks length. Looked pretty good in the few games I skimmed through. Good mobility and fairly consistent. 

He looks like what we thought Karic was, I'd be surprised if we went after him. Rather get another impact player at WR or more defensive edge help (Assuming we fill our LB and S needs)

[Red Five 41792]

Going into the season with Jones, Karic, and true freshmen at two OT spots seems like a fireable offense, but who knows. 

[BurntOrange&White 42020]

Just now, Red Five said:

Going into the season with Jones, Karic, and true freshmen at two OT spots seems like a fireable offense, but who knows. 

They fired the guys responsible for that already. 

[texifornia 59084]

2 hours ago, Burt Macklin said:

The only profile Spencer needs to fit is being better than Christian Jones. The staff would be really fucking stupid to not go after him. 

It's Farrell, so take it fwiw, but...

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Potential landing spots: Several schools quickly expressed serious interest, with Penn State leading the way. The Nittany Lions have already landed Western Kentucky transfer wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley and are a serious possibility with Spencer. Other schools to watch include UCLA, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Washington State, Kentucky, Michigan State, Purdue, Florida State and Nebraska.

https://portal.rivals.com/news/transfer-tracker-plenty-of-interest-for-wku-ol

[tokamak 6687]

25 minutes ago, Red Five said:

Going into the season with Jones, Karic, and true freshmen at two OT spots seems like a fireable offense, but who knows. 

"Yep, Kai Locksley and a TE from New Mexico is definitely all this QB room needs"

I still have PTSD from that shit

[RaysBoomBoomRoom 5742]

Hello

 

[Getafix 29461]

 

TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark

 

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TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark
 

TCU defensive end/outside linebacker Khari Coleman has entered the NCAA transfer portal, multiple sources confirmed to HornedFrogBlitz on Tuesday.

Coleman submitted his paperwork to the school on Monday.

The junior is the second TCU defensive end to enter the portal this off-season; he joins Ochaun Mathis as players that have left the program.

A three-star prospect out of New Orleans in the 2020 recruiting class, Coleman had a breakout freshman campaign in 2020. Starting nine games, Coleman finished with 33 tackles and 15 tackles for loss which ranked second in the Big 12 and seventh in the nation. He also recorded three sacks on the year.

For his efforts, Coleman was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year.

Coleman’s production dropped in 2021. Missing the first three games due to an injury, Coleman appeared in nine games and made just four starts as Dylan Horton started to emerge in front of Coleman. Coleman finished with just 19 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. As a team, TCU ranked dead last in the Big 12 in sacks with just 15 last season. 

With TCU hiring Joe Gillespie as its new defensive coordinator, Coleman’s future as a defensive end was nearing an end. Utilizing the 3-3-5 defensive scheme, Gillespie relies on bigger defensive ends. At 226-pounds, Coleman was gearing to make the transition to outside linebacker in the spring and was listed as such on the official TCU football roster.

 

 

[MuellerHorn 4631]

17 minutes ago, RaysBoomBoomRoom said:

Hello

 

 

6 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark

 

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TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark
 

TCU defensive end/outside linebacker Khari Coleman has entered the NCAA transfer portal, multiple sources confirmed to HornedFrogBlitz on Tuesday.

Coleman submitted his paperwork to the school on Monday.

The junior is the second TCU defensive end to enter the portal this off-season; he joins Ochaun Mathis as players that have left the program.

A three-star prospect out of New Orleans in the 2020 recruiting class, Coleman had a breakout freshman campaign in 2020. Starting nine games, Coleman finished with 33 tackles and 15 tackles for loss which ranked second in the Big 12 and seventh in the nation. He also recorded three sacks on the year.

For his efforts, Coleman was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year.

Coleman’s production dropped in 2021. Missing the first three games due to an injury, Coleman appeared in nine games and made just four starts as Dylan Horton started to emerge in front of Coleman. Coleman finished with just 19 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. As a team, TCU ranked dead last in the Big 12 in sacks with just 15 last season. 

With TCU hiring Joe Gillespie as its new defensive coordinator, Coleman’s future as a defensive end was nearing an end. Utilizing the 3-3-5 defensive scheme, Gillespie relies on bigger defensive ends. At 226-pounds, Coleman was gearing to make the transition to outside linebacker in the spring and was listed as such on the official TCU football roster.

 

 

 

 

 

[gmr548 16704]

Have to think LSU will be all over that

[MoJames 8258]

6 minutes ago, gmr548 said:

Have to think LSU will be all over that

I bet they grind right on up on that opportunity.

[Bevo 13934]

He is 6'1.5" and about 225lbs and isn't great in space (ie. as a linebacker). He will need the perfect fit to succeed in college. Maybe he should go to a team that runs a defense that is similar to TCU's 2020 defense where he performed at an all american level.

[Atticus 4228]

Sounds like Ovie better get his shit together and fast. 

[LTtxfan 50038]

37 minutes ago, Atticus said:

Sounds like Ovie better get his shit together and fast. 

 

[NWAustinDude 2266]

[Doc Reeves 6434]

2 hours ago, Bevo said:

Maybe he should go to a team that runs a defense that is similar to TCU's 2020 defense where he performed at an all american level

 

[Irieguy 1059]

6 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

They fired the guys responsible for that already. 

Those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked, have been sacked.

[Dr. Teeth 5868]

He probably owns the Top Golf as part of his package so he doesn’t get thrown out. 

[SydneyCarton 49537]

14 hours ago, Atticus said:

Sounds like Ovie better get his shit together and fast. 

I'm perfectly fine if he gets his shit together in a fucking hobo bindle post haste and gets right the fuck out of town. 

[RaysBoomBoomRoom 5742]

17 hours ago, RaysBoomBoomRoom said:

Hello

 

 

17 hours ago, Getafix said:

 

TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark

 

  Reveal hidden contents

TCU's Khari Coleman entering transfer portal

Jeremy Clark
 

TCU defensive end/outside linebacker Khari Coleman has entered the NCAA transfer portal, multiple sources confirmed to HornedFrogBlitz on Tuesday.

Coleman submitted his paperwork to the school on Monday.

The junior is the second TCU defensive end to enter the portal this off-season; he joins Ochaun Mathis as players that have left the program.

A three-star prospect out of New Orleans in the 2020 recruiting class, Coleman had a breakout freshman campaign in 2020. Starting nine games, Coleman finished with 33 tackles and 15 tackles for loss which ranked second in the Big 12 and seventh in the nation. He also recorded three sacks on the year.

For his efforts, Coleman was named the Big 12 Co-Defensive Freshman of the Year.

Coleman’s production dropped in 2021. Missing the first three games due to an injury, Coleman appeared in nine games and made just four starts as Dylan Horton started to emerge in front of Coleman. Coleman finished with just 19 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. As a team, TCU ranked dead last in the Big 12 in sacks with just 15 last season. 

With TCU hiring Joe Gillespie as its new defensive coordinator, Coleman’s future as a defensive end was nearing an end. Utilizing the 3-3-5 defensive scheme, Gillespie relies on bigger defensive ends. At 226-pounds, Coleman was gearing to make the transition to outside linebacker in the spring and was listed as such on the official TCU football roster.

 

 

Choate, Pk, Joseph, and Henry Fernandez are now following, so I assume that we are going to pursue him.

[RaysBoomBoomRoom 5742]

 

[texifornia 59084]

WVU's crazy roster churn continues

https://247sports.com/player/daryl-porter-46053257/

[Getafix 29461]

 

FWIW ... TCU/247 mod, in a Khari Coleman thread.

 

 

 

 

[Red Five 41792]

Where was he playing when he had 15 tackles for loss as a true freshman?

[SuperSport 1373]

3 hours ago, Red Five said:

Where was he playing when he had 15 tackles for loss as a true freshman?

Probably DKR...

[LebongJames 1929]

https://mobile.twitter.com/d__wright14/status/1494051009781501957

[Getafix 29461]

 

 

 

Coming out of high school, offers from Bama, LSU, Tenn, Ole Miss, ND, A&M, others.

From his Vandy bio:

As a Freshman (2020)
• Four games played
• Six tackles, five against No. 6/5 Florida and one at Missouri
• First career fumble recovery versus the Gators
• Among SEC freshmen, third in fumbles recovered/game (0.20)
• Among all SEC players, tied for fifth in fumbles recovered/game

The Wright File
• Four-star prospect by ESPN
• Three-star by Rivals and 247Sports
• Top 400 national prospect by 247Sports
• Top 20 Alabama prospect by ESPN and 247Sports
• Alabama’s 21st-best prospect by Rivals
• Missed most of senior season due to injury
• Sophomore starting quarterback, junior starting safety while playing alongside current Vanderbilt safety Justin Harris
• 54 tackles, six interceptions and six defensed passes, helping Etowah to 5A state quarterfinals as a junior
• Three interceptions returned for scores in 2018
• 2018 all-state first team
• 2018 all-region first team
• Varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and tennis
• Full name is De’Rickey Rashad Wright
• Born and raised in northeast Alabama
• Son of the late Christina Henderson
• Three siblings: Shi’Nita, Sha’Nora and Latrice
• Undeclared major

Career Highs
Tackles: 5, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020
Fumble Recovery: 1, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020

 

 

[OB3 3636]

Vandy has him listed at 6’4 230. Spin down to LB or box safety?

[HenryJames 67474]

De'Rickey is Spanish for From'Rickey.

[TexasTroll 454]

5 hours ago, Getafix said:

 

FWIW ... TCU/247 mod, in a Khari Coleman thread.

 

 

 

 

DE at Slippery Rock State maybe.

[TexasTroll 454]

50 minutes ago, Getafix said:

 

 

 

Coming out of high school, offers from Bama, LSU, Tenn, Ole Miss, ND, A&M, others.

From his Vandy bio:

As a Freshman (2020)
• Four games played
• Six tackles, five against No. 6/5 Florida and one at Missouri
• First career fumble recovery versus the Gators
• Among SEC freshmen, third in fumbles recovered/game (0.20)
• Among all SEC players, tied for fifth in fumbles recovered/game

The Wright File
• Four-star prospect by ESPN
• Three-star by Rivals and 247Sports
• Top 400 national prospect by 247Sports
• Top 20 Alabama prospect by ESPN and 247Sports
• Alabama’s 21st-best prospect by Rivals
• Missed most of senior season due to injury
• Sophomore starting quarterback, junior starting safety while playing alongside current Vanderbilt safety Justin Harris
• 54 tackles, six interceptions and six defensed passes, helping Etowah to 5A state quarterfinals as a junior
• Three interceptions returned for scores in 2018
• 2018 all-state first team
• 2018 all-region first team
• Varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and tennis
• Full name is De’Rickey Rashad Wright
• Born and raised in northeast Alabama
• Son of the late Christina Henderson
• Three siblings: Shi’Nita, Sha’Nora and Latrice
• Undeclared major

Career Highs
Tackles: 5, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020
Fumble Recovery: 1, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020

 

 

Here Visiting Colo, and in my Colo headspace, his name made me giggle...

[Jabberwocky 1666]

https://247sports.com/player/mitchell-agude-46079579/

[Bevo 13934]

58 minutes ago, Getafix said:

• Three siblings: Shi’Nita, Sha’Nora and Latrice

I wonder if Latrice feels gypped.

[Hornius Emeritus 12820]

5 minutes ago, Jabberwocky said:

https://247sports.com/player/mitchell-agude-46079579/

He is a very good player. We should be all over that.

[Getafix 29461]

12 minutes ago, Jabberwocky said:

https://247sports.com/player/mitchell-agude-46079579/

 

 

UCLA bio.

 

 

From the UCLA board.

 

They sound pretty upset that he's leaving.  Some back and forth about whether or not he was accepted into grad school, and possible impact of that issue.

 

[Ignatius 4151]

3 hours ago, SuperSport said:

Probably DKR...

Top 10 post….

[tokamak 6687]

1 hour ago, Getafix said:

 

 

 

Coming out of high school, offers from Bama, LSU, Tenn, Ole Miss, ND, A&M, others.

From his Vandy bio:

As a Freshman (2020)
• Four games played
• Six tackles, five against No. 6/5 Florida and one at Missouri
• First career fumble recovery versus the Gators
• Among SEC freshmen, third in fumbles recovered/game (0.20)
• Among all SEC players, tied for fifth in fumbles recovered/game

The Wright File
• Four-star prospect by ESPN
• Three-star by Rivals and 247Sports
• Top 400 national prospect by 247Sports
• Top 20 Alabama prospect by ESPN and 247Sports
• Alabama’s 21st-best prospect by Rivals
• Missed most of senior season due to injury
• Sophomore starting quarterback, junior starting safety while playing alongside current Vanderbilt safety Justin Harris
• 54 tackles, six interceptions and six defensed passes, helping Etowah to 5A state quarterfinals as a junior
• Three interceptions returned for scores in 2018
• 2018 all-state first team
• 2018 all-region first team
• Varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball and tennis
• Full name is De’Rickey Rashad Wright
• Born and raised in northeast Alabama
• Son of the late Christina Henderson
• Three siblings: Shi’Nita, Sha’Nora and Latrice
• Undeclared major

Career Highs
Tackles: 5, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020
Fumble Recovery: 1, vs. Florida, 11/21/2020

 

 

Whoa, third among SEC freshmen in fumbles recovered per game with a whopping 0.2 (even though that math doesn't work out if he played 4 games). Must-get, IMO.

[satyanash 15660]

 

[closetojumping 65540]

14 hours ago, satyanash said:

 

Boyd may be right, but that's not the "obvious takeaway". It's actually a logic trap, called a conjunction fallacy, that we often fall prey to in that the more specific and detailed a choice is vs the broadest and least detailed option, lazy thinking will immediately gravitate towards to the more complicated answer. Boyd has no idea whether the staff has decided the Buck role has to be fundamentally more adept at drops in the future. He doesn't speak to anyone on the staff and they wouldn't tell someone that anyway. 

The "obvious takeaway" is that Texas thinks it needs another Buck from the portal. So they're offering guys that they think can play the position. They need a body. If he's able to cover well beyond the ability to simply somehow be above replacement on the field in general, awesome. I also don't speak to the staff and can say with certainty that what I just offered up is more likely to be correct, mathematically.

More on the Conjunction Fallacy, or "The Linda Problem" is spoilered for those interested. 

Spoiler

Regarding the conjunction fallacy, it's covered pretty well in a number of excellent and accessible books around why and how we make decisions, and behavioral economics. The Invisible Gorilla and Thinking Fast & Slow delve into studies that investigate it and both of those books are pretty fucking good if you're into that kind of thing.

Here's a link to a really simple breakdown of it as well:

https://jesusgilhernandez.com/2013/11/03/the-linda-problem-the-conjuntion-fallacy/