2023 Transfer Thread - Texas Capitalized, ATM Victimized

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I asked Coach (Charlie) Weis at KU and Coach (Dana) Holgorsen at West Virginia (the same question), just so I know my relationship with them...(Tuberville) was just telling me he coached at Miami and Auburn, he coached 10 years and recruited Ray Lewis and kind of blew the question off I didn’t even realize.

The waitress brought our food out, and we thought (Tuberville) went to the bathroom, but he never came back to dinner. Then next thing I know, the next day, he made an announcement that he’s going to Cincinnati.

 

Manchin might cosponsor. Not surprising that the poor states might band together here and try to stop NIL and transfers from relegating their teams to the second-tier--or in Alabama's case, just another good team.

37 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Of course someone like Tommy fucking Tuberville is tone deaf enough to fail to understand the optics of "we want to put more controls around these (often black and often from lower income household) athletes and limit their rights and earning potential artificially compared to the rest of society. mostly, we want to do this because we just want things to go back to the way they used to be (he damned near says this verbatim). we're doing all of this also because these boys and girls are just too stupid to understand how hard it is to graduate college in the first place, so we have to do their thinking for them."

They understand the optics. Feature, not a bug.

3 hours ago, Reese Bennett said:

Alabama and Auburn donors are worried but they have Senator Tommy Tubs on the case. He's introducing a bill to address NIL and curtail transfers. Article is behind a paywall, but here's the key graph:

He is about as dumb as they come.

11 minutes ago, CTC2 said:

He is about as dumb as they come.

Well, after being elected to congress he did say that the 3 branches of government were the house, senate, and executive branches. So yeah. 

 

4 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

That’s a winning re-election strategy in Alabama.

…and in Texas.

If there’s one thing I know with absolute certainty, Tommy Tuberville really cares about not leaving any kids behind.

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/1442512-tommy-tuberville-ditched-texas-tech-recruits-at-dinner-to-take-cincinnati-gig.amp.html

16 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

That’s a winning re-election strategy in Alabama.

As a resident of the fine State of Alabamistan I fear I must concede this point… 

20 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

Well, after being elected to congress he did say that the 3 branches of government were the house, senate, and executive branches. So yeah. 

1 out of 3?  That makes him a savant in Alabama.

Had a Texas offer - withdrawing from LSU before even playing a season

https://247sports.com/player/michael-daugherty-46084479/

skool hard

As long as it was carfully considered. 

8 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

skool hard

Damn, if he can't cut it at Tigah...well...

25 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Had a Texas offer - withdrawing from LSU before even playing a season

https://247sports.com/player/michael-daugherty-46084479/

Memories and teachings of the last few weeks?

46 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

Memories and teachings of the last few weeks?

I'm hoping some DL don't like Kelly.

1 hour ago, texifornia said:

Had a Texas offer - withdrawing from LSU before even playing a season

https://247sports.com/player/michael-daugherty-46084479/

Don't mind me. I'm just over here respecting his decision.

 

I'm plagiarizing this for my epitaph.

 

 

 

 

4 hours ago, texifornia said:

Had a Texas offer - withdrawing from LSU before even playing a season

https://247sports.com/player/michael-daugherty-46084479/

Normally I don't have anything to say about these but hol-eee fuck. I hope English isn't this dude's first language. 

Edited March 1, 2023 by Bevo14

and he did that on his notes app before posting.  this kid may need some real help. 

12 hours ago, SimkinsMan said:

Don't mind me. I'm just over here respecting his decision.

Well, he didn't ask us to, he demanded it.  So really you have no choice.

14 hours ago, texifornia said:

Had a Texas offer - withdrawing from LSU before even playing a season

https://247sports.com/player/michael-daugherty-46084479/

Literally. 

12 hours ago, Bevo14 said:

Normally I don't have anything to say about these but hol-eee fuck. I hope English isn't this dude's first language. 

But he did give it carful consideration. 

Spelling and proper grammar is racist anyway. 

I seent it on the intranets

22 hours ago, Getafix said:

 

I'm plagiarizing this for my epitaph.

 

 

 

 

I think this is what he was going for? Maybe he just found out Bryan Kelley was a dick. 

Definition of 'consolement' aka consoulment

1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace. 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc.

28 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

I think this is what he was going for? Maybe he just found out Bryan Kelley was a dick. 

Definition of 'consolement' aka consoulment

1. the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace. 2. a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc.

I think the root word he was aiming at was counsel.

These kids should just ChatGPT that shit. 

4 hours ago, Rockwell Torrey said:

These kids should just ChatGPT that shit. 

That would actually be a good test.  Someone should tell it to write a transfer portal announcement.

11 minutes ago, WBT said:

That would actually be a good test.  Someone should tell it to write a transfer portal announcement.

And here's the output:

 

Dear [Coach/Recruiter],

 

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your efforts in recruiting me to your college football team. I am humbled by the time and energy you invested in me, and I am honored that you saw potential in me as a player.

 

After careful consideration and thought, I have decided to decommit from your football program. This was not an easy decision for me to make, but I believe it is the best choice for my future. Please know that my decision was not a reflection of your program or your coaching staff. I have the utmost respect for your team and the hard work that you all put in day in and day out.

 

I want to give a special shoutout to [Coach/Recruiter name], who first approached me about playing for your team. Your belief in my abilities and your guidance throughout the recruitment process was invaluable. I also want to thank [Assistant Coach/Recruiter name] for taking the time to answer all of my questions and concerns about the program. Your honesty and transparency meant a lot to me.

 

Finally, I want to thank the entire coaching staff and recruitment team for their dedication to building a successful football program. I have no doubt that your program will continue to thrive and produce talented players.

 

Thank you again for your time and consideration. I am grateful for the opportunity that you have given me, and I wish you and your team all the best in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your name]

Pretty good.  Just needs to learn to incorporate respect my decision.

1 hour ago, WBT said:

Pretty good.  Just needs to learn to incorporate respect my decision.

Haha I forget that line

2 hours ago, Mr. Mojo Risin' said:

And here's the output:

 

Dear [Coach/Recruiter],

 

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your efforts in recruiting me to your college football team. I am humbled by the time and energy you invested in me, and I am honored that you saw potential in me as a player.

 

After careful consideration and thought, I have decided to decommit from your football program. This was not an easy decision for me to make, but I believe it is the best choice for my future. Please know that my decision was not a reflection of your program or your coaching staff. I have the utmost respect for your team and the hard work that you all put in day in and day out.

 

I want to give a special shoutout to [Coach/Recruiter name], who first approached me about playing for your team. Your belief in my abilities and your guidance throughout the recruitment process was invaluable. I also want to thank [Assistant Coach/Recruiter name] for taking the time to answer all of my questions and concerns about the program. Your honesty and transparency meant a lot to me.

 

Finally, I want to thank the entire coaching staff and recruitment team for their dedication to building a successful football program. I have no doubt that your program will continue to thrive and produce talented players.

 

Thank you again for your time and consideration. I am grateful for the opportunity that you have given me, and I wish you and your team all the best in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Your name]

12 hours ago, WBT said:

Pretty good.  Just needs to learn to incorporate respect my decision.

 

11 hours ago, Mr. Mojo Risin' said:

Haha I forget that line

"with that being said"

This dude's going to end up attending seven schools by the time he's done

 

6 minutes ago, texifornia said:

This dude's going to end up attending seven schools by the time he's done

 

That's DOCTOR Willie Tyler to you!

 
I'm plagiarizing this for my epitaph.
 

 
 
 

Those me looked me in my eye, im strong you strong we strong din

“Attending” might be a stretch.  
 

“Occupying space at”

On 1/24/2023 at 12:38 PM, Hornlover said:

I count 3.

#10 Ole Miss CB Davison Igbinosun - https://247sports.com/Player/Davison-Igbinosun-46098934/

#21 Georgia CB Jaheim Singletary - https://247sports.com/Player/Jaheim-Singletary-46082114/

#38 Kentucky OT Kiyaunta Goodwin - https://247sports.com/Player/Kiyaunta-Goodwin-46056042/

There goes Singletary. That's all of them off the board.

 

On 3/2/2023 at 9:44 AM, texifornia said:

This dude's going to end up attending seven schools by the time he's done

 

Flee Willie

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Flee Willie

Super Sr LB with 101 total tackles last season.

followed by PK and Choate

Edited March 14, 2023 by Wayne

We've been hearing, "No really, Gbenda can win that job". Yes please on Utah St LB. 

Vong'd to the portal. 

7 minutes ago, Red Five said:

We've been hearing, "No really, Gbenda can win that job". Yes please on Utah St LB. 

They owe us for Cam Rising and Ja'Quinden Jackson.

Just now, Vertigo said:

They owe us for Cam Rising and Ja'Quinden Jackson.

You do realize that those two went to Utah, and not Utah State, right?

3 minutes ago, Hornlover said:

You do realize that those two went to Utah, and not Utah State, right?

He also thinks they owe us for Steve Sarkisian and Taysom Hill. Basically, Vertigo fucking hates colleges in the state of Utah. 

3 minutes ago, Hornlover said:

You do realize that those two went to Utah, and not Utah State, right?

*sigh* I just zoomed right past that "State" in the tweet. 

Just now, closetojumping said:

He also thinks they owe us for Steve Sarkisian and Taysom Hill. Basically, Vertigo fucking hates colleges in the state of Utah. 

You're not wrong

5 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

He also thinks they owe us for Steve Sarkisian and Taysom Hill. Basically, Vertigo fucking hates colleges in the state of Utah. 

Vertigo is just jealous of their special underwear 

51 minutes ago, Wayne said:

Super Sr LB with 101 total tackles last season.

followed by PK and Choate

if it ever comes to it here is his twitter follows: https://en.whotwi.com/aj_v25/friends

a ton of USU folks right now, including their NIL group, an offensive analyst for Coastal Carolina, DB coach at Garden City CC

52 minutes ago, Red Five said:

We've been hearing, "No really, Gbenda can win that job". Yes please on Utah St LB. 

I'm interested to hear what some of the depth chart and scheme jockeys on this board think about the 2023 LB depth and roles. We know Ford starts in one spot. Hill will start at another. How often do we expect to see 3 actual LBs on the field at once? They really like Lefau early. Blackwell continues to develop and they like the weight he's added, even if he is a bit of a tweener. But honestly, who gives a shit about his NFL prospects if he can fulfill LB duties at the college level?

I guess, to Red Five's point, how likely is it that we're watching a lot of Gbenda and Jett Bush in this cycle? My view up to now is that those guys will play sparingly, due to a combo of scheme and emerging talent. But it isn't like I've given it a lot of thought at all.