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UNC is tied for the third-highest number of players in the NCAA Transfer Portal out of all FCS schools and leads the state in transfers with 28, many of whom declared their departures this week.

When McCaffrey was hired in December 2019, players were promised an incredible new opportunity under a Super Bowl champion. Instead, they allegedly experienced unchecked partiality, negligible communications and potential NCAA violations regarding financial aid.

These allegations came to light through statements and interviews provided by eight people who were part of the football program.

The sources represent a diverse group that includes graduating players, transfers, former players and former members of the athletic department. Some were recruited by former coach Earnest Collins, while others came to UNC under McCaffrey. They have been granted anonymity – and their names have been changed – due to concerns that their recruitment or final semester at the university would be negatively affected by speaking out.

“I wanted to take this call for incoming players to be able to see (what’s going on) and not say they haven’t heard about the program before coming,” said “Thomas,” an outgoing transfer who was recruited under McCaffrey. “I wish I knew how it was before I got here.”..... (more)

Rich K wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:11 pm

Check out this article
https://www.greeleytribune.com/2022/01/ ... cusations/

UNC is tied for the third-highest number of players in the NCAA Transfer Portal out of all FCS schools and leads the state in transfers with 28, many of whom declared their departures this week.

When McCaffrey was hired in December 2019, players were promised an incredible new opportunity under a Super Bowl champion. Instead, they allegedly experienced unchecked partiality, negligible communications and potential NCAA violations regarding financial aid.

These allegations came to light through statements and interviews provided by eight people who were part of the football program.

The sources represent a diverse group that includes graduating players, transfers, former players and former members of the athletic department. Some were recruited by former coach Earnest Collins, while others came to UNC under McCaffrey. They have been granted anonymity – and their names have been changed – due to concerns that their recruitment or final semester at the university would be negatively affected by speaking out.

“I wanted to take this call for incoming players to be able to see (what’s going on) and not say they haven’t heard about the program before coming,” said “Thomas,” an outgoing transfer who was recruited under McCaffrey. “I wish I knew how it was before I got here.”..... (more)

AFCAT wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:13 pm

I heard that McCaffery doesn’t live in Greeley and doesn’t even come to school events other than football games.

MSU01 wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:17 pm

AFCAT wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 29, 2022 10:13 pm

I heard that McCaffery doesn’t live in Greeley and doesn’t even come to school events other than football games.

The article mentions that this is very much true about not just Ed but most of the coaching staff. Sounds like he just isn't willing to put in the time and effort to compete with the coaching staffs who do, and his name recognition advantage appears to have worn off in short order and then some.

RICO CAT wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:35 am

A lot of this just sounds like whining to me. Players with a feeling of entitlement not getting what they want and feeling slighted. I guess you could say it’s the new age, instead of working harder to be a starter, you just look to go elsewhere. There have always been players looking to transfer for whatever reason as we are talking about flaky 18-22 year olds. Knowing a few high school coaches I’ve heard stories of helicopter-parents calling the athletic director complaining about coaches because of their son’s lack of playing time. Is there nepotism in the UNC program at the moment? Yes, and the coach’s son will always be the starting QB. No mater what kind of season Dylan McCaffrey has next year, he will get a free agent shot somewhere when dad calls some of his NFL coaching contacts. There are legacy players in every level of football.

RICO CAT wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:35 am

A lot of this just sounds like whining to me. Players with a feeling of entitlement not getting what they want and feeling slighted. I guess you could say it’s the new age, instead of working harder to be a starter, you just look to go elsewhere. There have always been players looking to transfer for whatever reason as we are talking about flaky 18-22 year olds. Knowing a few high school coaches I’ve heard stories of helicopter-parents calling the athletic director complaining about coaches because of their son’s lack of playing time. Is there nepotism in the UNC program at the moment? Yes, and the coach’s son will always be the starting QB. No mater what kind of season Dylan McCaffrey has next year, he will get a free agent shot somewhere when dad calls some of his NFL coaching contacts. There are legacy players in every level of football.

RICO CAT wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:35 am

A lot of this just sounds like whining to me. Players with a feeling of entitlement not getting what they want and feeling slighted. I guess you could say it’s the new age, instead of working harder to be a starter, you just look to go elsewhere. There have always been players looking to transfer for whatever reason as we are talking about flaky 18-22 year olds. Knowing a few high school coaches I’ve heard stories of helicopter-parents calling the athletic director complaining about coaches because of their son’s lack of playing time. Is there nepotism in the UNC program at the moment? Yes, and the coach’s son will always be the starting QB. No mater what kind of season Dylan McCaffrey has next year, he will get a free agent shot somewhere when dad calls some of his NFL coaching contacts. There are legacy players in every level of football.

coloradocat wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:14 am

RICO CAT wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 9:35 am

A lot of this just sounds like whining to me. Players with a feeling of entitlement not getting what they want and feeling slighted. I guess you could say it’s the new age, instead of working harder to be a starter, you just look to go elsewhere. There have always been players looking to transfer for whatever reason as we are talking about flaky 18-22 year olds. Knowing a few high school coaches I’ve heard stories of helicopter-parents calling the athletic director complaining about coaches because of their son’s lack of playing time. Is there nepotism in the UNC program at the moment? Yes, and the coach’s son will always be the starting QB. No mater what kind of season Dylan McCaffrey has next year, he will get a free agent shot somewhere when dad calls some of his NFL coaching contacts. There are legacy players in every level of football.

28 is a lot of whiners. Maybe it's something else?

Bobcat4Ever wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:40 pm

Along with 28 transfers (so far) the article said that with graduates included, UNC was losing 40% of their roster.

The firm found no instances of NCAA violations and presented its findings to the NCAA. The governing body determined no infractions took place and required no further investigation.

Rich K wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:53 pm

I still would love for UNCU to find a home in the WAC