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[Cats and Dogs]

Assuming the Cats take no significant loss in the spring portal, and I know that's a big assumption, but trying to stay positive. What positions do you think the staff is now looking to shore up with portal adds? Again, I assume we'll pick up a couple of players. I'm thinking maybe a linebacker, safety, veteran help on the Defense. Lots of P4 guys hitting the portal now. Most probably looking for a payday but some looking to actually play I hope.
You get to add 2 starters from the portal, what positions are you targeting?

[AFCAT]

Assuming the Cats take no significant loss in the spring portal, and I know that's a big assumption, but trying to stay positive. What positions do you think the staff is now looking to shore up with portal adds? Again, I assume we'll pick up a couple of players. I'm thinking maybe a linebacker, safety, veteran help on the Defense. Lots of P4 guys hitting the portal now. Most probably looking for a payday but some looking to actually play I hope.
You get to add 2 starters from the portal, what positions are you targeting?

From what I'm seeing and hearing online from the coaches, WR and DB. I wouldn't bet against another linebacker though.

If I was choosing, another WR and DB, maybe two DBs and even a stud LB, if one fell into their laps.

[saintcat40]

Since it is now April 26, does that mean that we made it through the spring portal without losing Taco or Adam Jones?!?!

[MSU01]

Since it is now April 26, does that mean that we made it through the spring portal without losing Taco or Adam Jones?!?!

It's possible that players could have entered the portal but not made an announcement yet. But we'll find out for sure when we see who shows up to the scrimmage today!

[Cats and Dogs]

Since it is now April 26, does that mean that we made it through the spring portal without losing Taco or Adam Jones?!?!

I was thinking exactly the same thing! I’m mildly surprised it didn’t happen but definitely relieved that it didnt and not just with those 2. Now it’s game on! Got a QB coming in and hopefully there will be another couple key additions. This team rally’s up and gets ready to go win another BSC Championship!
Go Cats!

[saintcat40]

Since it is now April 26, does that mean that we made it through the spring portal without losing Taco or Adam Jones?!?!

It's possible that players could have entered the portal but not made an announcement yet. But we'll find out for sure when we see who shows up to the scrimmage today!

I didn’t even think of that. Hopefully everyone is there.

[Bozcat003]

Not portal - but too bad, kid has lots of talent

[Catsrgrood]

Not portal - but too bad, kid has lots of talent

Damn, that’s too bad, he looked to be a contributor in that room, this year probably a decent amount but likely a major contributor next year.

[saintcat40]

I have absolutely no idea what the infraction was, but these things usually aren’t good at all.

[Colter_Nuanez]

[BelligerentBobcat]

I have absolutely no idea what the infraction was, but these things usually aren’t good at all.

Assault on partner/family member.

[saintcat40]

I am disappointed for him that he would allegedly harm someone else and in the process alter the opportunities of his life. However, I am glad that our program doesn’t put up with this kind of stuff.

[mslacatfan]

Wonder if the coaches will look to bring in another RB with this recent news?

[kwcat]

Wonder if the coaches will look to bring in another RB with this recent news?

I think we were probably already looking for one. Probably looking for two

[4KornerKat]

Looks like Cole Bullock to New Hampshire

[lutecat]

We have only 4 rb's in the room now right? Yeah we definitely need a couple more.

[tetoncat]

We have only 4 rb's in the room now right? Yeah we definitely need a couple more.

Don't we have some freshman recruits.

[MSU01]

We have only 4 rb's in the room now right? Yeah we definitely need a couple more.

Don't we have some freshman recruits.

There will be 6 RBs on the roster when Fall camp begins, but I can see adding a transfer if they intend to redshirt both of the true freshmen. Of course, I think redshirting players is a lot less important these days when there's no guarantee whatsoever that they'll be on your team for all five years if you do.

[AFCAT]

We have only 4 rb's in the room now right? Yeah we definitely need a couple more.

Don't we have some freshman recruits.

There will be 6 RBs on the roster when Fall camp begins, but I can see adding a transfer if they intend to redshirt both of the true freshmen. Of course, I think redshirting players is a lot less important these days when there's no guarantee whatsoever that they'll be on your team for all five years if you do.

Yeah, Firm is following a couple of transfer RBs and Vigen is following a different transfer RB. I’m sure the Cats want to fill Latin-Henley’s slot on the roster. I haven’t checked who the other coaches are following. Both the incoming freshmen RBs don’t look to be first year players to me, but I’m no talent evaluator.

[VimSince03]

We have only 4 rb's in the room now right? Yeah we definitely need a couple more.

Don't we have some freshman recruits.

There will be 6 RBs on the roster when Fall camp begins, but I can see adding a transfer if they intend to redshirt both of the true freshmen. Of course, I think redshirting players is a lot less important these days when there's no guarantee whatsoever that they'll be on your team for all five years if you do.

Yeah, Firm is following a couple of transfer RBs and Vigen is following a different transfer RB. I’m sure the Cats want to fill Latin-Henley’s slot on the roster. I haven’t checked who the other coaches are following. Both the incoming freshmen RBs don’t look to be first year players to me, but I’m no talent evaluator.

What I'm hearing:

- Vigen loves the progress Chance and Pat showed this spring. That position should be a top 3 (no order yet) of Lamson, Wilson, and Duchien.

- Sterbick has been a seamless transition and a home run hire so far. Very good on the recruiting trail as well.

- Everett Carr and Braden Zimmer had really good springs. Rollins will factor in at right or left guard. JT may be our starting center but don't close the door on Aiden Kaplan. I don't see Burke moving to center. Titan and Cedric are the tackles but the young guys listed above along with Nilson took a step. One kid I also liked was Dalton Noble but he's probably a year away yet. The standard is the standard with this group.

- Looking for one or two more RBs. Either transfers or unsigned freshman.

- Receiver room has talent but the unit needs to develop a go-to threat other than Taco. Jacob Trimble may have been that guy this spring. Jabez Woods had a lot of buzz pre-spring and that showed true. Ryan King coming back was big for the group overall.

- TEs....we're loaded

- DEs have a great four man rotation but Seth Brock made his case this spring...at least as a passing down option. Great development.

- Howe likes fresh legs at DT and would prefer at least 6 to be able to play. Not surprised they pursued a grad transfer. Run defense is still a work in progress for that 2nd unit.

- I've been told LB was going to be a transfer spot since post-title game but Daily and Grebe are the starters. Cole Taylor had one of the best springs and Krahe keeps getting better. Still think we need one more...and so do the coaches.

- DB....needs a transfer or two. We have young guns but development is still needed. Wouldn't be surprised if two more are added before summer.

- Nickel...great shape.

- Safety will all hinge on Caden Dowler's and the progress of the transfers. They have followed safeties all winter and spring. I think they want more quality depth while still pushing the young ones.