Current thoughts

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I don't think anyone is disagreeing with the idea that Scottre (and presumably others on the team) have received NIL offers to transfer after the season's over. But your original comment suggested that this may be the reason why he isn't playing right now, which doesn't make sense as he is clearly injured and has not yet declared his intent to transfer.

I had a well thought out response but somehow it didn't go through... I'm not typing it over again lolol.... all I'll say is there is more to it than he hasn't declared so he isn't going... he's clearly injured THAT'S why he isn't playing. There's more nuance to it and the portal layers are deep.

[Cataholic]

Scottre has been an outstanding Bobcat and from all appearances, an outstanding teammate. I can’t imagine him not participating in any postseason game that he is ready to go. And with the portal, he will get 5 days after the national championship game to enter the portal if he wishes. No reason to leave early.

https://247sports.com/article/college-f ... 85611/amp/

[luckyirishguy25]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

You said exactly what Vim said, they get money offered before they go to the portal, reread his post. BTW Vim is THE most trusted source on this board.

[nanacat]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

I, for one, appreciate your posts and the information in them. You're obviously well connected and don't go off half-cocked saying crazy stuff. As a fan, it's hard enough knowing the Cats are losing 26 seniors, and 3 known to the portal. To think we won't lose more is ignorant, but it doesn't mean we have to like it, especially a player like Scottre. He's a good enough player that he'll likely get to play somewhere else. I just hope he doesn't end up like Ifanse and not get the opportunity he wants.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

You said exactly what Vim said, they get money offered before they go to the portal, reread his post. BTW Vim is THE most trusted source on this board.

I did say what he said..... that was an error on my part... my apologies.

[MSU01]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I don't think anyone is disagreeing with the idea that Scottre (and presumably others on the team) have received NIL offers to transfer after the season's over. But your original comment suggested that this may be the reason why he isn't playing right now, which doesn't make sense as he is clearly injured and has not yet declared his intent to transfer.

I had a well thought out response but somehow it didn't go through... I'm not typing it over again lolol.... all I'll say is there is more to it than he hasn't declared so he isn't going... he's clearly injured THAT'S why he isn't playing. There's more nuance to it and the portal layers are deep.

I never said that his not declaring yet means that he isn't going, just that I don't think he would refuse to play or that the coaches would hold him out of games while healthy because he may choose to transfer after the season ends. I think we ultimately agree here, the only reason he didn't play on Friday is the injury but there's also plenty going on behind the scenes that may end up with him playing somewhere else for his last two years.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

I, for one, appreciate your posts and the information in them. You're obviously well connected and don't go off half-cocked saying crazy stuff. As a fan, it's hard enough knowing the Cats are losing 26 seniors, and 3 known to the portal. To think we won't lose more is ignorant, but it doesn't mean we have to like it, especially a player like Scottre. He's a good enough player that he'll likely get to play somewhere else. I just hope he doesn't end up like Ifanse and not get the opportunity he wants.

Yeah it sucks.....I mean I get it. Going to the right situation could easily line your pockets well and if you get to play open some doors for you but honestly I just don't see it happen very often where a kid leaves and it redefines their career. I mean ward and hunter are anomalies but kids act like they are the norm. At what point does leaving the party with the one you took to the dance mean something? Like let's be honest msu players aren't killing it but they are well taken care of. Personally I wouldn't be going any where. You're treated great in ac true college town, you're always in the hunt post season, you have nfl scouts at every practice... facilities are great.... well see what happens but it's a pretty darn good gig here.

[4KornerKat]

Can't remember if this was posted on here already, but good thoughts on NIL mess from Norvell at CSU

[BleedingBLue]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

I, for one, appreciate your posts and the information in them. You're obviously well connected and don't go off half-cocked saying crazy stuff. As a fan, it's hard enough knowing the Cats are losing 26 seniors, and 3 known to the portal. To think we won't lose more is ignorant, but it doesn't mean we have to like it, especially a player like Scottre. He's a good enough player that he'll likely get to play somewhere else. I just hope he doesn't end up like Ifanse and not get the opportunity he wants.

He's well connected because he's Jhase McMillan"s dad.

[GoldstoneCat]

5 is nonsense. Why would he stay on the team instead of just going in the portal, if he had it lined up?

A lot of people on this board ask BBT what he’s hearing/thinking. That doesn’t mean everything he says ends up being true, but he said it’s a rumor that he hopes is not legitimate.

Yeah I get it. Wasn't a dig at the OP so much as at the rumor. Not that he's not getting hit up with NIL but that that's the reason he didn't play. Nonsense.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I don't think anyone is disagreeing with the idea that Scottre (and presumably others on the team) have received NIL offers to transfer after the season's over. But your original comment suggested that this may be the reason why he isn't playing right now, which doesn't make sense as he is clearly injured and has not yet declared his intent to transfer.

I had a well thought out response but somehow it didn't go through... I'm not typing it over again lolol.... all I'll say is there is more to it than he hasn't declared so he isn't going... he's clearly injured THAT'S why he isn't playing. There's more nuance to it and the portal layers are deep.

I never said that his not declaring yet means that he isn't going, just that I don't think he would refuse to play or that the coaches would hold him out of games while healthy because he may choose to transfer after the season ends. I think we ultimately agree here, the only reason he didn't play on Friday is the injury but there's also plenty going on behind the scenes that may end up with him playing somewhere else for his last two years.

Ok either we're going to use nuance or we are going to be literal. You can't in one breath say you didn't say the exact words of something but it was clearly eluded to but then later on say there are things beyond the scenes that could influence him playing.....I never said anything outright other there are RUMORS that have been floated to me... there has been a hyper focus on that ONE take. Fine I'm cool with that but get out of your feelings and read it clearly...I said a RUMOR and yes I have seen players stay on the team but not play and they could legitimately play because they didn't want to get hurt and lose out on money.

Am I saying for a fact that is the case, no I'm not... what I'm saying is a rumor was floated to me and I hope it isn't true because he's a talented young man that definitely makes us near unstoppable.

The portal isn't black and white nuance had to be used sometimes and everything you think something is isn't really what you think....ijs

[nanacat]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

I, for one, appreciate your posts and the information in them. You're obviously well connected and don't go off half-cocked saying crazy stuff. As a fan, it's hard enough knowing the Cats are losing 26 seniors, and 3 known to the portal. To think we won't lose more is ignorant, but it doesn't mean we have to like it, especially a player like Scottre. He's a good enough player that he'll likely get to play somewhere else. I just hope he doesn't end up like Ifanse and not get the opportunity he wants.

He's well connected because he's Jhase McMillan"s dad.

Good enough for me! Still shares valuable info and insight

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

5 is nonsense. Why would he stay on the team instead of just going in the portal, if he had it lined up?

A lot of people on this board ask BBT what he’s hearing/thinking. That doesn’t mean everything he says ends up being true, but he said it’s a rumor that he hopes is not legitimate.

Yeah I get it. Wasn't a dig at the OP so much as at the rumor. Not that he's not getting hit up with NIL but that that's the reason he didn't play. Nonsense.

You can believe its nonsense all you want... I've seen it happen many times over. And yes it's something that was floated to me so I don't how true it is AND I do hope it's nonsense... but me hoping it's nonsense and it being nonsense are two different things.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

From a VERY good source:

Vigen has made it very clear that if any MSU player goes to the portal, they are DONE. No second chances if they don’t get picked up. If they aren’t all in, they’re out.

If Scottre has said he is going to the portal, he’s done at MSU. To date, that has not happened.

I don't peg him as a dumb kid. So if he is doing it he isn't going to make it obvious. Again I said RUMORS. I'm not saying it is facts.

I’ll say this: I hate rumors. Most end up being bull$&@! anyway. So why even post them?

You say most of them end up being bs...I disagree. What happens more than anything I've found is that the rumor is true to some degree but when it starts floating around things change and then we say... see its bs.....I don't report blanket rumors from any of person... if I'm saying its a rumor its coming from some pretty reputable people.... that still doesn't mean it's fully true... you have to understand I know A LOT of college and nfl coaches personally.. like I went to high school with them or played with them, been in their weddings, etc. People hit me up all the time with info because sometimes I can help them sort out what they heard.

You don't have to like the message, is what it is.... but its something that is being floated around and I don't believe it's true but it might possibly be true....I don't know

I, for one, appreciate your posts and the information in them. You're obviously well connected and don't go off half-cocked saying crazy stuff. As a fan, it's hard enough knowing the Cats are losing 26 seniors, and 3 known to the portal. To think we won't lose more is ignorant, but it doesn't mean we have to like it, especially a player like Scottre. He's a good enough player that he'll likely get to play somewhere else. I just hope he doesn't end up like Ifanse and not get the opportunity he wants.

He's well connected because he's Jhase McMillan"s dad.

Actually I'm not.. I've stated that several times over... I'm well connected in college sports primarily football because I played d1 ball, coached for a good amount of time here in Texas, and I went to high school with several people who are now coaching at big schools. I'm not his father but yeah I'm a fan of his and his older brother.

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

Can't remember if this was posted on here already, but good thoughts on NIL mess from Norvell at CSU

It's wild and it's a shame how it unfolds. I can't remember the kids name but there's a kid that's been to a different school every year he's been in school. There's a qb at Utah that is about to be on year 8 of college football lololol

[VimSince03]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I'm agreeing with you and that's literally what I said. Money is offered in advance to entice players to enter the portal. Doesn't mean they enter but that's the reality now. 6 of our best players were offered 6 figures prior to our season ending last year and three of them decided not to enter and take the money.

[VimSince03]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I'm agreeing with you and that's literally what I said. Money is offered in advance to entice players to enter the portal. Doesn't mean they enter but that's the reality now. 6 of our best players were offered 6 figures prior to our season ending last year and three of them decided not to enter and take the money.

God's plan!

[BobcatBuiltTexan]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I'm agreeing with you and that's literally what I said. Money is offered in advance to entice players to enter the portal. Doesn't mean they enter but that's the reality now. 6 of our best players were offered 6 figures prior to our season ending last year and three of them decided not to enter and take the money.

Yes I was corrected and I apologized above.... when I'm wrong I admit it and take responsibility and offer my apologies... and I did that already.

[VimSince03]

Unless it was Carr (and I don’t think it was), Humphrey was limping pretty bad on the sideline on Friday night from my vantage point. The way he was moving, he didn’t look ready to play.

Aggravated his ankle injury against UT Martin that he's had since UC Davis. Tried to give it a go pregame and coaches shut him down. Likely will be same scenario this week.

As for NIL rumors, money does get offered prior to them entering the portal. That is a new reality of CFB. However, pretty sure Scottre will finish out the season with MSU no matter what.

This couldn't be further from the truth. Money is offered in advance SO YOU DO go into the portal.

I never said he wouldn't finish out the season, just saying there are rumors and I hope they aren't true. You don't have to like but it's what I'm hearing from various non msu sources.

I'm agreeing with you and that's literally what I said. Money is offered in advance to entice players to enter the portal. Doesn't mean they enter but that's the reality now. 6 of our best players were offered 6 figures prior to our season ending last year and three of them decided not to enter and take the money.

Yes I was corrected and I apologized above.... when I'm wrong I admit it and take responsibility and offer my apologies... and I did that already.

Yes I saw that. I'm a dummy for not reading past your post. Love what you bring to the board!