4 likely ambitious even without those departures. Still 1,000+ kids in portal, they're taking even longer these days. Not ideal because spring is beneficial. I hope we still end up with at least 7, a few guys at key spots would really change things.
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The inability to recruit graduate transfers(particularly from Ivy schools)has removed a large swatch of potentials which had existed in previous years.
The price we paid for joining the Patriot League.Hopefully,the admin and Huesman did their due diligence before the move.I doubt it.
32counter ask the audit department to audit the decision making process. This is a strategic decision and the university should have policies and procedures on this process. If not there should be findings and the board should hear the results.
Totally agree it’s on the Administration if they weren’t aware of this Patriot League Rule. It definitely hurts our ability to fill roster voids quickly. I feel pretty sure Huesman was not a supporter of this conference change and probably had little to no input when this decision was made.
Someone posted the below concerning the Sothern Conference All Conference players on AGS. Guess these guys think they are good enough to get a check. Kind of looks a little like the stats from the Spider roster, excepting some of the Spiders will probably be happier just moving up to better FCS conferences.
I see these stats floating around elsewhere for other conferences, so I'll add this for the SoCon:
Of the 27 players that made first team (12 offense, 11 defense, 4 special teams) in 2024, only two players — Western Carolina receiver AJ Colombo and Furman kicker Ian Williams — are returning for 2025.
13 players graduated
12 have hit the transfer portal, with 5 finding homes so far
I see these stats floating around elsewhere for other conferences, so I'll add this for the SoCon:
Of the 27 players that made first team (12 offense, 11 defense, 4 special teams) in 2024, only two players — Western Carolina receiver AJ Colombo and Furman kicker Ian Williams — are returning for 2025.
13 players graduated
12 have hit the transfer portal, with 5 finding homes so far
It sure would be a validation if we could get some former Richmond football player or perspective recruit that would make the statement that leaving Richmond was because we moved to the Patriot League! It seems to be a given that most think this is the reason for a loss of players recently?
Speculating is not evidence this is the main reason! Can’t we lay this bashing of the Patriot League move to rest until proof that it has truth to it.🏈🕷️🕸️
Speculating is not evidence this is the main reason! Can’t we lay this bashing of the Patriot League move to rest until proof that it has truth to it.🏈🕷️🕸️
All who have announced so far have moved up. The only one moving down is Winston October. Lol!
Believe these two are the most powerful drivers of the decision. The move to the Patriot League being a secondary concern that provided the nudge needed to enter the Portal. After all, if you feel you can play at a higher level you probably don't believe spending a year in the Patriot League will prove anything.
Go Spiders!
I have no doubt that there are people pushing the promise of money. The agents have hit every level. Promises to kids to get them NIL in return for a “small” percentage. The vultures don’t care about the kids since it’s a volume game.
I agree that the lure of money is the prime culprit. If you are good enough the NFL will find you. FCS players will have to decide if playing time that creates film and shows game situation skill sets outweighs the pull of immediate money and FBS promises that many times may lead to “Fools Gold” and regrets.
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