2025 Transfer Portal

[xu82]

Sportscenter is reporting the Tennessee QB is holding out of practice over his deal. Where does this end?

Why should I care?

[Xavier]

A new name X is showing interest in is Montana transfer Malik Moore. He had a scheduled visit with Maryland, he still could go there, but they just got a recruit that is the same style. Carroll seems like a given

Pozzato kid seems like X is leading it but for whatever reason it hasn’t happened yet which leaves me uneasy. But Trilly continues to say his sources saying it’s all but wrapped up and there are no other teams in a serious mix for him. To me, though, just seems like it’s a case where a random ass team pays him a ton and he commits to them. Only reason to wait is to find a time to make a big splash I guess?

[Xville]

A new name X is showing interest in is Montana transfer Malik Moore. He had a scheduled visit with Maryland, he still could go there, but they just got a recruit that is the same style. Carroll seems like a given

Pozzato kid seems like X is leading it but for whatever reason it hasn’t happened yet which leaves me uneasy. But Trilly continues to say his sources saying it’s all but wrapped up and there are no other teams in a serious mix for him. To me, though, just seems like it’s a case where a random ass team pays him a ton and he commits to them. Only reason to wait is to find a time to make a big splash I guess?

I hope pozzato comes, but at this point I’ll be shocked. No inside info, but this has been very very drawn out. Like you said, I think he’s just waiting for someone to swoop in and offer more money. Feel like a game is being played, otherwise like you said why would it take this long?

[XUGRAD80]

I am wondering if your feelings/attitude may be widespread among the Muskie faithful. According to some XU has one of the oldest base of season ticket holders in the BE. If many hundreds are like you, what does this say for AFO contributions, season ticket sales and NIL monies going forward? Will the older (and possibly more affluent) choose to stay home and watch games on TV? Or, will a new generation of very affluent grads/supporters step up and provide needed dollars? Any insights?

My feeling is that it could very well hurt attendance at the games, but I’m not sure which way donations will go. On the one hand, I do have more disposable income that can be used for donations if I don’t buy tickets. One the other hand, will I care enough to donate? I can’t answer that question for others.

As for me, I stopped getting season tickets many years ago when my job changed and I had an hour commute to and from work everyday. Hard to make a Tuesday evening game when you’re not getting home from work until 6:30 or so. I’m retired now, so that’s not a concern, but now my grandkids are playing sports in the evenings and my wife and I travel more often. Attending games in person is just not a high priority in my life. But I do watch every game I can on TV. Probably only miss a live broadcast 1-2 times a season, and I record them and watch them at a later time. I’d guess this is pretty typical for many people that use this forum.

A different perspective though…..I am a season ticket holder for UC FOOTBALL. I love college football, always have, and it’s pretty much the only game in town. I’ve been attending games there since my kids were all little, and they now have teenage kids themselves. So it’s been more than a minute. But football crowds are very different….in my view and based on what I see….from BB crowds. The whole pre-game experience around campus is totally different. The fact that there are only 6 home games a season…and they are usually on a Saturday… makes a huge difference. The games last longer. I see a generally much older crowd at football games than I do BB games. Not only older, but also much larger crowds too. The student section is much much larger of course, too. Football is much more of a SOCIAL activity than BB. Thousands of people spend hours and hours tailgating every home game. There’s a lot of planning that goes into the tailgating too! BB is usually just show up, watch a game, go home. Football is get there 3-4 hours early. Tailgate…eat, drink, play games, socialize…watch the 3 hour game, hang around after the game, drink a beer, let the traffic thin out, then go home. It’s a SOCIAL activity. Therefore, I don’t think that the NIL/transfer portal and all the stuff that goes along with it will effect the fandom of Football fans near as much as it will BB fans. An example is my buddy that is a season ticket holder for both UC football and basketball. He has already decided to let his BB tickets lapse for next year, but is keeping his football tickets.

[Xville]

Seeing a few crystal ball predictions for both Collins and pozzatto for x. If x gets both of those, that puts us in pretty good shape with a well balanced roster of 8 guys. Would be a great start

[Xavier]

Yep. I still think Moore is in play with those two. But if it’s Moore or someone else, I’d bet they still land another big impact player (or two).

Big impact meaning starter or top 7 in rotation.

[MHettel]

Seeing a few crystal ball predictions for both Collins and pozzatto for x. If x gets both of those, that puts us in pretty good shape with a well balanced roster of 8 guys. Would be a great start

Who is Collins and Moore?

[bjf123]

Tre Carroll has committed to X.

https://x.com/paulfritschner/status/...565553627?s=46


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[xuphan]

Tre Carroll has committed to X.

https://x.com/paulfritschner/status/...565553627?s=46


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Worst kept secret. Another piece to the puzzle. Really need the pozzato guy to commit. Also need to land a shot making guard.

[Xville]

Carroll is a great get. Pitino made it known that he was high priority from the jump. Senior leadership, high motor, thick, good shooter and aggressive.

Get pozzatto in and this will be the makings of a solid team