Transfer Portal!?

[CajunVic]

In today's landscape of college athletics, it's increasingly difficult for Group of Five (G5) programs to sustain success, especially when Power Five (P5) institutions are actively plucking talent from their rosters. The introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules and the transfer portal have given P5 schools a significant advantage in attracting and retaining top-tier players.

G5 programs often find themselves in a constant struggle to develop and maintain a competitive team. While they may invest time and resources in nurturing young high school prospects, it's becoming evident that these players are ripe for the picking once they show promise. One or two standout years at a G5 institution, and they're lured away by the allure of P5 opportunities and potential financial gains through NIL endorsements.

Consider the past two seasons alone, where numerous players who departed G5 schools would have unquestionably been starters and game-changers, vastly improving the talent pool of our team. This trend poses a severe challenge for G5 programs, as they grapple with the reality that their most promising prospects are not likely to stay beyond a brief stint.

The future of G5 programs may hinge on a delicate balancing act. While highly talented recruits are essential to filling roster gaps and providing leadership, relying predominantly on a revolving door of young players, with a majority consisting of freshmen and sophomores, is simply unsustainable. G5 schools need to acknowledge the harsh reality that they must continuously rebuild their teams, making it difficult to establish long-term consistency and success.

The growing gap between G5 and P5 programs, fueled by the ability of P5 institutions to poach talent from their less-resourced counterparts, poses an ongoing threat to the sustainability and competitiveness of G5 teams. The challenge lies in finding a strategy that allows G5 programs to attract and develop talent while recognizing the limitations imposed by the current collegiate sports landscape.

. . . this could not have been more eloquently written . . . this could not be more accurate . . . and those on here acting like all of these tools are readily available to a G5 like Louisiana while not recognizing that these tools taketh away much more than they giveth are living in a false reality . . .

[JMV JustMyView]

In today's landscape of college athletics, it's increasingly difficult for Group of Five (G5) programs to sustain success, especially when Power Five (P5) institutions are actively plucking talent from their rosters. The introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules and the transfer portal have given P5 schools a significant advantage in attracting and retaining top-tier players.

G5 programs often find themselves in a constant struggle to develop and maintain a competitive team. While they may invest time and resources in nurturing young high school prospects, it's becoming evident that these players are ripe for the picking once they show promise. One or two standout years at a G5 institution, and they're lured away by the allure of P5 opportunities and potential financial gains through NIL endorsements.

Consider the past two seasons alone, where numerous players who departed G5 schools would have unquestionably been starters and game-changers, vastly improving the talent pool of our team. This trend poses a severe challenge for G5 programs, as they grapple with the reality that their most promising prospects are not likely to stay beyond a brief stint.

The future of G5 programs may hinge on a delicate balancing act. While highly talented recruits are essential to filling roster gaps and providing leadership, relying predominantly on a revolving door of young players, with a majority consisting of freshmen and sophomores, is simply unsustainable. G5 schools need to acknowledge the harsh reality that they must continuously rebuild their teams, making it difficult to establish long-term consistency and success.

The growing gap between G5 and P5 programs, fueled by the ability of P5 institutions to poach talent from their less-resourced counterparts, poses an ongoing threat to the sustainability and competitiveness of G5 teams. The challenge lies in finding a strategy that allows G5 programs to attract and develop talent while recognizing the limitations imposed by the current collegiate sports landscape.

I also seen this article. Very accurate.

[JAB]

. . . you have come full circle . . . not sure your point . . .

My point (since the very beginning) is that people treat the transfer portal like a magic trick. You can’t just go grab a bunch of players and expect your team to be better. First, it’s entirely unrealistic to think those players want to come to UL over another school. But second, it takes way more than that. Perhaps a total coaching overhaul, to your point.

[CajunVic]

My point (since the very beginning) is that people treat the transfer portal like a magic trick. You can’t just go grab a bunch of players and expect your team to be better. First, it’s entirely unrealistic to think those players want to come to UL over another school. But second, it takes way more than that. Perhaps a total coaching overhaul, to your point.

. . . those who believe in magic would think that the portal is magic . . . it’s like many concepts complaintants find to constantly berate our coaches and players . . . most are just not real or realistic . . . but they do believe in magic, so . . .

[KajunKrazy]

I think there is a lot of over reaction to what we saw Saturday. We were out schemed and failed to make adjustments in a timely manner.

We are still talented, we have used the portal, you don’t build rosters through the portal.

Unless you are Tx State and Colorado. They built through the portal. Tx St has 53 added this year. But I do agree unless your roster is void of talent the portal should just be used in key spots only. A guy that TX ST added was TJ Finley the top QB prospect out of Louisiana in 2020. If you can add a talent like him through the portal that would be an case where it should be used.

[KajunKrazy]

Speaking of portal is Trey Amos getting any playing time at Bama? I didn't watch the game against TX.

[no1cajunfan]

I think there is a lot of over reaction to what we saw Saturday. We were out schemed and failed to make adjustments in a timely manner.

We are still talented, we have used the portal, you don’t build rosters through the portal.

...and you dont hire a HC at this level who is clearly in over his head.

[CajunVic]

...and you dont hire a HC at this level who is clearly in over his head.

. . . Louisiana has not done that, but thanks for the idea . . .

[Winning]

Speaking of portal is Trey Amos getting any playing time at Bama? I didn't watch the game against TX.

He definitely made the highlight reel…for texas

[facelessjonmoon]

Speaking of portal is Trey Amos getting any playing time at Bama? I didn't watch the game against TX.

He’s #9

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