Yeah, I still disagree with the premise that "possibilities are endless."
Of the 2,053 players that entered the transfer portal in FBS and FCS last year, one (Cody Shrader - Missouri) went from D2 to P5 while 987 found themselves with nowhere to play or attend class. That doesn't rise to the level of "possibilities are endless" in my view.
To put it another way, 52% of players that entered the transfer portal last year found a new opportunity while 48% found themselves on the outside looking in wondering what the hell happened. How many of those kids are just like Clements? I'd wager, most!
That's why I said "possibilities". It's a possibility that at UVA-Wise, Clements could maybe add 10-20 pounds to his frame over a couple of years, and if he performs well, move up to an FCS or Group of 5 school. Of course, it's also a possibility that he won't be able to get on the field at Wise, or anywhere else.
I couldn't disagree more. There are way more kids entering the portal than are being picked up by other schools.
According to the NCAA Transfer Portal Database, 1,427 FBS players entered the portal in 2022. Of those, 599 did not get picked up by a new school and found themselves out of college. Of the 828 that did find a new home, 108 wound up below the FCS level, i.e. DII or lower.
FCS players found the going much worse. Of the 626 FCS players that entered the portal in 2022, only 238 found a new home with only 86 of those being in FCS or FBS. Meaning, 155 wound up in DII or lower. 388 of those 626 wound up out of college.
I'm talking about the portal providing opportunities for guys like Clements, who didn't have what the FBS or FCS schools were looking for at this time, to develop their bodies and game, and like the kid at Mizzuruh, climb the ladder.
I think starting at a smaller school would benefit him more but that’s just me. Wish him the best wherever he ends up.
Absolutely. I pointed out earlier that Mizzuruh's 1st team AA RB was at DII Truman St before he moved up. With the portal, the possibilities are endless.
Very hard for any High School kid to get a D1 scholarship at any level with all the 6 and 7 year guys that got the extra year from COVID and the transfer portal just letting kids move where ever they want and when ever they want. When can only have 85 guys scholarships and you got guys thats are 26 still playing ball taking up one of those if takes one away from a good high school kid.
Yeah, I understand the portal and COVID year, but I was wondering why if he had those offers, he didn't sign? If the FBS offers aren't really committable (I can't imagine the Navy & Army offers not being committable), then he shouldn't hesitate to go with an FCS or DII program and try to work his way up. Mizzuruh's 1st team AA RB came to Mizzuruh from DII Truman State. That was a rags-to-riches story if there ever has been. While Clements may be lacking something or some things that would make most FBS schools hesitate, it'd be a travesty if he didn't go somewhere and get his start.
Interesting that Clements hasn't signed. Is he maybe waiting for a better offer and sign in February, or maybe go the JUCO or prep school route? I'd guess he also has FCS and DII offers as well.
I am on my way to Florida tomorrow for two weeks and just want to wish you all an early Merry Christmas! I appreciate to commodore of this group. We laugh together, cry together win and lose together! Here's to a Merry and Bright 2024. Life is all about what we do with Jesus and Christmas is just the reminder! Oh temps next week low 70's in central Florida!
Safe travels! We'll be going back home in 13 more days. It's been great to see family and friends, but I miss having my toes in the sand. 🌴😎🌴
Like the Union name, but the Bears? Should've been more creative than that. I have to say that I don't actually hate any of the high schools though. Even though our grandson recently played for Dobyns-Bennett, their fans can be a little overbearing when it comes to talking about their record over the years and all of their state "championships" none of which were won under a playoff format. They also used to talk about their dominance over Science Hill, but not that the tables have turned, they make fun of it being Science Hill's Super Bowl. I also took a little smug satisfaction with Vero Beach and their band of mercenaries failing to advance past the 2nd round this year. They reeled in 7 John Carroll (here in Fort Pierce) starters, including 2 four star players, and turning Carroll from a state title contender in their division to a team that failed to make the playoffs. Vero also had 7 other transfers from other teams, giving them 14 starters who weren't in the program before. Did that cause a rift with the other players? I'll go out on a limb and say yes.
The Bears coming in with a police escort & then parading down the middle of the field to the opposite end zone & with that coach swinging the towel getting the crowd fired up then running through that inflatable Bear with that hammer. Nobody can do a grand entrance like Union!
Anderson Co (TN) has a great entrance too, with a great fireworks show and dry ice as the team comes out of a fieldhouse that has a facade like a barn and while the sound of a cattle stampede plays over the PA. Their habit of the recording of a cow mooing over the PA before a big 3rd down is a little cheesy though.
I have a friend on the staff at PC. That was a tough loss on the road to an undefeated Bradford team. PC had a 14-0 lead and an opportunity to add to it at the end of the half, but couldn't get it done. Bradford scored on a 4th and goal in the last minute to get it to OT, and then made a 2 point PAT in the OT for the win. Bradford advances to the finals against Cocoa in Tallahassee. Bradford is 14-0 and a really good team, but playing Cocoa is like trying to climb Mt Everest in tennis shoes and without the aid of a sherpa. The Tigers are as good as anyone in the state regardless of classification.
As some of you know, I live in south Florida and take in a ton of games (28 this season) due to games on Thursdays and Fridays because of shared stadiums and referee shortages. This year, I saw 32 different teams, and while all but 5 of those teams would solidly thump or mercy rule Graham and Union, there are NONE of those teams who play with the passion those kids played with today, and there is NO place down there that is in the same universe in terms of game atmosphere as what I saw today. I wish I had a video of it to show those people.
Which site sells the mobile tickets for the Greeneville game? We're back in Kingsport and hope to go there on Friday and to BSG on Saturday. For that matter, who sells the VHSL tickets?
Vero Beach at Treasure Coast in the 2nd round of the FHSAA Division 4S playoffs in Port St Lucie. It's a gorgeous 76 degree night with 0% chance of rain.
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That's why I said "possibilities". It's a possibility that at UVA-Wise, Clements could maybe add 10-20 pounds to his frame over a couple of years, and if he performs well, move up to an FCS or Group of 5 school. Of course, it's also a possibility that he won't be able to get on the field at Wise, or anywhere else.