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Title: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 27, 2024, 04:30:47 PM
So that Utah St RB cancelled the Oklahoma St trip he was supposed to go on after visiting the Cats. And also, Dylan Edwards is in town.

Is there room for both?!
Title: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wiley on April 27, 2024, 04:32:29 PM
So that Utah St RB cancelled the Oklahoma St trip he was supposed to go on after visiting the Cats. And also, Dylan Edwards is in town.

Is there room for both?!
RB from Indiana (Trent Howard) committed to OSU this weekend.  I imagine there is room for both, but i don’t see Booth wanting to be a #3 for carries


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on April 27, 2024, 05:04:02 PM
Dylan Edwards is on a visit to KSU this weekend. Would like to have that one actually happen.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Pete on April 27, 2024, 06:58:12 PM
Yeah, we missed out on Bryce Brown. This would heal us.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on April 28, 2024, 11:55:04 AM
Ladies and Gentleman, we got him.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: pissclams on April 28, 2024, 11:57:18 AM
again
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: CHONGS on April 28, 2024, 12:03:09 PM
That's great news
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 28, 2024, 12:05:54 PM
eff yeah(idk what I’m eff yeahing to because I’m still half drunk in Vegas but let’s go)
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: cfbandyman on April 28, 2024, 01:18:59 PM
Hope he actually stays, and our offense is now scary AF
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on April 28, 2024, 01:40:08 PM
Yea B12 DC's just crap their pants
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: catastrophe on April 28, 2024, 02:39:45 PM
Barring injuries these Cats will be fun AF to watch.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on April 28, 2024, 03:34:57 PM
Imagine a single wing package with Edwards as the wing.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ben ji on April 28, 2024, 03:47:03 PM
Imagine a single wing package with Edwards as the wing.

I want as many packages with Edwards and Giddens as possible. I'm imagining lots of 2 back packages where Edwards motions out to the slot or comes in motion from the slot for a jet sweep/fake jet sweep.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on April 28, 2024, 03:49:32 PM
I wish we had an Elite receiver but we are an embarrassment of riches offensively right now anyway
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on April 28, 2024, 03:53:46 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240428/d1fbb58c6e46211dacd867234ab68331.jpg)
After running power with Giddens for 3 plays in a row


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on April 28, 2024, 04:06:38 PM
I wish we had an Elite receiver but we are an embarrassment of riches offensively right now anyway

Cephas was elite two years ago.  Brown might be.  We *may* have one.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: LickNeckey on April 28, 2024, 05:15:05 PM
so hot...
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: cfbandyman on April 28, 2024, 06:25:46 PM
I'd like to make a lot of games become track meets plz
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: EMAWzifried on April 28, 2024, 11:07:12 PM
I'll believe it when he's in Manhattan for preseason practices.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2024, 01:47:18 PM
https://247sports.com/college/kansas/board/103723/Contents/dylan-edwards--231151914/?page=1
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 29, 2024, 01:58:02 PM
I'll believe it when he's in Manhattan for preseason practices.
Hopefully for his health he stays away from Bishop Stadium
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2024, 09:55:48 PM
ok football experts, what are our top three needs going into spring practice?

i don’t know hardly anything about football but here’s my opinion - we should go all in on defense.

safety - payne seems pretty solid but the other guy who transferred in sucked so much ass and I don’t know how he is a d1 athlete

corners - terribleness everywhere, anything is better than current?

lbs - probably wrong but i’ve essentially thought of these guys as 5 heart/few stars ever since barta (brooks) with the exception of purcell, pierce, and lieber

defensive ends - need major size and speed upgrades

d tackle - pretty good

on offense, try to keep avery and edwards, and let them make their teammates better
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2024, 09:59:36 PM
i will compile a list of all of the agreed items from the thread and send it to coach ham & potatos for his consideration
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: OK_Cat on December 03, 2024, 07:56:14 AM
I think we need "playmakers" on offense other than farm-fed tight ends
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: KST8FAN on December 03, 2024, 08:35:37 AM
We need an Arthur Brown.


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Perry on December 03, 2024, 09:01:45 AM
Snapper seems like a priority
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 03, 2024, 02:13:10 PM
Defenders that actually tackle people. Like, all the way to the ground so the play stops.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 03, 2024, 03:59:56 PM
do we even have an all-burner team this year? i'm guessing no most likely
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: KST8FAN on December 03, 2024, 06:49:43 PM
https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/purdue-boilermakers-star-linebacker-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal-yanni-karlaftis

No idea if he is half as good as big brother, but he couldn't hurt?


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: EMAWzifried on December 05, 2024, 12:54:47 PM
His guy, safety from North Dakota State. I'm just going to assume he's ours. Didn't play this year because of foot surgery. Had 8 interceptions last year, eight.
https://www.kvrr.com/2024/12/02/bison-safety-cole-wisniewski-enters-transfer-portal/
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2024, 12:56:01 PM
Before this season, I would've been much more excited about our track record with Dback transfers. 
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on December 05, 2024, 01:26:59 PM
Before this season, I would've been much more excited about our track record with Dback transfers.

I think this year is a one-year aberration in the secondary. Klandy, Malone and Klieman are all good DB guys and we’ve shown to have good to great secondaries every season but this one.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2024, 02:47:56 PM
Before this season, I would've been much more excited about our track record with Dback transfers.

I think this year is a one-year aberration in the secondary. Klandy, Malone and Klieman are all good DB guys and we’ve shown to have good to great secondaries every season but this one.

I hope and think you're probably right. Riley was so frustrating this year.  You can see why they wanted him because he was around the play a bunch but he also typically wasn't able to make the play.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: bshea85 on December 06, 2024, 10:08:59 PM
Spivey is out.  🫡
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 06, 2024, 10:11:45 PM
don't even know that guy but wish him well
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Boakai on December 06, 2024, 10:29:31 PM
Spivey is out.  🫡

Dang.  :frown:
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Boakai on December 08, 2024, 07:27:26 PM
Carver Willis
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 08, 2024, 07:50:20 PM
don't even know that guy but wish him well


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 08, 2024, 10:35:38 PM
Carver Willis

I'd like to imagine this is a Howard/Johnson thing where he sees the writing on the wall due to the frosh class of stud OL that redshirted this year
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 11, 2024, 11:02:00 AM
I don't know...this portal thing is really starting to make college athletics not as fun.  I'm having a hard time getting attached to athletes like I would in the past because my brain tells me they won't be around long.  It seems impossible for coaches to create a positive locker room environment when half or more of your team turns over every year.  I keep hearing if kids don't get playing time or NIL $ they expect they become pain in the ass all season.  Most of these kids bitching about NIL money haven't performed to deserve it and end up entering the portal to find more money and still don't perform and deserve it.  A lot of these players don't develop like they should because they bounce around.  Kids don't want to stay at a program to accept the development. 

The best QB in the league is a kid that was no longer wanted at a major program because they had to ensure their freshman blue chip started.  The freshman ended up sucking, program had its worst record in 20 years, and the QB that got forced out is probably going to play for a National Championship.

It's a rough ridin' mess.  Add in the ESPN/SEC/big 10 love affair and it's really killing my interest. 
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 11, 2024, 11:27:01 AM
I don't know...this portal thing is really starting to make college athletics not as fun.  I'm having a hard time getting attached to athletes like I would in the past because my brain tells me they won't be around long.  It seems impossible for coaches to create a positive locker room environment when half or more of your team turns over every year.  I keep hearing if kids don't get playing time or NIL $ they expect they become pain in the ass all season.  Most of these kids bitching about NIL money haven't performed to deserve it and end up entering the portal to find more money and still don't perform and deserve it.  A lot of these players don't develop like they should because they bounce around.  Kids don't want to stay at a program to accept the development. 

The best QB in the league is a kid that was no longer wanted at a major program because they had to ensure their freshman blue chip started.  The freshman ended up sucking, program had its worst record in 20 years, and the QB that got forced out is probably going to play for a National Championship.

It's a rough ridin' mess.  Add in the ESPN/SEC/big 10 love affair and it's really killing my interest.

 :shakesfist:
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on December 11, 2024, 11:31:19 AM
Carver Willis

I'd like to imagine this is a Howard/Johnson thing where he sees the writing on the wall due to the frosh class of stud OL that redshirted this year

Howard:Johnson :: Willis:Howard

Actually, no idea if Baby Howard is the same position as Willis
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 12, 2024, 06:44:14 PM
https://x.com/thejaydenrowe/status/1867367345452208432?s=46&t=Irpc1Q0uPep4wACAVpL7DQ

Former 4* CB from OU who hasn’t played much for them
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on December 12, 2024, 06:48:14 PM
This is perfect for us
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 12, 2024, 07:02:17 PM
This is perfect for us

Yep, would love to grab a couple more DBs from similar situations
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Boakai on December 13, 2024, 02:09:58 PM
Spivey is out.  🫡

Keegan too
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 13, 2024, 03:48:10 PM
Spivey is out.  🫡

Keegan too
Is Kel at least staying?
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: EMAWzifried on December 13, 2024, 04:39:26 PM
Now sign the NDSU All-American safety, please.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 14, 2024, 10:49:28 AM
Not surprised Keegan is leaving. He never really got going due to injuries. Guessing he ends up on a low end P4 or mid tier G5 where expectations are low and he can thrive if healthy. Seems we’re going heavily after productive lower level WRs in the portal. I’m guessing we try to land a couple of those types and let our young guys battle with them for spots. I’m also expecting Cure to get a lot of run as a big receiver.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on December 14, 2024, 11:15:08 AM
Not surprised Keegan is leaving. He never really got going due to injuries. Guessing he ends up on a low end P4 or mid tier G5 where expectations are low and he can thrive if healthy. Seems we’re going heavily after productive lower level WRs in the portal. I’m guessing we try to land a couple of those types and let our young guys battle with them for spots. I’m also expecting Cure to get a lot of run as a big receiver.

Always felt he was a pretty good player for us, despite injuries limiting his full potential. Typically gave good effort, even in the run game, while sacrificing targets.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: goCats101 on December 14, 2024, 01:04:30 PM
Not surprised Keegan is leaving. He never really got going due to injuries. Guessing he ends up on a low end P4 or mid tier G5 where expectations are low and he can thrive if healthy. Seems we’re going heavily after productive lower level WRs in the portal. I’m guessing we try to land a couple of those types and let our young guys battle with them for spots. I’m also expecting Cure to get a lot of run as a big receiver.

Always felt he was a pretty good player for us, despite injuries limiting his full potential. Typically gave good effort, even in the run game, while sacrificing targets.

Agree. Wish him the best wherever he ends up.

Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Spracne on December 14, 2024, 01:04:59 PM
Not surprised Keegan is leaving. He never really got going due to injuries. Guessing he ends up on a low end P4 or mid tier G5 where expectations are low and he can thrive if healthy. Seems we’re going heavily after productive lower level WRs in the portal. I’m guessing we try to land a couple of those types and let our young guys battle with them for spots. I’m also expecting Cure to get a lot of run as a big receiver.

Always felt he was a pretty good player for us, despite injuries limiting his full potential. Typically gave good effort, even in the run game, while sacrificing targets.

Agree. Wish him the best wherever he ends up.

Well obviously. That's goCats101.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 14, 2024, 10:23:58 PM
I hope he fuckin' sucks
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: KST8FAN on December 15, 2024, 01:12:03 PM
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42969198/marshall-opts-bowl-transfers-coaching-change



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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: CNS on December 15, 2024, 02:14:12 PM
They need to change the portal opening for after bowl games.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2024, 04:13:37 AM
They need to change the portal opening for after bowl games.

They have to enroll in classes. The portal before bowl games is fine. Marshall mumped themselves by not extending a popular coach who has between Notre Dame and won the conference, all because they wanted a mid career assistant from West Virginia. I hope Marshall goes on an extended losing streak and the AD and president loses their jobs.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: CNS on December 16, 2024, 07:04:42 AM
Classes. That makes sense.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 16, 2024, 09:17:29 AM
It is unfortunate for teams who make the playoffs.  Playoffs won't stop kids from entering the portal due to that semester enrollment deadline.  It's a flawed system. 
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: deputy dawg on December 16, 2024, 11:50:51 AM
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42969198/marshall-opts-bowl-transfers-coaching-change



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Any promising OL?  It would be nice to see AJ get more time to find targets, and bigger holes to run through.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on December 16, 2024, 11:53:55 AM
We lost our two starting OT's and probably our starting guards unless they get a waiver for an extra year.  Going to basically be a brand new OL next year.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 16, 2024, 12:36:39 PM
We lost our two starting OT's and probably our starting guards unless they get a waiver for an extra year.  Going to basically be a brand new OL next year.

While true, Kilty is/was the only OL that consistently performed well this year (shot at getting drafted as well).

Hopefully the stud o-linemen who were redshirting this year will be ready (with perhaps 1-2 portal transfers with experience brought in). Leingang would also presumably have an inside track on a starting guard spot as well.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on December 16, 2024, 03:03:13 PM
Putting redshirt freshman into the starting spots next year seems like a really risky proposition.  Also means guys like Pastore aren't pretty much a complete whiff.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 17, 2024, 03:23:44 PM
Putting redshirt freshman into the starting spots next year seems like a really risky proposition.  Also means guys like Pastore aren't pretty much a complete whiff.

Certainly not ideal, but also speaks to this staff's ability (inability?) to recruit that position during the first 2-3 years of their run. I might be wrong, but I believe Kilty is the only o-lineman they've recruited to get 1st or 2nd team all-league honors during their entire tenure (Beebe, Leveston, Duffie, etc were all Snyder recruits).
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Hurricane Cat on December 17, 2024, 05:19:42 PM
There's some optimism that Poitier or Panzer or both, will get their waivers granted
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: AppleJack on December 18, 2024, 01:46:14 PM
I hope he fuckin' sucks

This made me LOL.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 18, 2024, 08:30:00 PM
I hope he fuckin' rules

https://x.com/PeteNakos_/status/1869568780281757714
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 18, 2024, 09:13:24 PM
Good size. Purdue roster listed him at 6’3” 214. Hard to tell much from his stats since Purdue blew something fierce this year.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: star seed 7 on December 18, 2024, 11:09:26 PM
I hope he fuckin' sucks

This made me LOL.

He's half retired but sd can still throw a zinger
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 18, 2024, 11:57:38 PM
I hope he fuckin' sucks

This made me LOL.

He's half retired but sd can still throw a zinger

I've got gas in the tank
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 20, 2024, 10:34:36 PM
Picked up 2 players today. LB from Ohio State. Kinda like the CB from OU, higher end recruit who hasn’t really got much playing time yet.

Also a S out of West Georgia. Played at Dodge City CC the year before that
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: cfbandyman on December 21, 2024, 12:56:22 PM
Picked up 2 players today. LB from Ohio State. Kinda like the CB from OU, higher end recruit who hasn’t really got much playing time yet.

Also a S out of West Georgia. Played at Dodge City CC the year before that

We need help in all those places
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 21, 2024, 01:24:39 PM
Beat OU for a wide receiver with 12 touchdown catches
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: tdaver on December 21, 2024, 01:31:34 PM
Beat OU for a wide receiver with 12 touchdown catches

The Matt Wells special.  Had a couple good seasons at T Tech before disappearing at BC this year
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 21, 2024, 03:36:50 PM
Beat OU for a wide receiver with 12 touchdown catches

The Matt Wells special.  Had a couple good seasons at T Tech before disappearing at BC this year

Big receiver, 6’5”
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 22, 2024, 07:59:04 PM
Picked up an OL from USC, 3 years of eligibility left. Staff is getting some intriguing players and positions of need
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on December 22, 2024, 08:12:38 PM
This guy is my fav so far, we need to get a lot bigger and nastier on the OL
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on December 23, 2024, 08:48:34 PM
So Spivey commits to Zona, the a safety from Zona commits to us. Guess we’re just doing trades in college football now
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on December 23, 2024, 08:52:12 PM
Will take


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Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Boakai on December 23, 2024, 09:17:54 PM
So Spivey commits to Zona, the a safety from Zona commits to us. Guess we’re just doing trades in college football now

I’m gonna go rewatch the Zona game, and I’ll be pissed if we torched this dude all night. Spivey was on my shortlist for ‘My Guy ‘25’
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Super PurpleCat on December 26, 2024, 06:57:14 PM
I don't know...this portal thing is really starting to make college athletics not as fun.  I'm having a hard time getting attached to athletes like I would in the past because my brain tells me they won't be around long.  It seems impossible for coaches to create a positive locker room environment when half or more of your team turns over every year.  I keep hearing if kids don't get playing time or NIL $ they expect they become pain in the ass all season.  Most of these kids bitching about NIL money haven't performed to deserve it and end up entering the portal to find more money and still don't perform and deserve it.  A lot of these players don't develop like they should because they bounce around.  Kids don't want to stay at a program to accept the development. 

The best QB in the league is a kid that was no longer wanted at a major program because they had to ensure their freshman blue chip started.  The freshman ended up sucking, program had its worst record in 20 years, and the QB that got forced out is probably going to play for a National Championship.

It's a rough ridin' mess.  Add in the ESPN/SEC/big 10 love affair and it's really killing my interest.

That's on us, not the game.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MakeItRain on December 26, 2024, 10:15:47 PM
I don't know...this portal thing is really starting to make college athletics not as fun.  I'm having a hard time getting attached to athletes like I would in the past because my brain tells me they won't be around long.  It seems impossible for coaches to create a positive locker room environment when half or more of your team turns over every year.  I keep hearing if kids don't get playing time or NIL $ they expect they become pain in the ass all season.  Most of these kids bitching about NIL money haven't performed to deserve it and end up entering the portal to find more money and still don't perform and deserve it.  A lot of these players don't develop like they should because they bounce around.  Kids don't want to stay at a program to accept the development. 

The best QB in the league is a kid that was no longer wanted at a major program because they had to ensure their freshman blue chip started.  The freshman ended up sucking, program had its worst record in 20 years, and the QB that got forced out is probably going to play for a National Championship.

It's a rough ridin' mess.  Add in the ESPN/SEC/big 10 love affair and it's really killing my interest.

I'm pretty sure that Gabriel left on his own accord. Either way, to be fair OU sucked last year too and probably would have this year too, even with Gabriel.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: cfbandyman on January 07, 2025, 05:03:40 PM
NGL feel pretty horned up having xfrs from tOSU, Bama, OU, USC, Nubbs, and Zona. BC and Purdue are nice too
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on January 07, 2025, 05:28:08 PM
Who did we get from tOSU?
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Spaces on January 07, 2025, 05:54:53 PM
Who did we get from tOSU?
Former 4-star LB Gabe Powers
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on January 07, 2025, 06:05:26 PM
NGL feel pretty horned up having xfrs from tOSU, Bama, OU, USC, Nubbs, and Zona. BC and Purdue are nice too

Does this mean we’re going to be better next season? Need the dust to settle and someone to give me the straight dope!
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 07, 2025, 07:58:03 PM
NGL feel pretty horned up having xfrs from tOSU, Bama, OU, USC, Nubbs, and Zona. BC and Purdue are nice too

Does this mean we’re going to be better next season? Need the dust to settle and someone to give me the straight dope!

Well nic, as with most things…it depends. If football was like algebra then yes, we are definitely going to be better. But as we all know, football is more like chemistry. Will any of these guys bring the “it” factor? Act as a catalyst so to speak? Time will tell!
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ben ji on January 07, 2025, 08:54:10 PM
NGL feel pretty horned up having xfrs from tOSU, Bama, OU, USC, Nubbs, and Zona. BC and Purdue are nice too

Does this mean we’re going to be better next season? Need the dust to settle and someone to give me the straight dope!

Well nic, as with most things…it depends. If football was like algebra then yes, we are definitely going to be better. But as we all know, football is more like chemistry. Will any of these guys bring the “it” factor? Act as a catalyst so to speak? Time will tell!
I'm more interested in if they have good hips or not.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 07, 2025, 10:54:41 PM
NGL feel pretty horned up having xfrs from tOSU, Bama, OU, USC, Nubbs, and Zona. BC and Purdue are nice too

Does this mean we’re going to be better next season? Need the dust to settle and someone to give me the straight dope!

Well nic, as with most things…it depends. If football was like algebra then yes, we are definitely going to be better. But as we all know, football is more like chemistry. Will any of these guys bring the “it” factor? Act as a catalyst so to speak? Time will tell!
I'm more interested in if they have good hips or not.

Amen brother ben ji!
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 09, 2025, 09:25:51 AM
Bama, tOSU and USC don't take hips that lie
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on January 09, 2025, 12:25:07 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Pete on January 09, 2025, 01:06:54 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.
This pleases me.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on January 09, 2025, 01:09:06 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.

Offense hasn’t added the former 4 stars like defense, but I like what the coaches have done in the portal on the offensive side a lot. 2 big receivers who can step in right away, a veteran RB to compete with the younger guys for snaps behind Edwards, and 2 big linemen with multiple years of eligibility left to mix in with the younger guys there that the coaches seem really high on. Defense needed an injection of talent, especially in the secondary, and the strategy there sure seems to be geared more towards bringing in high potential players.

to;dr- Offense already has its stars, needed role players and got them. Defense needs potential stars and got potential stars
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on January 09, 2025, 02:48:06 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.

Offense hasn’t added the former 4 stars like defense, but I like what the coaches have done in the portal on the offensive side a lot. 2 big receivers who can step in right away, a veteran RB to compete with the younger guys for snaps behind Edwards, and 2 big linemen with multiple years of eligibility left to mix in with the younger guys there that the coaches seem really high on. Defense needed an injection of talent, especially in the secondary, and the strategy there sure seems to be geared more towards bringing in high potential players.

to;dr- Offense already has its stars, needed role players and got them. Defense needs potential stars and got potential stars

Do think Edward’s will get more carries than Jackson? More total scrimmage touches?
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 09, 2025, 05:42:04 PM
Another big receiver, you guys!
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on January 09, 2025, 06:15:43 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.

Offense hasn’t added the former 4 stars like defense, but I like what the coaches have done in the portal on the offensive side a lot. 2 big receivers who can step in right away, a veteran RB to compete with the younger guys for snaps behind Edwards, and 2 big linemen with multiple years of eligibility left to mix in with the younger guys there that the coaches seem really high on. Defense needed an injection of talent, especially in the secondary, and the strategy there sure seems to be geared more towards bringing in high potential players.

to;dr- Offense already has its stars, needed role players and got them. Defense needs potential stars and got potential stars

Do think Edward’s will get more carries than Jackson? More total scrimmage touches?

Edwards more snaps and touches. Jackson and Ervin split the rest of the carries
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Katpappy on January 09, 2025, 08:53:24 PM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.

Offense hasn’t added the former 4 stars like defense, but I like what the coaches have done in the portal on the offensive side a lot. 2 big receivers who can step in right away, a veteran RB to compete with the younger guys for snaps behind Edwards, and 2 big linemen with multiple years of eligibility left to mix in with the younger guys there that the coaches seem really high on. Defense needed an injection of talent, especially in the secondary, and the strategy there sure seems to be geared more towards bringing in high potential players.

to;dr- Offense already has its stars, needed role players and got them. Defense needs potential stars and got potential stars

Do think Edward’s will get more carries than Jackson? More total scrimmage touches?

Edwards more snaps and touches. Jackson and Ervin split the rest of the carries

They need to use him like they did with Deuce Vaughn.  He's too small for him to do the same plays as DJamer did.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: joda on January 09, 2025, 09:10:05 PM
To clarify I predict Edwards has the most total touches (receptions and carries). I think he also leads the RBs in carries, but only because I think the more inside runs are handled by committee. I think the total carries by the other RBs combined is equal or greater than the number of carries Edwards gets.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Katpappy on January 09, 2025, 09:21:12 PM
Jackson seems strong enough to run inside.  I don't know enough about Ervin to judge.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Katpappy on January 09, 2025, 09:32:02 PM
To clarify I predict Edwards has the most total touches (receptions and carries). I think he also leads the RBs in carries, but only because I think the more inside runs are handled by committee. I think the total carries by the other RBs combined is equal or greater than the number of carries Edwards gets.

What do you know about DeVon Rice who we got last year?  5'9"/179lbs- FR
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: cfbandyman on January 10, 2025, 09:09:38 AM
To clarify I predict Edwards has the most total touches (receptions and carries). I think he also leads the RBs in carries, but only because I think the more inside runs are handled by committee. I think the total carries by the other RBs combined is equal or greater than the number of carries Edwards gets.

Yeah, I hope so too. The bowl game proved that. Like not to say it has to be exactly this amount, but I hope they get him on outlet passes/screens about 3-4 times a game. Sweeps 2-3 times, and just general carries 7-9 times a game. And in between those carries just let Jackson and Ervin ground and pound to wear out the defense. It should be those two to set up Edwards. Get the defense a little tired or wary with Jackson/Ervin and then hit them with the next gear Edwards.

We also need to RPO the ever living crap out of teams with who we have.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on January 10, 2025, 09:31:10 AM
Defense transfer portal 'cruitin has been really good.  Offense at least they kept most the existing good players.

Offense hasn’t added the former 4 stars like defense, but I like what the coaches have done in the portal on the offensive side a lot. 2 big receivers who can step in right away, a veteran RB to compete with the younger guys for snaps behind Edwards, and 2 big linemen with multiple years of eligibility left to mix in with the younger guys there that the coaches seem really high on. Defense needed an injection of talent, especially in the secondary, and the strategy there sure seems to be geared more towards bringing in high potential players.

to;dr- Offense already has its stars, needed role players and got them. Defense needs potential stars and got potential stars

Do think Edward’s will get more carries than Jackson? More total scrimmage touches?

Edwards more snaps and touches. Jackson and Ervin split the rest of the carries

They need to use him like they did with Deuce Vaughn.  He's too small for him to do the same plays as DJamer did.

I don’t think Edward’s can be a feature back like Vaughn or Sporles. Has to be a gadget player w/ 8-10 traditional carries max. I think Jackson is really good and will prove to be better between the tackles. Also, no way Edward’s is an effective pass blocker.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 10, 2025, 09:41:47 AM
I think we'll still find our power/between the tackles back.  I wouldn't be surprised to see some options there with spring transfers with how roster cut downs will work.  I have been impressed and surprised with how Edwards runs through contact this year, although I'd certainly rather utilize his elite speed.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: deputy dawg on January 10, 2025, 09:49:55 AM
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I don’t think Edward’s can be a feature back like Vaughn or Sporles. Has to be a gadget player w/ 8-10 traditional carries max. I think Jackson is really good and will prove to be better between the tackles. Also, no way Edward’s is an effective pass blocker.

I thought we used Edwards a fair amount as a receiver out of the backfield in an attempt to get him into open space where he does his damage. 
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2025, 10:02:00 AM
I think we'll still find our power/between the tackles back.  I wouldn't be surprised to see some options there with spring transfers with how roster cut downs will work.  I have been impressed and surprised with how Edwards runs through contact this year, although I'd certainly rather utilize his elite speed.

You mean other than the back we got from Nebraska? I can't see us adding any other running backs, unless there are unforeseen departures from the room. We are 20+ players over the 105 maximum we need to get down to by June 1st.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on January 10, 2025, 10:06:08 AM
I think they want to add another OL but that might be it.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: ChiComCat on January 10, 2025, 10:09:29 AM
I think we'll still find our power/between the tackles back.  I wouldn't be surprised to see some options there with spring transfers with how roster cut downs will work.  I have been impressed and surprised with how Edwards runs through contact this year, although I'd certainly rather utilize his elite speed.

You mean other than the back we got from Nebraska? I can't see us adding any other running backs, unless there are unforeseen departures from the room. We are 20+ players over the 105 maximum we need to get down to by June 1st.

I did not see that, I was thinking additional to last seasons roster.  Everyone is 20 players over right now, I'd imagine we see most schools send 23-25 packing and take on a couple new ones out there.  It'll be a huge culling for FCS to sort through though.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 10, 2025, 11:25:18 AM
Well it would seem that the only way to find a list of who is transferring in this year is to pay for a website. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of who is headed here?
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 10, 2025, 11:50:30 AM
Another big receiver, you guys!

Link please!
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Spaces on January 10, 2025, 11:55:39 AM
Well it would seem that the only way to find a list of who is transferring in this year is to pay for a website. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of who is headed here?
RB Gabe Ervin Jr. (Nebraska)
WR Jerand Bradley (Boston C.)
WR Jaron Tibbs (Purdue)
WR Caleb Medford (New Mexico)
IOL Amos Talalele (USCw)
OT Brandon Sneh (Wagner)
Edge/LB Jayshawn Ross (Alabama)
LB Gabe Powers (tOSU)
CB Jayden Rowe (OU)
CB Amario Fortenberry (S. Alabama)
S Mar'Quavious Moss (W. Georgia)
S Gunner Maldonado (Arizona)
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2025, 01:04:03 PM
Well it would seem that the only way to find a list of who is transferring in this year is to pay for a website. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of who is headed here?

The on3, 247, and rivals transfer portal sites are free
https://www.on3.com/college/kansas-state-wildcats/transfer-portal/wire/football/
https://247sports.com/season/2025-football/transferportal/?institutionkey=24023
https://n.rivals.com/transfer_tracker/football/2025?exit_college_name=kansas+state
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Winters on January 10, 2025, 02:11:04 PM
Jackson seems strong enough to run inside.  I don't know enough about Ervin to judge.
He's from Polk County - of course he's strong.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: tdaver on January 10, 2025, 03:20:42 PM
Well it would seem that the only way to find a list of who is transferring in this year is to pay for a website. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of who is headed here?
RB Gabe Ervin Jr. (Nebraska)
WR Jerand Bradley (Boston C.)
WR Jaron Tibbs (Purdue)
WR Caleb Medford (New Mexico)
IOL Amos Talalele (USCw)
OT Brandon Sneh (Wagner)
Edge/LB Jayshawn Ross (Alabama)
LB Gabe Powers (tOSU)
CB Jayden Rowe (OU)
CB Amario Fortenberry (S. Alabama)
S Mar'Quavious Moss (W. Georgia)
S Gunner Maldonado (Arizona)

And supposedly a silent commit from
LB Ralph Ortiz (West Florida)
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Winters on January 10, 2025, 04:25:08 PM
Ralph Ortiz is an absolutely ELITE name for a LB
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 11, 2025, 06:47:47 AM
Ralph Ortiz is an absolutely ELITE name for a LB

Like because he’s going to wear a number in the 40s?
Ral40s is something I can get behind
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Winters on January 15, 2025, 03:24:17 PM
Ralph Ortiz is an absolutely ELITE name for a LB

Like because he’s going to wear a number in the 40s?
Ral40s is something I can get behind
RO40
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: wetwillie on January 15, 2025, 04:47:01 PM
Wreck it Ralph
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: MadCat on January 23, 2025, 01:55:10 PM
https://x.com/chris_hummer/status/1882477718740271387
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: bucket on January 23, 2025, 02:14:59 PM
 :emawkid:
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 23, 2025, 03:22:05 PM
https://x.com/chris_hummer/status/1882477718740271387

Oh crap! That's awesome.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2025, 04:05:24 PM
Thanks for the good word will
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: Boakai on January 23, 2025, 04:22:56 PM
Thanks for the good word will

Hope he sent a playbook along with the new guy.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: nicname on January 23, 2025, 05:12:01 PM
Allowing myself to get excited over all these highly paid mercenaries.
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2025, 06:40:31 PM
hell yeah brothers
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2025, 07:44:13 PM
Thanks for the good word will
I love that he still thinks about us :shy:
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2025, 08:33:27 PM
I like that we are setting up an exchange program with Ohio State. It's a no-brainer for both parties, really
Title: Re: PORTAL KOMBAT (but for football)
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2025, 09:34:10 PM
I like that we are setting up an exchange program with Ohio State. It's a no-brainer for both parties, really

our program with NDSU is also good

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