Transfer Portal 2023-2024...

[RollTide_HTTR]

Again, it’s not supposed to be tied to the school. We all know it is, but this was the first time I ever heard anyone directly involved say it was. In essence, “Hey NCAA! (Fill in your own string of profanity)”.
So, what I was saying was, I can’t wait for some player to sue. Several grounds - if he signed a contract saying he had to play for the school, direct violation of the rule. Of course if he signed it, a lot of other issues come into play. If contract DIDN’T say that, they couldn’t cut off his money because it’s his NIL no matter who’s jersey he’s wearing.
I just want this all to get as messy as possible.

The one way around this seems to be requiring appearances locally. I'm sure some kids may try to still make those appearances but most wouldn't especially in season

 

[colbysullivan]

Supposedly, we supposed to have another player wanting to transfer back to Alabama. I can't think of anyone who would want to come back. If it was anyone, it would be someone on defense side.

Sigh

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Sigh

what is it?

 

[Easttexastide]

Again, it’s not supposed to be tied to the school. We all know it is, but this was the first time I ever heard anyone directly involved say it was. In essence, “Hey NCAA! (Fill in your own string of profanity)”.
So, what I was saying was, I can’t wait for some player to sue. Several grounds - if he signed a contract saying he had to play for the school, direct violation of the rule. Of course if he signed it, a lot of other issues come into play. If contract DIDN’T say that, they couldn’t cut off his money because it’s his NIL no matter who’s jersey he’s wearing.
I just want this all to get as messy as possible.

I think it's tied to zip code to get around pay for play. At least the first classes
Of 2022 were.

 

[bamamc1]

Pope?

He was impressive last spring and I would love to have him back. RTR

 

[JustNeedMe81]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1775352151444750833

 

[Ledsteplin]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1775352151444750833

Pretty sure DeBoer and staff are already eyeballing a few. And they need to be ready to pounce, and have back up plans in place.

 

[davefrat]

How long before we see a player pull a Pele and play the first half for one team and then emerge at the half playing for the other team?

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I think it's tied to zip code to get around pay for play. At least the first classes
Of 2022 were.

That seems like the most logical and easiest way to get around "pay for play". I've stated earlier, the NIL and transfer portal landscape is entirely leveraged by the players. I don't see any structure or avenues of recourse for the schools if/when a student decides to jump ship for more money. I'm not sure how long this format can continue without materially impacting the product on the field.

 

[westide]

A commentator from On3 said that he believes Bama might add double digit players from the portal in a few weeks. I know some players might leave after A Day, but that seems like a high number of players to bring in. I have no idea what the scholarship count is right now. Any thoughts?

 

[BamaMoon]

A commentator from On3 said that he believes Bama might add double digit players from the portal in a few weeks. I know some players might leave after A Day, but that seems like a high number of players to bring in. I have no idea what the scholarship count is right now. Any thoughts?

Josh Pate's video refers to the possibility of some transfers.

Double digits sound a lot but this is the new era when it'll probably become a regular thing.

But Pate was suggesting Bama could make some waves in the portal.

 

[B1GTide]

A commentator from On3 said that he believes Bama might add double digit players from the portal in a few weeks. I know some players might leave after A Day, but that seems like a high number of players to bring in. I have no idea what the scholarship count is right now. Any thoughts?

Unless Alabama loses a lot to the portal in the spring, there isn't room for that many more players. Portal or not, 85 is still a hard limit come August.

 

[BamaMoon]

Unless Alabama loses a lot to the portal in the spring, there isn't room for that many more players. Portal or not, 85 is still a hard limit come August.

I think some are thinking the spring portal opening will have a lot of movement from Bama.

It would certainly make sense for a program with a new coach who has now had the chance to see what was left on the Bama roster.

 

[davefrat]

Unless Alabama loses a lot to the portal in the spring, there isn't room for that many more players. Portal or not, 85 is still a hard limit come August.

With NIL, is it possible to have players getting paid but not getting a scholarship, thus opening up scholarships for players who otherwise might not get as much NIL?

Are we headed for bizarro land where the script is flipped to the point that the best players don't get scholarships and lesser players do?

 

[The Ols]

With NIL, is it possible to have players getting paid but not getting a scholarship, thus opening up scholarships for players who otherwise might not get as much NIL?

Are we headed for bizarro land where the script is flipped to the point that the best players don't get scholarships and lesser players do?

Same thought!!!

 

[davefrat]

Same thought!!!

And instead of the feel good videos of a coach telling some 4th year kid that he's finally getting a scholarship we get a video of a kid announcing that he's making so much money from NIL that he's giving his scholarship up to the 5th year extra point holder.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Unless Alabama loses a lot to the portal in the spring, there isn't room for that many more players. Portal or not, 85 is still a hard limit come August.

I think we'll lose a few. I wouldn't be surprised if we lose some Edge guys specifically because of scheme change + we've recruited really well. I also think Lonergan might be gone since he's now seemingly been passed by Mack.

Overall I think we lose some but I think those players will mostly be guys who just don't fit anymore because of coaching/scheme changes. I don't think we lose a lot of important guys like we did at first in Amos/Downs.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

I think we'll lose a few. I wouldn't be surprised if we lose some Edge guys specifically because of scheme change + we've recruited really well. I also think Lonergan might be gone since he's now seemingly been passed by Mack.

Overall I think we lose some but I think those players will mostly be guys who just don't fit anymore because of coaching/scheme changes. I don't think we lose a lot of important guys like we did at first in Amos/Downs.

I'm curious, where are you getting that from...?

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I'm curious, where are you getting that from...?

Most reports have him taking reps 4th behind Mack. Some insiders have also said Mack has really impressed and flashed. Meanwhile the news on Lonergan has been basically nonexistent

 

[BamaSully]

I'm curious, where are you getting that from...?

Me too!!!

If I had to bet on it, I’d say the real QB depth chart - the one that we will never hear about which is very fluid and only exists in the heads of the coaches - is probably about like this…

QB1 - Milroe until and unless someone else looks better in practice between now and the first game

QB2 - Simpson OR Lonergan OR Mack - whoever looks best between now and the first game

I can’t for the life of me understand how or why any objective football fan could convince themselves that any spot is taken at this point. Defeats the whole purpose of practice!