It probably has been talked about, but I then missed it. Sorry. As of yesterday we are at 97 scholarships. The scholarship distribution chart shows 96, but does not have TE Arik Gilbert listed. Without names how many scholarships would be reduced to get to 85. Here are the current numbers and my reduction is within the parenthesis for that position group.
QB Currently 6 (-1)
RB Currently 6
WR Currently 14
TE Currently 7 (-3 between WR and TE)
OL Currently 13 (-1)
DL Currently 11 (-2)
Edge Currently 5
LB Currently 9 (-2)
Nickel Currently 4
CB Currently 9
S Currently 9 (-3 between CB, S and Nickel)
ST Currently 4
Currently 97 (-12)
I did not look at the distribution by position by year group, and I know you would have to take that into account.
So tear me apart and tell me where I am wrong.