Keona Davis to the portal

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Is White and pot roast going to raid our whole defensive future for crying out loud.

Whoever winds up there, at least you know both Tony and Pot Roast have actually seen what they can do on a football field, so its a lot less gamble than taking kids just off of film. They also know their personalities and willingness to be coached and work to get better.

If the situation was in our favor, say we brought in a stud DC and his DL coach and they brought a stud DT and EDGE player as well as a LB and a couple secondary guys, I doubt we'd be crying about it.

No different than Cig bringing 16 kids with him from James Madison to Indiana. He had to know he wasn't bringing in the cream of the crop nationally, but he did know those kids, their ability level, their ability to be coached, their willingness to work, etc, so that translated into a very much improved Indiana team.

 

[Huskers123456]

Nash and Ty are both graduating.

Are we not talking about the bowl game? Obviously we are going to find dlineman for game 1 2025.

 

[cpfball05]

According to portal rules, when a player enters the portal, he can return but the coaches do not have to offer him a scholarship.

So, if he leaves, and he was a scholarship kid who really didn't fit in your plans you could forewarn him the scholarship will not be available if he chooses to return, or can make that decision without telling the kid then either give him the scholarship back or decide not to.

But there are no more “walk-one”, only 105 scholarship players. So if they accept a transfer back into the fold, he will be on scholarship.

 

[GBRforLife1]

Depends on what Nash and Ty do. Nash, Ty, Jeudy, RVP, MJ, McGahee. I probably forgot 1 or 2.

Well there's only 4 on that list who will be here next year...

 

[mgbreis]

Knighton called him the next Suh. Can you be the next Suh at FSU even if you are good?

There is no next Suh. That dude was a unicorn.

 

[Hford]

There is no next Suh. That dude was a unicorn.

That really annoyed me. Do people remember how good Suh was? From midway in his junior season through his senior year, he was the best college DL I've ever seen.

 

[kakdawg]

This is the new number 1 on my "hurt meter". Damn..


Holla

 

[huskergramps]

The next Ron Simmons at FSU.

"Damn"

 

[zamzman]

This would be a big loss. Out of all of the ones going from NU to the portal, I think Keona would gather the most interest. He will get some attractive offers$$$$.

 

[Dean Pope]

Having a generation of kids who have gotten used to participation ribbons and everybody massaging their self esteem hasn't always paid dividends.

No, but I think that a tough minded coach can actually do quite well with the kids of today. He's got to be a guy who builds relationships with his players though. Can't be tough and act like you don't give a sh*t with the kids of today, but then again what generation of kids did that ever work with?

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

This would be a big loss. Out of all of the ones going from NU to the portal, I think Keona would gather the most interest. He will get some attractive offers$$$$.

He's going to the University of Nebraska at Tallahassee.

 

[zamzman]

He's going to the University of Nebraska at Tallahassee.

That could be. The way of the new world. It's not like we would turn down the Kentucky WRs who want to follow their coach.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

No, but I think that a tough minded coach can actually do quite well with the kids of today. He's got to be a guy who builds relationships with his players though. Can't be tough and act like you don't give a sh*t with the kids of today, but then again what generation of kids did that ever work with?

The good kids all wanted to be coached like Vince Lombardi treated his players. When asked if Lombardi coached different players differently, they all said no. "He treats us all the same. Like dogs."

 

[Dean Pope]

The good kids all wanted to be coached like Vince Lombardi treated his players. When asked if Lombardi coached different players differently, they all said no. "He treats us all the same. Like dogs."

You win with tough kids. Tough kids like high expectations and don't want anyone to be coddled. I've read two books on Lombardi. Great leader and he didn't give out a lot of praise. But when he did, it meant something. Free agency was not much of a thing back then though so once you were on the Packers, that's probably where you were going to stay unless they traded you or cut you.

 

[Huskers123456]

Well there's only 4 on that list who will be here next year...

I was talking about the bowl game.

 

[beaglehusker]

That really annoyed me. Do people remember how good Suh was? From midway in his junior season through his senior year, he was the best college DL I've ever seen.

Should've won the Heisman

 

[Cedric]

But there are no more “walk-one”, only 105 scholarship players. So if they accept a transfer back into the fold, he will be on scholarship.

Not so. While the squad is limited to 105, there is no requirement that all or any of them actually be given any aid. Of course, if you don't give them any aid you'd have a team of 105 walk-ons and go winless. But there may be some schools who, for whatever reason, hold back a few of the 105 spots for walk-ons.

 

[kmanrp]

I'm not saying there's an alternative, but doing this every single time a guy enters the portal is super great fun! How many left to go? 40?

I will have a disappointed reaction if Van Poppel was to enter the portal. But this IS less than ideal for husker nation.

 

[Zeke2005]

How many of these DL go to FSU?

Most

 

[Shorthairhusker]

Most

Norvell is a dumb ass if he let's White bring all of our d line with him He has way more talent at FSU right now. Rhule should be calling their entire dline and tell them they are about to sit the bench

 

[notscottfrost]

Wouldn’t everyone with some potential pump fake to the portal to get more cash?

Yeah, probably realizes he is a starter but maybe isn't getting a commitment on pay until his coaches are hired. Might also force NU to hire a coach.

 

[dinglefritz]

But there are no more “walk-one”, only 105 scholarship players. So if they accept a transfer back into the fold, he will be on scholarship.

That's not necessarily true. It's a 105 ROSTER limit. You can still have walk-ons they just count to the 105 roster limit. You don't have to give scholarships to all the guys and I expect that will be the case for some cash strapped programs.

 

[dinglefritz]

Hell yes, other than the rigors of practice its still a nice vacation before reality sets in.

I would love to be able to have to practice football again.....

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

I would love to be able to have to practice football again.....

Why not, you're only in your 60's right? I had that dream but finally gave it up when I turned 70.
There's still time for you.

 

[dinglefritz]

Why not, you're only in your 60's right? I had that dream but finally gave it up when I turned 70.
There's still time for you.

Yeah I had a hip replaced on my 50th birthday. I was going to have my right knee replaced this summer during down time for my farm but blew out my right shoulder this spring so had to have that done. It kept popping out of joint. I dislocated it my senior year on a practice hit. Missed that day was all.... My right hip needs to be replaced someday and my left shoulder has a full thickness rotator cuff tear. I'm a mess. Oh yeah, my orthopod thinks I really should have two lumbar and two cervical disc spaces fused. Hurt my neck in a game my senior year too. They gave me one of those foam neck pad donuts. Never missed a snap or practice. Other than that I'm sure I could get 2 on a third and one... Oh yeah. Nearly forgot. Tore my left ACL in a ski incident as a teenager. Didn't know it until I was about 40. Played sports, high jumped etc jumping off that leg. No idea. Tore all my outside ligaments on my right ankle in a basketball game as a junior. Never had that fixed so about once a year my right ankle dislocates and I have to bend down and put it back. No big deal. Ain't sports fun!!! Think that's all..🧑‍🦽

 

[scarletred]

Why not, you're only in your 60's right? I had that dream but finally gave it up when I turned 70.
There's still time for you.

You’re 70 😳

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Yeah I had a hip replaced on my 50th birthday. I was going to have my right knee replaced this summer during down time for my farm but blew out my right shoulder this spring so had to have that done. It kept popping out of joint. I dislocated it my senior year on a practice hit. Missed that day was all.... My right hip needs to be replaced someday and my left shoulder has a full thickness rotator cuff tear. I'm a mess. Oh yeah, my orthopod thinks I really should have two lumbar and two cervical disc spaces fused. Hurt my neck in a game my senior year too. They gave me one of those foam neck pad donuts. Never missed a snap or practice. Other than that I'm sure I could get 2 on a third and one... Oh yeah. Nearly forgot. Tore my left ACL in a ski incident as a teenager. Didn't know it until I was about 40. Played sports, high jumped etc jumping off that leg. No idea. Tore all my outside ligaments on my right ankle in a basketball game as a junior. Never had that fixed so about once a year my right ankle dislocates and I have to bend down and put it back. No big deal. Ain't sports fun!!! Think that's all..🧑‍🦽

You best stick to verbal arguments like I do.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

You’re 70 😳

Yep, gonna be 71 Saturday. Not bad for an old man who came off a quintuple bypass at 52.

 

[scarletred]

Yep, gonna be 71 Saturday. Not bad for an old man who came off a quintuple bypass at 52.

My father had quadruple by pass surgery at 58 at lived to 97. Passed away this June..

Bless you for the best.

 

[Baxter48]

My father had quadruple by pass surgery at 58 at lived to 97. Passed away this June..

Bless you for the best.

Dad had the same as yours only Alzheimer’s got him at 84. Still had great years with him after his bypass surgery

 

[Laner2]

My father had quadruple by pass surgery at 58 at lived to 97. Passed away this June..

Bless you for the best.

Somehow I got transferred from the Huskerboard to this place where people seem.......nice.

 

[dinglefritz]

You best stick to verbal arguments like I do.

I can still punch. Liked to fight a little as a youth. Last guy who tried me they pulled me off him as I had him by the hair banging his head off of a tile floor. I heard his buddy the next day telling somebody "I thought he was gonna kill him". Yeah I might have had some anger issues. I always gave the other guy the first swing and I never usually needed a second one to finish it.

 

[dinglefritz]

Unless the coaches tell them to take a walk early, they may as well go to NYC and see the sights and try to find a way to stay warm on the bench.

They deserve at least that much for being scrimmage fodder on the scout team this year.

 

[dinglefritz]

Not so. While the squad is limited to 105, there is no requirement that all or any of them actually be given any aid. Of course, if you don't give them any aid you'd have a team of 105 walk-ons and go winless. But there may be some schools who, for whatever reason, hold back a few of the 105 spots for walk-ons.

You have to hold some spots open for late transfers if nothing else. That leaves an opening for a walk on who would be immediately cut if you find a transfer you want. I can't imagine a walk ons being willing to be in that situation but maybe there will be some.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

I can still punch. Liked to fight a little as a youth. Last guy who tried me they pulled me off him as I had him by the hair banging his head off of a tile floor. I heard his buddy the next day telling somebody "I thought he was gonna kill him". Yeah I might have had some anger issues. I always gave the other guy the first swing and I never usually needed a second one to finish it.

Combination of Forrest Gump and Jack Reacher.

 

[dinglefritz]

Combination of Forrest Gump and Jack Reacher.

More like Lieutenant Dan.

 

[Walleye79]

My father had quadruple by pass surgery at 58 at lived to 97. Passed away this June..

Bless you for the best.

You guys are blessed my father had quadruple bypass at 55 and passed 2 days later

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Somehow I got transferred from the Huskerboard to this place where people seem.......nice.

Have you ever seen scarlet, dingle, and myself when we're not nice? LOL

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

My father had quadruple by pass surgery at 58 at lived to 97. Passed away this June..

Bless you for the best.

I remember I was sad for you when you told us.

 

[ZaneHickey]

I always worry when it takes so much effort to get a guy to commit to your program.

The word “commit” needs a special definition for college football recruiting.