Scholarship Distribution Chart

[GretnaShawn]

Here is the scholarship distribution chart. (https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/2016-huskeronline-com-scholarship-distribution-chart)

With the recruiting momentum and the small class, it has been mentioned that we may be able to take a few more with some transfers/etc. A couple guys leave every year. Most of the time it isn't surprising.

Looking at the distribution chart, I have a tough time finding more than 2 or 3 players that are on the path of being asked to transfer or transfers that make sense. Thoughts?

 

[HuskerLLM]

That is why the talk by some of 20 is a dream.. 17 maybe

 

[GretnaShawn]

That is why the talk by some of 20 is a dream.. 17 maybe

The only ones I see and not be surprised is Jalin Barnett, Tyrin Ferguson (total guess, not sure where he is on the depth chart), Matt Snyder, Peyton Newell. I am really stretching on these.

 

[HuskerLLM]

The only ones I see and not be surprised is Jalin Barnett, Tyrin Ferguson (total guess, not sure where he is on the depth chart), Matt Snyder, Peyton Newell. I am really stretching on these.

I don't see any of those 4 being cut lose for a variety of reasons (Snyder may be a co-starter in 2-TE packages this year). One of those might leave if he is lost in the shuffle.

Not as much dead weight as their used to be with better eval.

 

[TwinsRRUs]

Maybe it will end up being total surprises to everyone (fans and coaches) since there doesn't seem to be much dead weight at this time.

Even if we do not see any right now, surely we will be able to come up with a couple by the end of this next season as players fall down the depth chart that no one saw coming.

Heck, could even be a starter that is not happy that would surprise everyone. Could be someone that played a lot his first couple years but was passed up going into his junior year.

What we do know is that 9 times out of 10, someone leaves the team whether it be fall camp (Grim surprised a few of us) or after the season.

 

[Kleitusbpn]

People leave. 3 at minimum happens virtually without fail to virtually every team.

20 seems high with things as they are but...

Perfect example? POB will probably stick around if Lee goes pro after the year. But will he if Lee stays? I'd say there's pretty good odds one of those two is gone after the year and nobody puts that into the numbers.

Theres going to be some surprises but odds are very good we lose 3-5 players between shock departures and medical issues.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Leaving for the draft can be accounted for in this class because the player has to declare before national signing day. But transfers are a different story. In your example, say Lee doesn't leave early, POB or Gebbia would have to transfer prior to the start of spring semester in order for Nebraska to use that scholarship in 2018 class. If they wait until after spring, they can only use it for a current walk on or wait until 2019 class. Again players like Hannon and Johnson held on through the spring, those scholarships can only be used on a 2017 player that hasn't signed yet or a current walk on. Those scholarships are already accounted for in 15 number for the 2018 class.

 

[huskerbr12]

It's nice there is competition as several spots. Younger players (or walk-ons) beating out older players at RB, WR, OL, ILB, OLB, and CB will force a good player to transfer. Hate it when good depth goes away, can't fault a guy for wanting a shot to start. When jobs are defined attrition will happen. Injuries too.

11 Seniors + 4 open + 4-6 transfers/injuries = 19 - 21 open spots + 3 over signs = Max class size of 24.

I'd be surprised if they sign less than 19.

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

It's nice there is competition as several spots. Younger players (or walk-ons) beating out older players at RB, WR, OL, ILB, OLB, and CB will force a good player to transfer. Hate it when good depth goes away, can't fault a guy for wanting a shot to start. When jobs are defined attrition will happen. Injuries too.

11 Seniors + 4 open + 4-6 transfers/injuries = 19 - 21 open spots + 3 over signs = Max class size of 24.

I'd be surprised if they sign less than 19.

You only get the 3 oversigns to cover the attrition. You can't count them twice. In your scenario above max class is 19-21 and that is if 4-6 players leave before signing day 2018.

If the class is at 18 I will be shocked.

 

[xrugger]

You only get the 3 oversigns to cover the attrition. You can't count them twice. In your scenario above max class is 19-21 and that is if 4-6 players leave before signing day 2018.

If the class is at 18 I will be shocked.

Plus 93 county scholarships that puts us roughly at 110.

 

[suhnami]

I don't see any of those 4 being cut lose for a variety of reasons (Snyder may be a co-starter in 2-TE packages this year). One of those might leave if he is lost in the shuffle.

Not as much dead weight as their used to be with better eval.

Then you're not comparing our talent level to other top teams correctly.