Rocco spindler to the portal.

[savvyandsassier]

I don’t think you guys know how loaded our off line is. They saw the writing on the wall, they weren’t going to start,, there are plenty power 5 schools where they will. Not mercenaries, but want to play,

Yeah, I don't think there's anything surprising at all about these OL transfers. Only Pendleton. And Coogan was right away rated the #3 overall player in the portal. I don't know what that says about the quality of the players in the portal or not, Coogan's pretty good. But that's very high. Presumably he'll be in demand.

 

[Shakin' Down the Thunder]

I see Lambert as another Ronnie Stanley. Great length, excellent feet. If he had been an early enrollee I'd bet buckets of money he would have been the left tackle instead of Knapp. Nothing against Knapp as he was a godsend who made the most of his opportunity. I believe Jagusah can be a solid competent left tackle but I think Lambert has more upside at the position. I also firmly believe Jagusah can be an All American at guard. Think a more talented Robert Banks. Injuries are inevitable. Having someone as capable as Knapp being able to fill in almost anywhere is a positive.

Fair enough. And I think you mean Aaron Banks?

Now here's a thought. Could Knapp beat out Craig for the center position?

 

[sjb75]

Fair enough. And I think you mean Aaron Banks?

Now here's a thought. Could Knapp beat out Craig for the center position?

No.

 

[NDinNJ]

This was all expected. They weren't going to start next year

Not so fast. I've read there are other issues with the OL room. Not sure if true or not, but there are apparently communication issues with the OL and Rudolph. I've also read there could be more transfers potentially coming, and not depth guys either. Let's hope what I've read is not true and you are correct.

Here's a snippet of what I read on another forum
"There have been issues in the room for over a year, and you hear the same story over and over. It’s about a lack of communication and a lack of trust with the OL coach."

 

[chaseball]

Jagusah, craig, schrauth, guerby, knapp. Knapp is going to move inside and be a stud

lol at knapp

guy goes from being one of the most overlooked guys in our 2024 class, 1 year removed from playing against 15-17 year olds in HS to a guy who gives massive 1st team reps/production in 14 of 16 games at a key position at the top of the FBS and in his first college football season. What a beast.

 

[chaseball]

Yeah, I don't think there's anything surprising at all about these OL transfers. Only Pendleton. And Coogan was right away rated the #3 overall player in the portal. I don't know what that says about the quality of the players in the portal or not, Coogan's pretty good. But that's very high. Presumably he'll be in demand.

what resource are you using for your transfer portal rankings?

 

[chaseball]

at 247 they had Coogan as a 3 star out of HS, but he's a 4 star transfer #5 in the interior OL transfer portal player rankings https://247sports.com/season/2025-football/TransferPortalTop/?positionKey=58

Funny enough rocco spindler is right behind him at #6 but with the same 4 star .9100 transfer portal player rating.

 

[BGI User 756]

Ok is Joe Rudolph hard to play for how do u lose 4 guys in two days. Again the depth really sucks now hope we don't have major injuries..

There were 23 OL on the roster; 4 left. The depth issue does not suck, quite the opposite

 

[THUNDERSTRUCK111]

Not so fast. I've read there are other issues with the OL room. Not sure if true or not, but there are apparently communication issues with the OL and Rudolph. I've also read there could be more transfers potentially coming, and not depth guys either. Let's hope what I've read is not true and you are correct.

Here's a snippet of what I read on another forum
"There have been issues in the room for over a year, and you hear the same story over and over. It’s about a lack of communication and a lack of trust with the OL coach."

I heard the same thing.

 

[sjb75]

"I heard...."

Gee. OK.

 

[NDinNJ]

"I heard...."

Gee. OK.

As I stated not sure as to the validity of it, but usually where there's smoke.....

 

[wi_hoosier]

I’m a big fan of a senior led team for multiple reasons.
I thought spindler would have competed for the starting job at guard. We are going to continue to be a run heavy offense next season I believe. Plus the depth aspect. We need 8 starter caliber depth to run a 16 game season.
Maybe I’m underestimating the talent on the bench
Thoughts. ? Maybe I’m not seeing the whole picture here. Scholly numbers ?

What you and I want, and what a player with 1 year of eligibility wants are often two different things. Coogan and Spindler where both beat out but younger players heading into the season. Spindler especially got extensive playing time because of an injury. If you had one year of eligibility left and had already graduated, would you want to sit and see/hope someone gets hurt to play????

 

[sjb75]

What you and I want, and what a player with 1 year of eligibility wants are often two different things. Coogan and Spindler where both beat out but younger players heading into the season. Spindler especially got extensive playing time because of an injury. If you had one year of eligibility left and had already graduated, would you want to sit and see/hope someone gets hurt to play????

I thought Spindler was better. Coogan as well.