JessN: A Look Ahead to 2025 Roster Moves :: ADDED - 2024-2025 Portal Tracker

[Rush]

If there is anyone left that has any uncertainties as to why CNS retired, just have them read the last four or five posts in this thread.

Nailed it...

 

[Krymsonman]

Back home from being out of town a few days, we've got the original post updated as of 1/10/25. The only two players without a destination at the moment are WR Jaren Hamilton and S King Mack.

Hey Jess, so now it's Sunday night, 1/12/25. Are we about done with all the comings and goings for now. I can't keep track of all of it. In your opinion, did we end up in a better or worse position going into 2025.

 

[Tideflyer]

Is APR still a thing?🤔

I can’t see where/how it would be relavent in the New World Order that’s now “ college “ athletics.

 

[bamaslammer]

Is APR still a thing?🤔

I mean last year Alabama Signed Steve Mboumoua and he apparently didn't qualify and went to jr college (he resigned with us a month back). But aside from him I don't recall hearing of any player not qualifying. If you dropped serious cash for a player they aren't going to let academics get in the way. After Ohio State wins the next 4 national championships they will clamor for a salary cap and termed contracts which will essentially make the players employees which cannot be tied to academic performance or even participation and will also fall under equal opportunity laws which means eligibility will be a thing of the past. At that point college football will essentially be a direct competitor to the NFL. I can see Alabama vs Dallas Cowboys being a pretty good TV draw.

 

[JDCrimson]

Maybe we will finally get the answer to age-old question is Alabama good enough to bear the Cleveland Browns...

I mean last year Alabama Signed Steve Mboumoua and he apparently didn't qualify and went to jr college (he resigned with us a month back). But aside from him I don't recall hearing of any player not qualifying. If you dropped serious cash for a player they aren't going to let academics get in the way. After Ohio State wins the next 4 national championships they will clamor for a salary cap and termed contracts which will essentially make the players employees which cannot be tied to academic performance or even participation and will also fall under equal opportunity laws which means eligibility will be a thing of the past. At that point college football will essentially be a direct competitor to the NFL. I can see Alabama vs Dallas Cowboys being a pretty good TV draw.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

I mean last year Alabama Signed Steve Mboumoua and he apparently didn't qualify and went to jr college (he resigned with us a month back). But aside from him I don't recall hearing of any player not qualifying. If you dropped serious cash for a player they aren't going to let academics get in the way. After Ohio State wins the next 4 national championships they will clamor for a salary cap and termed contracts which will essentially make the players employees which cannot be tied to academic performance or even participation and will also fall under equal opportunity laws which means eligibility will be a thing of the past. At that point college football will essentially be a direct competitor to the NFL. I can see Alabama vs Dallas Cowboys being a pretty good TV draw.

Steve qualified academically. English is his 3rd language (he's French Canadian and an imigrant from Cameroon) and he didn't pass the english proficiency test. Did a year at juco and he's good to go.

 

[The Ols]

Steve qualified academically. English is his 3rd language (he's French Canadian and an imigrant from Cameroon) and he didn't pass the english proficiency test. Did a year at juco and he's good to go.

…and he’s a physical specimen!!!

 

[JessN]

Hey Jess, so now it's Sunday night, 1/12/25. Are we about done with all the comings and goings for now. I can't keep track of all of it. In your opinion, did we end up in a better or worse position going into 2025.

I've been told we've got 1-2 more we're looking at that we are waiting on the championship game to finish up first. The portal will open for OSU and Notre Dame for 5 days after the conclusion of that game.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

I've been told we've got 1-2 more we're looking at that we are waiting on the championship game to finish up first. The portal will open for OSU and Notre Dame for 5 days after the conclusion of that game.

I hate it for ND and OSU.

 

[Snuffy Smith]

I hate it for ND and OSU.

Where’s that blue font, Jack?

 

[Bpilktree]

I've been told we've got 1-2 more we're looking at that we are waiting on the championship game to finish up first. The portal will open for OSU and Notre Dame for 5 days after the conclusion of that game.

I hear that Jeremiah Smith guy is pretty good. He could be a good target to go after from Ohio State. 😂

 

[some_al_fan]

I hear that Jeremiah Smith guy is pretty good. He could be a good target to go after from Ohio State. 😂

Let’s not shoot for the Moon and settle down for a Downs guy.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I've been told we've got 1-2 more we're looking at that we are waiting on the championship game to finish up first. The portal will open for OSU and Notre Dame for 5 days after the conclusion of that game.

I found that interesting because There isn't anyone that would be interested in us. We'll see after tomorrow.

 

[TiderJack]

I found that interesting because There isn't anyone that would be interested in us. We'll see after tomorrow.

Why do you say nobody would be interested in Bama? NC game is on Monday.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Why do you say nobody would be interested in Bama? NC game is on Monday.

I've been on TDY for so long I forgot what day it is.

It just seem like weird fit. If we're looking at ND... who do we want off the roster? OSU? If so, I would think it's for DL spot or OL spot.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

I've been on TDY for so long I forgot what day it is.

It just seem like weird fit. If we're looking at ND... who do we want off the roster? OSU? If so, I would think it's for DL spot or OL spot.

Any backup who wants more money and or playing time who serves a need

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I found that interesting because There isn't anyone that would be interested in us. We'll see after tomorrow.

I dont know............playing time sounds good

 

[BamaMoon]

I don't know about ND's roster, but there's a bunch of ballers on TOSU's team. If any of their receivers want a change of pace, I'd take 'em. They are so loaded a back up for them could become a star at Bama. Remember Jameson?

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Time for Bama to poach,..............everyone else has poached Bama

 

[jjv0004]

I don't know about ND's roster, but there's a bunch of ballers on TOSU's team. If any of their receivers want a change of pace, I'd take 'em. They are so loaded a back up for them could become a star at Bama. Remember Jameson?

Notre Dame did not get to the championship game by accident. There are definitely guys on that roster.