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Post by football44 on Dec 25, 2023 18:21:37 GMT -5
Yikes, that's quite a Christmas gift. Don't forget Mulally, Youngblood, Mosey, and Ali Cason. Thanks, it didn't make sense to me but I thought he was gone. I would think Coach Curran had a chance to introduce himself to Justin and talk about his offensive plans in the future.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 25, 2023 19:02:14 GMT -5
A fifth year player of Justin's talent can be like having an extra coach on the field. (As was the case with Jake Dobbs.)
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Post by hcnj on Dec 25, 2023 19:04:46 GMT -5
A fifth year player of Justin's talent can be like having an extra coach on the field. (As was the case with Jake Dobbs.) why are you thinking 5th?
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 25, 2023 19:15:07 GMT -5
I thought he still had 2 years of eligibility left (when he entered the portal)- I guess I was anticipating.
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Post by mm67 on Dec 25, 2023 19:59:09 GMT -5
Justin's return to HC to play football for Coach Dan Curran says a lot about our coach. If I understand correctly, player losses to the portal post coach BC's departure have been minimal.Recruitment has largely continued on its trajectory. Guys want to play for our new inspirirational leader of Crusader football, Dan Curran. If the great players come, can the great assistants be far behind?Expect an exciting extremely competent group of assistants will sign up. HC is a destination program for great players & coaches. HC is putting the PL on notice. GoCrossGo.
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Post by hcpride on Dec 26, 2023 8:12:14 GMT -5
Matt Sluka is proving to be an interesting portal entry as expected. Eyeballing ON3's comprehensive portal entry QB list ( which includes QB's who have successfully transferred as well as those still in the portal) a couple of things catch my eye: 1. Matt was an early portal entry (11/20/23). 2. Matt is one of 11 QBs with a rating of 87. By comparison Max Brosmer (UNH to Minnesota) is one of 12 at 88 and very recent portal entry Poffenbarger (Albany) is also at 88. FWIW, JMU's Jordan McCloud is at 90. 3. There are a ton of QB's (28-ish) still available with a 86-87-88 rating. Given Friday's big NCAA rule change (no need to sit if you are a second-time undergraduate transfer) and the usual factors one could anticipate more heading in. Of course there can be agreements, informal and otherwise, that don't register on the list.
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Post by hc1996 on Dec 26, 2023 9:30:29 GMT -5
Is anyone thinking the transfer may not work out for Matt as well as we originally thought? To me, if he’s not the starter at a P5 school then I’m not sure this makes sense.
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Post by drjack on Dec 26, 2023 9:36:17 GMT -5
Is anyone thinking the transfer may not work out for Matt as well as we originally thought? To me, if he’s not the starter at a P5 school then I’m not sure this makes sense. I honestly think his lack of throwing stats is affecting him at this point. He didn't take the next leap this past season as a thrower, and at most school boards I see talking about him have him as a guy to maybe compete for a spot or step in as a backup if their young guy flames out. At this point, I think he's probably destined for JMU, but I have my concerns that Ches and Kennedy will get him NFL ready if Sundays are his end goal. I wouldn't fault him for that if that's his only real chance at an FBS starting spot though.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 26, 2023 9:43:56 GMT -5
Might he get shifted to a slot back/receiver (or another position) with an eye to the NFL?
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Post by purple1 on Dec 26, 2023 9:54:56 GMT -5
GREAT NEWS on Shorter !! He will have more passing opportunities to increase his reception production with Pesansky..... he could be the most dangerous receiver in the PL next season. Also his friendly family will be a welcome sight at the games - just exceptional people to be around ! Merry Christmas !!
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 26, 2023 9:59:59 GMT -5
It’s very important to any school that takes him that he’s available for spring practice- I think he needs one more semester to graduate- in other words, his options might be limited if he’s only showing up in the summer.
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Post by hcpride on Dec 26, 2023 10:07:54 GMT -5
Is anyone thinking the transfer may not work out for Matt as well as we originally thought? To me, if he’s not the starter at a P5 school then I’m not sure this makes sense. It goes without saying Matt is not the guy for the P-5 team looking for the strong-armed pocket passer. Quite a few of us have also noted he may not be the guy for the team that needs an athletic quarterback with a P5-level arm. And there are/have been many many QBs in the portal...with more arriving all the time.
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Post by hc1996 on Dec 26, 2023 10:09:45 GMT -5
Is anyone thinking the transfer may not work out for Matt as well as we originally thought? To me, if he’s not the starter at a P5 school then I’m not sure this makes sense. It goes without saying Matt is not the guy for the P-5 team looking for the strong-armed pocket passer. Quite a few of us have also noted he may not be the guy for the team that needs an athletic quarterback with a P5-level arm. And there are/have been many many QBs in the portal...with more arriving all the time. So Matt will not be getting a degree from HC?
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Post by hcpride on Dec 26, 2023 10:16:08 GMT -5
It’s very important to any school that takes him that he’s available for spring practice- I think he needs one more semester to graduate- in other words, his options might be limited if he’s only showing up in the summer. That is a very good point and one that is frequently overlooked. In other instances, schools can bring in a portal QB now and eyeball him him in the spring as he competes. If he doesn't look like starter material (or better options look to be available) the school can sorta nudge and the kid jumps in the spring portal (or the kid sees the writing on the wall and heads to the portal without nudging). Which is why another flood of QBs will show up in the portal in the spring. But if Matt doesn't graduate till spring his options are more limited. And riskier for the school interested.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Dec 26, 2023 10:16:19 GMT -5
Is anyone thinking the transfer may not work out for Matt as well as we originally thought? To me, if he’s not the starter at a P5 school then I’m not sure this makes sense. I honestly think his lack of throwing stats is affecting him at this point. He didn't take the next leap this past season as a thrower, and at most school boards I see talking about him have him as a guy to maybe compete for a spot or step in as a backup if their young guy flames out. At this point, I think he's probably destined for JMU, but I have my concerns that Ches and Kennedy will get him NFL ready if Sundays are his end goal. I wouldn't fault him for that if that's his only real chance at an FBS starting spot though. His current best offer is a P5 school on the West Coast. The summer transfer issue is prolonging the process because schools are trying to get their midyear transfer spots figured out first and then will refocus on guys that will come in after the spring. He could absolutely still end up at JMU but he does have other options. He’s looking for the best total package as Dobbs did. Go read Jake’s comments about his transfer portal experience and how difficult it is to build trust with staffs this quickly/blindly.
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Post by drjack on Dec 26, 2023 10:16:55 GMT -5
Some schools might ask him to forego graduating in exchange for an offer.
Ayir made some comments in an interview in the spring or summer where he noted that he told Coach Bohl getting his degree from HC was really important to him and Bohl agreed fully. That definitely played a part in getting Ayir to commit to Wyoming.
QB is a much different position and spring practice would be pretty important for anyone competing for a starter spot.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Dec 26, 2023 10:29:30 GMT -5
Some schools might ask him to forego graduating in exchange for an offer. Ayir made some comments in an interview in the spring or summer where he noted that he told Coach Bohl getting his degree from HC was really important to him and Bohl agreed fully. That definitely played a part in getting Ayir to commit to Wyoming. QB is a much different position and spring practice would be pretty important for anyone competing for a starter spot. He’ll get his degree, but yes, obviously for quarterback that does change the calculus for even more programs than it did for a wide receiver. He was aware of this, as were the people that were advising him. It just takes one good opportunity.
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Post by hc1996 on Dec 26, 2023 11:19:20 GMT -5
I honestly think his lack of throwing stats is affecting him at this point. He didn't take the next leap this past season as a thrower, and at most school boards I see talking about him have him as a guy to maybe compete for a spot or step in as a backup if their young guy flames out. At this point, I think he's probably destined for JMU, but I have my concerns that Ches and Kennedy will get him NFL ready if Sundays are his end goal. I wouldn't fault him for that if that's his only real chance at an FBS starting spot though. His current best offer is a P5 school on the West Coast. The summer transfer issue is prolonging the process because schools are trying to get their midyear transfer spots figured out first and then will refocus on guys that will come in after the spring. He could absolutely still end up at JMU but he does have other options. He’s looking for the best total package as Dobbs did. Go read Jake’s comments about his transfer portal experience and how difficult it is to build trust with staffs this quickly/blindly. Which P5 school is that?
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 26, 2023 11:43:34 GMT -5
The NFL draft this Spring for Sluka has some merit. A fifth college season could raise his stock, could lower his stock, or he could get injured seriously and his stock could tank. Any which way there are only so many miles left on his wheels and an undrafted free agent signing bonus could equal an NIL signing bonus so finishing his studies while preparing for the draft at HC this Spring is a viable option.
Hard to imagine Matt not at least getting a good UDFA signing bonus and a legitimate shot of hooking on in some versatile capacity with some team.
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Post by hc1996 on Dec 26, 2023 11:52:49 GMT -5
At the risk of sounding naive and selfish, I think the best option for him would be to finish out his college career at HC. I see this as the best option for him to make national headlines. He’ll immediately be in the discussion about the best FCS player in the country. He’ll be the league player of the year.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Dec 26, 2023 12:02:08 GMT -5
His current best offer is a P5 school on the West Coast. The summer transfer issue is prolonging the process because schools are trying to get their midyear transfer spots figured out first and then will refocus on guys that will come in after the spring. He could absolutely still end up at JMU but he does have other options. He’s looking for the best total package as Dobbs did. Go read Jake’s comments about his transfer portal experience and how difficult it is to build trust with staffs this quickly/blindly. Which P5 school is that? Not for public discussion.
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Post by longsuffering on Dec 26, 2023 12:02:26 GMT -5
At the risk of sounding naive and selfish, I think the best option for him would be to finish out his college career at HC. I see this as the best option for him to make national headlines. He’ll immediately be in the discussion about the best FCS player in the country. He’ll be the league player of the year. Would you give Joe P. an honest shot to win the starting QB spot in Spring practice and camp? What if Coach Curran decided the strongest HC offense would be Joe at QB and Matt at RB? Curran did recruit a fifth year transfer gunslinger QB who picked HC apart in 2021. Maybe he is eyeing Joe to fill the same role next season?
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Post by midwestsader05 on Dec 26, 2023 12:06:02 GMT -5
At the risk of sounding naive and selfish, I think the best option for him would be to finish out his college career at HC. I see this as the best option for him to make national headlines. He’ll immediately be in the discussion about the best FCS player in the country. He’ll be the league player of the year. Counterpoints: - He’s proven himself against this level of competition for 3.5 years. - He’s already won PL OPOY. - He finished 4th in the Walter Payton award. And next year he will be attempting to not have a drop off in all those remarkable stats/accolades with a new coach/offense, four new starters on what was one of the best offensive lines in Holy Cross history, and the greatest receiver ever to play at Holy Cross no longer his security blanket.
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Post by hc1996 on Dec 26, 2023 12:06:53 GMT -5
All great points. I feel like all these kids seemingly have more options than ever, but man, not sure I’d want to be in their position. So much uncertainty.
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Post by hc1998 on Dec 26, 2023 12:20:20 GMT -5
At the risk of sounding naive and selfish, I think the best option for him would be to finish out his college career at HC. I see this as the best option for him to make national headlines. He’ll immediately be in the discussion about the best FCS player in the country. He’ll be the league player of the year. Considering the general consensus on this board, when a player looks to move on from HC, always seems to be that at least from an academic perspective, its a bad decision for that particular athlete...if so, why don't we feel the same about someone using a 5th year at a 4 year school instead of using their athletic skills somewhere they can start working on a post grad degree?
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