Leatherneck Nation

letsgonecks wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:05 am

GV wrote:Thu Jan 01, 1970 4:35 am

letsgonecks wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 4:47 pm
Obviously a lot can still change, but should have Ty back at center, Dimitrios who started a few games at guard, Rutledge who started at guard, Kenneth who started guard and might have played some tackle as well.   Shawn Lee who backed up in 4 games along with last year transfers Reeter and Lavesa back.

Now these guys didn't necessarily dominate, but valuable game experience and a year to get better.  

Hoping to get some FBS transfers to help on both lines and maybe Muetterties back in the Purple and Gold.



 

Ty walked for SR day, and at this time doesn't plan to take his 5th yr.  Choosing instead to focus on his Graduate studies in Chemistry.  
 


 

I see Ty hitting the weights with the boys, so looks like he might be coming back.  Leader at center with a likely new Qb would be ideal.
 

 

Ty and I were texting over the holidays about him coming back.  

His words: I would like to come back.  Weighing options now…

My words: I know we talked at ISU about your future opportunity.  If I could give one piece of advice…work opportunities will always be there but once you hang up the cleats they’ll hang there forever.  Man if I could’ve played another year I would have done it in a heartbeat.  I hope you decide to come back.  You’d be the piece of the puzzle that can turn this thing around!  Happy New Year Neck!  

I ran into Ty today 1/24 in the locker room and he’s excited to be back.  His leadership will be valuable.

I met the new O line coach today.  Great guy with impressive credentials.  He’s official Feb 1.  

In other news…I understand that Reggie Gray is interested in the WR coach opening.  I spoke with him today and he was completing his application and required paperwork etc.  He’s currently serving as OC in arena football.    He lives in Chicago with a lot of connections with high school coaches.  



 

Two guys joining P5 programs next year.


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WIU2DC wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:04 pm

Two guys joining P5 programs next year.


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Hope all goes well for him!

For anyone interested, the NCAA has released some of the transfer portal data over the last couple of years: https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/2/21/med ... nd-ii.aspx
They have a DI "dashboard" where you can narrow things down by year and/or by sport(s): https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2022/4/25/t ... rends.aspx

WR Terance Washington has entered the transfer portal

meganeck wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:40 pm WR Terance Washington has entered the transfer portal

 

He hasn’t been with the team all semester.

ST_Lawson wrote: ↑Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:42 am

 

I'm sure the roster listed right now isn't complete even for the Spring, but the roster is showing 2 kickers on the team (both seniors) and no Punters are listed. So either they will kick and punt or they need to add more specialists over the Summer.

Saw on DL Raphael Orubo has entered the transfer portal. Only appeared in 2 games last year for WIU

meganeck wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:44 pm Saw on DL Raphael Orubo has entered the transfer portal. Only appeared in 2 games last year for WIU

 

Hasn’t been with the team all semester.