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Nov 30, 2022 21:41:38 GMT -5
Post by topher99 on Nov 30, 2022 21:41:38 GMT -5
So far two in the transfer portal:
Fr. K Michael Cosentino RSr. OL Michael Purcell
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Dec 1, 2022 9:34:26 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Dec 1, 2022 9:34:26 GMT -5
I didn't realize Purcell had a year of eligibility left. Hopefully, the rest of the starting OL returns. I feel the OL had a solid year in 2022, though struggled at times.
Does anyone know Joey Baughman's status? Do any of our other QBs show promise for 2023 and beyond? This position is my greatest concern for the future.
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Dec 1, 2022 12:00:24 GMT -5
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Post by retiredphoenix on Dec 1, 2022 12:00:24 GMT -5
Baughman is done; he’s actually going to play professional ball in Italy he announced on social media the other week. I have heard really good things about the freshman will lankford; he seems to have a lot of promise (he’s got a rocket of an arm apprently). Marvin field interior DL into the portal as well.
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Dec 1, 2022 14:48:17 GMT -5
Post by topher99 on Dec 1, 2022 14:48:17 GMT -5
Looking at Twitter, Purcell already has offers from Buffalo, Bowling Green, Ga. State, Kent State, Charlotte, Rice and Colorado State.
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Dec 1, 2022 16:57:44 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Dec 1, 2022 16:57:44 GMT -5
Sorry to hear we're losing Baughman. Field, too. Interesting that FBS schools are wanting Purcell. Hope we have a good recruiting class.
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Dec 1, 2022 18:42:59 GMT -5
Post by epx on Dec 1, 2022 18:42:59 GMT -5
I didn't realize Purcell had a year of eligibility left. Hopefully, the rest of the starting OL returns. I feel the OL had a solid year in 2022, though struggled at times. Does anyone know Joey Baughman's status? Do any of our other QBs show promise for 2023 and beyond? This position is my greatest concern for the future. Go, Phoenix! I didn't know this either. I thought he was done. I do, however wish him only the best. He definitely has the size and attitude to get him some NFL looks. I'm also surprised and disappointed that Marvion Field wants to transfer. I thought he had a bright future here.
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Dec 2, 2022 11:39:51 GMT -5
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Post by retiredphoenix on Dec 2, 2022 11:39:51 GMT -5
Tre jones in the portal too. That one is a big loss.
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Dec 2, 2022 12:11:40 GMT -5
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Post by retiredphoenix on Dec 2, 2022 12:11:40 GMT -5
Marvin Pearson, DJ Moyer, Jeff Yurk, and who knows who else.
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Dec 2, 2022 13:25:14 GMT -5
Post by epx on Dec 2, 2022 13:25:14 GMT -5
I'm pretty disappointed with Jones, Pearson & Field. I understand DJ. Unless Dixie, &/or Griffin enter the portal too, DJ won't see the field often. Yurk was great about 40% of the time. Brayboy was the one that made him great that 40%. So I don't feel him to be a staggering loss. I really didn't even know who Cosentino was. But I'm not sure what Field, Jones and Pearson gain by transferring. I'm not sure any of them are FBS starters, and unless they're really unhappy here, anywhere in the FCS is nothing more than a lateral move where they will have another set of problems and coaches to deal with. They all would have been starters here next year. SMH.
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Dec 2, 2022 14:12:33 GMT -5
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Post by topher99 on Dec 2, 2022 14:12:33 GMT -5
It's possible that Pearson and Jones are graduating and that may have a role in it.
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Dec 2, 2022 20:15:18 GMT -5
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Post by topher99 on Dec 2, 2022 20:15:18 GMT -5
Purcell to Duke.
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Dec 3, 2022 11:36:17 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Dec 3, 2022 11:36:17 GMT -5
With these losses my confidence for next year is somewhat shaken. In the portal era, each year may be a rebuilding year. How will the coaches, and the players who don't transfer, handle the changes? Who will come to Elon through the portal this year? I think we got lucky with McKay (though McKay is from NC) and Hampton.
Go, Phoenix!
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Dec 3, 2022 14:49:29 GMT -5
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Post by fearthephoenix on Dec 3, 2022 14:49:29 GMT -5
With these losses my confidence for next year is somewhat shaken. In the portal era, each year may be a rebuilding year. How will the coaches, and the players who don't transfer, handle the changes? Who will come to Elon through the portal this year? I think we got lucky with McKay (though McKay is from NC) and Hampton. Go, Phoenix! PHawkes, you are taking the words right out of my mouth. I think it is the new normal. So, FCS programs can expect for players that have big years to see what is out there in the portal. I know NDSU and a few other schools at this level has been hit hard by it and I expect it to be this way for a while.
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Dec 5, 2022 9:26:46 GMT -5
Post by phawkes on Dec 5, 2022 9:26:46 GMT -5
There may be some positive effects of the portal era challenges: 1) FCS, particularly CAA, football may become more competitive, or at least less predictable, as teams rebuild year-by-year. 2) The constant change in personnel may identify the really good coaches, those who can manage personnel to achieve winning seasons. Of course, the coaching carousel could offset both of these potential positive effects.
Potential negative effects could include: 1) Elon may be unable to attract transfer talent the caliber of McKay and Hampton. 2) Our staff's ability to manage personnel to generate wins is, at best, mixed. I personally would like to see less rotation, especially at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. I understand that we may need to rotate more frequently on defense, depending on who is better at pass defense and run defense.
Side note on the playoffs: Only William & Mary, from CAA, is still standing. I watched most of each game, except W&M. Richmond acquitted itself well, but New Hampshire and Delaware were clearly outclassed. Neither looked as if they belonged in the playoffs.
Anyway, Go, Phoenix!
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Dec 8, 2022 10:50:06 GMT -5
Post by epx on Dec 8, 2022 10:50:06 GMT -5
Just saw Wayne Dixie III enter the portal. This really sucks. I thought Wayne had a lot of talent & is a very nice guy. I thought he could have been utilized more this season.
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