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I think it has been a good thing for the Gophers. They seem to be in on some kids that they might not have gotten a look from out of high school. For whatever reason things just didn't work out at their chosen school.

I just saw something on one of the sports networks where they said 40 to 50 percent of the athletes in the portal never get a scholarship offer. So maybe they want to make sure they don't get left out in the cold and take the first decent offer they get. That would be midlevel or lower kids...

It has taken a turn in this direction but I wonder if it will eventually get to the point where some teams will go 80 or 90 percent portal recruiting because the athletes have a more proven track record.

I've always thought that about Fleck. I think he plays his starters too long in blowouts either way. I could see it when playing a little bit ruined a players red shirt but now with the new rules that is not a factor. Let others show what they can do.

Football has turned into a big deal there. The coach is a former college coach and runs a big production there.

https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/johns-journal/johns-journal-night-football-and-giving-back-byron Also home of Gopher recruit Collin Hansen

I really had a dislike when Beilima was at Wisconsin because he was so arrogant. Now I just want to beat them. My nephew spent a lot of time in the U of Iowa cancer unit. The Iowa football players and basketball players were very good to him. So hard to have any hate there.

Not surprised the Gophers are up there in this rating but am surprised by some of the others. Plus when a kid transfers out does that just not count against this number. I thought it used to count against their number.

Wow ... I thought it was a big deal when I played way back in the 70's when they gave me free running shoes and cleats. I guess we were cheap dates. :LOL:

Ok ... maybe I missed this. Did they say they were actually giving recruits these cars if they signed there? Or just enticing them with what may or could happen?

I have known Colin since 1st grade. He comes from a great family and school. His character is beyond reproach. He will work his butt off for the Gophers. These are the kind of players the U of M needs. That was a pretty good D-Line last year for Byron. The opposite side DE is playing...

Like everyone else said ... QB throwing missiles at him didn't help. Wonder if he is big enough to be a project and move to the offensive line. I know they switch players around in some positions but don't know if they do that with OL .

I thought the Gophers used poorly this year and had a QB that had no touch on a ball. Instead tried to throw it through the receivers. I think he will have a really great NFL career.

The rule should be like a contract. Once your signed your commitment is for one year. If you don’t compete in bowl game you give back a percentage of your NIL money. Sitting out a year is still the best way to stabilize things.

At first I couldn't figure out why a lot of these guys are entering the portal so late in their career. Some are doing it to better their NFL options. Some are top dogs where they are at. However, I think a lot of it is because they are a fringe players in the overall picture. Probably never...

I read that 15 Ohio State players entered the portal and nine others sat out the bowl game. Then Missouri acted like they had pulled the upset of the century. Not at all the same team that Ohio State had during the season. Missouri invited players who were in the transfer portal to still...

That’s one goofy game that I will put on the coaches as much as players. So could go with the losses then. We all see the games. Especially at QB back to Morgan & Mo days. They should have been out of the game long ago but kept them in late. I have never seen under Fleck multiple QBs...

I’ve never understood his philosophy of keeping starters in during a blowout for or against us. It is a little different than High School when you put subs in. I suppose in some cases he is trying not to burn a redshirt year. However, that is easy to keep track of.

I’ve seen that happen in the past. The coach lies to the kid fully knowing he is leaving after signing day.

I just can't figure out why they wouldn't want a Defensive Cor. in place. A pretty important time for kids to know who they will be working for.