Potts and MBS in portal

laazrakit · Mar 13, 2023

I think both of 'em have seen the writing on the wall, so to speak... Probably a smart plan for the both of them if playing time is important.

Gophers1992 · Mar 13, 2023

Both seem like good kids. Both probably had an uphill battle for playing time in 2023. Thanks to both of them for their hard work and good character, I'll root for them wherever they go as long as it's not Bucky or Iowa.

Otis · Mar 13, 2023

Seeing who’s come into their respective rooms, this is no surprise.

Gophs24 · Mar 13, 2023

we needed more guys to transfer out.....not shocked by either move

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

Props to PJ and staff for the strong efforts in upgrading both of those rooms this offseason.

swelna · Mar 13, 2023

Gophs24 said:
we needed more guys to transfer out.....not shocked by either move

Same, though now we are at 84 scholarships, so I would be a tad shocked to see more movement before spring practice, but I expect a couple of transfers in and out during that time period.

Gophers_4life · Mar 13, 2023

Again, the guys waiting until right before spring ball starts.

They have to be already gone, aren’t in Mpls, haven’t done any winter workouts, and for some damn reason just waited to go into the portal now.

Hope they’ve been working out on their own with trainers.

Good luck to em! Hope they both land somewhere fulfilling and have great seasons.

A_Slab_of_Bacon · Mar 13, 2023

Best of luck to them both.

Bob_Loblaw · Mar 13, 2023

Good luck to both of them, I'll be cheering for them wherever they go.

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

Gophers_4life said:
Again, the guys waiting until right before spring ball starts.

They have to be already gone, aren’t in Mpls, haven’t done any winter workouts, and for some damn reason just waited to go into the portal now.

Hope they’ve been working out on their own with trainers.

Good luck to em! Hope they both land somewhere fulfilling and have great seasons.

I was almost certain I saw Potts in some of the offseason workout videos posted by Gopher Football.

Gophers_4life · Mar 13, 2023

Then how the hell does he know he’s been passed up on the depth chart, if they haven’t even done spring ball yet??

short ornery norwegian · Mar 13, 2023

Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

Gophers_4life said:
Then how the hell does he know he’s been passed up on the depth chart, if they haven’t even done spring ball yet??

He can see how the guys he is competing with look in said workouts. Other athletes can tell if someone is a "dude" and likely will impact their depth chart position. Also, we know PJ is very good about telling guys where they stand. Sure it was a combo of the two.

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

short ornery norwegian said:
Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

Did you really think MBS had a path to playing time here after he was phased out at the end of last season and then left the team for months?

Hates Monikers · Mar 13, 2023

short ornery norwegian said:
Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

In fairness, one of these programs is on the Titanic while the other, comparatively speaking, is on the Love Boat. The transfers on the defensive side make me nervous, but we've already brought in players this transfer season who many thought would -- or could -- play ahead of these two.

GopherWeatherGuy · Mar 13, 2023

short ornery norwegian said:
Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

Basketball: Starters transfer from a terrible program

Football: Backups transfer from a good program

Big difference

Northeastgopher · Mar 13, 2023

We have had a lot of running backs transfer the past two years. Can someone more tuned in than me confirm if we’re gonna have adequate depth at the position next year?

WilliamsArenaGuy · Mar 13, 2023

short ornery norwegian said:
Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

You're much smarter than this.

GopherLaundry2013 · Mar 13, 2023

short ornery norwegian said:
Basketball players transfer out: "The Program is Doomed!"

Football players transfer out: "Everything is Fine!"

That's because if 2 players transfer in basketball it's arguably 20% of the roster and scholarship spots. Almost 15 guys would have to transfer in football to have a same and Gopher FB has a lot more depth than MBB

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

Northeastgopher said:
We have had a lot of running backs transfer the past two years. Can someone more tuned in than me confirm if we’re gonna have adequate depth at the position next year?

In no order:
Sean Tyler - transfer
Bryce Williams - 6th year
Zach Evans - redshirt frosh
Darius Taylor - stud frosh
Marquese Williams - freshman
Plus a couple walkons - Jordan Nubin, Max Grand

swelna · Mar 13, 2023

WriterGoph said:
In no order:
Sean Tyler - transfer
Bryce Williams - 6th year
Zach Evans - redshirt frosh
Darius Taylor - stud frosh
Marquese Williams - freshman
Plus a couple walkons - Jordan Nubin, Max Grand

My guess is Sean Tyler and Zach Evans are gonna be the go to backs unless Darius Taylor stands out in spring practice. Bryce will do what he has been doing so far and mainly be a blocker/get some carries to shake things up/rest guys.

Gophers_4life · Mar 13, 2023

swelna said:
My guess is Sean Tyler and Zach Evans are gonna be the go to backs unless Darius Taylor stands out in spring practice. Bryce will do what he has been doing so far and mainly be a blocker/get some carries to shake things up/rest guys.

Sorry but I misplaced the memo/TPS report on Taylor. Why is he a potential impact player this fall?

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

swelna said:
My guess is Sean Tyler and Zach Evans are gonna be the go to backs unless Darius Taylor stands out in spring practice. Bryce will do what he has been doing so far and mainly be a blocker/get some carries to shake things up/rest guys.

Word from another board is that Evans and Taylor are both looking quite studly in winter workouts thus far.

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

Gophers_4life said:
Sorry but I misplaced the memo/TPS report on Taylor. Why is he a potential impact player this fall?

Huge producer in high school. 4-star by 247. Offers from Michigan, MSU, Wiscy and Iowa to name a few. Also already early enrolled and here.

tikited · Mar 13, 2023

We will miss Potts if there is an injury to Tyler or Evans.

Word · Mar 13, 2023

GopherWeatherGuy said:
Basketball: Starters transfer from a terrible program

Football: Backups transfer from a good program

Big difference

Not sure how anyone could miss that not-so-subtle difference.

WriterGoph · Mar 13, 2023

tikited said:
We will miss Potts if there is an injury to Tyler or Evans.

So you know more than the coaches on Taylor and his readiness?

Dakota2 · Mar 13, 2023

WriterGoph said:
He can see how the guys he is competing with look in said workouts. Other athletes can tell if someone is a "dude" and likely will impact their depth chart position. Also, we know PJ is very good about telling guys where they stand. Sure it was a combo of the two.

Good post. Nobody knows better than the players how they compare with teammates in their position group.

tikited · Mar 13, 2023

WriterGoph said:
So you know more than the coaches on Taylor and his readiness?

Lol. We have seen how injuries have hit this team the last few years. Having a vet like Potts would be nice in a situation like that. Not sure where you got I know more than the coaches?

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