Purdue TE Drew Biber commits to Gophers

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Kallerup's replacement?
 




fmlizard said:
Did God make Purdue lose all those games and fire the coach? Does Ryan Walters not have the favor of God? (he cites the coaching change for why he entered portal)
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Lord works in mysterious ways. If the gophs lose to Ohio State in 1981 does Nick Saban get fired as DB coach and go on to be the greatest coach of all time?
 

Not a bad depth add, helps bridge the gap between Geers, Bierman, and the pile of young players. Seems to be an oft injured position.
 

Strongazzoffer said:
Lord works in mysterious ways. If the gophs lose to Ohio State in 1981 does Nick Saban get fired as DB coach and go on to be the greatest coach of all time?
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All I know is that God definitely didn't like all those teams Alabama faced under him, and somehow God kept picking the team with the most money and highest ranked recruits, year after year, in spite of any other considerations.
 




fmlizard said:
All I know is that God definitely didn't like all those teams Alabama faced under him, and somehow God kept picking the team with the most money and highest ranked recruits, year after year, in spite of any other considerations.
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Now you've gone too far.
 

fmlizard said:
All I know is that God definitely didn't like all those teams Alabama faced under him, and somehow God kept picking the team with the most money and highest ranked recruits, year after year, in spite of any other considerations.
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God certainly taking the amount of monetary offerings under heavy consideration
 






fmlizard said:
All I know is that God definitely didn't like all those teams Alabama faced under him, and somehow God kept picking the team with the most money and highest ranked recruits, year after year, in spite of any other considerations.
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Now you've gone too far.
 

WoodburyTim said:
We should only recruit guys who don't believe in God.
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I'll settle for guys who don't believe God cares about the winner of a football game, or what college a guy transfers to, and understands that sports are zero-sum and God's favor for that player/team usually means a negative outcome for the other party.
 

fmlizard said:
I'll settle for guys who don't believe God cares about the winner of a football game, or what college a guy transfers to, and understands that sports are zero-sum and God's favor for that player/team usually means a negative outcome for the other party.
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Does it really matter as long as they are good teammates, good people and help the team win.
I guarantee the Gophers currently have a combination of Christians, non-Christians and those somewhere in between.
 

so, on the current roster - which certainly can change during portal season - the Gophers have 9 TE's listed - and only Kallerup is out of eligibility.

reading the tea leaves - this would suggest that the coaches felt they needed a better alternative at the 'Blocking TE' position.

OR - the coaches think/know that some of the current TE's will not be on the roster next season.

on the "God" question:

… What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Tryin' to make his way home?
 


fmlizard said:
I'll settle for guys who don't believe God cares about the winner of a football game, or what college a guy transfers to, and understands that sports are zero-sum and God's favor for that player/team usually means a negative outcome for the other party.
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I know, I was being snarky. I am guessing he was referring to God as in his personal journey and his path in life. I didn't take his post as saying God didn't let Purdue win, but maybe I am wrong.

I personally don't subscribe much to the theory that recruits or their families care much about message boards, but in case they do check the main free board it does seem like kind of a bad look that the first couple posts after his commitment are making fun of him.
 
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WoodburyTim said:
I know, I was being snarky. I am guessing he was referring to God as in his personal journey and his path in life. I didn't take his post as saying God didn't let Purdue win, but maybe I am wrong.
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Only god knows the answer.
 

fmlizard said:
All I know is that God definitely didn't like all those teams Alabama faced under him, and somehow God kept picking the team with the most money and highest ranked recruits, year after year, in spite of any other considerations.
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Maybe he is just grateful for the next opportunity and is showing that graciousness to something bigger than himself.
 

TNGophfan said:
Does it really matter as long as they are good teammates, good people and help the team win.
I guarantee the Gophers currently have a combination of Christians, non-Christians and those somewhere in between.
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I realize most posters on this topic are just having fun, but I believe PJ's message and philosophy particularly resonates with spiritual people. Obviously most of those players are Christian given American demographics, but I sincerely think it's a non-denominational spiritual connection. For example, we know Mo Ibrahim still has a close relationship with PJ and very clearly connected with the message going back to high school. Two commitments from the portal so far this year, and both have been very open about their faith and spirituality.
 

Ah yes, so edgy of you to mock someone of their faith. You are truly courageous and brave for that. Scripture is right at your fingertips all you have to do is read it, or don’t. God gives everyone free choice, but he (God) wants a relationship with you
 


short ornery norwegian said:
so, on the current roster - which certainly can change during portal season - the Gophers have 9 TE's listed - and only Kallerup is out of eligibility.

reading the tea leaves - this would suggest that the coaches felt they needed a better alternative at the 'Blocking TE' position.

OR - the coaches think/know that some of the current TE's will not be on the roster next season.

on the "God" question:

… What if God was one of us?
Just a slob like one of us
Just a stranger on the bus
Tryin' to make his way home?
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That and other than Geers only Bierman has any experience. Jones has a tiny bit, a lot of the others guys are freshmen or rs freshmen and not sure what they’ll turn into, but many of them seem to profile more as pass catchers, at least until they bulk up.
 


TE is a position where with the portal freshmen are really going to have to prove themselves in that first year. Most all will continue to redshirt and coaches will continue to fill holes through the portal. How much patients to the young guys have to improve an earn on spot on the field.

They really can't look at a team and say, that TE is graduating and I'm going to come in and compete for that spot. They need to look at the 1-2 classes ahead of them and if they want to compete with those players for a shot down the road until coaches tell them they aren't going to the portal for a recruiting cycle.
 

fmlizard said:
Did God make Purdue lose all those games and fire the coach? Does Ryan Walters not have the favor of God? (he cites the coaching change for why he entered portal)
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Seems he believes in a God who directs him in his life. Nothing wrong with faith in something greater than self.

The QB from Georgia Tech gave a Bible reference from Hebrews 11:1 about faith.

Fleck talks about improving the physical, mental, and spiritual side of life. It doesn't surprise me that Fleck is attracting these players. Isn't Fleck a Roman Catholic?
 

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