2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

#11,953
#11,953
DD4ME said:
Y'all know I try to knit together positive narratives where I can. The one with Pribula is his athleticism. If Heupel can unlock the rest it could be electric.


If it ain't or he can't gmac will be fun.
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The preconceived narratives and way they talk about him is not based on much. Does anybody really think Heupel is bringing in a guy like he's being described by our experts? The narrative on Hooker after his first spring practice was identical to this. I've not seen him play enough to have much of an opinion but acting like Heupel is bringing in a hack at quarterback, of all positions, is pretty disrespectful. He's also just coming for a visit so we don't even know if he gets an offer? I know this, if Heupel offers him a spot than the guy at least has real potential. We also have two young 5 stars already on the roster. I just don't get why they are pitching a fit about us bringing this guy in for a visit. I guess we have to have something to worry about.
 
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Sudden Impact said:
AP did say that but it was before the he filed paperwork when he said it. Check your memory. Also, before his surgery.

Look I would say that 98% to 100% on this board have no clue what is going to happen or what has changed.

When the portal closes and we have no QB except for FReshman, then. there will be a time to panic. Some stated CJH is panic, I don't believe that to be true. Time will tell and supposedly we will know more on Monday.
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What are you talking about before he filed paperwork? He joined the lawsuit back in November. It was before his surgery but what bearing does that have?

The fact is everyone is turning their noses up at Leavitt and now Pribula saying we should stick with Joey and as it stands 1. He isn’t eligible and 2. Our beat reporter shared that he was planning on moving on. Before this it was praying on the tiny chance that Simpson a pretty sure 1st round lock was going to not go into the draft and transfer here instead.

People need to get realistic and stop chasing these fantasies.
 
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dmwvol12 said:
The preconceived narratives and way they talk about him is not based on much. Does anybody really think Heupel is bringing in a guy like he's being described by our experts? The narrative on Hooker after his first spring practice was identical to this. I've not seen him play enough to have much of an opinion but acting like Heupel is bringing in a hack at quarterback, of all positions, is pretty disrespectful. He's also just coming for a visit so we don't even know if he gets an offer? I know this, if Heupel offers him a spot than the guy at least has real potential. We also have two young 5 stars already on the roster. I just don't get why they are pitching a fit about us bringing this guy in for a visit. I guess we have to have something to worry about.
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Cause it is partly funny. It was funny that the guys highlight tape starts with three runs. In defense he is really fast. I do agree he looks a lot more like a wildcat QB from 10 years ago. Plus if he was amazing Mizzou would fight to keep him and PSU before that.

That said. Heup can make ok QB's look elite.
 
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Jimmy Football said:
I’m not seeing what you’re seeing. Almost all of his highlights are runs and short throws. His best deep throw was that first one against Central Arkansas. The other few were adjustments on underthrows.
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I bet Heupel has watched more than his highlight video. I agree he's out of left field but let's not burn the whole place down just yet. Don't forget it could just be a contingency plan as there is also supposed to be news about Joey on Monday. The guy is rated a lot higher than Joey was last year and he worked out.
 
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#11,961
DD4ME said:
Cause it is partly funny. It was funny that the guys highlight tape starts with three runs. In defense he is really fast. I do agree he looks a lot more like a wildcat QB from 10 years ago. Plus if he was amazing Mizzou would fight to keep him and PSU before that.

That said. Heup can make ok QB's look elite.
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If there's a coach that could "fix" him and use him to potential it's Heupel. Not sure if he really fits the offense though
 
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Power T-Rev said:
Does anyone have a strong opinion on Joey over Leavitt due to the injury to Leavitt and Joey knowing the offense
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I can’t speak for anyone else. Personally, ai would have to be basically guaranteed a play off berth to prefer Leavitt. Otherwise I would rather go 8-4 with Joey than 9-3 with Leavitt. I’m frustrated because of how the Defense and special teams played this year. I couldn’t possibly be any more proud of how Aguilar handled himself and represented the program.
 
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DD4ME said:
Cause it is partly funny. It was funny that the guys highlight tape starts with three runs. In defense he is really fast. I do agree he looks a lot more like a wildcat QB from 10 years ago. Plus if he was amazing Mizzou would fight to keep him and PSU before that.

That said. Heup can make ok QB's look elite.
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I've not seen enough to have a strong opinion either way but I think we can agree Heupel might know what a good quarterback looks like and if the guy fits his offense. It's like me telling Elon Musk he's an idiot for a decision he's making with Space X. It's like this guy is the worst quarterback in the NCAA portal. Just seems like we could give Heupel a little benefit of the doubt when it comes to quarterbacks. You also haven't been trashing the guy. I doubt he ends up at Tennessee anyway.
 
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dmwvol12 said:
I bet Heupel has watched more than his highlight video. I agree he's out of left field but let's not burn the whole place down just yet. Don't forget it could just be a contingency plan as there is also supposed to be news about Joey on Monday. The guy is rated a lot higher than Joey was last year and he worked out.
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I’m not advocating for burning anything down, I just don’t think Pribula works well for what we do under Heupel, and I’d rather see us go in a different direction.

For the record, I’m not in love with Leavitt either (@Cosmo Kramer can tell you why). I’m hoping this judge does us a favor and we can run it back with Joey.
 
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dmwvol12 said:
I've not seen enough to have a strong opinion either way but I think we can agree Heupel might know what a good quarterback looks like and if the guy fits his offense. It's like me telling Elon Musk he's an idiot for a decision he's making with Space X. It's like this guy is the worst quarterback in the NCAA portal. Just seems like we could give Heupel a little benefit of the doubt when it comes to quarterbacks. You also haven't been trashing the guy. I doubt he ends up at Tennessee anyway.
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As a silly goose I intend to laugh as much as possible before we sign him tho. If his family is on here I hope they know he is an amazing athlete and none of this is personal. If he signs I'm all in.
 
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#11,968
99Vol said:
👀 like one of @InVOLuntary ’s boats… didn’t he post this from his Vaca a few days ago?…
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Jimmy Football said:
I’m not advocating for burning anything down, I just don’t think Pribula works well for what we do under Heupel, and I’d rather see us go in a different direction.

For the record, I’m not in love with Leavitt either (@Cosmo Kramer can tell you why). I’m hoping this judge does us a favor and we can run it back with Joey.
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I know you're not. Some of the comments have been over the top considering it's a quarterback and we have one of the best in the business when it comes to that position. Definitely agree on Joey and I think he gets a favorable ruling and is back next year. I agree on Leavitt as well as I think there are better ways to spend the money but he does have elite potential in our offense. We also have some young potential on the roster already. I still believe any quarterback we end up playing will be better than Nico.
 
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#11,973
Statistically - pre Heupel Hooker would have been a better take than Pribula - better int ratio and actually better runner.

✅ Step 1 — Define the Window
We’re comparing:
Hendon Hooker — FBS BEFORE Tennessee
→ Virginia Tech (2019–2020)
Beau Pribula — FBS BEFORE any hypothetical Tennessee stint
→ Penn State (2023–24 rotational) + Missouri (2025 starter)
No Tennessee stats for Hooker, no post-Heupel projections for Pribula.
📊 Step 2 — FBS Production Comparison (Pre-Heupel)
🟦 Hendon Hooker (VT Only — Pre-Heupel)
Career at VT (2019–2020):
Passing: 2,894 yards
Passing TD: 22
INT: 7
Completion %: ~63–65%
Rushing: 976 yards
Rushing TD: 14
Efficiency:
TD:INT Ratio: ~3.1 : 1
Dual Threat Score: Very strong
Level of Competition: Power 5 / ACC
Role: Multi-year starter
What that tells us:
Hooker showed:
Low turnovers
Legit running threat
Efficient passing against Power 5 defenses
🟨 Beau Pribula (Penn St + Missouri — Pre-Any Heupel)
Career FBS Totals through 2025:
Passing: ~2,365 yards
Passing TD: 20
INT: 10
Completion %: ~67%
Rushing: ~868 yards
Rushing TD: 16
Efficiency:
TD:INT Ratio: ~2 : 1
Dual Threat Score: Moderate to strong
Level of Competition: Big Ten & SEC
Role: Rotational at PSU, Starter at Mizzou
What that tells us:
High completion %
More INTs per attempt than Hooker
Rushing is valuable but less efficient vs P5 defenses
🎯 Step 3 — Statistical Fit for Heupel’s System (Based on FBS Data Only)
Heupel’s QB keys:
Low turnovers
Quick reads
Vertical shot efficiency
Run threat to hold safeties
Tempo resilience
Here’s how both compare based on FBS-only data:
✔ Turnover Profile
Hooker: 7 INT on 22 TD (~3.1:1) — very clean
Pribula: 10 INT on 20 TD (~2:1) — noticeably riskier
➡ Advantage: Hooker
✔ Explosive Dual-Threat Ability
Hooker: ~1,000 rushing yards, 14 TDs
Pribula: ~868 rushing yards, 16 TDs
Raw totals similar, but Hooker:
Did it as a starter
Did it in Power 5 offense
Did it with fewer sacks/negative plays
➡ Advantage: Slight Hooker
✔ Passing Volume & Context
VT Hooker averaged ~1,450 yards per year as a multi-year starter
Pribula in 2025 had ~1,900 yards, but his 3-year FBS average is much lower due to PSU rotational years
➡ Hooker entered Tennessee with more reliable starter tape
➡ Advantage: Hooker
✔ Accuracy / Placement
Completion %:
Pribula: ~67%
Hooker: ~63–65%
Pribula wins the raw %, but:
Hooker’s passes were further downfield
PSU used Pribula in RPO/short game
Missouri in 2025 was intermediate, not vertical
➡ Adjusted advantage: Even, depending on what you value.
🧩 Step 4 — Contextual Traits that Matter to Heupel
Trait
Hooker (VT)
Pribula (FBS Pre-TN)
Advantage
TD:INT
22:7 (~3.1:1)
20:10 (~2:1)
Hooker
Designed Run Threat
Strong
Moderate
Hooker
Accuracy
Good
Very good
Pribula
Experience as Starter
Multi-year
1 year
Hooker
Pressure Handling
Above avg
Mixed
Hooker
Deep Ball Sample
Moderate
Limited
Hooker
Offensive Tempo Fit
Good
Unknown
Hooker
🧠 Step 5 — Conclusion
Statistically (FBS-only pre-Heupel) Hooker had the better chance to thrive
Here’s why:
Cleaner turnover profile (3.1:1 vs. 2:1)
More established starter sample
More physical running profile
Better Power 5 defensive context
More vertical passing on tape
Traits aligned with Heupel’s demands
Pribula, however, does check some Heupel boxes:
Accuracy
Mobility
RPO comfort
Could function in tempo
But based strictly on FBS data prior to Heupel:
📌 Probability of outperforming Hooker in Heupel’s system based on FBS-only evidence:
Hooker: High
Pribula: Moderate/Unknown
Hooker walked in with:
Starter volume
Efficiency
Low turnover habits
Tested Power 5 tape
Pribula enters with:
Smaller starter sample
Higher interceptions
Higher completion %
Solid mobility
 
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DD4ME said:
Statistically - pre Heupel Hooker would have been a better take than Pribula - better int ratio and actually better runner.

✅ Step 1 — Define the Window
We’re comparing:
Hendon Hooker — FBS BEFORE Tennessee
→ Virginia Tech (2019–2020)
Beau Pribula — FBS BEFORE any hypothetical Tennessee stint
→ Penn State (2023–24 rotational) + Missouri (2025 starter)
No Tennessee stats for Hooker, no post-Heupel projections for Pribula.
📊 Step 2 — FBS Production Comparison (Pre-Heupel)
🟦 Hendon Hooker (VT Only — Pre-Heupel)
Career at VT (2019–2020):
Passing: 2,894 yards
Passing TD: 22
INT: 7
Completion %: ~63–65%
Rushing: 976 yards
Rushing TD: 14
Efficiency:
TD:INT Ratio: ~3.1 : 1
Dual Threat Score: Very strong
Level of Competition: Power 5 / ACC
Role: Multi-year starter
What that tells us:
Hooker showed:
Low turnovers
Legit running threat
Efficient passing against Power 5 defenses
🟨 Beau Pribula (Penn St + Missouri — Pre-Any Heupel)
Career FBS Totals through 2025:
Passing: ~2,365 yards
Passing TD: 20
INT: 10
Completion %: ~67%
Rushing: ~868 yards
Rushing TD: 16
Efficiency:
TD:INT Ratio: ~2 : 1
Dual Threat Score: Moderate to strong
Level of Competition: Big Ten & SEC
Role: Rotational at PSU, Starter at Mizzou
What that tells us:
High completion %
More INTs per attempt than Hooker
Rushing is valuable but less efficient vs P5 defenses
🎯 Step 3 — Statistical Fit for Heupel’s System (Based on FBS Data Only)
Heupel’s QB keys:
Low turnovers
Quick reads
Vertical shot efficiency
Run threat to hold safeties
Tempo resilience
Here’s how both compare based on FBS-only data:
✔ Turnover Profile
Hooker: 7 INT on 22 TD (~3.1:1) — very clean
Pribula: 10 INT on 20 TD (~2:1) — noticeably riskier
➡ Advantage: Hooker
✔ Explosive Dual-Threat Ability
Hooker: ~1,000 rushing yards, 14 TDs
Pribula: ~868 rushing yards, 16 TDs
Raw totals similar, but Hooker:
Did it as a starter
Did it in Power 5 offense
Did it with fewer sacks/negative plays
➡ Advantage: Slight Hooker
✔ Passing Volume & Context
VT Hooker averaged ~1,450 yards per year as a multi-year starter
Pribula in 2025 had ~1,900 yards, but his 3-year FBS average is much lower due to PSU rotational years
➡ Hooker entered Tennessee with more reliable starter tape
➡ Advantage: Hooker
✔ Accuracy / Placement
Completion %:
Pribula: ~67%
Hooker: ~63–65%
Pribula wins the raw %, but:
Hooker’s passes were further downfield
PSU used Pribula in RPO/short game
Missouri in 2025 was intermediate, not vertical
➡ Adjusted advantage: Even, depending on what you value.
🧩 Step 4 — Contextual Traits that Matter to Heupel
Trait
Hooker (VT)
Pribula (FBS Pre-TN)
Advantage
TD:INT
22:7 (~3.1:1)
20:10 (~2:1)
Hooker
Designed Run Threat
Strong
Moderate
Hooker
Accuracy
Good
Very good
Pribula
Experience as Starter
Multi-year
1 year
Hooker
Pressure Handling
Above avg
Mixed
Hooker
Deep Ball Sample
Moderate
Limited
Hooker
Offensive Tempo Fit
Good
Unknown
Hooker
🧠 Step 5 — Conclusion
Statistically (FBS-only pre-Heupel) Hooker had the better chance to thrive
Here’s why:
Cleaner turnover profile (3.1:1 vs. 2:1)
More established starter sample
More physical running profile
Better Power 5 defensive context
More vertical passing on tape
Traits aligned with Heupel’s demands
Pribula, however, does check some Heupel boxes:
Accuracy
Mobility
RPO comfort
Could function in tempo
But based strictly on FBS data prior to Heupel:
📌 Probability of outperforming Hooker in Heupel’s system based on FBS-only evidence:
Hooker: High
Pribula: Moderate/Unknown
Hooker walked in with:
Starter volume
Efficiency
Low turnover habits
Tested Power 5 tape
Pribula enters with:
Smaller starter sample
Higher interceptions
Higher completion %
Solid mobility
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that has sally's dirty fingerprints on it
 
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