2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

[OrangenSC]

Yeah, we'll never win anything big like the Men's College World Series or be a perennial Elite 8 team or make the CFP playoffs Just can't compete with DW at the helm

We really do have people, including a few in here, who search for things to be critical of.

Anyone who implies we aren’t going to win with DW here has lost all sense of reality. They’ve allowed their negativity to blind them to facts. But, you know, they know more than the people making the decisions so…

 

[RDU VOL#14]

My phone is blowing up right now from Duke people yelling at me.

 

[BbwVol]

My phone is blowing up right now from Duke people yelling at me.

lol I don't see us paying this qb 6 mil. I'd be surprised if it wasn't Miami.

 

[KptVFL]

Because I'm sure Danny White would come out and say, "Guys, we're tampering our asses off, we just can't seem to get it done."

Exactly! He didn't confirm a thing. Whether we cheat or not, his answer would be the same. It's really not that hard to understand.

 

[Jackcrevol]

 

[Volpatine]

Basilio: better off mentioning religion on vol nation



Not taking a side just saying

 

[Garren04]

He’s better than both Leavitt and Sorsby

 

[Dooby15]

He’s better than both Leavitt and Sorsby

Yep, he’s worth whatever bag we threw at Leavitt and Sorsby.

 

[Volpatine]

He’s better than both Leavitt and Sorsby

Yes! I’m afraid it’s Miami but we got a chance!!

 

[MOOOOONEY]

Just when I thought all of the FF trolls have finally quit coming over here, 3 more show up today. Ignore button is your friend.

The ignore button is for the weak.

It’s more enjoyable to see people’s ignorance on display

 

[rikberry31]

Hope you enjoyed that, because we aren't hitting the playoffs, the Elite 8 ( may struggle to make the tourney the way the season is going so far) or the MCWS anytime soon... We were up and it was great, but now we are trending down... (see CFB season, current Mens and Womens BB, and Baseball/Softball remain to be seen)

There has never been a time when Tennessee is top tier in every sport and the signs are for that to continue. That is all.
Now you can go back breaking into cars at the Google facility.

 

[Orangeburst]

 

[Volbrando]

What a world we are living in

College football is a complete circus show

 

[tricky13]

Do whatever it takes to land Mensah. He is better than any QB that was in the portal. He’s a 1st round draft pick next year.

 

[OGbabyaviVol]

As I said a couple of days ago, we are getting unsolicited qb tape from agents. Duke qb is one. Don’t know what will/wont materialize, but worth watching.

GO GET HIM!!

 

[Carp]

I will say, I think that this aspect makes it FAR less likely he goes to Miami. There has to be next to zero chance Duke would let him out of this to go to another ACC school.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

lol I don't see us paying this qb 6 mil. I'd be surprised if it wasn't Miami.

I have no idea on what we’re willing to do or not do. I think we (fans) have to start thinking does player X get us wins vs Texas or LSU? Texas will be preseason top 3-5, LSU added Leavitt, Bama is will be good, but how good? Texas A&M has their guy. Does GMAC put us in position to beat those 4 teams or does paying Mensah put us in a position to be on a level playing field with those 4 in particular?

 

[VOL931]

The whole matter turns on who "We" is. If We is the boosters, agents, and collective then they are under no restrictions of contacting anyone. If We is the coaching staff or University, yeah you have to wait until the player is officially in the porthole.

Bingo. And do we think Lane waited until then???

 

[OrangeFluff]

I will say, I think that this aspect makes it FAR less likely he goes to Miami. There has to be next to zero chance Duke would let him out of this to go to another ACC school.

If anything, I think this makes it far less likely he suits up for anyone but Duke next season. Pretty sure this is just the sequel to the Demond Williams story.

 

[orangejuice]

Can anyone explain to me how no one seems to have enforcable contracts until all of a sudden ive seen a few like Mensah that is somehow supposably enforcable? This make no sense. Dont get me wrong, i would love to have enforcable contracts but Ive heard over and over that you cant without violating a players rights to earn money.

 

[1world1love]

I thought that this was the first year of revenue sharing. If so, then how could he be on year two of a revenue sharing contract?

 

[BDB88]

Isn't the White Family well received at Duke? Maybe for TN they would release him from his contract?? One could only hope, I don't see us being involved in this though. I think there is too many issues to work out unless Duke gives a clean break for the kid.

 

[cncchris33]

As I said a couple of days ago, we are getting unsolicited qb tape from agents. Duke qb is one. Don’t know what will/wont materialize, but worth watching.

At the risk of giving Danny Dimes too much credit, is his public outlash over rule-breaking and probation a preemptive smokescreen to redirect for when we get involved there with Mensah?

Additionally, does the staff have to decide before getting involved with a guy like Mensah if he makes us an immediate contender before making a move for him? I don't think you wade in those waters if you think the ceiling is still just 9-3, at best. If they believe he does, I don't know if there should be a cap on what we'll pay. Financially, what is a playoff berth worth to Tennessee? I wouldn't let a couple million dollars stop me from getting the best option possible as I think making the CFP is worth more to the program than that.

 

[Boston Vol]

That's pretty much the same thing that killed Demond Williams to LSU.

 

[Jackcrevol]

If Tennessee is a real player here, this makes a ton of sense. Honestly you dont have to be a member of Mensah to see UT is a better fit than Miami for his playing style. Could end up improving his stock.