Outgoing Transfer Portal...

[xpsyclonex2002]

Not sure who's leaving but I'm sure we lose Mathews. Next season is going to be painful. The portal hasn't been our friend. We never seem to get the better end of the trades. We are going to struggle at QB next season. If Merk leaves, we might have a true freshman QB. I almost prefer it if the kid sticks around more than 2 seasons.

 

[UT97Vol]

That's concerning. Do we pursue an experienced QB from portal?

Guaranteed. Actively pursue they will - probably even someone who doesn't immediately enter the portal.

 

[Rocky Top T]

Not even remotely similar. Butch Jones is the sole person to blame for the Hurd fiasco.

Exactly

 

[vol94]

I’d be shocked if Merklinger is back next season.

He’s gone if Heup tells him he’s most likely 3rd on depth chart. It will be interesting how kids react with only one portal now.

 

[vol94]

Mike Matthews will bargain for a deal that we can't offer and likely leave for another school .. someone is going to offer him crazy money

I’m sure someone had reached out to his “handlers.” We gave him more $$ last offseason during the Nico debacle.

If he leaves, he leaves. I don’t want him to leave but realistic to know the name on the front of the jersey doesn’t mean to most.

It’s the fans that love the team and university. If I had a million dollars laying around I would be more than happy to help with NIL as I love my Alma mater. And, I admit TN athletics is important to me. So I donate and purchase tickets and go to as many away games as possible.

 

[vol94]

I wouldn’t let Boo stay if he begged.

He’s gone. The coaches are aware too which is why he didn’t play one down vs. Oklahoma.