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.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Austin Price said Merklinger will not be here in January.

I think Boo leaves.

I would imagine we will lose quite a bit.

I agree and I would do he same if I was in his shoes. I am not sure he will be signed by a contender but someone will pick him up.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

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.

I think he has finally learned he can play in our system and he would not have to learn a new system if he stays. It took him a couple of seasons to figure out our system and has played well in it this year. I think he stays. I know we will have a lot of talent at WR talent coming in, but they also have learn our system so him should be playing a lot next year.`

 

[Carl Pickens]

I'm good with Boo gone. He is seemingly a low effort player who we likely would have gotten away from had we not needed bodies.

Other than that it wil boil down to NIL $s. Welcome to the age of WHORES. We definitely need some CB depth.

FYP

 

[walkenvol]

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

I would go ahead and dismiss him from the team for an attitude detrimental to the team and stop payment on any ongoing $NIL. CJH tried to give him a second chance but Boo didn’t take. Best of luck elsewhere but elsewhere should start today. JMO

 

[GoVols64]

FYP