Suggested Portal Rule Change

[tellicoflash]

Player could not transfer to any team in the top 3 of their conference division the previous year. That will help parity.

 

[ptclaus98]

Why do they need to worry about parity?

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

How about this, any player who transfers, must transfer to the Vols, if we want them? Simple, common sense reform.

 

[butchna]

Reminiscent of when coaches could exclude destinations. Not happening…genies and bottles.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

Player could not transfer to any team in the top 3 of their conference division the previous year. That will help parity.

Sounds like something a Vandy fan would say

 

[imavolfan]

We would regret this in the near future

 

[VolsFan-TX]

I still wish they could ban transfers within the same conference.

 

[LordBolton]

If I could institute one rule (other than ending the portal, which would be my first choice), it would be to close the portal from July through December.

 

[TNnative]

In all seriousness, I feel the transfer portal could lead to college football's downfall. Not right away, but within 8 to 12 years? It seems the leadership within the governing, rule making and administrative bodies keep making dumber and dumber decisions. It might seem ridiculous right now, but give it time.

 

[Mightyvol]

The solution is to treat college football like the business it is. Legally binding contracts etc for certain players. P5 college football and basketball are not amateur sports. When coaches are now making 9 to a rumored 12 million a year, players getting paid is not far behind. Will it ruin college football or basketball, who knows but it will definitely continue the change of how the players are treated and compensated for playing.

 

[Brave Volunteer]

We would regret this in the near future

I like where your head's at!

 

[Brave Volunteer]

If anything needs to change its that a player cannot put their name into the transfer portal until after the season is over! This going into the portal and quitting on your team mid-season is complete crap and the rules should not allow for that!

Also, can a player enter the portal and switch schools as many times as they want without penalty? If so, THAT needs to change as well. The transfer portal needs to be a one shot deal. Any transfers after that and a player must sit out a season.

 

[Sudden Impact]

If anything needs to change its that a player cannot put their name into the transfer portal until after the season is over! This going into the portal and quitting on your team mid-season is complete crap and the rules should not allow for that!

Also, can a player enter the portal and switch schools as many times as they want without penalty? If so, THAT needs to change as well. The transfer portal needs to be a one shot deal. Any transfers after that and a player must sit out a season.

This......^^^^^^^^^ That's all that needs to be done..... Loses complete Eligibility if Not in Good Academic Standing.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Player could not transfer to any team in the top 3 of their conference division the previous year. That will help parity.

I doubt this was your thinking, but the idea is similar to socialism--yes, you would improve parity (equity), but by limiting individuals from improving their lives through greater opportunity, even when the player assumes the greater risk.

The portal, NIL, paying players...
preserving the traditions of college football for fans...
protecting and updating the institutions that provide the necessary structure for college football...

in combination these involve issues similar to those addressed in the Federalist Papers--with a needed appendix on preserving individual rights and representative government against private sector oligarchies and the federal agencies which share in their data gathering.

We live in a strange and difficult time of foundational changes. Few institutions are surviving intact, or recognizably.

But unfortunately, we live in a time when empowered problem solvers are looking to the "unlimited digital possibilities" of the future for their answers, rather than the deeply examined and centuries-tested past. This is the era of systems, not humans, and the future of college football will reflect that. "Caring" for the humanity of the players will only be a facade, a leverage point for initiating changes that benefit the few while providing circus for the masses and advertising for the bread makers.

 

[peaygolf]

Reminiscent of when coaches could exclude destinations. Not happening…genies and bottles.

100%

For decades, money has fueled college football more and more. Bowls, Bcs, Play-off, now expanded play-off. some have fanned the fire for equity for the athletes. Stipends, transfers, NIL, and who knows down the road is the norm. A players union isn't too far down the road. Strikes and lockouts will rear its ugly head in the future.

I understand freedom, equity, and capitalism, but when you give an inch, people take a foot.

This is supposed to be amateur athletics. It isn't that anymore.....and in my humble opinion, it's a shame.

It's not close to the caliber of play, but FCS, D2, D3, and even HS football is more enjoyable for me to watch sometimes. It's closer to the way it should be.


PS......Coaches contracts and freedom to move around without repercussions started this crap.

 

["It's Time"]

the only rule I’d like to see is if you transfer, you have to stay at your next spot two years minimum.

The kids can go wherever but eventually you have to be accountable for decisions.

 

[DonDiego]

I doubt this was your thinking, but the idea is similar to socialism--yes, you would improve parity (equity), but by limiting individuals from improving their lives through greater opportunity, even when the player assumes the greater risk.

The portal, NIL, paying players...
preserving the traditions of college football for fans...
protecting and updating the institutions that provide the necessary structure for college football...

in combination these involve issues similar to those addressed in the Federalist Papers--with a needed appendix on preserving individual rights and representative government against private sector oligarchies and the federal agencies which share in their data gathering.

We live in a strange and difficult time of foundational changes. Few institutions are surviving intact, or recognizably.

But unfortunately, we live in a time when empowered problem solvers are looking to the "unlimited digital possibilities" of the future for their answers, rather than the deeply examined and centuries-tested past. This is the era of systems, not humans, and the future of college football will reflect that. "Caring" for the humanity of the players will only be a facade, a leverage point for initiating changes that benefit the few while providing circus for the masses and advertising for the bread makers.

I ain't sure what all you just said, but man it sounded smart.

 

[VolPack22]

Each university should be able to list 3 schools that said player cannot transfer to: Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

 

[CR-vol]

Why do people get all worked up and mad over kids entering the transfer portal? It's a free country unless you accept a scholarship somewhere? If they don't want to be on the team they ain't no good for the team, bye bye. If they won't take care of the academics, same. Most of these guys entering the portal aren't as good as they think they are.

 

[volnthesip]

I’m old school and don’t like the transfer portal at all. Once you sign your name on the LOI, you’re in. It’s up to the player to make the best of it. I do believe the transfer portal is good for 2 reasons- family issues back home and if the head coach gets fired.

 

[Mccage]

How about this....Any player who quits on their team will be known as a quitter!

 

[Brave Volunteer]

Why do people get all worked up and mad over kids entering the transfer portal? It's a free country unless you accept a scholarship somewhere? If they don't want to be on the team they ain't no good for the team, bye bye. If they won't take care of the academics, same. Most of these guys entering the portal aren't as good as they think they are.

It's a free country yes but there ARE rules of society where consequences are put in place if anyone breaks them. You cant have a lawless society and IMO college athletics need to have policies in place that strongly promote virtues like commitment, stick-to-itiveness, adaptability, teamwork, overcoming adversity, etc. In the current state, college athletics promotes NONE of that with this ridiculous hippy-dippy, wishy washy "hey transfer whenever and wherever you want maaaan" policy. There NEEDS to be some accountability in place to this or college athletics are going to be nothing but one giant annoying game of annual "musical chairs!"

If a player wants to transfer to another school without penalty, fine. But he or she needs to stick it out until the end of the season and THEN enter the portal! And the portal privelidge should be a one shot deal! Any transfers beyond that and the player should have to sit for a year!

 

[njvols]

Player could not transfer to any team in the top 3 of their conference division the previous year. That will help parity.

Just open up playoff to 12 teams, and you'll get 20 teams competing to be in the 12 spots instead of same 6 teams, year in, year out going for 4 slots...and recruiting balance will even out.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

Require the players that transfer or leave early for Pro football to pay back what is remaining on their scholarship.

 

[butchna]

the only rule I’d like to see is if you transfer, you have to stay at your next spot two years minimum.

The kids can go wherever but eventually you have to be accountable for decisions.

Depending on your eligibility that’s a moot issue. If you utilize your one free pass, you next stop would require at least sitting one season. So if you play (or redshirt) and get dissatisfied AGAIN? That’s accountable.