Transfers and Impact on Bowl Game

[WoodsmanVol]

With the guys who entered the transfer portal, I wonder how much their leaving will impact our Gator Bowl performance. That is, will it hurt our depth enough to possibly lose the game? Do we have capable players to replace the transferees? Especially given how we're thin at the OL/DL. Just muttering to myself about this and decided to ask VN about it.

 

[SmokyRiverDog]

With the guys who entered the transfer portal, I wonder how much their leaving will impact our Gator Bowl performance. That is, will it hurt our depth enough to possibly lose the game? Do we have capable players to replace the transferees? Especially given how we're thin at the OL/DL. Just muttering to myself about this and decided to ask VN about it.

I would think the fact none of them play, and those that did at one time played poorly, we'll be fine.

 

[PA Vol]

Tatum is the only one that concerns me and only because of the lack of depth at OT.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Tatum is the only one that concerns me and only because of the lack of depth at OT.

That was my concern. Hopefully, SmokeyRiverDog is right.

 

[ButchBettaBeGone]

I've thought the same thing. I know we are thin in some areas, so players leaving does leave us with less depth. But at the same time we have to overcome it. The others that are here will have to step up and I believe they will. The ones that leaving, I wish them well but like Coach P says we have to worry about the ones we have. Would love to have more depth and I think we are getting there. Players leave for various reasons, but I think we have enough to make this game. They believe in the system. Cant wait for the bowl game! Im going and the last bowl game I went was the 2015 taxslayer bowl, so I'm 1-0. I hope to make it 2-0!

 

[jonnon111]

I would think the fact none of them play, and those that did at one time played poorly, we'll be fine.

Strong response. I agree. And we have had a month to get healthy and rested, IU is not exactly the most physical team (not that they are weak), but it's the last game hopefully our boys can did deep for a few extra snaps, it's not like the transferring guys were getting significant reps.

 

[VFL1127]

We'll be fine

 

[PineyBluff Vol]

With the guys who entered the transfer portal, I wonder how much their leaving will impact our Gator Bowl performance. That is, will it hurt our depth enough to possibly lose the game? Do we have capable players to replace the transferees? Especially given how we're thin at the OL/DL. Just muttering to myself about this and decided to ask VN about it.

We are better seeing their hinnies departing through the portal!

 

[Eastknox865]

We lost a few reserves and they lost the OC, I think it hurts them more.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

Tatum is the only one that concerns me and only because of the lack of depth at OT.

Calbert, J. Johnson, Akporoghene and if necessary Trey Smith can all play OT.

 

[Ace]

We'll be fine

Not really worried about Tatum being out

 

[jbcollins]

I would think the fact none of them play, and those that did at one time played poorly, we'll be fine.

I liked this post because i agree with it.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Calbert, J. Johnson, Akporoghene and if necessary Trey Smith can all play OT.

Nice to know. Hope it's true we have quality at other positions ready to replace the transfer. I'm not sure anybody cares but if curious about IU perceptions about and prepping for the Gator Bowl, here's a Youtube link: Indiana University Athletics

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

If our players are prepared, we win the game. If not, we lose. A handful of 2nd or 3rd stringers wont matter...

 

[The Original Fade]

I’m just glad Jennings and Calloway are actually playing instead of sitting out to get ready for the draft

 

[bigl3327]

How are we thin on the DL?

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

I’m just glad Jennings and Calloway are actually playing instead of sitting out to get ready for the draft

Well only half the game for Jauan due to the sec office being so mad at Bama being called for 12 men on the field that they suspended JJ for 1/2 the game....

 

[Jax_Vol]

Per the portal, minimal impact...Tatum was about it.

If Kennedy can't play, that may be a huge problem. He is under-rated!

 

[CrybabyVol]

I’m just glad Jennings and Calloway are actually playing instead of sitting out to get ready for the draft

Usually only top-twenty talents do that. The bowl game is probably a chance for them to make a statement. They need it. Look for them to be chomping at the bit.

 

[rikberry31]

With the guys who entered the transfer portal, I wonder how much their leaving will impact our Gator Bowl performance. That is, will it hurt our depth enough to possibly lose the game? Do we have capable players to replace the transferees? Especially given how we're thin at the OL/DL. Just muttering to myself about this and decided to ask VN about it.

The extra bowl practices will allow for some of the younger talent to step up. It’s almost like preseason all over again.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

Thanks for responding guys and putting me a bit more at ease.

 

[ABINGDON VOL FAN]

Tatum is the only one that concerns me and only because of the lack of depth at OT.

Hopefully we can make it through one game at OT.

 

[orangemadam]

15 more practices gives the young players a lot more experience and conditioning, lessening the need for substitutions on the OL. Should be a minimum effect with losing 1 or 2 second teamers.

 

[LA vol7]

It just is what college football is today. I’ll pull for the guys in orange, forget the rest!

 

[RoamingVol423]

I can somewhat understand where the OP is coming from on this but keep in mind this is just one game. If this team can't suck it up for one game with whatever (if any) hole is left in the depth chart then we will have truly been beat.