The scariest thing for me about UCF football…

[Bring Back Wackadoos]

Is what this roster is going to look like next season and beyond…

I know we are all frustrated with how this season has gone in 2024. But for me, I was thinking yesterday about what this roster would look like without RJ Harvey. It’s not pretty.

In reality, I know our fanbase has been disgusted with the amount of transfers we keep bringing in each cycle. But I don’t see how that doesn’t happen again in 2025 (to stay somewhat competitive in the B12).

Essentially, you’re losing a starting DT (Barber), three of the four LB’s in your rotation (Barr, Pace, Pierre), and four of the six DB’s that have started this season (Adams, Bullard, Arnold, Tennison). Also, your entire left side of the OL, your #1 WR, and your entire franchise (in Harvey we trust).

Sure, there is some talent coming back (assuming you can hold on to them) in Hunter, J. Walker, Kelly, X. Alexander, Marshall, Rizk/Colson, and Pittman. But for the most part - good grief that is an inexperienced roster (to go along with a lame duck revolving-door coaching staff).

Positives? Anyone?

 

[Terrorizzertz]

If Gus moves on gotta make a splash hire that would make some of the on the fringe players of staying or going wanna stay.

 

[hemightbejeremy]

Roster needs an Indiana type overhaul.

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

Unless we kill it in the portal with real players, all we have is a more experienced QB next year.

 

[lawknight]

As weird as this sounds I feel ok at running back with Montgomery coming back. I am much more worried about the loss of Barber, Barr and possibly Walker. (didn't he announce he plans to enter the portal ?)

It would be crushing if Rizk enters the Portal because of Grandpabust.

 

[vroomba]

Huge turnover has me worried the staff will go to the portal to fill holes and we end up in the perpetual cylce of having a bunch of one and dones. Its hard in the portal era, but we really need to see some underclassmen growing into the starting lineup.

 

[goodknightfl]

Huge turnover has me worried the staff will go to the portal to fill holes and we end up in the perpetual cylce of having a bunch of one and dones. Its hard in the portal era, but we really need to see some underclassmen growing into the starting lineup.

You can hit pay dirt or mud in the portal. Colorado has done wonders there. Problem with young kids now is it is real hard to keep them if they show promise. We are not anywhere near the top of NIL money. It is now one big free for all with kids.