UCF Transfer Portal Updates

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

If the offense is drastically better they will win more games. New offense for everyone except the coaches. Will take a while learning it. Rizk is smart so I think he picks it up the fastest. Portal could be option. But I’d rather not if they aren’t game changers. We’ll see.

 

[connerito]

In 2025 it doesn't need to be and we should expect a couple of games improvement over this year.

Next year is to see improvements n a light at the end of the tunnel. Stuff we didn’t c this year That offense had no future

 

[AuburnLegacy_1]

How much can it hurt? If we have 2 bad teams on schedule like this year, there’s 2 wins. In 2 years I don’t want to hear, these are Gus guys. Let’s wait 4 years for Frost team to gel. Expediting the process. Next year is a throw away year. Gus wasn’t getting a good QB anyway.

+1

Frost and his army of analysts are going to coach and develop these chicken eaters into gangbusters in 2025.

I am going to log an early 🔮 for UCF to make the CFP next fall behind the vaulted offensive line of LT walk-on Shaheem Hill, LG Keegan Smith C Waltclaire Flynn, RG Jabari Brooks, and RT Paul Rubelt

 

[beelit47]

If the offense is drastically better they will win more games. New offense for everyone except the coaches. Will take a while learning it. Rizk is smart so I think he picks it up the fastest. Portal could be option. But I’d rather not if they aren’t game changers. We’ll see.

This. Mm and DG both started as freshmen. Rizk got some starts as a rs freshman this year. I think he takes a leap next year. Would like to try to grab a good wr and te from portal if possible to help him out. Even losing rj i feel good about the rbs we have

 

[Knight_Classes_begin_7pm]

I believe each of the following 4 OL are ready to step in and start/contribute. We just need one more starter plus depth.
Paul Rubelt, OT, 6'9", 330
Keegan Smith, G, 6'3", 315
Walt Flynn, G/C, 6'2", 305
Jabari Brooks, G/C, 6'3", 335

Of course, LaParka Langston, OT, 6'8", 300, was just acquired as an add on to the 2025 class. But I haven't seen any of his tape yet so I can't comment on whether he seems ready or is moreso developing. But of course he comes from JUCO so he does have experience beyond HS.

I was looking at some of the offensive line for like South Dakota state the FCS champion this year and their guys are really good

 

[80'sKnight]

+1

Frost and his army of analysts are going to coach and develop these chicken eaters into gangbusters in 2025.

I am going to log an early 🔮 for UCF to make the CFP next fall behind the vaulted offensive line of LT walk-on Shaheem Hill, LG Keegan Smith C Waltclaire Flynn, RG Jabari Brooks, and RT Paul Rubelt

I'm logging in early Gus and his HC don't last the season next year.

 

[connerito]

I'm logging in early Gus and his HC don't last the season next year.

Gus will backstab him midway thru the season

 

[akhenaten]

Frost needs to focus his attention on offensive line or 2025 will be a dumpster fire.

 

[Poolside Knight]

 

[Yaes]

Gus will backstab him midway thru the season

Sure he hasn't already done that?

 

[SimpleJack53]

the other sub plot is Mike Norvell seems to have given Gus Head Coach duties without the title.

That's a bold strategy.

 

[LoboCane]

 

[LoboCane]

I was looking at some of the offensive line for like South Dakota state the FCS champion this year and their guys are really good

Lol. You boys are really too much. I do my best not to laugh but it’s literally impossible.

 

[Poolside Knight]

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Nice 2 Day commitment to SC

This sport is turning into a joke

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Nice 2 Day commitment to SC

This sport is turning into a joke

Why even commit? If you are looking for better offers, just stay silent. SMU has the oil money. I remember when they came to us for a Conference Champuonship Game, not sure if year, their fans were all blue hairs. All rich from the look of them. I didn’t see many young people for them so I hope the money train doesn’t stop when they die.

 

[ThisPlace]

Chasen Johnson to USC.

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Transfer CB Chasen Johnson bizarrely commits to different school after USC commitment

UCF transfer cornerback Chasen Johnson has committed to SMU, On3's Pete Nakos reports after previously committing to USC.

www.on3.com

 

[ThisPlace]

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Chandler Morris, TCU Horned Frogs, Quarterback

2018: Led Highland Park HS to its third consecutive Texas Class 5A Division I state championship.

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Maybe he can play in a AAC Championship game at Tulane after all.

 

[BlakNGoldAllDay]

Maybe he can play in a AAC Championship game at Tulane after all.

They are ACC and in playoff.

 

[connerito]

Absolutely, on the money! He's a RB trying to play QB.

At around 180 he’s a kicker not even a rb. Won’t play at all

 

[AuburnLegacy_1]

Why even commit? If you are looking for better offers, just stay silent. SMU has the oil money. I remember when they came to us for a Conference Champuonship Game, not sure if year, their fans were all blue hairs. All rich from the look of them. I didn’t see many young people for them so I hope the money train doesn’t stop when they die.

I will answer this question for those of you who have never taken athletes through the recruiting process.

Getting the very first FBS offer is the hardest thing for Athlete A in high school. Once an offer is received from a legitimate FBS program, Athlete A is identified as a FBS-caliber prospect. Other programs take notice and offers start pouring in from all over the country.

Applying the same logic to transfer portal players, once a transfer (lots are in the portal) commits to a legitimate FBS program, other programs take notice and offers start pouring in.

The real question is "Why would Chasen spurn USC for SMU?"

No. 1, USC is very strong at defensive back. California produces some of the best skill guys (quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs in particular) in America. SMU needs skilled defensive backs, and Gus probably gave Rhett a glowing recommendation on Chasen, who can beca Day 1 starter at SMU or a depth piece at USC.

No. 2, USC has a coach on the hot seat. Rhett, ppl meanwhile, can dominate the ACC with Texas HS football talent for the next 10 years.

No. 3, USC pays a fraction of fraction of what SMU pays for like talent.

 

[Poolside Knight]

If the offense is drastically better they will win more games. New offense for everyone except the coaches. Will take a while learning it. Rizk is smart so I think he picks it up the fastest. Portal could be option. But I’d rather not if they aren’t game changers. We’ll see.

the worry is the status of the OLine but I do think Frost can get by with less talent on offensive skill positions ‘AAC level’ and just show that he runs a QB and WR friendly offensive scheme then hopefully the next recruiting cycle the talent level jumps.

UCF needs a transfer QB bc the depth chart is too thin but Rizk being his guy is the better scenario for the locker room.

 

[KnightVision82]

Risk as starter is kind of a fall back...

 

[Shark19]

Risk as starter is kind of a fall back...

As much as I don't think Rizk showed enough to be optimistic about, I'm not this far down on him......but hope Frost/MM bring in 2 QBs from the portal and/or Spring NSD.