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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.
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
+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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
I’m not saying anything other than don’t publicly committ. Announce offers lije everyone does if they aren’t going to commit for real. Just don’t commit and then commit to someone else 4 days later.
 
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I’m not saying anything other than don’t publicly committ. Announce offers lije everyone does if they aren’t going to commit for real. Just don’t commit and then commit to someone else 4 days later.
I'm old school, too. You DON'T commit until you are done. That's like marrying and cheating.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that anymore. But should.
 


GKCO to FSU

Gus Malzahn What GIF by ESPN
 
He is also visiting Texas soon

He would be dumb to turn them down for Tallanasty
Define dumb.

Hunter is likely a Day 1 starter under a new position coach and top NFL draft pick at FSU. He plays in a rotation for an established coach who has recruited his guys at Texas.

Hunter has a baby. It is a 3:30 drive from Mobile to Tallahassee; 9 hours m, 15 minutes to Austin.

Hunter knows no one in Austin. UCF West is in Tallahassee.
 
Define dumb.

Hunter is likely a Day 1 starter under a new position coach and top NFL draft pick at FSU. He plays in a rotation for an established coach who has recruited his guys at Texas.

Hunter has a baby. It is a 3:30 drive from Mobile to Tallahassee; 9 hours m, 15 minutes to Austin.

Hunter knows no one in Austin. UCF West is in Tallahassee.
Lmao. You are so stupid. Who will he know in the NFL? He’s a late round NFL pick dummy. He’s looking for a bag this year…his stock is not going to improve. You are literally always wrong on all your takes…driving time? Lmao.

Nobody has more money than Texas. Nobody. Lee Hunter will play for the team that gives him the bigger NIL deal. He should have left last year TBH. If Texas really wants him then he is going there.
 
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From the QBs Frost will bring in.....like everyone else, "his" guys will get the first shot. We have already agreed to an invite with at least one portal QB
Problem is we’ve had extremely limited success with portal QBs. The ones we can get are the ones that either couldn’t break through at a P4 or they’re going to be from a G5. We really need to actually try developing a QB from the start within our own system.
 
Problem is we’ve had extremely limited success with portal QBs. The ones we can get are the ones that either couldn’t break through at a P4 or they’re going to be from a G5. We really need to actually try developing a QB from the start within our own system.
So the transfer portal has only been around in a serious way the last 4 years....which corresponds to the gus era. Our problem with portal QBs would be the same as our problem with HS QBs.......THE PREVIOUS STAFF DID NOT KNOW HOW TO DEVELOP AND COACH THE POSITION.

We can get P4 level starters with 12-20 starts.....we can also get mid-level 1 year rentals

We can't (ie money) get the top level transfers nor can we get the 5 star level players while they still have 5 star potential.....even usif had a 5 star QB, but everyone knew by the time he registered at the community college he couldn't play at that level. Using Nelson as an example, I bet there will be teams with money that think he still has 5 star potential (even though most will think he doesn't).
 
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