re: Would #53 Balestra be a good use of one of the remaining transfer scholarships?

In a vacuum (i.e. no other factors) I say yes. A solid yes.

But, with other factors my answer is "depends".

Depends on...
- is there another C on the horizon (answer is no)?
- CB's? (ehhh... just might be)

And you recruit on a 3 year turn rate. So other OL and especially other positions of need recruits vs. portal availability is also a factor. E.g.: they feel confident about CB recruits next year (and freshmen) and like them better than the potential of a CB in the portal... then give schollie to Balestra.