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The biggest problem that college football (and we) is facing is the transfer portal.

Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:40 am
Posted by scottiemac
Anytown, LA
Member since Oct 2016
291 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:40 am
Is the transfer portal and the impact that it will have on a team. In the past, if you didn't like your place on the team, you had to work to make it work. Now, with players being able to leave and immediately be eligible to play the next year, that is no longer a motivating factor.

BK has lost his stars and they are quitting on him because they think, right or wrong, that they will just go somewhere else next year.

The players aren't loyal to anyone except themselves. That's why a 50+ year fan like myself is beginning to lose my loyalty to them. Let that trend continue and college football is in big trouble.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16599 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:44 am to
quote:

BK has lost his stars and they are quitting on him because they think, right or wrong, that they will just go somewhere else next year.

Who specifically are you referring to?
Posted by atltiger6487
Member since May 2011
19690 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:49 am to
quote:

The players aren't loyal to anyone except themselves. That's why a 50+ year fan like myself is beginning to lose my loyalty to them. Let that trend continue and college football is in big trouble.
don't know why you're getting downvoted.

NIL, in combination with the immediate-play transfer rules, is absolutely killing the game.

My emotional connection to LSU football, and to college football in general, is far, far less than it was just a few years ago.

Players are now mercenaries and jump from team to team. Zero continuity. It's now just a semi-pro league, but even worse because players can switch teams every year, unlike NFL where they're bound under contract.
This post was edited on 11/19/24 at 9:51 am
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
34060 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:50 am to
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NIL, in combination with the immediate-play transfer rules, is absolutely killing the game.



100% The kids have no loyalty to their school. It's hard to root for a kid to develop and do well when he might be on the opposite sideline next year.
Posted by SmoothBox
Member since May 2023
2273 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 9:53 am to
The portal and nil is great. It creates ultimate parity.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
33821 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:04 am to
quote:

Who specifically are you referring to?


This.

What "stars" is the OP referring to? LSU has lost some depth players that MIGHT have become "stars" over the last couple of years, but not anywhere close to a situation like Dillon Gabriel leaving OU for Oregon; or Cam Ward leaving Washington St. for Miami, or even guys like Isiah Bond and Caleb Downs leaving Alabama. In fact, I can't think of a single significant starter from last year's LSU team transferring to a new spot other than maybe Logan Diggs...who hasn't played a snap at Ole Miss. I guess you could throw in Lance Heard as well, but he wouldn't be a starting tackle on this year's LSU team.

If anything, LSU has been more immune from losing "star" players than most.
This post was edited on 11/19/24 at 10:05 am
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16599 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:05 am to
quote:

NIL, in combination with the immediate-play transfer rules, is absolutely killing the game.

Can you explain in more detail? How specifically is it killing the game?
Posted by HammerheadLincoln
The farther west the farther out
Member since May 2015
5704 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:05 am to
There has to be some kind of limitations to the portal. Even adding some simple and reasonable limits like this would help so much.

Everyone gets one transfer, no questions asked.
For every transfer after that, you have to sit out a year at the new school, unless if it's a grad transfer or due to coaching change.
Posted by da prophet
hammond, la
Member since Sep 2013
2911 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:08 am to
quote:

don't know why you're getting downvoted. NIL, in combination with the immediate-play transfer rules, is absolutely killing the game. My emotional connection to LSU football, and to college football in general, is far, far less than it was just a few years ago. Players are now mercenaries and jump from team to team. Zero continuity. It's now just a semi-pro league, but even worse because players can switch teams every year, unlike NFL where they're bound under contract.

Used to love college football. I hate college football more than the NFL. Would never have thought that was possible just 5 years ago.
Posted by scottiemac
Anytown, LA
Member since Oct 2016
291 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:08 am to
We will see who when this season is over. Unfortunately, I think our day is coming.
Posted by scottiemac
Anytown, LA
Member since Oct 2016
291 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:10 am to
You and I should never be allowed to be in the same place at the same time. We agree way too much on this subject. :)
Posted by Dizz
Member since May 2008
15904 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:13 am to
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100% The kids have no loyalty to their school. It's hard to root for a kid to develop and do well when he might be on the opposite sideline next year.



If your team is winning you have no problem rooting those kids and if the kid that transferred is doing well for your team it's fine too. A college kid with 4 years to play should make decisions that are best for his future because you know the coach and school will do the same. When it comes to winning there is no loyalty.

Also, the transfer portal has added some parody to college football which has been great for all levels.
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
16599 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:16 am to
quote:

We will see who when this season is over. Unfortunately, I think our day is coming.

You said Brian Kelly has lost his stars, as in it has already happened. I'm not talking about what you think might possibly happen in the future.
Posted by White Tiger
Dallas
Member since Jul 2007
14992 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 10:19 am to
What stars?

Posted by Geauxgurt
Member since Sep 2013
13002 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:12 am to
Selfishness across the board killing college football passion. People will still watch, but are much less passionate.

Reality is when I see players acting like $200,000 + scholarships are not enough, I just wish the NFL would just make its own minor league and pay these players instead of letting them destroy all of college athletics. Same for NBA.

Courts have destroyed amateur athleticism and it’s created players that don’t care about anything but their money.

Posted by mjax57
Vinings, GA
Member since Mar 2012
4683 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:14 am to
What you are saying is 100% facts. The transfer portal took away what made college football special. I always enjoyed looking back on recruiting classes and comparing rankings.

Now days, you’re lucky if 5-8 stay on your team every year. Some are playing and still leaving.
Posted by White Tiger
Dallas
Member since Jul 2007
14992 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:45 am to
It has not been amateur for many years. Everyone was making bank on NCAA football except the players. That wasn't right, but the demographic playing the sport does little to merit support. I will not be watching the last two games. Better things to do. I think Kelly was a mistake.
Posted by Sevensblue
Las Vegas
Member since Apr 2022
1750 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:47 am to
So no Jayden Daniels for you.
Posted by Miss3Channels
Gumpland
Member since Nov 2017
251 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:51 am to
quote:

Also, the transfer portal has added some parody to college football which has been great for all levels.


I no longer look at this as a misuse of the word. College football is indeed a parody of what it once was.

However, I am all for the players getting paid. Just not the free transfers.
Posted by EZE Tiger Fan
Member since Jul 2004
55386 posts
Posted on 11/19/24 at 11:52 am to
I’m sorry, the only stars on the team currently are a Freshman RB and….

Yep that’s it.
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