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I think a key difference is missing in the article.
WildcatReport - No reason to worry; Cats can be patient in the portal
The Wildcats have never been too active early in the portal.
@lou v breaks down why Northwestern's lack of incoming transfers at this stage of the portal isn't a cause for concern.
Welcome back. Nice attachments.I think a key difference is missing in the article.
This is the glass half full view for sure. Count me as one of those anxious fans. This school just puts up so many self made barriers to success it’s like they want lag behind the curve with securing capable players. Maybe if we put up consecutive years of hitting in the Spring period I will relax, but as of now, we got a ton of holes.WildcatReport - No reason to worry; Cats can be patient in the portal
The Wildcats have never been too active early in the portal.
@lou v breaks down why Northwestern's lack of incoming transfers at this stage of the portal isn't a cause for concern.
The unknown variable of course is Braun’s credibility in the portal. This is a cool analysis…
Well, it's not MY statement. Too lazy to look for it, but Braun said they got as many (quantity) recruits as they wanted. I was relieved because of the huge # of seniors that walked before the Purdue game.
I am not a Mathematician but it seems like we need quite a few transfers to me.
And it may be harder with the coaching staff turnover.
Or may be easier with the subtraction of bad coaches, addition of new coaches that may be able to bring some kids with them
I'm in agreement. The important thing is the credibility of the coaches. We're not recruiting dumb kids. Braun has plenty cred after what he accomplished this past season. Lujan? National championships = credibility. I'm not sitting here wringing my hands in January, worrying about the roster. There's plenty of time and transfer candidates to fill out the roster for a very good team next year.
Are recruits really impressed with Lujan because he won at Division II? We are in an 18 team conference with heavy weights- Michigan, Washington, Oregon and that school in Columbus. No longer in the Big Ten West. Not sure how an 18 year old will be impressed with the pedigree of the new coaches Braun hired.
Division 2? You're not necessarily impressive yourself with this take.
That was a problem, our old OC and DC had “NFL bona fides” whatever that means, and it seemed to help recruiting in a spotty and inconsistent way (based on some comments from recruits), but unless they “crushed it” with certain players in the portal, we played like garbage on both sides of the ball.
And then we go hit with a slew of additional transfers. We need plenty. But the reality for us is that it is very hard for us to get guys through the first window so the only alternative is that we have to be successful in the second
Well, we are focusing on developing a premier walk on program!
Very different things. FCS is D1
Since 2010, NDSU has beaten
Not really. It is classified as 1AA while what is generally considered D1 is 1A. FCS programs are only allowed 63 scholarships vs the 85 allowed in what is normally considered as the 119 programs in D1.
Hard to not recognize the difference between FCS and what is generally considered to be D1. FCS is technically classified as 1AA vs the 119 programs generally considered D1 are actually 1A. FCS programs are only allowed 63 scholarships vs the 85 allowed in programs normally associated with D1
Agreed. One need only look at our performances v.FCS to know the vast difference from D2
So, you like to make up the definitions and depart from reality to fit your narrative?
