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    • 04/16/2024 at 12:27 PM #214181
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      MDUte
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      With the Portal open today, thought a thread for tracking the news would be good. WR Sidney Mbanasor is the first I’ve seen:

    • 04/16/2024 at 12:40 PM #214183
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      highlandute7
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      Thread from yesterday also noted linebacker Shay O’Kelly entered.

      • 04/16/2024 at 12:57 PM #214184
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        • 04/16/2024 at 2:00 PM #214191
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          • 04/16/2024 at 2:04 PM #214195
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            UtesRule
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            Utah was close on McLain coming out of high school. Hope we get him!

          • 04/16/2024 at 2:15 PM #214198
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            Yergensen
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            Whoa! Cormani McClain, that would be, as they say, a huge get.


            @MDUte             – do we have ties to the Miami RB that you posted is in the portal?

            • 04/16/2024 at 2:22 PM #214199
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              No, I don’t think so. But from my understanding whenever really good options become available in the portal, Utah takes a flier on them to see if there’s mutual interest. And having such a good reputation for running the football I’d think good RBs (assuming they don’t require huge NIL to get) would consider Utah as they weigh their options.

              • 04/16/2024 at 3:43 PM #214201
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                The Miami Ute
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                Parrish is good but not much better, if at all, than guys like Bernard. He most certainly is not to the level of guys we’ve had here in the past like a truly healthy JJ, TT in his right mind or Zack Moss… don’t get me wrong, I would most definitely take him because you can’t ever have enough quality backs but, if he came to Utah, I would not expect him to catapult our running game to the elite level.

                • 04/16/2024 at 3:48 PM #214202
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                  I wonder how much NIL Martinez ends up getting. He turned down $400K to stay at Oregon St. Some people think he’s going to want close to $1M but I wonder if he ends up getting much closer to Oregon St’s offer. Or maybe more like $500K. Utah wasn’t willing to pay JJ $500K but Martinez would be an upgrade over JJ IMO.

                  • 04/16/2024 at 3:51 PM #214203
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                    • 04/16/2024 at 3:53 PM #214207
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                      • 04/16/2024 at 4:19 PM #214210
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                        The Miami Ute
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                        Okay…is this a playing time or NIL transfer?

                      • 04/16/2024 at 4:28 PM #214212
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                        MDUte
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                        Good question. I think that one hurts a bit.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 4:31 PM #214214
                        MDUte
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                        This is p**sing me off…I want this kid!! Would suck to see Arizona land him. Their donors seem to be throwing around the cash lately. I heard Gronk is leading the charge with their NIL.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:36 PM #214229
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                        Tednab
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                        Martinez at AZ suddenly makes that game interesting

                      • 04/16/2024 at 4:56 PM #214219
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                        The Miami Ute
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                        He was getting sufficient playing time at Utah so I have to imagine there’s some sort of recompense involved. I’d be interested to see how much in NIL a guy like Faaiu commands. I mean, he’s just a serviceable starter.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:28 PM #214227
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                        D T
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                        63.4 PFF

                      • 04/16/2024 at 4:29 PM #214213
                        //r00t4Utes
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                        I remember him being on Talkin’ Utes and him taking about playing in Washington since he’s from Washington.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:00 PM #214220
                        MDUte
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                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:05 PM #214223
                        Anfernee
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                        Meh on this one.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:17 PM #214224
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                        Anfernee
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                        I’m wondering if this one of the “we will be shocked at some of the names that leave” @utah was talking about in a previous post about transfers. 🤔

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:19 PM #214225
                        MDUte
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                        Faaiu?

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:47 PM #214234
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                        Anfernee
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                        Yeah. Center to portal.

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:21 PM #214226
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                        Central Coast Ute
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                        So far, I’m not shocked by anyone. I wasn’t expecting Faaiu but when i heard shocked, i would have thought of a full time starter

                      • 04/16/2024 at 5:57 PM #214236
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                        Faaiu had a 63.4 PFF grade.

                        Who’s going to reward him with additional NIL for such a performance?

                        I suspect he was informed his starting gig was going to be given to another or at least that it was up for grabs.

                      • 04/17/2024 at 2:51 PM #214291
                        MDUte
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                        What’s everyone’s thoughts about Cooper Legas as a potential QB2/3 depth piece?

                      • 04/17/2024 at 2:58 PM #214294
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                        RedUte14
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                        We take the guy Bryson Barnes is forcing out. Thats kinda funny.

                      • 04/17/2024 at 3:24 PM #214297
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                        MDUte
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                        Yea good point! I know I’m in the minority but I really liked Barnes. Not as a QB1 but as a backup.

                      • 04/17/2024 at 3:44 PM #214298
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                        RedUte14
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                        Im not sure I like the idea of having a backup just to be a backup.
                        I like having a backup that is more of a future starter, just not ready yet.
                        Potential is important in depth.

                      • 04/17/2024 at 3:50 PM #214299
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                        MDUte
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                        Me too. The problem is that usually that type of QB requires a level of NIL that I don’t know if we have or not. Having a Cam and Isaac Wilson is more than I would expect to have that meets that definition in our QB room. Realistically I think we have to be open to a good (not great) 1 or 2 year rental QBs looking for an opportunity to compete.

                      • 04/17/2024 at 2:59 PM #214295
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                        2008 National Champ
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                        Does this mean he got beat out by Barnes?

    • 04/18/2024 at 8:05 AM #214352
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      Jim Vanderhoof
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      Martinez would be awesome. Doesn’t look like we have the $$$ to get him. Imagine making 500,000 plus as a college student. Nil cap is a must or this will get to out of hand. NIL is not sustainable.

      • 04/18/2024 at 8:40 PM #214484
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        MDUte
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        Looks like K Scott is pushing this kid to go to Utah.

        • 04/19/2024 at 12:43 PM #214515
          MDUte
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          • 04/19/2024 at 1:46 PM #214523
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            highlandute7
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            I saw the DesNews reported that QB Crowton has also entered. I wonder if this means we have eyes on another QB to bring in?

            • 04/20/2024 at 6:08 AM #214582
              MDUte
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              Looks like Utah is not going after Cormani McClain.

              • 04/20/2024 at 8:22 AM #214593
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                Rick Walker
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                I read that he left Colorado because he had behavioral issues with Deion and if that is the case I don’t think he could hack it under Coach Whitt.

                • 04/21/2024 at 7:13 PM #214644
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                  MDUte
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                  Looks like Faaiu made himself some money.

                  • 04/21/2024 at 7:36 PM #214647
                    MDUte
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                    If accurate, Barnes isn’t projected to start at USU. It’s going to be Spencer Petras. So maybe McCae Hillstead would be a nice get for all those worried that he got beat out by Barnes.

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