Key Players Returning

[jjc2009]

So far I’ve heard Kareem and much to my surprise, Julian Love, are coming back. Two very important defensive players.

 

[jjc2009]

I should clarify that this is some tea leaf reading based on certain comments players have made on social media, not necessarily firm commitments on retuning. I’m skeptical that Love returns, but as we can see, we need him.

 

[craigk217]

My bro #1 made mention that we're losing like 9/11 from this year's starting D.

I'll be shocked if Love returns. Not sure if he's got his degree or not.

 

[poewelch84]

I would be shocked if Love returned as well but Kareem and the pass rushers wouldn't surprise me this is a loaded class for pass rusher and most of them could use another year. The only reason I think Love would come back is because his injury really killed the defense against Clemson and I'm sure that pisses him off.

 

[jjc2009]

I would be shocked if Love returned as well but Kareem and the pass rushers wouldn't surprise me this is a loaded class for pass rusher and most of them could use another year. The only reason I think Love would come back is because his injury really killed the defense against Clemson and I'm sure that pisses him off.

Only Kareem is eligible for the draft. Okwara has 1 more year. Hayes doesn’t grade out. Tillery is done eligibility wise. So is Bonner.

 

[poewelch84]

Kareem, Hayes, and Okwara were all in the 2016 recruiting class.

 

[jjc2009]

Kareem, Hayes, and Okwara were all in the 2016 recruiting class.

Oh. I thought Okwara was a year behind. I didn’t think he’s leaving either way. He needs to add weight if he wants to go to nfl.

I didn’t think Hayes is leaving because he wasn’t even a starter. He’s not likely to get drafted.

 

[podsox]

Does book have 2 yrs of eligibility left?

 

[poewelch84]

Does book have 2 yrs of eligibility left?

I think he does

 

[poewelch84]

Oh. I thought Okwara was a year behind. I didn’t think he’s leaving either way. He needs to add weight if he wants to go to nfl.

I didn’t think Hayes is leaving because he wasn’t even a starter. He’s not likely to get drafted.

I didn't think Hayes would leave either but Kareem or Okwara could be a different story.

 

[jjc2009]

I didn't think Hayes would leave either but Kareem or Okwara could be a different story.

As good as Kareem is I think he’d benefit from another year. But he’s battled injury a lot so he may go if the opportunity presents itself.

Okwara needs more meat.

 

[poewelch84]

As good as Kareem is I think he’d benefit from another year. But he’s battled injury a lot so he may go if the opportunity presents itself.

Okwara needs more meat.

I agree but you never know

 

[IrishBlooded]

Micah Dew-Treadway to transfer

 

[poewelch84]

Micah Dew-Treadway to transfer

That isn't a shock

 

[jjc2009]

MDT, makes sense. And we need to free up 5 scholly spots. Wimbush is officially gone and his Instagram goodbye was a class act.

Okwara and Kareem are officially coming back.

 

[jjc2009]

Julian Love declared for the draft. Tough loss but smart move for him. I wish him the best.

His absence was noticed. Donte Vaughn and Tariq Bracy had better step it up.

 

[poewelch84]

Julian Love declared for the draft. Tough loss but smart move for him. I wish him the best.

His absence was noticed. Donte Vaughn and Tariq Bracy had better step it up.

yeah that sucks but not unexpected. Who ever is replacing Love better step it up. Hopefully more playing time will improve their performance.

 

[poewelch84]

Also that means they are now down to 89 scholarship athletes.

 

[jjc2009]

Also that means they are now down to 89 scholarship athletes.

They’re still after 2 more so they could be at 91 going into spring ball.

 

[poewelch84]

They’re still after 2 more so they could be at 91 going into spring ball.

yes they could be but they aren't yet. Being over in the spring is fine they need to get to 85 by the start of the school year. I imagine I e of the WR's will either leave early or transfer. I also expect to see an O-Linemen and another D-Linemen transfer as well.