2025 Portal Activity

[snowcraig2.0]

Jfc you guys we just won 10 games.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Thought the IQ on the team was great, just not the most physical. My wish list:

1 RB
2 WRs
2 OL
2 DL
Any Linebackers with a pulse
2 DBs

I don’t want to necessarily replace anyone (other than our linebackers) I wouldn’t be sad to see Sama move to DB, solely for the mental **** that was pulled today

 

[jmb]

I will burn my money joker-style before I ever give it to a collective/NIL.

Hard to give when you are broke. No judgement from anyone here.

 

[simply1]

I will burn my money joker-style before I ever give it to a collective/NIL.

Of course you will, you’re a Hawkeye fan.

 

[simply1]

Since when do we go shopping in the portal for starters, and not spend our money retaining?

 

[StPaulCyclone]

Since when do we go shopping in the portal for starters, and not spend our money retaining?

Once we have enough NIL donations to do more than just retain.

 

[simply1]

Once we have enough NIL donations to do more than just retain.

Not this year for sure, especially with the direct pay.

 

[NoCreativity]

Would prefer to never see Sama in the backfield again. He belongs at a MAC school

He needs to be moved back to corner, this rb experiment has to be over. There is a reason why Ferentz offered him on the condition he played defense.

 

[cyclone1209]

Since when do we go shopping in the portal for starters, and not spend our money retaining?

Because you can get players like Jayden Higgins and Jalen Travis.

We don't make the championship game without those two guys.

 

[Tpups21]

Blake Purchase would be interesting. Not even playing at Oregon. ISU needs an edge rusher.

 

[Cfinnerty16]

I want only Hansen & Dylan Lee taking snaps at HB next year. Sama I’m done with unless he takes a huge step forward

 

[Marcelason78]

Because you can get players like Jayden Higgins and Jalen Travis.

We don't make the championship game without those two guys.

Agree. We would be very fortunate to hit on two more of that quality this year.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

Thought the IQ on the team was great, just not the most physical. My wish list:

1 RB
2 WRs
2 OL
2 DL
Any Linebackers with a pulse
2 DBs

I don’t want to necessarily replace anyone (other than our linebackers) I wouldn’t be sad to see Sama move to DB, solely for the mental **** that was pulled today

The wish list is the line. Period.

 

[demoncore1031]

I want only Hansen & Dylan Lee taking snaps at HB next year. Sama I’m done with unless he takes a huge step forward

Other than breaking a long run once in a long while, Sama has been a major disappointment.

 

[Dopey]

It did. We got Nate, who spiced up the offense enough to get an NFL job after one year. The problem is all in what CMC wants to run. I think Clanton's doing yeoman's work getting Linemen who will hopefully be able to pave the road for our next, great RB.

Not completely sold on Sama. I love how Hansen runs downhill, but isn't that elusive. Jackson's not it, either. Beyond those guys, I'm not really seeing any difference makers in the RB room yet.

I disagree. I think Hansen is definitely good.

The running back rotation has been the most perplexing part of this season to me.

Jackson had one good game. But the dedication to Sama was bizarre. Especially since Hansen was so consistently good when he was in there.

 

[BCClone]

Actually LB will be really good next year IMO.

Brezina played great before he was hurt and Bacon will be back as well, and McLaughlin. Ebel also played well and has a bright future I believe. And there were others who were hurt who'll be back next season too.

Sounds like the offensive line for all of CPRs hint. Most of the progression players make are after their first year of games. Well, nearly all have a season in now. They are what they are. They are still the weakest talent pool.

 

[StPaulCyclone]

I disagree. I think Hansen is definitely good.

The running back rotation has been the most perplexing part of this season to me.

Jackson had one good game. But the deduction to Sama was bizarre. Especially since Hansen was so consistently good when he was in there.

Hansen had been nursing an injury most of the season. I think that led to managing his carries.

 

[cyputz]

Concepcion out of NC State entered the portal, he’s a good one!!

 

[ClonerJams]

Other than breaking a long run once in a long while, Sama has been a major disappointment.

Hindsight is always 20/20, but keeping him as a DB might have been the better move.

 

[Peter]

Campbell should pick through the bones of Wisconsin. Still some quality players left and the entire team is gonna transfer.