Transfer Portal (Big 12)

CyState85

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For those that follow these things, the transfer portal is filling up very quickly already across Big 12 teams. I didn’t realize Kansas had 16 players enter the portal already! Iowa State has the least at 4 with Bankston being the only one who played a snap this year. I’m guessing Iowa State will be somewhat quiet on the transfer market if few players transfer out and seniors take advantage of the additional year of eligibility.

 
For those that follow these things, the transfer portal is filling up very quickly already across Big 12 teams. I didn’t realize Kansas had 16 players enter the portal already! Iowa State has the least at 4 with Bankston being the only one who played a snap this year. I’m guessing Iowa State will be somewhat quiet on the transfer market if few players transfer out and seniors take advantage of the additional year of eligibility.


All ISU will be in real need of is an interior lineman for the defensive front and a speedy wide receiver who could get over the top of a defense.
 
You’re confident we have the kickers already?

ISU landed a grad transfer from Andrew Mevis (Fordham) to handle kicking duties next year. I’m not sure why it isn’t updated on the transfer portal—-I think it mainly covers FBS transfers
 
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I still don’t get Bankston leaving, but oh well. I think if we get a stud d-line man, a good corner, and a speedy wide receiver, we will be set. It’ll be interesting to see how Milton does next year. There will be a lot of receivers needed since Kolar is likely gone. I’m not sure if I’m confident in Scates yet to handle 40+ catches. He seems to still have a tough time running clean routes.
 
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I would like to see an analysis of our scholarship situation. How many do we have room for and what is the effect on class sizes in our locker room going forward. It would seem it requires some careful management to make sure we don't have some lopsided classes.

I would do the math but after last night I don't think I will be doing any math for several days.
 
I still don’t get Bankston leaving, but oh well. I think if we get a stud d-line man, a good corner, and a speedy wide receiver, we will be set. It’ll be interesting to see how Milton does next year. There will be a lot of receivers needed since Kolar is likely gone. I’m not sure if I’m confident in Scates yet to handle 40+ catches. He seems to still have a tough time running clean routes.

Yep, the Bankston thing REALLY surprised me. He was really coming on and poised to have a much larger role next year I thought.
 
I still don’t get Bankston leaving, but oh well. I think if we get a stud d-line man, a good corner, and a speedy wide receiver, we will be set. It’ll be interesting to see how Milton does next year. There will be a lot of receivers needed since Kolar is likely gone. I’m not sure if I’m confident in Scates yet to handle 40+ catches. He seems to still have a tough time running clean routes.
No inside information, but my gut tells me with the timing on Bankston it might have been a mutual decision
 
No inside information, but my gut tells me with the timing on Bankston it might have been a mutual decision

I tend to agree with you. Someone else said he was not much of a team player, but that could be unfounded. Kind of a shame, as he would have gotten a lot of playing time in 2021.
 
I don't think we'll make too many moves until we know who all is coming back. We could use some depth at few spots but I honestly like who we have at almost every spot. I think the WR group has some questions but I think a healthy Milton along with XH could be really good and Shaw had some moments that showed his potential.
 
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All ISU will be in real need of is an interior lineman for the defensive front and a speedy wide receiver who could get over the top of a defense.
We don’t need an interior lineman for the defensive front. PT is the whole reason Bankston left.

And if Scates, Porter or Bitters put it together, we won’t need a WR,either—that sort of “over the top” guy is rare in the portal anyway.