FMUBart wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 2:40 pm
Stiffler wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 2:23 pm
I don't think the transfer portal is a good idea for the vast majority of programs. Tillman is the only coach who is adept enough to make it work (and I am not a UMD fan). UNC, Duke, G'Town, ND all went heavy portal and it didn't work out. I actually think that is a big reason why all those teams started poorly. Coaches always seem to discount the locker room effect.
To be clear, I am not saying the transfers are bad kids or players, but I do think it messes with the locker room when coaches bring in transfers and essentially "cover up" underclassman or the next in line guy. If athletes don't believe they will be rewarded for hardwork and commitment to the program with at least a fair opportunity to compete for starting job, they eventually stop working and a certain level of apathy settles in. It shows a lack of confidence in the guys a coach already has on campus.
Only Tillman? Really? Stiffy, check out the Scarlet Knights....
Totally. My mistake. They have figured it out at Rutgers 100%. And to be clear, I am not against transfers or allowing kids to find opportunities to keep playing. I just feel more like buyer beware. It isn't an automatic path to success and there are plenty of use-cases where it actually was a net negative to a program. Over the long haul, we will see how it evolves good or bad.