re: Transfer Portal & NFL Draft - Comings, Goings and Rumors Thread

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Have we always, as a collective, been this obsessed about true freshman playing and contributing? I feel like this is relatively new. I guess the 2017 class just kind of reset expectations for some people?

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Yes, but I think that 2017 class showing out in the natty really amped up the subsequent calls for freshmen to start. People also want freshmen to start because this isn't pro football and it really sucks when dudes ride the bench for a couple of years, have one great season, and go pro. I will say though that the lack of major contributions from freshmen this year is a bit worrisome. Certainly nothing to be seriously concerned about, but with all the injuries and struggles from certain positions I was admittedly a bit disappointed that Turner and kinda sorta Kool-aid and Brooks were the only ones who were able to take advantage of the opportunity.