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I think last year got help from the hype. This year he either got just beat out or focused so much on HS kids that he missed the best options we had a shot at in the portal.

Well he struck out at the WR position and the QB position in the portal last year and this year. His DL portal guys havent panned out, his OL guys were spotty at best. LB was also a mixed bag. TE was the only position he nailed.

This year doesnt look to be any better with the bodies we are bringing in so far.

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Posted by Rabern57

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Posted on 1/9/24 at 3:57 pm to ChexMix

I still see the portal as a more advanced version of Juco with kids looking for money mixed in. Thorne looked good on paper. We just didn't get a good return on the investment.

I think the Portal will eventually get rules to stop all the hopping and calm it down into being useful as a place to fill in holes like Juco was. Right now it's just a place to build a team for next year by renting players. Kiffin and Prime have it mastered.

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Posted by smuphy72

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Posted on 1/9/24 at 4:01 pm to ChexMix

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his OL guys were spotty at best

Gunner Britton was really damn good.

Wade has all SEC potential if he gets moved to Guard.

Senda has potential to be a multi year starter.

Think they did really good in the OL considering the time they had.

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