Transfer Portal '23....

[Fightingscot82]

I think people are still underestimating the potential and energy they have at Lock Haven. I don't think it's necessarily an easier path to starting at LHU over WCU.

They have 8 D1 transfers coming in. Who else has that? IUP has 1, a local kid transferring from St. Francis. IUP is saying with the new rules you can't get the D1 transfers and they are focusing on D2 transfers, mostly from other PSAC schools. SRU might have some D1 guys coming in, I don't know.

They have a lot of turnover so they have to gel pretty quick but it will be interesting to watch how it works out. The fact is that LHU is on the upswing and there are a number of our PSAC schools that seem to be stuck in neutral or even declining.

SRU transfer rundown:

John Brown, DL, from West Liberty, two time All MEC

Demeatric Crenshaw, QB, from Tennessee State but played 2 seasons at Youngstown State and was Missouri Valley Freshman of the Year in 21

Marshall Futrell, OL, from Charlotte

Rashawn Harvey, WR, from West Liberty was First Team All MEC in 2023, top 15 D2 receiver

Todd Hill, DL, from Duquesne, multiple time All NEC

Anthony Jackson, OL, from Gannon

Nassir Jones, TE, from Bloomsburg, all PSAC East in 23

Thomas Lane, DL, from McNeese State, had committed to Marshall

Idris Lawrence, RB, from Notre Dame OH, All American and All MEC in 2023, top 10 D2 RB

Willie Page, DB, from St Augustines

Brandon Ross, WR, from Notre Dame OH

Mike Solomon, WR, from Notre Dame OH, 55 catches for 724 yards and 3 TD over two seasons

Latrell Sutton, WR, from Virginia Tech. Appeared in one game

Mark Williams, TE, from Norfolk State but played 23 games at Kent State

Lutz is pretty good at finding last minute guys. They don't report for a week or so.

[iupgroundhog]

I'd be curious how many of these D1 transfers were walk-ons at their previous stops. That can really be the deceiving part in all of this. A huge percentage of D1 walk-ons are really just D2 guys anyway.

I'll do some digging later if I have time. There's usually a catch why these guys are coming down.

I did a quick google search.

WR Reams from Temple - Did have a couple of TD's vs. Wagner
OL Cameron Clark - Interesting case. Was All-Conference USA for Charlotte and was drafted by the Jets but got hurt and never signed. Has eligibility left. Must be about 26 years old
QB Jackson Ostrowsky -.Was a 3 year starter for Southern Connecticut before transferring to Rhode Island where he didn't play
WR Kristen McAdams - Had 11 receptions for Albany and a TD against William & Mary.
LB Rhys McDonald - Saw action against Monmouth and Rice as a RS freshman
KJ Howard - saw action in 1 game for the Ohio Bearcats
TE Michael Schumacher - has 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Non D1 transfers:
QB - Deshawn Evans - Started 10 games for Notre Dame College and threw for 1600 yards.

DB Nadir McLeod - 2nd Team All-PSAC East for Bloom
Damir Green - Rushed for 544 yards (5.8 yards per carry) for D3 Keystone College.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I read it as 42 new players on signing day and just announced this month an additional 14 transfers. Total 56 I think.

I interpreted the FEB post as (42) total with (7) of them being transfers. I assumed that meant since then they added (7) more transfers.

Regardless. That's a lot of new dudes.

[Bart]

That's (49) new players -- (14) transfers and (35) true freshmen. They had a gigantic freshmen class a year ago. They must have lost a good bit of them.

Regardless, the HC is doing some good things there. He's young(ish) and seems to relate well to this age group. That said, one more year and it's bye-bye Lock Haven. Greener pastures will come calling.

I read it as 42 new players on signing day and just announced this month an additional 14 transfers. Total 56 I think.

[iupgroundhog]

No doubt they hit the jackpot with those two last year. That's not going to happen often, however. For every two home runs we could probably come up with 150 strikeouts.

Like all transfer classes, some will pan out and others won't.

I'm actually more interested to see how many of the 35 true freshmen have to play. That's a big number.

I think the number is actually 42. Whatever, if you consider that they have somewhere around 50 new players coming in it still leaves 30-40 returnees. For sure, it is the program undergoing the greatest amount of change. Nobody knows the outcome but it should be interesting to watch.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I'd be interested, too. But their RB last year who was a D2 1st Team AA and signed an NFL contract didn't see the field much at his previous residence, either. Also, I remember the same walk-on line about their LB last year from Penn State who tore up the PSAC.

That's what I'm saying. I know LHU had a 50 some game losing streak in the past but it's different now. The denigration of LHU football continues, even though they might come up and beat any team on any given Saturday on their schedule.

No doubt they hit the jackpot with those two last year. That's not going to happen often, however. For every two home runs we could probably come up with 150 strikeouts.

Like all transfer classes, some will pan out and others won't.

I'm actually more interested to see how many of the 35 true freshmen have to play. That's a big number.

[iupgroundhog]

I'd be curious how many of these D1 transfers were walk-ons at their previous stops. That can really be the deceiving part in all of this. A huge percentage of D1 walk-ons are really just D2 guys anyway.

I'll do some digging later if I have time. There's usually a catch why these guys are coming down.

I'd be interested, too. But their RB last year who was a D2 1st Team AA and signed an NFL contract didn't see the field much at his previous residence, either. Also, I remember the same walk-on line about their LB last year from Penn State who tore up the PSAC.

That's what I'm saying. I know LHU had a 50 some game losing streak in the past but it's different now. The denigration of LHU football continues, even though they might come up and beat any team on any given Saturday on their schedule.

[TheBigCat2192]

I'd be curious how many of these D1 transfers were walk-ons at their previous stops. That can really be the deceiving part in all of this. A huge percentage of D1 walk-ons are really just D2 guys anyway.

I'll do some digging later if I have time. There's usually a catch why these guys are coming down.

I looked for the guys from Ohio U, Temple, and FAU that were mentioned in the quote Bart posted on Sports-Reference/CFB. All three of them had pages but none of them had stats and the one from Ohio was listed as a WR instead of an RB.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

I think people are still underestimating the potential and energy they have at Lock Haven. I don't think it's necessarily an easier path to starting at LHU over WCU.

They have 8 D1 transfers coming in. Who else has that? IUP has 1, a local kid transferring from St. Francis. IUP is saying with the new rules you can't get the D1 transfers and they are focusing on D2 transfers, mostly from other PSAC schools. SRU might have some D1 guys coming in, I don't know.

They have a lot of turnover so they have to gel pretty quick but it will be interesting to watch how it works out. The fact is that LHU is on the upswing and there are a number of our PSAC schools that seem to be stuck in neutral or even declining.

I'd be curious how many of these D1 transfers were walk-ons at their previous stops. That can really be the deceiving part in all of this. A huge percentage of D1 walk-ons are really just D2 guys anyway.

I'll do some digging later if I have time. There's usually a catch why these guys are coming down.

[iupgroundhog]

He had a WCU offer so I guess he choose Lock Haven due to easier path to starting.

I think people are still underestimating the potential and energy they have at Lock Haven. I don't think it's necessarily an easier path to starting at LHU over WCU.

They have 8 D1 transfers coming in. Who else has that? IUP has 1, a local kid transferring from St. Francis. IUP is saying with the new rules you can't get the D1 transfers and they are focusing on D2 transfers, mostly from other PSAC schools. SRU might have some D1 guys coming in, I don't know.

They have a lot of turnover so they have to gel pretty quick but it will be interesting to watch how it works out. The fact is that LHU is on the upswing and there are a number of our PSAC schools that seem to be stuck in neutral or even declining.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

He appears to be a real dynamic coach and I'm sure he has further ambitions. This year will be key for the program's development. He got them to 5-6 last year and almost knocked off Kutztown (L 7-3).

Their schedule is very tough in 2024. The East looks pretty well-balanced. The bigger thing is that LHU has cross-over games with IUP, Cal, and Gannon. So, his record this year will mean a lot.

With all these new players it's hard for opposing teams to know what to expect (and us fans, too). I'll tell you what, IUP had better not take them lightly.

I'd bet heavy $$$ that IUP's visit has been circled for months. That's their early statement opportunity.

[iupgroundhog]

That's (49) new players -- (14) transfers and (35) true freshmen. They had a gigantic freshmen class a year ago. They must have lost a good bit of them.

Regardless, the HC is doing some good things there. He's young(ish) and seems to relate well to this age group. That said, one more year and it's bye-bye Lock Haven. Greener pastures will come calling.

He appears to be a real dynamic coach and I'm sure he has further ambitions. This year will be key for the program's development. He got them to 5-6 last year and almost knocked off Kutztown (L 7-3).

Their schedule is very tough in 2024. The East looks pretty well-balanced. The bigger thing is that LHU has cross-over games with IUP, Cal, and Gannon. So, his record this year will mean a lot.

With all these new players it's hard for opposing teams to know what to expect (and us fans, too). I'll tell you what, IUP had better not take them lightly.

[shipfbfan1]

Losing McLeod was bad enough but having him transfer in the division to a team only moderately better than BU sucks. I thought he would at least go to a real contender for his final season.

He had a WCU offer so I guess he choose Lock Haven due to easier path to starting.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Lock Haven portal news: https://www.lockhaven.com/sports/loc...-for-football/

That's (49) new players -- (14) transfers and (35) true freshmen. They had a gigantic freshmen class a year ago. They must have lost a good bit of them.

Regardless, the HC is doing some good things there. He's young(ish) and seems to relate well to this age group. That said, one more year and it's bye-bye Lock Haven. Greener pastures will come calling.

[ShepAlum]

Jake Yelton (Shepherd College, tight end)

If this guy transferred in from Shepherd College, he must be pretty old. It’s been “University” for 20+ years. :-)