The Portal, 2025 Style

[Boro33]

You are correct. The whole deal in college sports represents an overemphasis of the rights of the individual and takes away from the cohesiveness that results from the institution. It becomes chaos, which is what we have now. It's a right-wing thing produced by right-wingers. There has to be more balance between the rights of individuals and what we sacrifice for the institutions that make things work.

Groundhog Philosophy 2025.

Not sure I get the "Right-Wingers" thing?

[Ship69]

It was a good split for both parties. Wished it worked out better, it didn't.

Rams fans have been spoiled for about 15 years as RamPride alluded to. This was the worst season in nearly 20 years. It was a great run, and I believe they will bounce back to the standard even with all the losses they had in the transfer portal. There still is a good bit of talent in this program.

Shepherd has been having a run that a lot of D2 schools would like to have. After the way my school's program has been going the past couple of years, I'd just appreciate a decent season or two.

[Ram040506]

It has nothing to do with so-called "woke" ideology, whatever the hell that is, and seems to be more an example of the free-will capitalism that this society claims to worship. These kids transfer because they think they can do better and possibly be better compensated elsewhere. Whether they're right remains to be seen, but it's their choice.

It was a good split for both parties. Wished it worked out better, it didn't.

Rams fans have been spoiled for about 15 years as RamPride alluded to. This was the worst season in nearly 20 years. It was a great run, and I believe they will bounce back to the standard even with all the losses they had in the transfer portal. There still is a good bit of talent in this program.

[iupgroundhog]

It has nothing to do with so-called "woke" ideology, whatever the hell that is, and seems to be more an example of the free-will capitalism that this society claims to worship. These kids transfer because they think they can do better and possibly be better compensated elsewhere. Whether they're right remains to be seen, but it's their choice.

You are correct. The whole deal in college sports represents an overemphasis of the rights of the individual and takes away from the cohesiveness that results from the institution. It becomes chaos, which is what we have now. It's a right-wing thing produced by right-wingers. There has to be more balance between the rights of individuals and what we sacrifice for the institutions that make things work.

Groundhog Philosophy 2025.

[Boro33]

It has nothing to do with so-called "woke" ideology, whatever the hell that is, and seems to be more an example of the free-will capitalism that this society claims to worship. These kids transfer because they think they can do better and possibly be better compensated elsewhere. Whether they're right remains to be seen, but it's their choice.

I believe you are 100% correct on this. If you dive a little deeper into Powell's decision, you can clearly see the warning signs that could have influenced his decision.
Program wise:
1. His entIre receiving corps either transferred out or graduated.
2. The offensive line was in shambles.
3. Coordinating and play calling of the Pass Game was beyond awful. (With an O line beat to hell, one would think you would major in screens. Screen play was absent. Creativity was non existent. Tempo??? Nope. Play calling looked more like they were trying not to lose rather than win.
4. I believe the Morgan kid (last qb) also left to challenge himself at a higher level of play as well.

[Ship69]

He was under center for the worst season Shepherd has had in 20 years, told he will be challenged for starting job then transfers to higher division like he’s was a boss ..part of the woke ideology I guess. I will feel better about myself if I run away..

It has nothing to do with so-called "woke" ideology, whatever the hell that is, and seems to be more an example of the free-will capitalism that this society claims to worship. These kids transfer because they think they can do better and possibly be better compensated elsewhere. Whether they're right remains to be seen, but it's their choice.

[Boro33]

This isn't even remotely close to accurate.

FBS (old I-A) only offers full rides. FCS can split scholarships up to the equivalent of 64 full rides. Yes the Pioneer and Ivy Leagues are non-scholarship, but there are several conferences where most schools are well under 64.

You are correct on that! My mistake.

[Fightingscot82]

All FCS schools offer nothing but full rides. There are no longer walk on or partials at any D 1 level.
The only league that is D 1 FCS that is non scholarship is the Pioneer League with Dayton, San Diego....etc and the Ivy League.

This isn't even remotely close to accurate.

FBS (old I-A) only offers full rides. FCS can split scholarships up to the equivalent of 64 full rides. Yes the Pioneer and Ivy Leagues are non-scholarship, but there are several conferences where most schools are well under 64.

[Boro33]

[QUOTE=Fightingscot82;n873572]

I sincerely doubt he got a full ride. Unless he's a future Fulbright Scholar, he probably got a 50% discount code. CSU is private so it's just budgeted discounting to gain their net tuition paid. Look at their stadium. Bottom half in the PSAC. They don't have the money to budget for the full 64.

All FCS schools offer nothing but full rides. There are no longer walk on or partials at any D 1 level.
The only league that is D 1 FCS that is non scholarship is the Pioneer League with Dayton, San Diego....etc and the Ivy League.

[Fightingscot82]

[QUOTE=Boro33;n873494]

Does that shirt your wearing say "Dick Head" or "Ass Wipe?" The Powell kid transferred to a D1 FCS school. Apparently he wanted to challenge himself and get a full ride, which Shepherd does not give. Did the Powell kid take your son's position or something? Your disdain for your starting qb is sad and at the same time interesting.
Powell left. His choice. Understand your feelings are hurt, but that's life. It's a business bro, a business. Powell, apparently understands how it works. Allow the kid to go after his dreams without bashing him no matter how bad your feelings got hurt.

I sincerely doubt he got a full ride. Unless he's a future Fulbright Scholar, he probably got a 50% discount code. CSU is private so it's just budgeted discounting to gain their net tuition paid. Look at their stadium. Bottom half in the PSAC. They don't have the money to budget for the full 64.

[Boro33]

Flawed rational is bothersome…

As are your uneducated comments...

[Boro33]

He was under center for the worst season Shepherd has had in 20 years, told he will be challenged for starting job then transfers to higher division like he’s was a boss ..part of the woke ideology I guess. I will feel better about myself if I run away..

Again, another hater on a college kid that choose a HIGHER level of competition. And by the way, how would you know what the discussion was between Powell and the head coach? You seem to know it all, yet know nothing. Come to grips with it. The kid made a decision to take an offer from a D 1 FCS team. Looking at his X page, he also had offers from New Haven and Limestone. These offers come at time in which rosters at all levels are going to 105. Apparently the staff at Charleston Southern saw his film and liked him. Accept and move on. If Powell does indeed earn the starting nod, he will compete against Vanderbilt in the opener, and Coastal Carolina in week two. A little different than opening with Southern Connecticut. As some others have posted, stop hating on the kid. Your feelings are hurt. Understood. Accept it and move on.

[RamPride]

He was under center for the worst season Shepherd has had in 20 years, told he will be challenged for starting job then transfers to higher division like he’s was a boss ..part of the woke ideology I guess. I will feel better about myself if I run away..

[Boro33]

[QUOTE=RamPride;n873391]

Like Powell wasn’t going to start at Shepherd next year so he bounces to a very bad D1 school. He will be there 1 year then bounce to D3…

Does that shirt your wearing say "Dick Head" or "Ass Wipe?" The Powell kid transferred to a D1 FCS school. Apparently he wanted to challenge himself and get a full ride, which Shepherd does not give. Did the Powell kid take your son's position or something? Your disdain for your starting qb is sad and at the same time interesting.
Powell left. His choice. Understand your feelings are hurt, but that's life. It's a business bro, a business. Powell, apparently understands how it works. Allow the kid to go after his dreams without bashing him no matter how bad your feelings got hurt.

[Boro33]

[QUOTE=IUPNation;n873375]

He’s probably not allowed to leave.

Shepherd was his only offer. Where would he go?