2025 CIAA Transfer Portal

[Wallst]

I might enroll at Livingston and walk on. I like my chances for some playing time. Not sure about my eligibility but the fact I'm old, slow, and fragile will probably hamper me more than anything. Still, statically I like my odds there.

[fan_of_football]

Another one from Bluefield State, Cameron Michaud DL

[Eagle74]

I am going to do all I can to assist WSSU build another championship team to finish the Nation Title run!! At this point whatever it takes to get the Rams back! Help recruit, scout, coach, cut grass, I will do. WSSU has to return to finish the job!!!

A great start would be having a diversified coaching staff at WSSU. Look around, it's working pretty well for other successful winning programs.

[WSSU1996]

A great start would be having a diversified coaching staff at WSSU. Look around, it's working pretty well for other successful winning programs.

Ok, Eagle74, I'll bite. What do you mean, "a diversified coaching staff?" Over the years, in this forum, you've injected "race" in suttle and overt ways as it specifically pertains to HBCUs. So I'm curious, explain? Do you mean more "white" coaches?

[WSSU2011]

WSSU has had Jay Mai, Ryan McManus, Earl Harrelson and Marcus Pearson. Only Coach Earl is currently on staff a serves as the assistant recruiting coordinator. He’s been on staff for 14 years. Ryan McManus was co oc as well as jay mai.

[BiggKool]

Ok, Eagle74, I'll bite. What do you mean, "a diversified coaching staff?" Over the years, in this forum, you've injected "race" in suttle and overt ways as it specifically pertains to HBCUs. So I'm curious, explain? Do you mean more "white" coaches?

I have noticed the same thing.
Now Ealge74 is suggesting NC A&T's Ron Mattes.
AT&T finished 2-10, 1-11 last year with only win coming against WSSU in OT and 1-10 season before that.
I am curious myself. Would that suggestion be a good fit or just "diversified"?

[fan_of_football]

Meant to comment this before but was Trey Lyles not at Virginia Union this season? He was on their athletic site was he not and his twitter says he was there.

[gr8ness97]

Meant to comment this before but was Trey Lyles not at Virginia Union this season? He was on their athletic site was he not and his twitter says he was there.

He transferred there but did not play and sat the season out.

[gr8ness97]

Updated for JCSU entrants

[gsutiger1993]

The WSSU HC search portal was open for just five (5) days. There were fifty (50) applicants that applied! At least four (4) of those fifty are alumni. So, with that much interest this will be an intense hiring process. What i was told is that the coaching selection will be announced the first week no later than the second week of December. The AD search is slated to be filled in January 2026. Rumor mill also says that Dylan Lee (QB) told teammates that he could return depending on who was chosen as HC. Not sure if that's true, but I'll hold out hope!

Yes, you heard right. I was told that same thing about Dylan from a very reliable source. The same source also told me that Kaleb Washington said that is Lee came back, he would too.

[gsutiger1993]

I have noticed the same thing.
Now Ealge74 is suggesting NC A&T's Ron Mattes.
AT&T finished 2-10, 1-11 last year with only win coming against WSSU in OT and 1-10 season before that.
I am curious myself. Would that suggestion be a good fit or just "diversified"?

That would be a no. LOL The 2-10, 1-11 would scare me away from that alone.

[gr8ness97]

Got a few updates on the Board for JCSU and VUU

[Eagle74]

Ok, Eagle74, I'll bite. What do you mean, "a diversified coaching staff?" Over the years, in this forum, you've injected "race" in suttle and overt ways as it specifically pertains to HBCUs. So I'm curious, explain? Do you mean more "white" coaches?

Diversification comes with many many options, not just black and white. Simply review the more successful programs at all levels, and you may start to understand. However if you feel uncomfortable with having a diverse coaching staff, I understand.

By the way and to be clear, if there were a change with the baseball coaching staff, I would be making the same suggestion.

I wish WSSU (originally known as Slater Industrial Academy) the very best, and I hope they end up with the coaching staff they deserve.

I hope you have a Happy Holiday Season.

[gr8ness97]

Diversification comes with many many options, not just black and white. Simply review the more successful programs at all levels, and you may start to understand. However if you feel uncomfortable with having a diverse coaching staff, I understand.

By the way and to be clear, if there were a change with the baseball coaching staff, I would be making the same suggestion.

I wish WSSU (originally known as Slater Industrial Academy) the very best, and I hope they end up with the coaching staff they deserve.

I hope you have a Happy Holiday Season.

I don't understand the comment on diversity - can you explain what type of diversity specifically you think WSSU needs (instead of being cryptic)?

[Eagle74]

This is very simple. A small bit of research would show the word diversity is derived from the term diverse and covers a very broad range of options. Those could include philosophies, backgrounds, cultures, education, experience, economic backgrounds, age, physical conditions including handicaps, genders, just to name a few. Not really sure which option you're looking for, but I hope this helps.