WT Football

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

I just heard that WT’s starting QB, Kanon Gibson, has entered the transfer portal along with 2-3 other Buffs. Whether you think Gibson was any good or not, it doesn’t look good for the FB program. You can’t chalk it up to lack of playing time.

Yeah this is not good news. More players are looking for some sort of NIL deal. That being said it doesnt matter who is QB for WT if they dont get some studs on both sides of the trenches. It seemed like most times Gibson would start to look down a few seconds after the snap looking to see where the rush was coming from and running for the hills.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

WT had the chance to use the momentum of 2005-2012 and move up, instead they decided to focus on team GPAs. Now the teams that moved up are doing better and the teams that stayed D2 but changed conferences are doing better. The worst decision was to stay put D2 LSC.

Sssshhhh. This type of talk is frowned upon in here. 🤣😉

[Rockofwesties]

WT had the chance to use the momentum of 2005-2012 and move up, instead they decided to focus on team GPAs. Now the teams that moved up are doing better and the teams that stayed D2 but changed conferences are doing better. The worst decision was to stay put D2 LSC.

[Buff Fan 05]

It looked more like running for his life. He didn’t get very good pass protection except against the other below par teams.

Lol fair point. His protection was not always great. Still stand by my assessment haha. I wonder what will happen to Sean Johnson now, assume he will transfer as well

[WT_TKW]

I would disagree simply because we never know what is discussed between the coaches and players in their end of year meetings. This is the new normal of college football regardless of level, so I don't think it says anything one way or the other about a program. Can't blame the kid for looking for another opportunity possibly better. I personally felt he was a good QB if his first read was open, but was rather average if not; he would get happy feet and scramble way too often

It looked more like running for his life. He didn’t get very good pass protection except against the other below par teams.

[MooseLodge]

There are getting ready to be 6000 FBS and FCS players hitting the portal due to the new D1 roster limits. WT better be figuring out a way to grab a couple of dozen of these players; everyone else will be. College football recruiting and player acquisition is a whole new world. Building a roster has become more important than the Xs and Os.

This is a one-time floodgate that is getting ready to open, and it won't be opening again next year. D2 programs that don't seize on it are going to be getting their arses kicked around the next few seasons.

Hopefully WT is fully engaged as to what is about to happen. Snooze and lose.

[Buff Fan 05]

I agree, tired of mediocre/below average in football. Honestly he could have felt slighted for not getting the start from game 1. They went out and got a transfer that started over him for 4 games when he was the one in the program that started as a true FR. I don't like the trajectory football is on with this staff, year 3 or bust in my opinion. It has been underwhelming to say the least.

[GoBuffs]

Regardless of what was discussed in the year end meeting, it still raises questions about the WT football program when the STARTING QB, not the back ups, decides to transfer. It he really is looking for a better opportunity, what does that say about the WT program especially from a starter. Don’t get me wrong. I am WT fan and season ticket holder in multiple sports. I am just tired of a lousy FB program.

[Buff Fan 05]

I just heard that WT’s starting QB, Kanon Gibson, has entered the transfer portal along with 2-3 other Buffs. Whether you think Gibson was any good or not, it doesn’t look good for the FB program. You can’t chalk it up to lack of playing time.

I would disagree simply because we never know what is discussed between the coaches and players in their end of year meetings. This is the new normal of college football regardless of level, so I don't think it says anything one way or the other about a program. Can't blame the kid for looking for another opportunity possibly better. I personally felt he was a good QB if his first read was open, but was rather average if not; he would get happy feet and scramble way too often

[WT_TKW]

I just heard that WT’s starting QB, Kanon Gibson, has entered the transfer portal along with 2-3 other Buffs. Whether you think Gibson was any good or not, it doesn’t look good for the FB program. You can’t chalk it up to lack of playing time.

I'm sorry to hear that. He's one of the few bright spots of the Lynn era.

[MooseLodge]

Most of those that are “over the limit” of 105 are all walk-ons anyway. Many chasing a D1 dream, and aren’t talented enough to actually play D2. They are just practice bodies, etc at those D1s. Not all of course, but it’s not going to be a mass influx of talent to the D2 level due to this change.

I disagree on that. I know of an FCS school that is already cutting scholarship players due to incoming FBS players. FBS schools do not allow anyone to walk-on. You've got to be pretty good just to receive an invitation to walk on. It's a massive shift already underway.

[Purple Mav Man]

It could be because WT is bringing in FBS and FCS talent to replace them. Due to the House versus NCAA settlement, rosters in FBS and FCS are now capped at 105. Most programs are carrying 130 or more. With 259 programs having to trim rosters by an average of 25 per school, we are looking at 6475 players at the FBS and FCS level who no longer have a home. Many, if not most, will be moving DOWN a division from where they are now. If they were "good enough", they would be keeping a spot on their current team. There are already over one thousand players in the portal and getting ready to be many thousands more.

Moral of the story: If you currently have a scholarship, at any level, and it has been offered again for next year, you'd better keep it, or you may not be playing anything but intramurals next year.

I feel really sorry for this year's high schoolers. With all of the new "excess" players from the roster limits, there are going to be opportunities only for the most gifted.

Interesting times.

Most of those that are “over the limit” of 105 are all walk-ons anyway. Many chasing a D1 dream, and aren’t talented enough to actually play D2. They are just practice bodies, etc at those D1s. Not all of course, but it’s not going to be a mass influx of talent to the D2 level due to this change.

[MooseLodge]

I just heard that WT’s starting QB, Kanon Gibson, has entered the transfer portal along with 2-3 other Buffs. Whether you think Gibson was any good or not, it doesn’t look good for the FB program. You can’t chalk it up to lack of playing time.

It could be because WT is bringing in FBS and FCS talent to replace them. Due to the House versus NCAA settlement, rosters in FBS and FCS are now capped at 105. Most programs are carrying 130 or more. With 259 programs having to trim rosters by an average of 25 per school, we are looking at 6475 players at the FBS and FCS level who no longer have a home. Many, if not most, will be moving DOWN a division from where they are now. If they were "good enough", they would be keeping a spot on their current team. There are already over one thousand players in the portal and getting ready to be many thousands more.

Moral of the story: If you currently have a scholarship, at any level, and it has been offered again for next year, you'd better keep it, or you may not be playing anything but intramurals next year.

I feel really sorry for this year's high schoolers. With all of the new "excess" players from the roster limits, there are going to be opportunities only for the most gifted.

Interesting times.

[GoBuffs]

I just heard that WT’s starting QB, Kanon Gibson, has entered the transfer portal along with 2-3 other Buffs. Whether you think Gibson was any good or not, it doesn’t look good for the FB program. You can’t chalk it up to lack of playing time.

[cwfenn]

Lynn has announced that Gibson has won the starting QB job after the WNMU win. No big surprise there. I would like to see Johnson on the field in some other position, as he is a great athlete.

In other news, WT students are good at judging meat! I did not know we had a Meat Judging Team! Maybe they could help in scouting opponents.

https://www.wtamu.edu/news/2024/10/w...rd-score.html?

Definitely - Johnson had his moments but the offense has taken off with Gibson. Also, Henderson has had his best games of the season the last two weeks.