WT Football

[BuffaloChip]

As usual I take the same stance as Tech fans with WT the last 12 years. Optimistic in August and crushed by October.

It will be interesting to see how far down the depth chart at these power 5 schools they were and if they are able to transition to D2 and contribute.

Better for a D2 school to bet on a transfer 2 or 3 star HS kid sitting on the bench at K-State than a no star HS kid hoping to maybe develop into a D2 contributor by his Jr year.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

I hear there are several more that are hush hush for the time being. I've heard a Pac 10, a Big 12, a SEC, and a ACC player among others.

As usual I take the same stance as Tech fans with WT the last 12 years. Optimistic in August and crushed by October.

It will be interesting to see how far down the depth chart at these power 5 schools they were and if they are able to transition to D2 and contribute.

[MooseLodge]

I hear there are several more that are hush hush for the time being. I've heard a Pac 10, a Big 12, a SEC, and a ACC player among others.

This is what the 85 man roster limit in D1 provided. WT won't be the only LSC school snagging former D1 guys. Lots of players looking for a place to play. Hopefully WT gathered more talent than the rest, as that is what college football is.

[Buff Fan 05]

I hear there are several more that are hush hush for the time being. I've heard a Pac 10, a Big 12, a SEC, and a ACC player among others.

Oh okay got it. I did see the Abernathy kid Anthony White is transferring from Tech. I believe he had a major injury and Tech was one of the only schools that kept interest in him post injury.

[BuffaloChip]

I've seen three OL transfers from North Texas, Sam Houston State and Hawaii, I haven't looked up anything on them. Two long WR from McNeese and Sam Houston, 6'4 an 6'5. The DL under Carthel was always legit, would love to see that again

The Hawaii kid was a 3 star and was rated the #1 OL in the state out of HS. 6'4 300.

[BuffaloChip]

I've seen three OL transfers from North Texas, Sam Houston State and Hawaii, I haven't looked up anything on them. Two long WR from McNeese and Sam Houston, 6'4 an 6'5. The DL under Carthel was always legit, would love to see that again

I hear there are several more that are hush hush for the time being. I've heard a Pac 10, a Big 12, a SEC, and a ACC player among others.

[Buff Fan 05]

I'm hearing some interesting (quite encouraging) things from Buff football land. Several D1 transfers. 6 or 7 from Power 5 schools. Heavy on WRs. One coach is said to have claimed one WR "will be the fastest WR in D2." Some big OLs. A couple prime time LBs. And finally, if things work out, a couple legit edge rushers. WT hasn't had a good edge player since Carthel. Basically, WT is getting a good haul from the portal. The new OC seems to be a helluva recruiter. Expect a wide-open offense with all those WRs deployed in patterns. A very QB friendly offense. So I hear.

WT had 38 seniors, so a lot of schollie money is available.

There is no other season than this season.

I've seen three OL transfers from North Texas, Sam Houston State and Hawaii, I haven't looked up anything on them. Two long WR from McNeese and Sam Houston, 6'4 an 6'5. The DL under Carthel was always legit, would love to see that again

[cwfenn]

I think the theme for this WT season should be “This is the year we turn the corner, right?”

Of course, prior results are not indicative of future results, but year 3 was where Lynn turned the corner at UNK and set the team up for a playoff spot.

[Rockofwesties]

I'm hearing some interesting (quite encouraging) things from Buff football land. Several D1 transfers. 6 or 7 from Power 5 schools. Heavy on WRs. One coach is said to have claimed one WR "will be the fastest WR in D2." Some big OLs. A couple prime time LBs. And finally, if things work out, a couple legit edge rushers. WT hasn't had a good edge player since Carthel. Basically, WT is getting a good haul from the portal. The new OC seems to be a helluva recruiter. Expect a wide-open offense with all those WRs deployed in patterns. A very QB friendly offense. So I hear.

WT had 38 seniors, so a lot of schollie money is available.

There is no other season than this season.

Thanks for the update Chip. Keep us updated

[WT_TKW]

I'm hearing some interesting (quite encouraging) things from Buff football land. Several D1 transfers. 6 or 7 from Power 5 schools. Heavy on WRs. One coach is said to have claimed one WR "will be the fastest WR in D2." Some big OLs. A couple prime time LBs. And finally, if things work out, a couple legit edge rushers. WT hasn't had a good edge player since Carthel. Basically, WT is getting a good haul from the portal. The new OC seems to be a helluva recruiter. Expect a wide-open offense with all those WRs deployed in patterns. A very QB friendly offense. So I hear.

WT had 38 seniors, so a lot of schollie money is available.

There is no other season than this season.

Excellent report, Optimist Prime! Who is the starter at QB? Please tell me it’s not anyone named Sean.

[BuffaloChip]

I'm hearing some interesting (quite encouraging) things from Buff football land. Several D1 transfers. 6 or 7 from Power 5 schools. Heavy on WRs. One coach is said to have claimed one WR "will be the fastest WR in D2." Some big OLs. A couple prime time LBs. And finally, if things work out, a couple legit edge rushers. WT hasn't had a good edge player since Carthel. Basically, WT is getting a good haul from the portal. The new OC seems to be a helluva recruiter. Expect a wide-open offense with all those WRs deployed in patterns. A very QB friendly offense. So I hear.

WT had 38 seniors, so a lot of schollie money is available.

There is no other season than this season.

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

pretty low bar. ;)

One could say any conference outside the Power 4 is a low bar these days. At least it would still be regional and not have road games in Washington State and Western New Mexico.

[ASUPops]

UTSA and UT do to a certain extent. I know several kids that chose UTSA because the coaches there convinced them they wouldnt see the field (fill in the blank on sport) at UT but would start immediately at UTSA. UTSA certainly has bragging rights now in baseball.

Counterpoint. Do you really think a 5 star recruit is going to really seriously consider Tarleton over A&M?

If NIL is better, absolutely. But it's not the 5 star recruit you need to worry about.

[MooseLodge]

and a competitive member of the Southland in all sports.

pretty low bar. ;)

[Buffalo/Islander Alum]

In 2024, Sam Houston had an UNDERGRADUATE enrollment of 18,828, with an athletic budget of just under $28 million.

Sam Houston State University | College Athletics Database

Thanks for the info. I knew it was somewhere in that range. Glad I was underestimating.