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Of all of the guys who have announced.....

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BigHorn

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Of the 16 guys who have announced so far that are entering the Transfer Portal the one that I think that we will miss the most is...

Lucas Samsula. He had a nice last season and you can't have too many DL with experience on the squad. The next one that I feel his lost and that is Luke Sandy. He scored out as a good OL.

There were some young guys that have announced that we really don't know how they would have developed so it is difficult to say how much they will be missed. If you never contributed, how can you be rated as a big loss?

Entering the Transfer Portal can be a real mixed bag. Some enter with already having a landing spot picked out, while others kind of just become, "out of sight, out of mind" and never amount to anything. Speaking of the transfer portal I saw a name that was familiar last night during the New Year Days games. On the Oregon squad was the quintessential, I am in it only for me type of guy, OL Emmanuel Pregnon. He is now on his 3rd team after leaving Wyoming and USC. I try not to root against people, but he would be at the top of my list if I were to root against players.

I am wondering how much our new OC has had an impact upon the retention of some players and the moving on of other players? I can't help but think that Deion DeBlanc and Tote Harris both spoke with Taylor and made up their minds afterwards.

The bottom line, I don't see us being hurt badly by anyone who has announced that they are leaving and every one can be replaced. Replacing these guys will go a long way to determining how next season shakes out.
 
OrediggerPoke said:
Tyrese Boss and Chris Durr Jr were the only 2 guys that I thought were big losses from a talent standpoint. They are also the only 2 I predict end up on a P4 team. But Durr looked like he checked out a while ago so probably best.
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Tyrese Boss and Markie Grant are good players, don't get me wrong. But I think it will be easier to replace those two guys than a Samsula. I wouldn't be surprised if both Samsula and Boss end up on a P4 roster.

However, there is one thing that many young players don't think about and that is, you need to play to be seen by NFL scouts or anyone else you are trying impress. Sitting on the bench of a P4 team is nice and all, but if you are on a Wyoming squad and playing a lot, it would be a lot easier to be seen than sitting on a bench on a P4 team.
 
BigHorn said:
Tyrese Boss and Markie Grant are good players, don't get me wrong. But I think it will be easier to replace those two guys than a Samsula. I wouldn't be surprised if both Samsula and Boss end up on a P4 roster.

However, there is one thing that many young players don't think about and that is, you need to play to be seen by NFL scouts or anyone else you are trying impress. Sitting on the bench of a P4 team is nice and all, but if you are on a Wyoming squad and playing a lot, it would be a lot easier to be seen than sitting on a bench on a P4 team.
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For the vast majority of players, there is a lot more money to make in college than the NFL. I believe a lot of players are now more concerned with impressing college coaches to keep ‘moving up’ through the portal and collecting more dollars.
 
OrediggerPoke said:
For the vast majority of players, there is a lot more money to make in college than the NFL. I believe a lot of players are now more concerned with impressing college coaches to keep ‘moving up’ through the portal and collecting more dollars.
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It’s definitely realizing you can make serious coin as a college football player knowing the odds are you will never play professionally. It will set you up with a nice nest egg for your adult life like none of us probably had. If you’re one of these top transfer QBs that gets $5M for this next year and never plays the in the pros you are set up for the rest of your life if you invest wisely. Extreme example.
 
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BigO4WYO said:
It’s definitely realizing you can make serious coin as a college football player knowing you the odds are you will never play professionally. It will set you up with a nice nest egg for your adult life like none of us probably had. If you’re one of these top transfer QBs that gets $5M for this next year and never plays the in the pros you are set up for the rest of your life if you invest wisely. Extreme example.
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Quinn Ewers was apparently offered $8 million to return to college for his senior season.

He ‘bet’ on himself and was drafted in the 7th round signing a 4 year rookie deal worth $4.2 million total if he plays all 4 years (made $840,000 this year).

Which are you taking…the 7th round NFL deal for $840,000 in the first year or 1 year of college for $8 million?
 
BigO4WYO said:
It’s definitely realizing you can make serious coin as a college football player knowing the odds are you will never play professionally. It will set you up with a nice nest egg for your adult life like none of us probably had. If you’re one of these top transfer QBs that gets $5M for this next year and never plays the in the pros you are set up for the rest of your life if you invest wisely. Extreme example.
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It’s wild. It really is all about the money now
 
OrediggerPoke said:
Quinn Ewers was apparently offered $8 million to return to college for his senior season.

He ‘bet’ on himself and was drafted in the 7th round signing a 4 year rookie deal worth $4.2 million total if he plays all 4 years (made $840,000 this year).

Which are you taking…the 7th round NFL deal for $840,000 in the first year or 1 year of college for $8 million?
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Wow. I hate to say, but that kid is an idiot if that’s true
 
LanderPoke said:
Wow. I hate to say, but that kid is an idiot if that’s true
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It is true:

thedailytexan.com

Quinn Ewers heads to NFL Draft, rejects $8 million transfer deal

Quinn Ewers “wanted to leave Texas in good standing,” his high school coach, Riley Dodge, told Horns247. Given this sentiment, Ewers reportedly turned down an $8 million NIL deal offered by an unnamed school and opted instead to face the NFL Draft. What some may view as a poor financial...
thedailytexan.com thedailytexan.com


I think he suffered from the Brett Smith syndrome. Some inflated belief that he would be drafted really high in the NFL draft that didn't come close to fruition.
 
LanderPoke said:
It’s wild. It really is all about the money now
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Unfortunately Wyoming has a zero chance at having a professional sports team of its own and the next closest thing is playing the NIL game of economics. The state already has its foot in the FBS door but is on a path to be a permanent cellar dweller.

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Wyoming is bringing a roll of nickels to play with those that light their cigars with $100 bills. This is what the lipstick on that pig is looking like…
 
OrediggerPoke said:
Tyrese Boss and Chris Durr Jr were the only 2 guys that I thought were big losses from a talent standpoint. They are also the only 2 I predict end up on a P4 team. But Durr looked like he checked out a while ago so probably best.
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Durr was a pathetic loser...so there, good riddance
 
It's hard to pinpoint a single player as the main source of pain for Wyoming's football program. After all, the team has only managed to win seven games over the past two years, a stark contrast to the nine victories they achieved before the current coaching regime took over. HC Sawful mentioned aspirations for Mountain West Championships during his press conference when hired, but the poor coaching decisions and puzzling strategies since his hiring have contributed significantly to the team's struggles.

The situation at quarterback is particularly concerning, as Kaden Anderson was the only player on the roster with starting experience. This makes it crucial for the team to secure a reliable transfer portal quarterback; without solid play at this position, winning in the Mountain West becomes nearly impossible.

Additionally, the loss of wide receiver Cris Durr is a blow due to his extensive game experience. While younger players have the potential to step up, having an upperclassman like Durr around to lead by example would have made the transition smoother.

The departures of defensive linemen Lucas Samsula and Peter Eyabi are also significant, as these young players had a year of starting experience and could have provided valuable depth next season. Now, the coaching staff faces the challenge of finding two capable replacements to fill their roles. If they can't find suitable candidates in the transfer portal, they will have to rely on inexperienced players to step up, which is a risky proposition.

Linebacker Enock Sibomana, who played in 11 games and recorded 28 tackles along with a tackle for loss, is another loss that stings, especially since he came from North Dakota State, where he was a key contributor to a national championship team.

In the secondary, the departures of Tyrese Boss, Caleb Merritt, and Justin Taylor could turn what was expected to be a position of depth into a potential weakness. Losing players with experience in multiple special teams roles puts additional pressure on younger teammates to perform.

Looking ahead, Wyoming's coaching staff will need to carefully manage scholarship allocations, target promising high school recruits, and evaluate transfer portal candidates to strengthen the secondary and replenish special teams. As spring practices approach, how the Cowboys navigate this wave of departures will be crucial in shaping the depth and experience of the team as they prepare for the 2026 season.
 
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