BlueTK
Dec 31, 12:52 PM
JScholt
Dec 31, 12:53 PM
WolverineCasual said:Honestly, I think it'll change annually depending on a) roster "gaps" b) the players in the portal and c) the staff's faith in the young talent.Recently, there was a nice article posted here on the cost of different positions in the portal (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/what-the-transfer-portal-costs-now-position-by-position-price-ranges-amid-a-market-surge/). Given this information, how much money do you think Michigan has allocated for the portal? How would you spend that money given the cost estimates in the article? Especially interested in @EJHolland and @EthanMcDowell ’s opinions.
Saturday
Dec 31, 12:54 PM
Nighthawk78
Dec 31, 12:56 PM
WolverineCasual said:Probably depends on how bad the attrition is after the bowl game but I voted for $10-15 because I’m guessing some of the names being bandied about from Utah and BYU alone will be $$$$Recently, there was a nice article posted here on the cost of different positions in the portal (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/what-the-transfer-portal-costs-now-position-by-position-price-ranges-amid-a-market-surge/). Given this information, how much money do you think Michigan has allocated for the portal? How would you spend that money given the cost estimates in the article? Especially interested in @EJHolland and @EthanMcDowell ’s opinions.
Maize N Blue
Dec 31, 12:59 PM
LenDaleWhite
Dec 31, 1:01 PM
Mich0885
Dec 31, 1:05 PM
Saturday said:Well he’s at least gotta go 51%50% of whatever Ohio State will spend. Warde wants to stay competitive.
jimromestinks
Dec 31, 1:06 PM
Goblue1
Dec 31, 1:08 PM
Berger4
Dec 31, 1:10 PM
JScholt said:I think this is the correct answer. Different positions hold different values. So each year, the needs of the team will require how much NIL they’ll need.Honestly, I think it'll change annually depending on a) roster "gaps" b) the players in the portal and c) the staff's faith in the young talent.
JScholt
Dec 31, 1:14 PM
Goblue1 said:Really? Was that reported here or just some rumor picked up on twitter? I hope it's true, because giving Whittingham a warchest from the Ellisons sounds like a recipe for major success.Well whittingham was meeting with the ellisons on Monday, so that’s a great sign
JScholt
Dec 31, 1:24 PM
jimromestinks said:I'd add TE to that list. That room is surprisingly thin. Especially since we lost Olesh last cycle and now Moose leaving this cycle. I'm bummed we won't have a player named Moose on this team.... 😢Until we know who's leaving, it's really hard to even imagine what they might spend. I think a big part of that also depends on whether or not some kids from Utah want to follow coach Whitt, and what they're experience levels are. I think the biggest needs are interior DLine, wide receiver, edge, and safety, but those priorities could change in a blink if Bryce leaves. Stud DT - $1.5M Stud WR - $2M (might have to overpay here) Average WR - $500K Stud Edge - $800K (kid from Utah who's injured) Stud Safety - $1M (kid from BYU) That's more of a wish list. I think they could still add a center as well. I also have no idea if it's going to take giving some of our kids a bump to get them to stay.
Saturday
Dec 31, 1:25 PM
Goblue1 said:SERIOUSLY??? Is this True???? I hope you're right, where did you hear that?Well whittingham was meeting with the ellisons on Monday, so that’s a great sign
littleearl
Dec 31, 1:26 PM
Maize N Blue said:DTs and DEs as well5-10 million because we’re not shopping for a QB this year. But, we should be spending 3-4 million on WR’s alone. IMO
littleearl
Dec 31, 1:27 PM
Saturday said:Saw that on here yesterday. Person said it came from WebbSERIOUSLY??? Is this True???? I hope you're right, where did you hear that?
Blitz
Dec 31, 1:29 PM
Goblue1 said:Really?Well whittingham was meeting with the ellisons on Monday, so that’s a great sign
LenDaleWhite
Dec 31, 1:29 PM
Saturday
Dec 31, 1:30 PM
littleearl said:@ChrisBalas @AnthonyBroome @ClaytonSayfie Is Mr. Ellison meeting with Coach Whittingham on Monday? Is there any chance you can chase this rumor down? If TRUE, that would be a great development.....Saw that on here yesterday. Person said it came from Webb
Maize N Blue
Dec 31, 1:31 PM
JScholt said:The TE from Iowa State (unless he’s following his coach to PSU) will cost about 1mil. They could probably get that TE from New Mexico who smoked our DB’s for a little less than that.I'd add TE to that list. That room is surprisingly thin. Especially since we lost Olesh last cycle and now Moose leaving this cycle. I'm bummed we won't have a player named Moose on this team.... 😢
Maize N Blue
Dec 31, 1:33 PM
Saturday said:If you’re going just by his profile picture. I’d say that @Goblue1 IS Larry Ellison. 🤷♂️SERIOUSLY??? Is this True???? I hope you're right, where did you hear that?
Blitz
Dec 31, 1:34 PM
littleearl said:🙄Saw that on here yesterday. Person said it came from Webb
EJHolland
Dec 31, 4:58 PM
WolverineCasual said:I'm really not sure. I think it largely depends on who the GM will be/how Whittingham fills out his dept/if someone like Ellison wants to get involved for a player.Recently, there was a nice article posted here on the cost of different positions in the portal (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/what-the-transfer-portal-costs-now-position-by-position-price-ranges-amid-a-market-surge/). Given this information, how much money do you think Michigan has allocated for the portal? How would you spend that money given the cost estimates in the article? Especially interested in @EJHolland and @EthanMcDowell ’s opinions.
Ykdenny
Dec 31, 5:06 PM
EJHolland said:Another reason why I don’t get those holes/ positions aren’t already filled. Much noise was made about having a coach in place for portal but I think they forgot about assistants and staff and homework time.I'm really not sure. I think it largely depends on who the GM will be/how Whittingham fills out his dept/if someone like Ellison wants to get involved for a player.
Ykdenny
Dec 31, 5:07 PM
WolverineCasual said:I’d assume we have 5-10 mil but from Balas’ article that the current 26 roster is already totaling to $27 mil, I’m not sure we have much left to spend. Even if we did, I don’t know if they’d want to spend more than. $35 ish. Poor roster construction if we already have $27mil allocated before portal.Recently, there was a nice article posted here on the cost of different positions in the portal (https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/what-the-transfer-portal-costs-now-position-by-position-price-ranges-amid-a-market-surge/). Given this information, how much money do you think Michigan has allocated for the portal? How would you spend that money given the cost estimates in the article? Especially interested in @EJHolland and @EthanMcDowell ’s opinions.
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