Incoming Portal for '25

[bearcatbret]

Here is a little bit of incoming, outgoing and staying summary. https://fanrecap.com/star-bearcat-ma...JV05XfHl-RG8Mg

[Bearcat93]

The Derrick Canteens (Va Tech) and going to be fewer and far between than the Jake Goldays (Central Arkansas), Royer and Pryor type players will still look at schools like Cincy since we offer playing time and P4 conference. Let's give the process a little more time before we say nothing to be excited about. The first player hasn't even committed yet, and so few visits have happened. Let the process play out.

That's fair. Golday was a great find, btw. Here's where I'm at, though - we have such a limited window to try and right this ship. Putting my feelings about Scott's abilities aside, we have got to have a significant injection of talent asap. I heard him say that due to the amount of HS recruits we just inked, he didn't feel that as much activity would take place via the portal. That's a huge concern. Unless some freshman studs are sitting in those HS signings that can/will contribute right away (rare and a bit unfair to ask of any HS recruit), next fall will be more of the same. Honestly, how can it not be, nothing will have changed. If we lose Royer, and to a similar extent Pryor, the odds are pretty stacked against a winning season.

[red_n_black_attack]

Unless some P4 transfers come in, I worry we see more of the same, lower level athletes that can't separate from higher level athletes and CB's that can't cover higher end WR's. I know it's early and yes, we did land Royer and Pryor, but who knows if those two even stay? Not a lot to be excited about so far.

The Derrick Canteens (Va Tech) and going to be fewer and far between than the Jake Goldays (Central Arkansas), Royer and Pryor type players will still look at schools like Cincy since we offer playing time and P4 conference. Let's give the process a little more time before we say nothing to be excited about. The first player hasn't even committed yet, and so few visits have happened. Let the process play out.

[London 'Cat]

Unless some P4 transfers come in, I worry we see more of the same, lower level athletes that can't separate from higher level athletes and CB's that can't cover higher end WR's. I know it's early and yes, we did land Royer and Pryor, but who knows if those two even stay? Not a lot to be excited about so far.

^^^^ If the offers were to players at P4 schools that weren't playing, I would certainly feel better than I do currently. Right now, I share your outlook - we are headed for another season with maximum wins of 4-5 games. Unacceptable.

[Bearcat93]

Unless some P4 transfers come in, I worry we see more of the same, lower level athletes that can't separate from higher level athletes and CB's that can't cover higher end WR's. I know it's early and yes, we did land Royer and Pryor, but who knows if those two even stay? Not a lot to be excited about so far.

[GoBearcats31]

No offer but keep an eye on Cyrus Allen WR from Texas A&M.

Also Bearcat Bunch noted that Will Whitson and Cam Calhoun are in the portal. Calhoun was committed to UC at one point a couple of years ago under FIckell. Both are from Winton Woods HS

Winton Woods. Got it...

[Lobot]

Offer to Jeff Caldwell WR out of Lindenwood U

[Lobot]

Offer to Alex Mitchell LB from Chattanooga

[Lobot]

No offer but keep an eye on Cyrus Allen WR from Texas A&M.

Also Bearcat Bunch noted that Will Whitson and Cam Calhoun are in the portal. Calhoun was committed to UC at one point a couple of years ago under FIckell. Both are from Winton Woods HS

[Lobot]

Two more:

Julian Neal CB from Fresno St.

Travis Burke OL FIU

[Lobot]

Kaiden Arnold OL from Jacksonville St. has an offer

[Lobot]

Harvey Broussard a WR from Louisiana (the school) has an offer

[Lobot]

Offers to:

CB Raion Strader from Miami OH.
PJ WIlkins OL from Charlotte
Santana Banner CB from NIU
Steven Curtis DE from Illinois St.
Javonnie Gibson WR from Ark-Pine Bluff

[Lobot]

There have been a few.

So far, The staff looks like they are focusing on guys from their home recruiting ground in the Carolinas and GA area. There are a few Northern Ohio types thrown in. I suspect they have prior relationships with these guys and have already evaluated them previously.

You may see more P4 offers going forward but I could be wrong in that.

[Bearcat93]

No P4 portal offers at all?