Incoming Portal for '25

[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.

[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.

[bearcatbret]

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

[GoBearcats31]

UC adds all-MAC OL Taran Tyo from Ball State

[Lobot]

UC adds all-MAC OL Taran Tyo from Ball State

https://ballstatesports.com/sports/football/roster/taran-tyo/11984

[Bearcat Chris]

A starter at Ball State is, IMHO, a walk on at O$U. Show me some P5 transfers, and I will get excited, otherwise I predict another 4-8 type season.

B.C.

[bearcat1518]

A starter at Ball State is, IMHO, a walk on at O$U. Show me some P5 transfers, and I will get excited, otherwise I predict another 4-8 type season.

B.C.

Ivan Pace
Darrian Beavers

[Bearcat Chris]

Ivan Pace
Darrian Beavers

Pace was the MAC defensive player of the year, and Beavers came to UC from UConn, who was quite respectable at the time. Let’s hope these guys from the smaller conferences and schools do turn into good players for us, but I really would like to see more coming from top 25 teams.

B.C.

[leo from jersey]

UC adds all-MAC OL Taran Tyo from Ball State

great get - osu was kicking the tire.

[bearcat1518]

Pace was the MAC defensive player of the year, and Beavers came to UC from UConn, who was quite respectable at the time. Let’s hope these guys from the smaller conferences and schools do turn into good players for us, but I really would like to see more coming from top 25 teams.

B.C.

Tyo is considered the top o-lineman in the MAC. Just as Pace was best at his position in the MAC.

UConn was 3-8 and 1-11 in Beavers’ two seasons there.

[Bearcat Chris]

great get - osu was kicking the tire.

Don't get me wrong, I am glad he is coming, but he was 3rd team All MAC this year. Bring me some backups from Penn State or Georgia type schools.

B.C.

[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

Cyrus Allen now has an offer and they are trying to schedule a visit. There's your P4 guy.

[Lobot]

Offer to Chancellor Owens a DE from Northwestern St.

[red_n_black_attack]

Pace was the MAC defensive player of the year, and Beavers came to UC from UConn, who was quite respectable at the time. Let’s hope these guys from the smaller conferences and schools do turn into good players for us, but I really would like to see more coming from top 25 teams.

B.C.

In an earlier post you said a starter at Ball St is a backup/walkon at Ohio State, yet you want backups from top 25 teams. Are they not the same thing? Starters at top 25 teams rarely leave, so we aren't getting many of those type players unless there is a coaching change, huge personal/behavior issue, or the guy got jobbed on NIL.

[GoBearcats31]

UC adds all-MAC OL Taran Tyo from Ball State

UC adds Coastal Carolina cornerback Matthew McDoom, a member of the 1st team all-name team