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I wonder if programs like OSU, Clemson, Alabama have the same amount of players opting out into the transfer portal? We seem to have had alot over the past several years.
I think it's a consequence of recruiting at the same or a better level than those programs without having a recent national title to point to. If/when we get over that hump, I'd expect the transfer numbers to wane (though will never drop to zero).
That's a very good possibility, senseless to transfer during the early signing period when most schools sign the majority of their recruits now. Unless, as you stated, he has been almost guaranteed a starting spot on a different team.
I'd rather have 8 guys 1/2 played than 4 guys fully played in the 4th quarter. The second half defense (with a couple of painful exceptions) has been incredible. The rotation keeps more high quality players able to run all night.
PS - watch rotations in an NFL game... they are very similar set on down, distance, and game time.
I think the young man is getting some bad advice.
I wish Jermaine well. He'll soon discover the stupidity of his move. More snaps, higher potential for injury at a lesser school with less exposure...the NFL is looking for team players not prima donnas.
“Anytime you go through the junior college ranks, you want to get a phenomenal player that can impact your team immediately,”
Have we EVER had a player transfer from JUCO that is a "phenomenal player" that has impacted our team "immediately?" If so, who!?
All do respect to any previous JUCO player(s) on the team or may be on the team in the future (De'Jahn Warren), there is typically a good reason they were at the JUCO level to begin with!
I believe Johnson is making a BIG mistake and I also believe the counsel he is receiving that has led to this decision is suspect, even if it is from his own father. You think it is better to learn an entirely new playbook and prove yourself under new staff with one year of eligibility left? If he is truly as good as he believes he is, then the NFL scouts already have all the film they need to see!
I too wish him the best. I also wish the younger generation would put the team first and trust the truly wise counsel in their life. If coach Smart has proven himself trustworthy, then trust the man when he says you will be best served staying or going.
Proverbs: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
I figured he'd go pro next season. It sucks to lose him to another program especially when we don't know what Azeez or A Anderson will do. Hopefully, he'll reconsider we need him and like Kirby says he's becoming a leader for us.
He might get to play a lot at Vandy!
I hate to see him go, but I certainly wish him the very best.
I think he saw how the Chase Young's and Bosa's got paid, Young had 98 tackles and 21 sacks last year. No one on UGA's DL is even going to approach those numbers. Hard to prove you're worthy of a 1st round pick if you can't stay on the field. Not saying KIrby's method is flawed, not saying it's best for the individual either, it is what it is. But let's be real, David Pollack isn't a legend at UGA and a 1st round draft pick under Kirby's system.
Something wore Missouri down in the second half Saturday. look at their second half offensive performance. Three first downs, no points. Georgia was fresh. Our guys have a lot less wear and tear on them going “into the League.”
His dad probably gave UGA "the finger", just like Cade Mays' dad. 😂
Will be interesting to follow his journey next year. Dad is wanting him in the league quick and that is exactly what would have happened if he would have stayed at Georgia. Not saying it won't where ever he goes. Georgia is going to be a top program next year and he was going to play a major part of that. All them snaps his Dad wants may work out for him or may work against him. Maybe Kirby is protecting his weakness on certain downs and situations. Anyway, the more snaps when you are tired the more risk of injury.