Portal time 25-26

[ASUFan4863]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

[Seattleapp]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

[t4pizza]

But, are these disgruntled parents as little Johnny did not get playing time, certain number of catches, etc.
I only know what I viewed on TV. 60+ players showed up and appeared to give their all for 60 minutes.

And how many didn't show up? Everyone for Ga Southern was there, we were down almost 30. Perhaps it is a bunch of guys hoping not to get hurt so they can transfer, and perhaps it is a bunch of guys the coach ran off before the bowl was announce and didn't want to play, perhaps it is a bunch who don't like the coach, and perhaps it is a combination of all of that (most likely). But to dismiss the thought that many players are transferring based simply on the fact that we had enough guys to play the game seems short sighted to me. We can dismiss all the parent comments we want, but they aren't being made in a vacuum, there is a reason we are seeing them even if we don't know the real reason for it.

[t4pizza]

https://x.com/westonscambler/status/200 ... 25281?s=46
Dexter Coakley’s son Zahn is in the portal

That hurts my soul, as it should for all Mountaineers.

[Seattleapp]

But, are these disgruntled parents as little Johnny did not get playing time, certain number of catches, etc.
I only know what I viewed on TV. 60+ players showed up and appeared to give their all for 60 minutes.

And how many didn't show up? Everyone for Ga Southern was there, we were down almost 30. Perhaps it is a bunch of guys hoping not to get hurt so they can transfer, and perhaps it is a bunch of guys the coach ran off before the bowl was announce and didn't want to play, perhaps it is a bunch who don't like the coach, and perhaps it is a combination of all of that (most likely). But to dismiss the thought that many players are transferring based simply on the fact that we had enough guys to play the game seems short sighted to me. We can dismiss all the parent comments we want, but they aren't being made in a vacuum, there is a reason we are seeing them even if we don't know the real reason for it.

It feels like there is a pretty concerted effort to discount any criticism of DLO on this board by some. DLO brought in a ton of guys and a whole lot of them are leaving after one Season

[AppDub]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

[Seattleapp]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

[AppDub]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

Yep. Would have liked to see him in that capacity. That could speak to his level of talent, maybe not, but either way I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

[Seattleapp]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

Yep. Would have liked to see him in that capacity. That could speak to his level of talent, maybe not, but either way I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

I agree. I’m just trying to find anything that can keep me connected to the app state I’ve cheered for for years. I understand the transfers but bein a team made up of despondent p4 transfer's who leave after a season is depressing

[AppDub]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

Yep. Would have liked to see him in that capacity. That could speak to his level of talent, maybe not, but either way I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

I agree. I’m just trying to find anything that can keep me connected to the app state I’ve cheered for for years. I understand the transfers but bein a team made up of despondent p4 transfer's who leave after a season is depressing

1000% agree with you brother. Very hard to stay connected. The days of following a kid's growth from a low two star to a senior starter and eventual NFL squad maker seem to be over. One good year and these guys are gone. Heck, even after a terrible year like this one they are gone. Sucks.

[Seattleapp]

Coakley leaving makes total sense. The kid most likely wasnt going to see the field here and wants a chance to play. He wasnt really recruited much at all out of high school and most likely will find his opportunity at a lower level. Will miss seeing Dexter around town and it was a great story to have two generation's of one family at App, but the move makes sense if he wants to play.

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

Yep. Would have liked to see him in that capacity. That could speak to his level of talent, maybe not, but either way I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

I agree. I’m just trying to find anything that can keep me connected to the app state I’ve cheered for for years. I understand the transfers but bein a team made up of despondent p4 transfer's who leave after a season is depressing

1000% agree with you brother. Very hard to stay connected. The days of following a kid's growth from a low two star to a senior starter and eventual NFL squad maker seem to be over. One good year and these guys are gone. Heck, even after a terrinke year like this one they are gone. Sucks.

Dude it really does. I miss so much about what we used to be. The Matt Cline type players. It’s all show and no go now. Stroman gets criticism on here but not by me. He gave his all for App. Will we ever have a dude stay for 4 years again? Idk . Happy new year. Hope you have a great 26

[AppDub]

It still sucks he couldn’t find a place even as a special teams guy on our 5-8 powerhouse

Yep. Would have liked to see him in that capacity. That could speak to his level of talent, maybe not, but either way I hope he gets a chance to play somewhere.

I agree. I’m just trying to find anything that can keep me connected to the app state I’ve cheered for for years. I understand the transfers but bein a team made up of despondent p4 transfer's who leave after a season is depressing

1000% agree with you brother. Very hard to stay connected. The days of following a kid's growth from a low two star to a senior starter and eventual NFL squad maker seem to be over. One good year and these guys are gone. Heck, even after a terrinke year like this one they are gone. Sucks.

Dude it really does. I miss so much about what we used to be. The Matt Cline type players. It’s all show and no go now. Stroman gets criticism on here but not by me. He gave his all for App. Will we ever have a dude stay for 4 years again? Idk . Happy new year. Hope you have a great 26

Well said. Happy new year!

[ASUFan4863]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

[Seattleapp]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

Hahah. Yeah you are allll man. Tell Dexter his son is a D2 player at best. The shilling
You do for this Haven’t accomplished a thing Coach is epic. Or maybe you are DLO. This is a weird response

[The Rock]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

What is the obsession with you and D2? Wilson could easily be an FCS QB, or possibly G5 with enough coaching and opportunities.
Nobody is asking to or needed to be babied, so why do you feel the need to relegate anyone DLo didn’t play to D2?

[ASUFan4863]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

What is the obsession with you and D2? Wilson could easily be an FCS QB, or possibly G5 with enough coaching and opportunities.
Nobody is asking to or needed to be babied, so why do you feel the need to relegate anyone DLo didn’t play to D2?

I’m not even talking about Wilson. I was talking about the walk on WR who has never seen the field in 3 years.

[Seattleapp]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

What is the obsession with you and D2? Wilson could easily be an FCS QB, or possibly G5 with enough coaching and opportunities.
Nobody is asking to or needed to be babied, so why do you feel the need to relegate anyone DLo didn’t play to D2?

I’m not even talking about Wilson. I was talking about the walk on WR who has never seen the field in 3 years.

You are being weirdly defensive is what you are being. Like how are you throwing shade at Dexter coakley’s son? This is a weird thing the pro dlo crowd is doing. Attack any and Everything that questions their status quo. This staff ain’t won shit yet. Until they do
They deserve any and all criticism

[ASUFan4863]

Another walkon. Maybe he just wants playing time in D2? “Legacy” doesn’t get you in the lineup anymore.

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

Hahah. Yeah you are allll man. Tell Dexter his son is a D2 player at best. The shilling
You do for this Haven’t accomplished a thing Coach is epic. Or maybe you are DLO. This is a weird response

Dexter’s son was not recruited by anyone out high school. Literally by no one. He was offered a walk on spot here. I would gladly tell him that because it’s just a fact. I’m sorry. That doesn’t take away from Dexter’s legacy at App.

There are now roster limits and a new environment than when he first walked on 3 seasons ago. Tough decisions have to be made with players that didn’t have to be made a few years ago when trying to stay under the roster cap.

[ASUFan4863]

Wilson seemed to not be terrible and he didn’t sniff the field all season. I have
No idea if coakley is good enough to get playing time but trash talking the kid of the best player to ever play for App is corny af. The d2 comment is unnecessary

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

What is the obsession with you and D2? Wilson could easily be an FCS QB, or possibly G5 with enough coaching and opportunities.
Nobody is asking to or needed to be babied, so why do you feel the need to relegate anyone DLo didn’t play to D2?

I’m not even talking about Wilson. I was talking about the walk on WR who has never seen the field in 3 years.

You are being weirdly defensive is what you are being. Like how are you throwing shade at Dexter coakley’s son? This is a weird thing the pro dlo crowd is doing. Attack any and Everything that questions their status quo. This staff ain’t won shit yet. Until they do
They deserve any and all criticism

Because people think a “legacy” leaving is some bad omen, when in reality it’s either a result of the new roster limits at play or a college student wanting a playing opportunity. That’s it.

[Seattleapp]

Wilson is a scholarship player. D2 comment is realistic if he wants to see the field. I’m not in the business of babying people, including you.

What is the obsession with you and D2? Wilson could easily be an FCS QB, or possibly G5 with enough coaching and opportunities.
Nobody is asking to or needed to be babied, so why do you feel the need to relegate anyone DLo didn’t play to D2?

I’m not even talking about Wilson. I was talking about the walk on WR who has never seen the field in 3 years.

You are being weirdly defensive is what you are being. Like how are you throwing shade at Dexter coakley’s son? This is a weird thing the pro dlo crowd is doing. Attack any and Everything that questions their status quo. This staff ain’t won shit yet. Until they do
They deserve any and all criticism

Because people think a “legacy” leaving is some bad omen, when in reality it’s either a result of the new roster limits at play or a college student wanting a playing opportunity. That’s it.

Hmmm