Probably paid him based on his week 1 performance against themBallantyneApp wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 5:47 pmGood for him but imo uncc overpaid for his production. Spend the money on qb and linesASUFan4863 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 3:17 pmHe received close to a 6 figure pay increase.AppFan11 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 2:18 pmThat may be right but he’s probably… probably making more in Charlotte (at least incrementally) than he would at App. Due to the school getting $4-5 M per year from conference as opposed to the SunBelt media deal. Plus the AAC is attempting to require schools pay a higher Rev Share and get to $10M within 3 yrs.
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He bailed on two games before that as we fought for bowl eligibility. Selfish.AppinVA wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 8:33 pmI mean, the way he balled out in the Birmingham Bowl…sorry, the way he bailed out.ASUFan4863 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:06 pmBarnes wanted to come back. Unfortunately, he didn’t want to come back until 2 days ago instead of 2 months ago. His spot was filled.
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Should somebody tell them? Gauging talent based on how someone plays against Charlotte is not an effective method of measurementmtnjax wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 8:35 pmProbably paid him based on his week 1 performance against themBallantyneApp wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 5:47 pmGood for him but imo uncc overpaid for his production. Spend the money on qb and linesASUFan4863 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 3:17 pmHe received close to a 6 figure pay increase.AppFan11 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 18, 2026 2:18 pmThat may be right but he’s probably… probably making more in Charlotte (at least incrementally) than he would at App. Due to the school getting $4-5 M per year from conference as opposed to the SunBelt media deal. Plus the AAC is attempting to require schools pay a higher Rev Share and get to $10M within 3 yrs.
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Other than some DL help, weren’t we still looking for a punter? Or did that get squared away?
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247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
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If we will hand him the ballASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
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ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
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This is a main concern even with just our current RBs. OL has went downhill in recent years.
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28 carries for 90 yards. 2.9 per carry.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
What are we missing here in that we would have the best 1-2 punch?
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Injuries that reduced playing timeBambooRdApp wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:46 pm28 carries for 90 yards. 2.9 per carry.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
What are we missing here in that we would have the best 1-2 punch?
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1, 2, 3 punch.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
Lewis, Kanye, Burnette.
Have to block it up better though.
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Kanye’s status is uncertain at this point. Nothing nefarious, it’s just not a guarantee that some make it out to be.
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Do you mean that he may be a flight risk or that his health status may make ineligible?ASUFan4863 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:24 pmKanye’s status is uncertain at this point. Nothing nefarious, it’s just not a guarantee that some make it out to be.
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I think all of the above. He has had some emotional and mentally draining events occur with Helene and this injury.AppDub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:40 pmDo you mean that he may be a flight risk or that his health status may make ineligible?ASUFan4863 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:24 pmKanye’s status is uncertain at this point. Nothing nefarious, it’s just not a guarantee that some make it out to be.
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Not to mention Webb311neers wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:09 pm1, 2, 3 punch.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
Lewis, Kanye, Burnette.
Have to block it up better though.
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Shoot, he could be RB1/2 haha. Forgot about him.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 6:30 pmNot to mention Webb311neers wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 5:09 pm1, 2, 3 punch.ASU14tigma wrote: ↑Mon Jan 19, 2026 4:00 pm247 is reporting Dowell got RB J’Marion Burnette from Houston.. if true, this could end up being the best 1-2 punch in the SBC.
Lewis, Kanye, Burnette.
Have to block it up better though.