Ralen Goforth sells the couch

HuskyJW · January 10

I thought he only had one year anyways?

https://twitter.com/ralengoforth/status/1745188393959772361?s=46

DoogerMcFarland · January 10

I thought he did too. Turns out he only played 4 games in 2019, then the COVID year, so he’s only played three years that count.

EsophagealFeces · January 10

What the fuck? Why is our whole team leaving, including guys who have no chance in the NFL?

sinceredawg · January 10

I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?

Bob_C · January 10

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?

Probably that they've already been in school for 5 years, aren't getting any NIL money and are ready to move on with their lives.

Houhusky · January 10

"entering the NFL draft"

WTF???

why not come back, even shit baseline NIL deals pay better than a HS coach or Avis sales associate with a degree in Historical Humanities of Anthropology

I dont get this AT ALL

Unless the staff is completely falling apart

houseofpain247 · January 10

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?

Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?

Houhusky · January 10

houseofpain247 said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?

He was 2nd string with Bruener, played plenty this year, and set to get starter mins next year

PostGameOrangeSlices · January 10

Houhusky said:

houseofpain247 said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?
He was 2nd string with Bruener, played plenty this year, and set to get starter mins next year

For all we know at this point we are getting another stud LB in the portal besides the Vanderbilt one we already got

houseofpain247 · January 10

Houhusky said:

houseofpain247 said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?
He was 2nd string with Bruener, played plenty this year, and set to get starter mins next year

Are you sure he was set for starter minutes? I haven't seen anyone presume he'd start over Bruener next year. I barely noticed Goforth when he was on the field. He said he's going to the NFL which tells me he needs money and he wasn't getting any NIL here. Not sure transfer portal second string linebackers are in high demand for NIL payments.

GreenRiverGatorz · January 10

EsophagealFeces said:
What the fuck? Why is our whole team leaving, including guys who have no chance in the NFL?

Is there anyone else so far besides Goforth who wasn't already expected to declare? Anyways, we'd be in trouble if he was still starting at LB next year. We need some tremendous upgrades at that spot.

Houhusky · January 10

houseofpain247 said:

Houhusky said:

houseofpain247 said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?
He was 2nd string with Bruener, played plenty this year, and set to get starter mins next year
Are you sure he was set for starter minutes? I haven't seen anyone presume he'd start over Bruener next year. I barely noticed Goforth when he was on the field. He said he's going to the NFL which tells me he needs money and he wasn't getting any NIL here. Not sure transfer portal second string linebackers are in high demand for NIL payments.

The LB room is literally Him, Tupatala, Bruener and a transfer from Vandy next year... There is no reason why he wouldnt get an actual chance at starter next year

He isn't a key player, you barely notice him, he has no chance at starting over Tupatala so him declaring for the NFL is going to make him money.... how....?

UWs baseline NIL, plus everything for free at school including housing is almost certainly more than he would earn anywhere else.

GreenRiverGatorz · January 10

Houhusky said:
"entering the NFL draft"

WTF???

why not come back, even shit baseline NIL deals pay better than a HS coach or Avis sales associate with a degree in Historical Humanities of Anthropology

I dont get this AT ALL

Unless the staff is completely falling apart

Lol, not everyone wants to spend six fucking years in college. Especially when there's little to no NIL money earmarked for you.

EsophagealFeces · January 10

GreenRiverGatorz said:

EsophagealFeces said:
What the fuck? Why is our whole team leaving, including guys who have no chance in the NFL?
Is there anyone else so far besides Goforth who wasn't already expected to declare? Anyways, we'd be in trouble if he was still starting at LB next year. We need some tremendous upgrades at that spot.

Kalepo, Tuitele, and Bandes are all rumored to be leaving eligibility on the table. Our depth on D is in trouble unless we start pulling some rabbits asap

houseofpain247 · January 10

Houhusky said:

houseofpain247 said:

Houhusky said:

houseofpain247 said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Was Ralen Goforth a key guy?
He was 2nd string with Bruener, played plenty this year, and set to get starter mins next year
Are you sure he was set for starter minutes? I haven't seen anyone presume he'd start over Bruener next year. I barely noticed Goforth when he was on the field. He said he's going to the NFL which tells me he needs money and he wasn't getting any NIL here. Not sure transfer portal second string linebackers are in high demand for NIL payments.

The LB room is literally Him, Tupatala, Bruener and a transfer from Vandy next year... There is no reason why he wouldnt get an actual chance at starter next year

He isn't a key player, you barely notice him, he has no chance at starting over Tupatala so him declaring for the NFL is going to make him money.... how....?

UWs baseline NIL, plus everything for free at school including housing is almost certainly more than he would earn anywhere else.

I don't think the NFL will make him money, but he does. I think he'll be undrafted.

ANd yeah, our LB room kinda sucks. That's why I'm not sad or mad about him leaving. We also have Drew Fowler and Deven Bryant and the other freshman kid. I'd rather roll with some young talent than trot out a 6th year guy that could barely get on the field.

RaceBannon · January 10

Everyone came back for the natty run

Next men up

CuntWaffle · January 10

I’m going to be so fucking happen once all these COVID bullshit years are gone. It’s too confusing.

DoogWhisperer · January 10

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?

Do we have a culture problem?

sinceredawg · January 10

DoogWhisperer said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Do we have a culture problem?

Fuck if I know. But I don't see how this supports the narrative that everyone loves it here.

In fairness, next year's going to be something of a rebuildload. So not crazy to opt out if you've only got one year left to play.

houseofpain247 · January 10

sinceredawg said:

DoogWhisperer said:

sinceredawg said:
I have the least insider knowledge of any college football fan, but what does it say that all these key guys with eligibility left aren't choosing to stick around?
Do we have a culture problem?
Fuck if I know. But I don't see how this supports the narrative that everyone loves it here.

In fairness, next year's going to be something of a rebuildload. So not crazy to opt out if you've only got one year left to play.

To be fair, some of these guys haven't even officially moved on. Just cryptic tweets. Still could be time to turn it around

AtomicDawg · January 10

Had no idea that goforth had eligibility left. I really do understand that these kids are probably burnt out with college and looking to move on. They really don't know how good they have it though before they have to be an adult and enter the workforce. If you can get paid in college to play football, or free school take it as long as you can.

Kalepo is the one I think is really messing up. He could likely get some decent cash for staying and play his way into being drafted.

Tuitele I think may be more related to overall health, but we better go buy a DT now as it looks bleak in there.

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