How many will we lose in the portal?

[Voyageur]

I don't remember ever seeing a tougher schedule for a Badger team. This is easily the hardest schedule in the conference, and almost certainly one of the most difficult in the country. They may end up with an even worse record than last year's.

Agreed! Simply horrendous!

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

This will be interesting see how it plays out. Maybe just a clerical error or maybe beyond that and including tampering?

It won't be the first TP "incident" that occurs.

https://athlonsports.com/college/wisconsin-badgers/wisconsin-football-blocking-cb-xavier-lucas-transfer-portal-entry

 

[Voyageur]

This will be interesting see how it plays out. Maybe just a clerical error or maybe beyond that and including tampering?

It won't be the first TP "incident" that occurs.

https://athlonsports.com/college/wisconsin-badgers/wisconsin-football-blocking-cb-xavier-lucas-transfer-portal-entry

The minute I read where he was originally recruited by Florida based schools, my mind went immediately to Florida, Florida State, and Miami, all of which wouldn't hesitate for a heartbeat to allow someone "not associated with the program" to suggest to someone like Xavier that there's a ton of cash waiting to be grabbed through NIL, if he should enter the portal, and go to one of their schools.

I have a hunch it did happen. Proving it is another thing all together. My guess is, it's a Florida based school, and my #1 pick would be Miami.

 

[Voyageur]

Considering we lost 25 players to the portal, and the program was in disarray, the Badgers have produced the 5th best results within the Big 10, in gaining quality players. Of course the teams that dominate the conference are ahead of them in most cases, but still it shows they're out there working to get these guys who want a change of scenery, and have some talent.

Even though the Badgers are 5th in the conference, they are only 23rd overall, and that's not enough to make an impact when it comes to moving up the ladder too far, but it is an improvement. Let's hope Fickell & company continue to work the portal and find some quality players straight out of high school, to bolster the program.

Something that's crossed my mind over the last couple of months. I remember someone asking Fickell about the scholarships they'd already given, and the offers that were out there, on the table. They exceeded the allowable 85, by double digits. He commented that it would all sort itself out. That makes me wonder as to how many of the 25 who have left Madison did so, after Fickell told them they were not going to get solid roles on the team in 2025. Maybe some of this attrition is what he actually wanted?

https://247sports.com/season/2024-football/transferteamrankings/