Logistics Of Portal Recruiting?

[Symphony Steve]

Here's what I'd like to know: It's clear that SU needs to effectively go after players who enter the portal and could address weaknesses on our roster. Probably lots of players.

Today alone, there were several dozen players who hit the portal, with more being added every hour.

While I understand that SU doesn't have anything like an NFL draft-day war-room, how do they go about (a) finding out quickly who has hit the portal; (b) identifying players who might suit our purposes; and (c) reaching out to them? Especially with a coaching staff in flux?

Are there grad students color-coding stuff?

I'm serious. If this is essential for our success, then what are we doing to give us every little advantage?

 

[Franz69]

I've been thinking about this as well. NFL teams have a Director of College Scouting for the draft, with various scouts reporting in and a Director of Pro Personnel for trades and free agency. Feels like we need something like this. A Director of High School Scouting for regular recruiting and a Director of College Scouting for the portal.

 

[orangeinohio]

They’re recruiting high school kids right now too.
I think they need more people supporting this effort

 

[CuseLegacy]

Recruiting is recruiting. There is a plethora of kids entering the portal, 95 more FCS kids just today. Most of these kids are going to take their time, take OVs and then commit. They aren't going to be signing early. SU not making a bowl may turn out to be an advantage in having more time and coaches available to recruit the portal.

 

[Symphony Steve]

Recruiting is recruiting. There is a plethora of kids entering the portal, 95 more FCS kids just today. Most of these kids are going to take their time, take OVs and then commit. They aren't going to be signing early. SU not making a bowl may turn out to be an advantage in having more time and coaches available to recruit the portal.

I get that. But, how are the staff/grad assistants, et al, sifting through all the new portal entrants, identifying those who had some SU interest, and/or, especially in the case of defensive performers, identifying system fits?

This is a new phenomenon. Last year, schools like Michigan State made great strides in how they filled needs through the portal. I'm thinking, perhaps incorrectly, that they had a plan, and that they implemented it. We have a lot of staff uncertainty, so I'm wondering if we're capable of taking full advantage of the opportunity and, if so, how?

 

[RF2044]

And to throw an additional log of complexity on the fire, we now have to do this down a few assisting coaches.

 

[CuseLegacy]

I get that. But, how are the staff/grad assistants, et al, sifting through all the new portal entrants, identifying those who had some SU interest, and/or, especially in the case of defensive performers, identifying system fits?

This is a new phenomenon. Last year, schools like Michigan State made great strides in how they filled needs through the portal. I'm thinking, perhaps incorrectly, that they had a plan, and that they implemented it. We have a lot of staff uncertainty, so I'm wondering if we're capable of taking full advantage of the opportunity and, if so, how?

How does the NCAA transfer portal work?

The busiest place for basketball news this offseason has been, without a doubt, the NCAA transfer portal. It seems as though players are entering and exiting the portal on a daily basis, and UNLV has been no exception — eight of the Rebels’ returning scholarship players have put their names ...

lasvegassun.com

"What is the NCAA transfer portal? In technical terms, the portal is a website that acts as a centralized database for players who are interested in transferring. The website is not public; coaches and administrators for NCAA schools have access. Once a player enters his name into the portal it becomes viewable by coaches from every other school."

How does recruitment work for players in the portal?

Once a player enters the portal, his transfer profile can be viewed by coaches from every school. Schools are then allowed to contact the player in order to gauge interest and set up visits. But if a player has an idea of where he wants to go and wishes to narrow his options he can place a “Do not contact” designation on his profile, which bars schools from contacting him first. The player can then reach out to schools of his choosing.


Coaches and recruiting staffs know the needs of the team and what type of player they are going to contact, athletically and academically.

 

[PhatOrange]

Dear John - If Syracuse wants to hire me to track and analyze all of the transfers I'm available, salary negotiable and I don't need benies (so you can save some money.)

 

[Symphony Steve]

Today's (Tuesday, Nov. 30) portal features the following who had previously gotten SU offers. I'll update as the day goes along:

Maryland football: Deajuan McDougle enters transfer portal

Maryland wide receiver Deajuan McDougle has entered the NCAA transfer portal, sources told InsideMDSports. McDougle, a redshirt freshman, played this season,

247sports.com

Shaun Shivers among trio of Auburn players to enter transfer portal

Three Auburn players entered the portal Tuesday morning.

www.al.com

Mike Smith Recruit Interests

247sports.com

DJ Warnell Jr. Recruit Interests

247sports.com

Iowa quarterback Deuce Hogan enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Hogan is the latest Hawkeye to enter the transfer portal.

247sports.com

Tashawn Manning Recruit Interests

247sports.com

Branden Jennings transferring from Maryland football program

Maryland linebacker Branden Jennings has entered the NCAA transfer portal, a big blow to a Terps defense for which he was expected to star for the next two years. Jennings,

247sports.com

 

[sutomcat]

Today's (Tuesday, Nov. 30) portal features the following who had previously gotten SU offers. I'll update as the day goes along:


Deajaun McDougle, Maryland Terrapins, Wide Receiver

Shaun Shivers Recruit Interests

247sports.com

Josh Ilaoa also went to Mallard Creek. They probably played on the OL together.

 

[Symphony Steve]

We're now up to six players previously offered by SU in today's portal. Doubt that we're done. List has been updated above...

 

[Symphony Steve]

Up to eight, surprisingly including Maryland LB Branden Jennings, who had a spectacular freshman year. Is the bloom off the Locksley rose?

 

[tep624]

All I want for Christmas from the Portal is two big bodied WR's, 2 2 deep quality OL, and 2-3 starting caliber DL.

 

[CuseLegacy]

All I want for Christmas from the Portal is two big bodied WR's, 2 2 deep quality OL, and 2-3 starting caliber DL.

22 OL? That's asking for alot.

 

[AngryOtto]

There are a lot of players entering the transfer portal right now. I believe they have until May 1st to be immediately eligible for this fall. I know the staff has missed on some players but it looks like there will still be a large number of good players in the portal to go after prior to the start of camp.

 

[CuseCrew08]

There are a lot of players entering the transfer portal right now. I believe they have until May 1st to be immediately eligible for this fall. I know the staff has missed on some players but it looks like there will still be a large number of good players in the portal to go after prior to the start of camp.

I assume this also means we will have some clarity on who might be leaving the team for greener pastures soon?

 

[CuseLegacy]

There are a lot of players entering the transfer portal right now. I believe they have until May 1st to be immediately eligible for this fall. I know the staff has missed on some players but it looks like there will still be a large number of good players in the portal to go after prior to the start of camp.

Yes. Players who are transferring have to be in the portal by May 1st if they don't want to have to sit out next year.