The layering of depth is what has suffered for all these schools, UGA, Bama, Ohio etc. Now the backup is not an underclass 5 star. Their top talent is gonna still be elite. I really think we could still stack and elite multi depth team but only if you strike the right balance with high school and portal evaluations.
I think at this point the first part of your post is unquestionably correct. My point was regarding HS recruiting and how regardless this notion they aren’t paying, they finished #2 in 2025 and #6 in 2026. Now mind you that 2026 ranking was still a score of 292. The data says that on paper they are not struggling as the post I replied to had suggested.
this...this is why they took the 2 players from us as depth pieces on the cheap in harris and horton.
When you start to lose your backyard and focus nationally, especially when your in a talent rich area, is a slow death.
I think his dad is regarding relationships over everything. He’s a big CMR fan. CMR was a big influence for him. Not saying CMR is pushing him here. But JT could be winning the relationship battle. Plus he’s got two guys he’s molded into decent draft picks in Bain and Mesidor.
Dem man got 20 sacks, we got 41 sacks.
That argument held weight for a bit. But let a school overpaying, i.e. us, Texas, Oregon, etc start putting guys in the league. The cheaper route to UGA begins to loose its luster.
This is where I think we start making inroads with these bigger players. Mario’s proof of concept is beginning to hold. CFP games, high drafts picks, top level NIL, it’s all the makings of landing these guys.
We already in reload mode, watch next year the defense will be as good
They are one of the most talented rosters in the country and once again right in the mix for the national championship. So far, they seem to be doing just fine.
Your'e right but the days of the Bama/UGA juggernaut teams are over
They arent Juggernauts on the actual field to me but yes talent wise they are still loaded. The transfer portal & NIL gave more teams the chance/ability to ALSO build extremely talented rosters as well, Hence why I don't see a world where we look completely overwhelmed by teams like OSU BAMA UGA like we used to.
You think so? I think we’ll have a tough time replacing the impact that keionte has brought. Dudes a cold blooded killer all over the field. I think Bryce has more than proved he’s ready to fill in for jakobe though. And of course it’ll be tough replacing arguably the two best DEs in the sport
No one can contribute the way keionte has, but he’s taken Bryce under his wing and Bryce has starred at nickel this yr, Mario knows how to replace
