While I agree that we have a need, these transfers are not gonna help us the way some seem to think.
I have no problem with looking to improve the team, but if you have to try to sign every transfer out there that says a lot about the coach and his ability to recruit high end guys. Unless we're going after an O lineman or a truly gifted player I think we should stay away from the portal.
Again, I'm not advocating that we shouldn't accept transfers. I'm just not thrilled with taking castaway quitters.
Take A. Clayton for example... He was a highly rated recruit who didn't see much playing time here. I'm sure other programs will jump at the chance at this reclamation project.
However, the ugly truth is that he was an entitled recruit that virtually wanted to quit when he first got on campus when he wasn't handed the starting job.
Don't get me wrong, I know there's a lot of kids that have legitimate reasons to seek a transfer. I just think that the portal is sending the wrong message to some of these kids. When things get tough, just quit and go somewhere else. And with all of the immediate eligibility being handed out by the NCAA, their further driving home that point.