I think there is a lot of truth to this, but I also think that gets easier with a new OC who needs guys for “his system.” Of course I also think a qb that’s an actual run threat goes miles to fix the run game immediately.
I think there is hardly any truth to it. These aren’t high school seniors pissed that a junior is starting ahead of them. This is a business to them and they understand that the transfer portal works both ways. They’re also not total idiots. Except for LaPorta. He’s really dumb.
They would love it if Iowa pulled a couple of talented WRs and OL from the outside. Who would be upset with fielding a more competitive, less embarrassing, team? Above all else, these dudes want to win.
There is an ocean between going full throttle on the portal and bringing in 4-5 upgrades when it is clear to everyone that they’re needed.
Being afraid of becoming NE (or Miami) because of portal usage is about as ridiculous as being terrified that when Kirk leaves, we’re doomed to mediocrity. Because a coaching change didn’t work at _____ has fuck all to do with it working at Iowa.
Anyway, I’m actually hoping Petras starts. Padilla is as good as gone anyway. None of this matters so let Kirk and Brian look even dumber by going back to Spence. They don’t deserve a mediocre Padilla scratching out a win against NW after fucking him over for the last year. They made their bed.