How many’ships will we be able to grant next year is an open question. While none of us, or even the staff can be certain at this point, but I can analyze the roster and possibly shed some light on the issue.
Currently we have 67, plus eighteen incoming (assuming everyone qualifies). That puts us at the NCAA cap max of 85!
It does not, however, consider the usual attrition that follows spring practice, or end of semester. There are ALWAYS some guys who, because of their spot on the depth chart, realize that they won’t sniff the field, and decide to transfer elsewhere for PT. I see at least six (6) candidates in this category; Cain, King, Cleveland, Cornelius, Armbruster and possibly Rodgers or Highsmith, who already has his degree.
We have eighteen (18) seniors that will depart after this season. So we start with that number and factor in this year’s attrition (above). But note, those eighteen include 4 of the possible transfers mentioned above.
But, in addition to the attrition listed above, there are other types of possible departures, as well. (1) Will Thompson abandon football for BB only?; (2) Will Eddie J. shape-up and fly right?; (3) Will either Dewey/Crow transfer after spring competition? I can easily forsee as many as five (5) departures prior to next season. Being conservative, let’s say three (3). That leaves at least twenry 20 available ‘ships for the 2014 cycle.
But, again, following the 2014 spring workouts, we will again have some of the usual attrition. Who, or why, it is extremely hard to predict at this time. The only possible upperclassman who may be buried on the 2014 depth chart is Perry. And there may be a couple of underclassmen as well.
So, as we look ahead to the 2014 cycle, I see at least 21 available ‘ships, and as many as 24, or so.
Obviously, this does not factor in any possible NCAA sanctions, or academic/disciplinary actions (ala Finnie). The fact that mid-year EEs may come, will be of no effect because we will be at the 85 limit. [/B]
Currently we have 67, plus eighteen incoming (assuming everyone qualifies). That puts us at the NCAA cap max of 85!
It does not, however, consider the usual attrition that follows spring practice, or end of semester. There are ALWAYS some guys who, because of their spot on the depth chart, realize that they won’t sniff the field, and decide to transfer elsewhere for PT. I see at least six (6) candidates in this category; Cain, King, Cleveland, Cornelius, Armbruster and possibly Rodgers or Highsmith, who already has his degree.
We have eighteen (18) seniors that will depart after this season. So we start with that number and factor in this year’s attrition (above). But note, those eighteen include 4 of the possible transfers mentioned above.
But, in addition to the attrition listed above, there are other types of possible departures, as well. (1) Will Thompson abandon football for BB only?; (2) Will Eddie J. shape-up and fly right?; (3) Will either Dewey/Crow transfer after spring competition? I can easily forsee as many as five (5) departures prior to next season. Being conservative, let’s say three (3). That leaves at least twenry 20 available ‘ships for the 2014 cycle.
But, again, following the 2014 spring workouts, we will again have some of the usual attrition. Who, or why, it is extremely hard to predict at this time. The only possible upperclassman who may be buried on the 2014 depth chart is Perry. And there may be a couple of underclassmen as well.
So, as we look ahead to the 2014 cycle, I see at least 21 available ‘ships, and as many as 24, or so.
Obviously, this does not factor in any possible NCAA sanctions, or academic/disciplinary actions (ala Finnie). The fact that mid-year EEs may come, will be of no effect because we will be at the 85 limit. [/B]
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