(12-02-2022 10:15 PM)truEMU07 Wrote:  

(12-02-2022 07:57 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  I'm hearing a few other names that will be joining Rusk in the portal.

I don't have many sources in Ypsilanti anymore, but the few I do have have indicated the same thing.

With EMU's Dec class signed, sealed and delivered, attention now focuses on February where we might fill any holes left by new player transfers.

As I have been suggesting, signing is now phases for EMU. First, h.s. and JUCOs in December. February will likely be highlighted by FBS/FCS transfers.

Holes in the roster will probably be known soon and Feb. C.C. gets to fill them. Just like we lost TWO QBs a year ago and added two more, including one who won a bowl game.

https://twitter.com/thevannzee/status/16...pmMALqX1LQ

(12-21-2022 10:50 AM)emu steve Wrote:  

(12-02-2022 10:15 PM)truEMU07 Wrote:  

(12-02-2022 07:57 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  I'm hearing a few other names that will be joining Rusk in the portal.

I don't have many sources in Ypsilanti anymore, but the few I do have have indicated the same thing.

With EMU's Dec class signed, sealed and delivered, attention now focuses on February where we might fill any holes left by new player transfers.

As I have been suggesting, signing is now phases for EMU. First, h.s. and JUCOs in December. February will likely be highlighted by FBS/FCS transfers.

Holes in the roster will probably be known soon and Feb. C.C. gets to fill them. Just like we lost TWO QBs a year ago and added two more, including one who won a bowl game.

If Boone does not leave, I would be shocked. In my eyes, he is far beyond Shaq Vann, but with Evans and Jackson there is not much future.

Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

This may explain why the staff is out recruiting OL.

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Ouch!

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

That stinks, multi-year starter and a good player! I'm sure he'd be almost a shoe-in to start again next year so I wonder why he is transferring? Maybe trying to find a power-5 opportunity? Whatever the reason hopefully Marcellus finds a great opportunity and place and has a successful end to his college career!

Jez Janvier was listed as his backup on the last depth chart so I'm sure he'll be one of the leading candidates to replace him. Feels like we are pretty deep on the O-line though, so I'm sure they'll be a good competition.

(12-29-2022 02:27 PM)Sellers dweller Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

That stinks, multi-year starter and a good player! I'm sure he'd be almost a shoe-in to start again next year so I wonder why he is transferring? Maybe trying to find a power-5 opportunity? Whatever the reason hopefully Marcellus finds a great opportunity and place and has a successful end to his college career!

Jez Janvier was listed as his backup on the last depth chart so I'm sure he'll be one of the leading candidates to replace him. Feels like we are pretty deep on the O-line though, so I'm sure they'll be a good competition.

I have not felt comfortable with the OL backups. We seem to recruit well at OL but a lot of our heralded recruits don't make the 2-deeps.

(12-29-2022 02:23 PM)Luckeyone Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Ouch!

Yep. We lost the whole left size of the OL, Johnson, Sow and Bates to graduation or transfer.

That was the strength of our OL and where we 'made money' in Boise.

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

(12-29-2022 06:13 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

He's already received offers from BYU, Kentucky, and South Carolina per twitter.

(12-29-2022 06:22 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:13 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

He's already received offers from BYU, Kentucky, and South Carolina per twitter.

That's surprising. Hope he gets a starting spot. It would be a shame to see him ride the bench in his final season when he could be an all-MAC player at Eastern.

(12-29-2022 02:27 PM)Sellers dweller Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

That stinks, multi-year starter and a good player! I'm sure he'd be almost a shoe-in to start again next year so I wonder why he is transferring? Maybe trying to find a power-5 opportunity? Whatever the reason hopefully Marcellus finds a great opportunity and place and has a successful end to his college career!

Jez Janvier was listed as his backup on the last depth chart so I'm sure he'll be one of the leading candidates to replace him. Feels like we are pretty deep on the O-line though, so I'm sure they'll be a good competition.

I briefly met Jez a month ago. That's a big young man.

Marcellus has added Cal and Louisville to his offer list. Also offers from Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion, and Troy.

(12-29-2022 06:22 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:13 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

He's already received offers from BYU, Kentucky, and South Carolina per twitter.

He’s going to get paid well. Can’t say I blame him.

(12-29-2022 02:27 PM)Sellers dweller Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

That stinks, multi-year starter and a good player! I'm sure he'd be almost a shoe-in to start again next year so I wonder why he is transferring? Maybe trying to find a power-5 opportunity? Whatever the reason hopefully Marcellus finds a great opportunity and place and has a successful end to his college career!

Jez Janvier was listed as his backup on the last depth chart so I'm sure he'll be one of the leading candidates to replace him. Feels like we are pretty deep on the O-line though, so I'm sure they'll be a good competition.

Watch for Zack Conti to make a strong bid for the LT position.

(12-30-2022 09:18 AM)cidbearit Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 02:27 PM)Sellers dweller Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

That stinks, multi-year starter and a good player! I'm sure he'd be almost a shoe-in to start again next year so I wonder why he is transferring? Maybe trying to find a power-5 opportunity? Whatever the reason hopefully Marcellus finds a great opportunity and place and has a successful end to his college career!

Jez Janvier was listed as his backup on the last depth chart so I'm sure he'll be one of the leading candidates to replace him. Feels like we are pretty deep on the O-line though, so I'm sure they'll be a good competition.

Watch for Zack Conti to make a strong bid for the LT position.

I hope you are right.

I assume everyone, including me, feels more comfortable with returning starters. They are known talent.

(12-29-2022 06:46 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:22 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:13 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

He's already received offers from BYU, Kentucky, and South Carolina per twitter.

That's surprising. Hope he gets a starting spot. It would be a shame to see him ride the bench in his final season when he could be an all-MAC player at Eastern.

the speed at which hes gotten those offers means to show that he real made the right call.

(12-30-2022 10:03 AM)dansplaining Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:46 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:22 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 06:13 PM)TheWoodenNickle Wrote:  

(12-29-2022 01:15 PM)EagleHawk Wrote:  Marcellus Johnson has announced he's entering the portal as a grad transfer.

Wondering what the kids intentions are. I doubt a P5 school will be interested in a G5 player that was not all-conference and only has one year remaining. Perhaps he can get in at another G5. Either way he'll likely need to battle for a starting spot - something he already had at EMU. An FCS or D2 is more likely to be interested. Or, he's just wanting to be done with football. If he's still wanting to play FBS then it's a complete gamble and likely isn't worth the risk.

He's already received offers from BYU, Kentucky, and South Carolina per twitter.

That's surprising. Hope he gets a starting spot. It would be a shame to see him ride the bench in his final season when he could be an all-MAC player at Eastern.

the speed at which hes gotten those offers means to show that he real made the right call.

Or perhaps that he had some preliminary motivation to jump in.

Dear Friends,
Holybovine made the right call. It's all about NIL Money. Johnson will not be a pro player (in my opinion), so, make as much as you can your last year. I am disappointed as well, but that is the new face of college football.