Getting to 85
As I understand it, we currently sit at 88. I assume it's a function of (A) at least one medical departure, and (B) some departures. Any leads on who those departures are? And do you know if Grunhard and Assaf retain their scholarships this year?
Replies to: Getting to 85
Usually there are a few transfers after spring practice when the players see where they sit on the
depth chart. Since there basically was no spring ball maybe transfer thoughts were put on the back
burner. Players with chronic injuries who may think about hanging up the cleats are using this time to
heal clinging to hope things will get better. Hopefully no player does something stupid this summer to
lose their scholarship. By adding another grad transfer the other recently Kelly must have an idea
who may not be on the team by aug. 10th.
My thoughts from February are unchanged
Unless something dramatic happens with transfers or medical issues, they will need every
scholarship available.
There will always be candidates for medical scholarships
On any collegiate roster, you're going to have all sorts of nagging injuries with a significant number of your players.
Some of them are at the point where they could play, but they would certainly be stuck with regular injections of Lidocaine, and would probably be better off hanging up the cleats.
I was rather surprised that Trevor Ruhland played that much last year. He was playing on knees that most of us would be painfully hobbled while simply walking.