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2 minutes ago, UB92 said:

There will be a bit more time to talk about this in March/April, but the number of mid-major coaches that stay with a program (especially after a season like this one) is really small. 

There is something to be said about loyalty, family liking the region, want to build something, etc. etc.   But he is ambitious and someone may increase his pay by a factor of 2 or 3 in a snap. It is really, really hard to say no to that.

If (and big if) UB was very aggressive about meeting his desires (or demonstrates action and a plan towards meeting his desires), then it becomes more intriguing.   I would have thought UB would have been VERY public about their efforts towards Coach Oats, but maybe they are doing things behind the scenes.  Dedicated practice facility...sure....but I think the conference affiliation is a strong driver as well.  I think (without no inside knowledge) his biggest concern is having to go 30-2 every year to get a at-large bid.  I think Alabama was 6 -10 in conference recently and they got a bid.  That margin for error (plus the increased salary) is, I would assume, extremely attractive.   Buffalo faces a big uphill battle here.  I 100% believe that if UB made public statements about being aggressive in looking for a different conference, it would go a long way in such negotiations.   It would be B1G news, in my opinion, and send a strong message.  The time is now...

 

 

All good points above and from other posters.  He will never be hotter.  If he wants to make serious money it's go time.  On the flip side all he has to do is look at the Hurley brothers.  They can recruit the hell out of the country.  But in the high major world,  so many programs get great players. It's not easy to win and be dominant.   Down in the MAC it's different.  A well known coach and program can stay ahead of the pack.  As you said, we will re-visit this in a couple months.   On to EMU. 

12 hours ago, MKBullsfan said:

Anyone got a transcript of that article about Oats in the Athletic? Not sure how I feel about the writer talking about big time programs wanting him as their next coach. I thought that was a bit classless. Who says we don’t keep him or he wants to stay? A ignorant dig at Buffalo and totally uncalled for in my opinion.  

I think Oats stays.  He's a big family guy and they just bought their dream house out on Grand Island by the river.   He's got an amazing thing going here...not easy to duplicate this at a high major school.  

Although some other posters on the MAC board are saying this year is the Nate Oats farewell tour.  

33 minutes ago, mikescherrer8 said:

THANK YOU. There are a select few on these forums who keep preaching "we have not seen a complete game from UB yet". Especially after we won by 30 against Toledo and won by 24 against Miami(OH). It's ridiculous and the spoiled aspect is starting show. 

We as fans need to remember what we have right now and to evaluate things they're saying. 

Well said.   I feel like the Bulls will get picked off somewhere in the MAC, maybe 2-losses total.  It's not the end of the world.  These road games especially are tough.  Even if other top-25 teams played at random MAC arenas they would lose a game here and there.   We just never get to see that kind of scheduling.   They would most certainly take a 9-point win, be happy and get outta there.

I think too much is being made of this. It’s literally happening at every school or will soon enough.  Guys are transferring for a myriad of reasons. Some want more playing time before their college career is over forever (Hurts) and may require moving from a P5 to a G5 or FCS school,..some want to move up a level and challenge themselves, some may not like coaches or schemes where they are at,...it could be anything. But if a program puts it out there, that transferring is frowned upon and they will fight it from happening, then I bet that program will have a tough time recruiting anyone. Didn’t some big name QB just move from Georgia to Ohio State?  I think the really good QB from Eastern Washington just entered his name in the grad transfer portal. He wants more exposure I bet.

I doubt KJ has any ill will towards UB.  Like others have said, his star QB is gone, his stud WR teammate is gone, and losing some other great talent to graduation. He probably thinks it’s a great opportunity to change it up, play at a big program and spend his winter in warmth. He’s worked hard to be able to do this and get a once in a lifetime chance to play a year in the ACC against some giants in college football.

i really wish the guy well.  I hope to see him in the NFL someday repping UB. The 2019 Bulls will be fine. We have some great young players ready to break out.

Anyone pay attention to the fact Troy's coach Neal Brown is the new head coach of West Virginia?  He makes the jump from a G5 program to the big time.  I was impressed with the job he did in the DGB.  Halftime adjustments, coming out with the on-sides kick and controlling the entire 3rd Qtr.  That won em the game.  I thought they out-coached the UB staff in that game.  

Eh. I’m ok with it.  It’s not like he was here for a year and bolted. He contributed and graduated. This is the new world of college FB players. They have options now. It stinks for UB that he took his talents elsewhere, but for KJ? It’s gotta be really cool to go to a national program like the U, with all that history. 

On the flip side I saw that Miami had a need because they had two WRs transfer to other programs.  So this moving around is happening all over, it’s not unique to UB.

I didn't see a thread yet for this.  Never too soon to start ranking the candidates.  Looks like Kolston Brewster has decided to transfer.  He probably knew that he wouldn't get any playing time at UB.  So unless I'm missing someone that leaves the following QB's to battle it out.

Kyle Vantrease

Dominic Johnson

Matt Myers

Trevor Bycznski (true freshman)

didn’t expect him to declare but good luck to Tyree.  Would be great to see a UB QB in the NFL.  Rooting for him.

The team doesn’t seem as clutch as last seasons club.  I’m sure they will get better as the season progresses.  Plus Ohio is now in the mix as a MAC power to go along with CMU. If UB women can win the MAC this season they will have really earned it.

Dang I like Osborn.  I think he’s got a shot to be in the League.  This is all about guys positioning themselves as best they can to go Pro.  May be an ill-advised idea, may be a great idea. Ya never  know.  It’s a new age.  On another front, Look at all the players skipping their Bowl games.  We used to never see that.

That was fun while it lasted. He was great. So much change ahead in 2019 but that’s college FB.   As long as Leipold stay put the program will find replacements and move along ok. 

In other QB news...Justin Herbert is returning to Oregon for his senior season instead of declaring for the NFL draft.   

Despite what was said above, I'd actually like to see him play at Auburn or any big program for that matter.  Let's see what he's got.

10 hours ago, xDerekRx said:

Wish AJ could have had a better finish but the scouts know what hes got. Senior Bowl and Pro Day will be his test for draft positioning. Im excited to see him in the NFL and hoping he sneaks back into the first round.

I really think AJ after his hamstring injury was in protect-his-body mode.  Last night it was apparent all his patterns were away from contact. Sideline patterns where he could catch, run, and waltz out of bounds, fade passes where it was a catch or overthrow....nothing over the middle where he would get blasted. Maybe that’s why Nunn was targeted more.

But like you said, he’s a known quantity, an NFL pick...and we’re probably fortunate he even decided to suit up for the DGB.

I saw people speculating on Twitter that Auburn is an option.  There’s a relationship w the AD and Auburn’s QB is leaving early to go pro. 

13 minutes ago, UBigbobby said:

After the 2nd half of the season that Jackson put up, he almost has to stay at UB.  I don't think he's draftable anymore.  He has the raw tools and potential to be drafted, but he shit the bed pretty bad at key times and honestly, in some areas have regressed.  Declaring for the draft would be a massive mistake on his part.  

One of the reporters that follows UB says he will most likely transfer to a P5 school for his final season.  he can do this as a graduate transfer and it’s been in the works for a while.  There’s a small possibility he could stay at UB or go pro, but that would be an upset. 

2 minutes ago, MKBullsfan said:

Tyree needs another year in college. Dude needs to be more aware in the pocket and when to throw it away on the run. 

It’s not just that. His accuracy just drifts away for long stretches. That fade pass to AJ on 3rd down late in the game (where AJ hurt his elbow) , was an example of a complete garbage pass that had no chance to be caught inbounds. 

That ending wasn’t fun. 10-4 is great but feels hallow when they lose 3 of the last 4.  Ohio was a butt whoopin, NIU the big 2nd half collapse, then tonight completely outplayed and outcoached in the 2nd half.  Troy had more energy and speed. 

There was a lot more buzz about the MAC Championship, then disappointment over losing to NIU.

I read some of the posts on the Troy board.  They know about as much about UB Football as we know about them.  So basically nothing.   Their fans assume UB will bring about 500 people to Mobile,  mainly the players friends and family.

And now the important stuff.  The players gift swag bag info.

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/12/10/Colleges/Bowl-Game-Gifts.aspx

It's been a fun season and feels amazing to be ranked.   That being said I hope we can win 3 of the next 4.  For some reason i don't see them going 4 for 4.  These are tough games with a bullseye so to speak on UB.   

Seems like Bona always beats UB.   Gotta flip that around this year.  

Seems like a tougher first half than anticipated 

Congrats to the team.  I’ve never watched any of the Mobile Bowl games over the years (except some of the Senior Bowl) so I guess I’m tuning in for the full Mobile experience on TV!  Unfortunately I can’t go.

Don't know anything about the men of Troy but we’d better come out and beat them.  UB should play fast, loose and have some fun. 

10 hours ago, admin said:

I was never a fan of going for 2 just cause we missed the previous XP. I see us doing this over and over again and I hope we stop. 

I’m with you on that.  Coaches everywhere play that strategy after missing the first XP and all they do is chase the point the rest of the game.   The XP in college is a gimme (yeah I know, not for UB). Just take it.  

At the end of the game if you need a 2-pt conversion to tie it, then go for it.  Or if you want to try to win the game, like Maryland did vs. Ohio St.