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Post by Outsider on Jun 27, 2023 9:29:00 GMT -6
According to Zach Lassiter the entire roster is now on campus including the new kicker and a new D Lineman. I don’t know who the DL is. Mavsman can probably find out. So is that 61 players? That doesn't seem like much.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Jun 27, 2023 11:56:38 GMT -6
The 61 doesn’t include freshmen or some of the recent transfers.
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Post by Outsider on Jun 27, 2023 12:04:33 GMT -6
The 61 doesn’t include freshmen or some of the recent transfers. That makes sense but was thinking that we should be close to around 100, but it may still be too early.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Jun 28, 2023 11:56:15 GMT -6
KP intends to limit the number that come to fall camp to 95.
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Post by acutrackfan on Jun 28, 2023 15:45:56 GMT -6
KP intends to limit the number that come to fall camp to 95. Thanks, Cap'n. This signals a new direction in roster building that I have heard was coming. For decades, ACU has looked upon the walkon as a tool to generate tuition income. We have discussed on this board attempts to bring in large numbers of walkons who report on the first day of school with very little chance of sticking with the team. There have been some good stories on the board on the poor walkons who show up late. I know that the current athletic administration is trying to be much more aware of Title IX implications of roster size. So, you may be seeing smaller rosters in several sports. I know that the T&F rosters will be very dependent on the the women's roster -- the men's roster can't be larger than the women's.
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Post by bogeyman on Jun 28, 2023 16:08:36 GMT -6
I may be missing something but I don't see the connection of having 95 in fall camp (starts in July or August) having anything to do with walkons when school starts. If he had said "the roster will be limited to 95 players" all of whom will be in fall camp--now that's something entirely different. I guess that means, if say, a Charcandrick West shows up on Aug. 21, he won't be added to the roster.
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Post by acutrackfan on Jun 28, 2023 16:18:57 GMT -6
The NCAA allows 105 in fall camp -- ACU had exactly 105 last year, but did not have anyone report on the 1st day of school. If we have only 95 to the start of fall practice, why would we have any additional added this year. That makes a lot more sense that all of the roster is already on campus.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Jun 30, 2023 9:52:56 GMT -6
I think TF is right. The coaches want the team in place when fall camp gets here. If a 325 lb nose tackle from an SEC team with an 4.0 gpa arrives on Aug 21, I suspect accommodations will be made.
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Post by acutrackfan on Jun 30, 2023 9:54:29 GMT -6
I think TF is right. The coaches want the team in place when fall camp gets here. If a 325 lb nose tackle from an SEC team with an 4.0 gpa arrives on Aug 21, I suspect accommodations will be made. Think so? HA!!
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Post by bogeyman on Jun 30, 2023 16:43:09 GMT -6
When is the official start of fall practice?
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Post by mavsman53 on Jul 6, 2023 12:51:25 GMT -6
The roster is not out yet, but some new names for the 2023 team-
QB Quadye Hawkins, Soph, Troy Univ. 6'1, 205 WR Waydale Jones, Sr, Texas St, 6'4, 205 K Kyle Ramsey, Jr, Houston, 6'2, 190 DT Jordan Butler, Jr, Northwestern, 6'3, 315 DE/DT Kayode Oladele, Sr, UCONN, 6'5, 280
I'll add more about the players later tonight
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Post by acutrackfan on Jul 6, 2023 14:04:18 GMT -6
Really glad to see that the coaches are still looking for more puzzle pieces! Love seeing that the kicker and both DL have had quite a bit of experience at the FBS level.
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Post by Outsider on Jul 6, 2023 14:35:09 GMT -6
They have updated the online roster some and with the additions mentioned today, I do feel better. My questions will be answered on the field, but the coaches have done a good job of filling in some very key areas. I look forward to this Fall as it should be interesting.
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Post by mavsman53 on Jul 6, 2023 14:47:31 GMT -6
2 guys did not return from the spring- QB Ethan Long and RB Javion Hunt
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Post by mavsman53 on Jul 6, 2023 15:16:37 GMT -6
WR Waydale Jones started his career at Wake Forest. His Freshman season, he had 5 catches for 41 yards. He then transferred to Texas St, where injuries have derailed his career. He has only played in 1 game in the past 3 seasons.
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