Football QB Beau Pribula expected to enter the Transfer Portal
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And they're not winning a title with him despite his pedigree being WAY higher than Beau.
How is Devin Brown doing it? So you are telling me there will be no one else that portals from the 12 teams in the playoffs after this. I’ll take it all back if no one else portals and Devin Brown gets left out of the QB musical chairs. You can have your opinion and root for him if you want. To me he’s a quitter and a selfish punk who is just trying to do a money grab. He is no NFL prospect.
How is he doing a "money grab" if PSU is unwilling to match offers he is receiving??? He can't make PSU match other offers, so it looks like he'll be going to Grad School somewhere else.
I’m quite sure I already indicated that he’s a PSU graduate. But players who have completed a degree still need to enroll in school, scooby - either making progress toward another Bachelor’s, or a graduate degree.
If he was offered money by schools, that would be a violation. Could have happened, of course, but highly highly unlikely and not worth consideration when there are less nefarious and obvious alternative explanations.
That is exactly the money grab. I’m sure PSU offered something but he will get more somewhere else as a starter. That’s the only reason to leave the school that you have loved and have always rooted for. Maybe I’m completely wrong but I don’t think he’s picking his next school based on who has the best graduate Communications school. Without being an NFL prospect, IMO you leave to get a bag from somewhere else.
So how was Ewers offered $$$ by a b2g school as it was reported? If he's graduating how is it illegal for him to speak with potential Grad Schools he might be interested in attending?
Yes the CFB calendar needs to change. Let the season finish before we have free agency, coaching changes, the draft of high school players, etc. Pribula could have played a pivotal role during this playoff run and enhanced his football future (remember Tua at Bama). Instead, he is bailing on his teammates. But the CFB schedule sort of forces the issue for many of these kids.
It seems to me that there are only two ways to change the schedule to fit that and those are (1) have the playoff be completed at least a couple weeks if not more before the spring semester begins at most schools or (2) push back the beginning of the spring semester at most schools to at least a couple weeks if not more after the end of the playoff. And neither of those seems feasible.
But there's another way that won't happen but I think should get consideration. And that is, stop making these guys be college students just because they play football.
You may think it's disgusting, but I believe it's coming. The BIG and the SEC are going to suck up all the teams worth anything, break away from the NCAA, and set up their own semi pro league. Just my opinion, of course. I'm all for it. At least their will be rules and structure again.
College football as it's existed for 100+ years is gone any way you look at it.
You want actual college football? Start watching FCS and D2 games.
This team could make the final on Jan. 20. The 5 day period would open the next day. That's when classes start almost everywhere, and a lot of places won't let you enroll after the first week.
A system where student-athletes play college football is fine with me. And a professional league that's a feeder for the NFL is fine with me. If there's a way to truly do one or both of those then I am on board.
But the notion that we have a system where the people playing college football are student-athletes is revealed to be more and more silly by the day. Roughly 1/3 of all 18-22 year olds go to college and yet somehow virtually 100% of 18-22 year olds that are good at football go to college and also they are magically qualified to attend almost any college they want, including deciding to change colleges from year to year. It's so obvious that this is all about football. The people in charge of things should create a reality that reflects that.
Unfortunately, the time arrived for Beau to make a Big Boy decision. He may very well live his teammates, love his coaches and love his school. And he would likely love the chance to play in the playoffs.
But the best time for him to make the best decision on his future has arrived now. I’m sure he weighed all the factors and came to the conclusion that suits him best.
Good for him. I wish him (and all others in a similar position) nothing but the best.
But the best time for him to make the best decision on his future has arrived now. I’m sure he weighed all the factors and came to the conclusion that suits him best.
Good for him. I wish him (and all others in a similar position) nothing but the best.
If he's leaving immediately, then get the hell out and don't let the door smack you in the ass when you leave.
I think it was because of this exact situation and they wanted to preserve his RS while trying to keep BP happy. But in the end with DA coming back it is in his best interest to go. Will be very interesting to see where he ends up. I would have to think that WVA and sPitt would be solid options and maybe VT. Wherever he goes he will be a winner.
That is potentially the price of a championship. Look at what happened to both Michigan and Washington this year. Only schools like Ohio State and Georgia can simply reload and contend. This is our year to get something achieved. We fail this season we are middle of the pack going forward unless our NIL game gets to the next level. Sadly without Beau we have less ability to beat Oregon, Ohio State, Texas and Georgia all of whom could stand in our path that is assuming we get past SMU.
It would have been more impactful if individuals like Klatt took this stand prior to the season and new system being implemented.
This negative externality of the new system re portal transfers prior to season completion was a known flawed feature. Instead of drawing attention to and criticizing the system after the fact, it would be nice if they brought it to attention much earlier.
And I am still waiting for someone to put forward a workable solution for the players participating in the playoff that would like to consider their transfer portal options upon completion of the season.
There is a strong likelihood that we end up without a quarterback who has taken a snap and are too late for the portal. Only chance being other playoff QB's, like Ewers & Brown, or after spring ball castoffs. Will PSU even allow someone to be admitted after the semester has started?
My guess is they've known this long before yesterday and Grunk has been getting the snaps in practice. Franklin may have decided that he doesn't want a player who's potentially not fully invested to his team and teammates, and would rather not deal with the crap. Football, especially QB is a mental game and no one can guarantee their ability to be ready, especially with all that Beau would be dealing with if he stayed after announcing his departure. It's different than retirement.
Give the guy who's going to be here the snaps. Could you imagine what this board would be like if Beau fumbled the game away, or threw an interception after saying he's portalling after the game.
Beau leaving is quite the indication that Allar is returning. However, if Drew were to hypothetically go on a tear through these playoffs, his draft stock skyrockets, he still could change course and declare.
Also, the decision to leave immediately may not have been Beau, but Franklin. He could have told him you’re either all in or all out. And he didn’t want to set precedent for future players who announce their plan to transfer but “ i can still stick around “
Also, the decision to leave immediately may not have been Beau, but Franklin. He could have told him you’re either all in or all out. And he didn’t want to set precedent for future players who announce their plan to transfer but “ i can still stick around “
Just as an aside, we keep mentioning "the bag" as if players securing money for their future is a selfish thing. Most of these guys won't go pro and get to big NFL contracts, if they can make $500K-$12M switching colleges, they really should. I hate the system and was not in favor of players being paid, but now that they are, id advise my kid to do the same. I have 3 young kids, I work my ass off and make a good living, I almost never stop worrying about money. If Beau can make $500K and put it in a high yield savings account he can really set himself and his future family up well.
Yes but his first choice was to stay at PSU and be starting QB for 2 years. Unfortunately he didn't know if Allar was going to return and he couldn't afford to wait and find out.
Maybe but my guess is this is a new development and an emotional reaction
I'm not at all upset about this. I don't think it hurts us at all.
You don't know that. It's just as likely he was told he'd be competing with Grunk for the job and left.
This is the alleged scenario unfolding in Columbus re: OSU backup QB Devon Brown. Apparently he is going to enter the transfer portal after the completion of the CFPI. Does anyone know of the specifics of QB Brown's new destination?
Everything that I've heard and read since Beau's announcement of his intention to enter the transfer portal was that there was no time in between to 'portal' if you are continuing to play.
Plus, if I was the new team promising compensation beyond a scholarship, would I want to put my new player at risk in a game that he could get hurt and affect the future of his new team.
There's plenty of time. Beau's agent could have everything worked out while we're playing. He's upset because he thought he would start next year and is jumping ship because he wasn't guaranteed it.
"I didn't come here to play school." This Cardale Jones classic was the words of a prophet.
Beau deserves credit for being a PSU student-athlete in our traditional model. He also chose PSU and stayed when his classmate Allar was clearly #1 qb.
His skill set allowed him to carve out a niche and garner significant playing time. His grit is a nice change of pace and he is a proven playmaker.
All of which points to his "impossible" situation- which it indeed is. In the end he chose his personal goals over the team goals and his PSU legacy will be tarnished because of it.
I don't bet- but I'd imagine our Vegas odds just got longer. Beau was a great Penn State football player who is stuck in a hard spot. Tengwall's post points to the empathy his teammates may have for him.
But for a Pa Kid, with a PSU heart to bolt NOW is more than disheartening. I won't be a hater, but also will not be a supporter wherever he lands.
In the end he is no different than Silas Redd- "Business Decision"- except that he has a degree. If Drew balls out and declares for the draft, Beau will regret playing his hand as he has done.
But that was his call within the parameters that exist at this time- which will likely change in part because of him.
If Drew gets injured and Ethan pulls a Taquon, all hell will reign down on Beau. "Impossible" is correct.
He made his best decision for himself. For people who invest a lot of time and money into PSU football- this absolutely sucks too. We shouldn't be forced to celebrate his Adam Smith move either.
Time to move ahead, and move on.
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A lot of good here but this has no impact on Vegas. He played about 5-7 snaps a game excluding Wisconsin. We go as far as Allar Warren and the backs take us. Not Beau unless he has going to become a WR
I'm not wrong. I never said kids wouldn't transfer. Opting out is literally kids announcing they're not playing in a bowl game to enter the draft. CMC started it.
This is a typical backup transferring because he's not good enough. Not Warren sitting out to prep for the draft.
I still can't believe anyone is upset with this. It's great news unless Drew is injured. We're not putting 2 QBs on the field at the same time and we're not breaking momentum by doing so. Best of all, Beau isn't good enough to be a starting QB on a contender. This makes us better next year with or without Drew.
Do you have a link re your assertions about Pribula or is this merely your opinion?
“Unless Drew is injured.” That is exactly why it’s awful news. We are heading into the playoffs without a backup qb with game experience. On top of that, I doubt Drew has the greenlight to scramble anymore as it risks an injury. That takes away from his game too. It’s not a big part of his game, but he makes a first down with his legs here and there.
