Football QB Beau Pribula expected to enter the Transfer Portal
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He absolutely still has the greenlight. This is the playoff. We're not playing Maryland or Kent State.
If Drew or Warren or Carter go down we're not winning a title. Just like most teams can't lose their best player. Oregon is done with Gabriel. Tennessee without Nico. Ohio State without Howard despite Brown staying.
Beau leaving is ultimately good news long term and probably immediately
You did some 'reading in between the lines'. And while you MAY be right, there is still some conjecture on your part.
Its very clear what happened here. He spoke to the coaches and didn't get the assurances he wanted. That's not a criticism of him. He should want those promises. I think he made a horrible mistake by staying this year. Hopefully things work out well for him but this was an emotional reaction not a logical one based on the post which is blaming the NCAA instead of owning the fact he's doing what's best for him
It's never good news when you lose proven depth from your program; that just doesn't make any sense. You don't see one of the Texas qbs leaving right now.
Also, it's almost a certainty that Pribula never is going to play a down of NFL football at least as a qb, so this move was totally unnecessary. At PSU, he was getting to play probably more than he should have with Allar as the starter, and would've been the starter or co-starter for a top 10 program for at least one and maybe two seasons.
Arch is starting next year or he'd be gone. They made him that promise.
Quinn has 6 weeks to get himself into the first round
Why would either leave?
You think Beau is good enough to win a national title? Personally, I think Grunk gives us the same chance. None.
You know, please stop rationalizing players leaving teams that are preparing to play in the playoffs. It's absurd and you really have to engage in preztel logic to rationalize it. Obviously, the fing system is completely broken when something like this happens. This would be akin to an NFL player who is entering a free agent year to just quit on an NFL team that's going to the playoffs; Najee Harris is not going to be resigned after this season, so maybe he just should quit the Steelers right now and not play in the playoffs.
Just ridiculous. It's gone from opting out of so-called "meaningless" bowl games to quitting on a team in the playoffs that has a chance to win a National Championship.
What about these 'deals' and his agent?
I missed those parts in his tweet.
Speculate away....
It's not like that at all--they have a contract that includes the playoff. College football is based on semesters--the semester is over.
Texas was used as an example--I simply explained how that wasn't comparable.
I wish Najee would quit right now after that fumble yesterday
Again, Trace 2.0 wasn't a starter--he was a depth piece that was never going to start here and he realized that and left. His only mistake was not leaving in the spring. Best of luck to him
I said, IF he stayed his AGENT could work out a deal while he was playing--that's just how the system works. Is Beau a "do no contact" in the portal? Once we find that out we'll know if he has a deal or not.
Beau helped win the game @wisconsin when Drew got dinged up. I have zero hope that a true freshman can come in and lead this team against any playoff participant without ever having taken a college snap.
Beau did. We aren't playing Wisconsin in the playoff
I have zero faith Beau could beat them either.
Allar, Warren and Carter are our stars--we need them to contend. Injuries happen but if they do we're screwed regardless.
Landon doesn't understand the portal--it doesn't close on the 28th unless we're eliminated before then.
He's wrong again just like he was wrong for his unfounded criticism of Devin Brown
No idea why this board thinks Landon is all knowing--he literally doesn't understand the portal as he's shown countless times now.
It is probably because that is what the NCAA's transfer portal rules say. Open Dec. 9 for 30 days then closed until April. The problem for any player participating in the playoffs is that a) the best seats get taken b) NIL money gets used up and c) the player has to make plans to enroll, move, and get situated before the spring semester. If Beau doesn't declare before December 28th, he won't be able to participate in his new team's spring practices which is uber important for a QB.
College Football Transfer Portal: Dates for winter, spring entry windows
The college football transfer portal has turned into the sport's version of free agency. Here are the dates for the 2024-25 year cycle.
They have 5 days after the season ends to enter the portal-Beau doesn't have to declare by the 28th unless we lose to SMUIt is probably because that is what the NCAA's transfer portal rules say. Open Dec. 9 for 30 days then closed until April. The problem for any player participating in the playoffs is that a) the best seats get taken b) NIL money gets used up and c) the player has to make plans to enroll, move, and get situated before the spring semester. If Beau doesn't declare before December 28th, he won't be able to participate in his new team's spring practices which is uber important for a QB.
College Football Transfer Portal: Dates for winter, spring entry windows
The college football transfer portal has turned into the sport's version of free agency. Here are the dates for the 2024-25 year cycle.www.on3.com
He could have also declared when it opened but timing tells you everything
I don't blame Beau but to say he had no other option is false. Stating he only had until the 28th is false.
Agents can secure money and a destination even before a player enters the portal.
Beau also could do what Devin Brown is doing but let's ignore the obvious and blame the NCAA for Beau making his own decision based on what's best for him (which I'm fine with but you all want to blame the NCAA because you don't comprehend when semesters begin?)
where are you seeing that? I see the rules saying Dec 9th to the 28th, period.
I would imagine that Allar has indicated he is coming back which probably triggered Beau's decision as he'd not start over Allar in 2025. That is why he didn't portal out on or near the 9th.
Here is CBS sports stating, in Oct., the window is 12 9~28th along with my other two links from previous posts.
NCAA shortens college football, basketball transfer portal windows from 45 to 30 days
The NCAA is not eliminating the spring portal window, despite a recommendation from the Football Oversight Committee
www.cbssports.com
Disagree, I highly doubt that money is his number one motivation. And it does make sense to have as many options open as possible.
Finally, players who participate in postseason competition are given five days after their season concludes to enter the transfer portal. The 2024 national championship game is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. Participants in that game will have through Jan. 25 to enter their name in the portal.where are you seeing that? I see the rules saying Dec 9th to the 28th, period.
I would imagine that Allar has indicated he is coming back which probably triggered Beau's decision as he'd not start over Allar in 2025. That is why he didn't portal out on or near the 9th.
Here is CBS sports stating, in Oct., the window is 12 9~28th along with my other two links from previous posts.
NCAA shortens college football, basketball transfer portal windows from 45 to 30 days
The NCAA is not eliminating the spring portal window, despite a recommendation from the Football Oversight Committee
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I don't understand why people assume Allar is coming back over "he was told he had to compete with Grunk"
The only way Beau's leaving now really hurts us in the short term is if Allar suffers a short term injury in one of the first two games. It is possible that we can beat the SMU and Boise by primarily running the ball and controlling the line of scrimmage, but we've seen how bad a deer in the headlights, virgin QB thrust into a big game can be. Thus, it would be nice to have Beau to take over if needed. It will be tough to nearly impossible to win games 3 & 4 without Allar. 44 can handle the Beau sets for the most part, apart from throwing downfield, which Beau seldom did anyway.
Next year is where Beau's leaving will really be felt. He is a very nice backup because of his skillset being different from Allar's and not many schools are able to keep experienced backup QB's with any semblance of competence.
Next year is where Beau's leaving will really be felt. He is a very nice backup because of his skillset being different from Allar's and not many schools are able to keep experienced backup QB's with any semblance of competence.
Agreed. I don't think we have a snowball's chance if Allar gets hurt for an extended period of time. But if he gets dinged up or a concussion, we are in trouble. SMU has a very good pass rush and if Grunk comes in, you can bet your bottom dollar they'll bring 6 or 7 on every single play until Grunk proves he can find the open outlet.
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Like I said, if he weren't coming back, then it would be coaching malpractice not to entertain veteran portal qbs as early as this past weekend. I'm unaware that this was done. Therefore, I must conclude that the staff doesn't believe that it needs a veteran qb for next season because they already have one coming back. If you're right and I'm wrong and PSU doesn't get a veteran portal qb, then next season quite simply will be worse than what we saw out of Michigan's offense this past season, because the kid who be playing never would've taken a single snap in a real game.
How many schools start their spring semester after January 20?
We will see if Allar returns or not, but I doubt that Beau’s decision was based on on having to compete for the job, that was always a given.
For what reason does it make so much sense to have as many options as possible? I get it, easy for me to say, but playing time is irrelevant to him. He is not going to the NFL and he isn't going to Notre Dame or Oregon where is he is going to compete for a National Championship. He likely could go find playing time somewhere if he transferred after Spring ball if he just wants to play. To me the price of leaving your dream school who seemingly has been very good to you and your teammates is a high price to pay for your ego or desire to play a few more games of football before your career is over. It's definitely not about where he wants to go to grad school.
Or the staff thought he would stay and compete with Grunk then they wouldn't need a vet
I'm confident with Grunk starting just like I was with Allar last year.
It wasn't always a given--I promise you Beau stayed believing the job was his in 2025 not that he'd have to compete for it--he put in 3 years and believes it's his turn
Schools will allow him to enroll late and it's only that date if we win 3 games. Beau could have easily announced after Saturday's game instead of deciding so close to the game--he handled this poorly
Your comments are based on your perspective, not Beau’s. He may not be college blue blood or pro qb material, but he has to look at it, And I’m sure he does look at it as he is.
I don't know that Beau made a choice? He absolutely made a choice
I don't know that Beau wasn't told what he wanted to hear? If Beau was told he'd be starting next year he'd be here--he wasn't and he moved on
This isn't criticism of Franklin or Beau--just reality of college football
And you know this how? The only way he could have believed the job was his would be if Franklin told him it was his and I find that very unlikely.
Same reason any QB stays instead of goes to the portal
No one stays in this era to be a backup unless they've exhausted every other alternative--see how many QBs are in the portal
The biggest issue here is many are making Beau into something he's not. Long term this is great news--couldn't be happier he won't be our QB next year.
So you don’t know what you say is true, and by speculating that it is true you slander Beau.
Highly doubtful that Franklin ever promised him the job, much more likely that he knows Allar is coming back and he wanted an opportunity to start two years somewhere. The idea that he was afraid to compete for the job with a true freshman does not make sense.
How am I slandering him. It's not even a negative that I'm saying. He has to start next year--if he's not guarantee to start here he had to go. He wasn't given that promise
I never said Franklin promised him the job--this is why people fight with me--they don't read what is said. He stayed "believing" that when Allar left (still believe he's gone) he'd start in 2025--he asked James to confirm that and James said he'd compete with Grunk. He was upset (understandably) and left to ensure he starts. He's doing nothing wrong. No idea how this is slanderous lol
When has Franklin ever told anyone that they have the job without having to compete? If he has, then he isn’t much of a coach. You are entitled to your speculations, but IMS, Beau always knew he would need to beat out Grunk. He is most likely leaving because Drew is coming back.
Allar was told that last year or he wouldn't have been here this year
You comprehend with the portal everyone is demanding playing time. Franklin has to make those promises. Whether or not he fulfills them is a separate discussion.
When Beau enters the portal is someone going to guarantee him the starting role?
I don't believe for a second this has anything to do with Drew--if Drew was staying that would have been announced
He's graduating - often times that means he's leaving if he decides to go to grad school somewhere other than PSU.
Unsubstantiated rumor.
Wut? He can apply to grad schools all he wants. No one said he couldn't.
