Towards the end of the vid, Brian says something that I've pointed out in the discord. Eventually, you are going to have to pay big money for some of the upper echelon players. I don't like the way that the game is going, but we have to be able to adapt to the situation, or risk becoming Purdue or Maryland. Just my two cents.
He talks common sense. It isn't any enlightening information. Apparently Carter Smith is a good quarterback because Brian knows him. And i never knew San Francisco produced great wide receivers.
I think the staff is rolling with the young guys next season on the DL. Much easier get a quality WR in the portal. I'm guessing next year they will get 3 or more WR's recruits plus another 3 or 4 in the portal.
Honestly, Brian is smart but he does take some of the joy out of it. Like we might not get 9 wins in 10 years? What's the point if we aren't one of these major schools? Like he's saying a well coached and top 25 recruiting class can't punch up at all?
If Hilton can develop into a player (quickly) nearly to what his father was, he will make an impact, but they do need to recruit better. I'm hoping that the transfer portal HITS for them. Any talented WR looking for a place where he WILL have an opportunity to play immediately, it's WI. The d line recruiting looks really good, now they need to coach them and develop.
We have nothing to sell a receiver. We promise our QB will really really really really really try to throw you a pass, but well probably not able to. Until Mettauer or Smith can put some serious Badger tape together, I expect receivers to give us a no thanks. Just thank our lucky stars Hilton Jr. said yes.
It’s not going to change. The players filed lawsuits on pay and transferring etc. They won because their arguments were on the side of the law. There’s no going back. It’s why major football programs/conferences are shifting and consolidating. They know they’ll need to maximize income to be able to pay players enough to compete and still cover costs of operating a major program. It’s why we are down to two power conferences really - the Big Ten and SEC. They’ll probably go through another expansion period again to get to 24 teams max.
That ship has sailed. The Badgers will be a bottom dweller until the end of time if they try to just recruit and develop. They will end up being a feeder team to the top teams. Once a player gets good he will get poached. No different than how MLB is now.
Go get your QB Coach and bring in a matched pair - a QB and receiver who have played together. Right now like Brian said - the Badgers aren't "Portal Serious" so they are throwig in the towel on Big Improvements and resigned to trying to hold on & be a 6-6 team.
Well Locke must have watched his film last year ! If Minnesota can get a good transfer from NEW HAMPSHIRE there must be many available better than Locke ! Doubt his brother stays
6-6 or 7-5 would be a dream scenario next year. That's very optimistic.
Trech is back!
may not want him back - in his heart is he a Badger?
@CraigFissel huh??
Yes he's back. Tell a friend
Brian Smith is for sure the best episode each week
Towards the end of the vid, Brian says something that I've pointed out in the discord. Eventually, you are going to have to pay big money for some of the upper echelon players. I don't like the way that the game is going, but we have to be able to adapt to the situation, or risk becoming Purdue or Maryland. Just my two cents.
I could not agree more!! Why can’t we get truly exceptional receivers or TEs
Simple man, I see Brian Smith on the thumbnail, I watch the video.
This is why he's one of the best, man.
He talks common sense. It isn't any enlightening information. Apparently Carter Smith is a good quarterback because Brian knows him. And i never knew San Francisco produced great wide receivers.
I think the staff is rolling with the young guys next season on the DL. Much easier get a quality WR in the portal. I'm guessing next year they will get 3 or more WR's recruits plus another 3 or 4 in the portal.
Honestly, Brian is smart but he does take some of the joy out of it. Like we might not get 9 wins in 10 years? What's the point if we aren't one of these major schools? Like he's saying a well coached and top 25 recruiting class can't punch up at all?
I thought Kenny Guiton's strength was supposed to be his ability to recruit
If Hilton can develop into a player (quickly) nearly to what his father was, he will make an impact, but they do need to recruit better. I'm hoping that the transfer portal HITS for them. Any talented WR looking for a place where he WILL have an opportunity to play immediately, it's WI. The d line recruiting looks really good, now they need to coach them and develop.
We have never signed upper echelon wr's on a regular basis...
other than VA we've got no decent proven Receivers
2025 schedule is just as brutal as the 2024 schedule. Pretty much 4-5 given losses on it before the season starts.
We have nothing to sell a receiver. We promise our QB will really really really really really try to throw you a pass, but well probably not able to. Until Mettauer or Smith can put some serious Badger tape together, I expect receivers to give us a no thanks. Just thank our lucky stars Hilton Jr. said yes.
I like Brian but he makes me not want to watch college football anymore. Its all about who spends the most money on recruits. That has got to change
It’s Sad, but it’s the truth. you have to face it at some point.
Brian is speaking the TRUTH
It’s not going to change. The players filed lawsuits on pay and transferring etc. They won because their arguments were on the side of the law. There’s no going back. It’s why major football programs/conferences are shifting and consolidating. They know they’ll need to maximize income to be able to pay players enough to compete and still cover costs of operating a major program. It’s why we are down to two power conferences really - the Big Ten and SEC. They’ll probably go through another expansion period again to get to 24 teams max.
That ship has sailed. The Badgers will be a bottom dweller until the end of time if they try to just recruit and develop. They will end up being a feeder team to the top teams. Once a player gets good he will get poached. No different than how MLB is now.
Pro sports have a salary cap...college needs to follow
Weigman is going to Houston
There's the bag Brian mentioned, ha
Go get your QB Coach and bring in a matched pair - a QB and receiver who have played together. Right now like Brian said - the Badgers aren't "Portal Serious" so they are throwig in the towel on Big Improvements and resigned to trying to hold on & be a 6-6 team.
Well Locke must have watched his film last year ! If Minnesota can get a good transfer from NEW HAMPSHIRE there must be many available better than Locke ! Doubt his brother stays
Being compared to Maryland’s program makes me want to throw up my yellow dye Froot Loops
Ceiling 7-5. Reality 4-8 or 5-7 or worse.
I never had high expectations for next year - it is only Year 3 of Fickell's tenure