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I get this, but then the players using the argument that they want more competitive balance is completely contrary to this. The higher CBT does nothing for the competitive balance and getting the lower payrolls to spend more. If anything, it probably does the opposite as they will look for even more ways to be more "efficient" like the Rays as they are less able to compete for the higher priced players.

Yeah, Hutch is definitely ahead of Thibodeaux for me. IMO Hutch tested as well or better in the areas that matter the most for an edge. And I trust Hutch's work ethic considerably more.

Me too. I could definitely take him over Hutchison as I think we have a better front 4 than back 7 and watching almost all of Hamilton's games the past 3 seasons, he can completely change how a defense is played. His instincts and game speed are as good as anyone I have seen. His ability to make plays at the line of scrimmage or in the back end of the defense are definitely different than a normal safety. And he is one I would definitely trust GPS time more than 40 time as he was definitely one of the fastest players on the field. I definitely have no problem taking Hutch and probably would do it myself, but Hamilton is definitely my next choice.

The former players on MLB radio say the players are all for the larger bases, so it doesn't seem like a major issue.

I'm not 100% sure. I just have heard them say that is the biggest part of the reason. Maybe the larger bases will be softer and more tapered?

It's also to help with the "slick bases" issue and hopefully prevent some injuries.

I really enjoyed it also.

There is a pretty significant advantage in that his offer to make him a restricted FA will likely be $7.2 mil as he likely won’t meet the thresholds to increase it to $11 plus million. Then, if they want they can match any offer he gets and don’t have to outbid everyone else. They also get to see if he fits the culture as Betrayer said. I like this move. I am definitely upset we didn’t move Grant.

He was always expected to be the HC in waiting, just no one thought it would be this soon. He's elevated their recruiting in the year he had been there. Players wanted him, recruits wanted him. He will be learning on the job coaching, but the program would have taken a significant step back in talent with early signing day in 2 weeks as well as the transfer portal if they didn't make this move. He is the main reason they actually have a couple 5 stars in the 2022 and 2023 class and are getting some recruits from Ohio that Ohio State wants. IMO a great hire, al be it one with risk. A soon to be 36 year old head coach along with a 29 year old offensive coordinator both who are great recruiters. Keeping almost all of the staff (even though Kelly tried to give them huge raises to follow him). There will definitely be mistakes on game day, but it definitely brings new blood and energy into the program.

Maybe. I think the push for Brown is because Ewers coming early means both Miller and McCord are gone. But could be. Montgomery is interesting Both ND and OSU offered him early, partly in an attempt to get his brother. If Ewers had been here this spring, I think he'd for sure be gone, but since he didn't arrive until fall and is already getting paid, I think he stays. All it takes is an injury to Stroud next year and he is playing early. If all 3 go, the QB room is definitely in trouble behind Stroud, which is why I think at least 1 stays and I believe it will be Ewers. It will definitely be interesting to see what happens.

I think Ewers will stay as he is still so young and all he needs is 1 year of playing to be a top pick. I do think Miller and McCord are likely to transfer as it's unlikely they get any real playing time.

Our comp pick this year will be after the 2nd round - they rotate every other year for the teams that qualify and under the current system I believe we cannot lose our comp pick, so the lost pick would be our 3rd round pick.