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2025-26 #PortalSZN Thread

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Feb 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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  1. Seaofred92 Seaofred92
Wish we had some 315 pound defensive lineman
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I didn't remove that game to fit the narrative. I don't take much away from bowl games anymore.

But if we need to include that game, I'd point out that Utah gave up the following rush yards in the six games prior to playing us:

BYU - 202 yards
Colorado - 38 yards
Cincinnati - 206 yards
Baylor - 133 yards
Kansas State - 472 yards
Kansas - 290 yards

So, I'm not going to put much value on Nelson's 88 yards in this game (when Utah was without their best defender as well) as a reason to think we shouldn't go after a more proven RB for 2026.
They were bad all year. That doesn't change Nelson's stats in the game. He averaged over 7 ypc, which is good against anyone.

I get that you don't think this RB room is good enough. I didn't think rolling with EJ as RB1 was good enough rolling into this season, but I was wrong.

I just don't think an elite RB elevates this team more than improving other position groups. I'm also NOT saying that getting another RB is a bad thing, especially since Williams portaled today.
 
They were bad all year. That doesn't change Nelson's stats in the game. He averaged over 7 ypc, which is good against anyone.

I get that you don't think this RB room is good enough. I didn't think rolling with EJ as RB1 was good enough rolling into this season, but I was wrong.

I just don't think an elite RB elevates this team more than improving other position groups. I'm also NOT saying that getting another RB is a bad thing, especially since Williams portaled today.
It’s not an either/or scenario. They need to add better rb talent AND upgrade other positions just as they’ve been doing.

We literally just watched how one elite RB elevates the team with crappy talent around him. Why kneecap yourself?
 
We literally just watched how one elite RB elevates the team with crappy talent around him.
I fundamentally do not agree with this statement. I don't want to argue it, because nothing can be proven, it's all speculation. I'm not saying you're wrong for thinking this way. I just don't see it the same.

The basis of my stance is grounded in this assumption.
 
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