Players in the Portal [Official "They Gone" Thread]

[Yukonwreck]

Our other three corners listed on the depth chart (behind Sims and Walton) combined for 0 pass defensed in 30 games played combined.
Like the man said, don't confuse depth with numbers.

If we had a better D-line.

 

[MACHETE]

Money well spent by the dumbasses who donated.

You are not well informed. You know nothing about the contract.

 

[stinger78]

You are not well informed. You know nothing about the contract.

So, should I take this to mean he's staying or he's found a better "deal" and he's now leaving? I'm so confused!

 

[johncu]

Where the hell else is Walton a starter? Lower division schools? He’s a backup on any competitive team.

I strongly disagree. Walton was one of the most underrated players on the team over the past few years, IMO. He a good player.

 

[JJacket]

We sure are butthurt over a guy who played his ass off for us and is just looking to better himself.

 

[BrentwoodJacket]

So, should I take this to mean he's staying or he's found a better "deal" and he's now leaving? I'm so confused!

It appears he received a better offer.

 

[H-town]

We sure are butthurt over a guy who played his ass off for us and is just looking to better himself.

He meets every definition of the term “Tech man” and student athlete. Keep the negative comments to yourselves.
As for Zamari, congrats on graduating and best of luck on your next steps.

 

[JJacket]

Looks like Sims may be throwing to Gilbert after all.

 

[stinger78]

Looks like Sims may be throwing to Gilbert after all.

He was our first string QB for 3 years, yet Sims never played against UGA.

 

[MACHETE]

So, should I take this to mean he's staying or he's found a better "deal" and he's now leaving? I'm so confused!

The contract has clawbacks.

 

[GoGATech]

Walton to Ole Miss. Looks like NIL strikes again...

 

[JJacket]

Walton to Ole Miss. Looks like NIL strikes again...

So much for my theory on getting a worthwhile master's degree

 

[JoeCakeEater]

Walton to Ole Miss. Looks like NIL strikes again...

Quite disappointing… definitely a don’t hate the playa, hate the game situations.

 

[Nehru Jacket]

Quite disappointing… definitely a don’t hate the playa, hate the game situations.

I for one will be happy when Lane Kiffin gets a big time college or pro football job and Ole Miss goes back to being a forgotten program. Until recently the Ole Miss fan base consisted of bourbon drinking pseudo intellectual aristocrats who were good at nothing but talking about the virtues of Faulkner. And I don’t mean Buster.

 

[The Champ]

Walton to Ole Miss. Looks like NIL strikes again...

As expected. He’ll get to compete against the best in the SECW for a Top 25 team, and earn some coin while being there. Good luck to ZW!

 

[stinger78]

So much for my theory on getting a worthwhile master's degree

Not sure if serious. The top guys, who have legit NFL/NBA chances, could not give two hoots about a top master's degree. That can all come later, if they still want/need it.

I continue to repeat that this is GA Tech's biggest issue in the modern iteration of college football/basketball. GA Tech is a dedicated high-academic school. The pro leagues have made the college game their minor leagues and the prospect of mucho denaro is the only thing these guys are focused on, with the lone exception now of maximizing NIL in the short-term. The college coursework and degree don't even move the meter for those guys. At the risk of being reductionist and grossly overgeneralizing, most of those top guys would be flunking out of HS now if they weren't football/basketball stars.

 

[JJacket]

Not sure if serious. The top guys, who have legit NFL/NBA chances, could not give two hoots about a top master's degree. That can all come later, if they still want/need it.

I continue to repeat that this is GA Tech's biggest issue in the modern iteration of college football/basketball. GA Tech is a dedicated high-academic school. The pro leagues have made the college game their minor leagues and the prospect of mucho denaro is the only thing these guys are focused on, with the lone exception now of maximizing NIL in the short-term. The college coursework and degree don't even move the meter for those guys. At the risk of being reductionist and grossly overgeneralizing, most of those top guys would be flunking out of HS now if they weren't football/basketball stars.

Do you really, honestly, putting your love of GT aside, feel like he is a top player destined for NFL greatness?

I also believe the NIL for most players is not life changing money.

 

[Nehru Jacket]

Do you really, honestly, putting your love of GT aside, feel like he is a top player destined for NFL greatness?

I also believe the NIL for most players is not life changing money.

It’s not so much wether we think he is destined for the NFL, it’s what he thinks that counts.

 

[GTLiebs]

Do you really, honestly, putting your love of GT aside, feel like he is a top player destined for NFL greatness?

I also believe the NIL for most players is not life changing money.

It isn't a question of what he thinks, it's a question of what Walton thinks of his chances. Which may or may not be an objective viewpoint.

 

[JJacket]

It’s not so much wether we think he is destined for the NFL, it’s what he thinks that counts.

If he isn't smart enough to seek and filter out advice, then perhaps an Old Miss master's is what he needs. This was a 40 year decision. I'm not saying a Stanford, or Michigan, or any number of better schools came calling, but you'd think 4 years of GT would get him better.