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BucketGetter
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Did I miss an announcement? Seems like the next major retention news. Do we need to hear from underclassmen too? Becker? Hardy? Jones? Ajani? Who else do we actually need to hear from?


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Topic starter Posted : 01/27/2026 2:07 am
Kelly_32
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At this point, I hope it’s safe to assume that everyone is coming back. 


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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:04 am
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With the portal mess, teams will be trying to poach right up to the end of fall camp. 🤣 


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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:40 am
Sammy Jacobs
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@bucketgetter Not every guy is going to make an announcement they are coming back or going. All of those players will be back with IU. Becker did make an announcement on his Instagram. @openwheel The portal is now closed, so they cannot poach guys anymore.


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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:43 am
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Posted by: @thehoosierhuddle
... @openwheel The portal is now closed, so they cannot poach guys anymore.
Yeah. Ok. Sure...

I was tongue in cheek, but, yeah, OK, sure. 😆 

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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:45 am
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Sammy Jacobs
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@openwheel I got you, I am sure they tried, but players cant just jump into the portal willy nilly.


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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:50 am
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I am pretty sure it happened last year. It's all about contracts. Portal has little to zero teeth. Do 'regular students' need to portal? If not, then neither do athletes if they actually challenge it. IMO .  But schools are starting to fight back on the contracts.

I'm sure we're OK. Some players may move late. Doubt ours do. And it's only been a few players trying to challenge, So hopefully I'm just joking.


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Posted : 01/27/2026 8:55 am
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@openwheel - I am with you but I surmise revised NIL deals are signed before the portal closes so the player can decide if he wants to stay or go.  In that case, the portal closing should sort of provide closure under that assumption.   I certainly could be wrong though.


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Posted : 01/27/2026 9:27 am
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@thehoosierhuddle Question: Are there any FCS or Division II players Cig might have an interest adding to the current roster?


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Posted : 01/27/2026 9:29 am
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Posted by: @thehoosierhuddle

@openwheel I got you, I am sure they tried, but players cant just jump into the portal willy nilly.

You're too young to use "willy nilly" ... but it's a fantastic term.

 


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Posted : 01/27/2026 1:38 pm
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@gthomas 

I'm reaching senior status, so his use seemed 100% standard to me... But I'll admit, I am sure I learned it from my Dad. 🤣 


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Posted : 01/27/2026 1:46 pm
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HurryingHoosiers
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gee willikers, quit going all willy nilly ya young whipper snappers.


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Posted : 01/27/2026 1:55 pm
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