In Reply to: Portal Opens today posted by traprh on March 24, 2025 at 10:15:37
Mick has talked about the new era and needing to start from scratch every season. I don't know if that was just talk, or or does he believe the best tactic is dump and chase. Dump a bunch of guys and chase a bunch of guys.
Cause on the other hand, he was talking up Tennessee's experience, and I think (I may be wrong) talking up their continuity.
For UCLA, I lean to the continuity path. We don't have the money to go after the most sought after players. I'd gamble on keeping a group of good guys together for a few years, filling in weak spots as you're able. Unless guys on the current roster are over-pricing themselves, I wouldn't dump any of them - though I'd ask DA to take a pay cut. I'd put all my money on getting Dent and keeping Mara. If we can add more, great, but I wouldn't jettison anyone except for to let DA know he's going to have to take a back seat. Way in the back.
Regarding Perry - Mick sees him in practice every day. Gotta go w/ Mick's decision on that.
Aside from going after Dent and keeping Mara, I'd focus on HS recruiting. With all the emphasis and all the money going to portal players, I would think that there is a lot of HS talent out there to be had. For cheap. Yes, the biggest names will have a lot of money thrown at them, but that money will dry up fast. Seems like your money will go a long way going after HS players. JMO. But, I bet there will be some articles coming out saying that HS players are now a great value play.