Will back in portal

[Msujd164]

That was a quick stop

[Commercecomet24]

That didn't take long

[msstate7]

Then the 7 figures reported here is wrong. No way he risks losing that... well, if he's sober, he wouldn't

[Commercecomet24]

At least he got to the nc game for free!

[RockyDog]

Noodle for hire!!

[Commercecomet24]

Then the 7 figures reported here is wrong. No way he risks losing that... well, if he's sober, he wouldn't

Yeah i agree,I never thought the 7 figures was accurate.

[CaptainObvious]

Memphis or Western Kentucky offering $50k?

[Mjoelner34]

Yeah i agree,I never thought the 7 figures was accurate.

7 figures including two past the decimal point.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Would have to do that to get to Bama

[msstate7]

Would have to do that to get to Bama

Man, I have a hard time seeing that. DeBour might get run out of town next year if he runs off milroe for will and it doesn't work out

[Matt3467]

Would have to do that to get to Bama

I appreciate Will for what he's done here at State but there's no way Will goes to Bama. Will wants to start and he won't start there.

[msstate7]

Id be willing to bet that grubb gets the job and will stays at Washington

[BuckyIsAB****]

He is going where Grubb goes. But a few of our fans know better

[Dawgface]

Id be willing to bet that grubb gets the job and will stays at Washington

You would think so. But maybe he is hedging his bets in case Grubb doesn't get it. Who knows....

[662dawg]

He is going where Grubb goes. But a few of our fans know better

No chance in hell Will Rogers ever throws a pass for Alabama other than in garbage time or multiple injuries. If Deboar is ret*rded enough to send Milroe down the road & start Rogers, he may not last a whole year.

[Jarius]

No chance in hell Will Rogers ever throws a pass for Alabama other than in garbage time or multiple injuries. If Deboar is ret*rded enough to send Milroe down the road & start Rogers, he may not last a whole year.

If Will Rogers starts at Alabama they will literally fire that coach before August. Alabama fans aren’t normal humans. They will revolt. They have had 15 years of pent up frustration from Saban telling them what to do. That group wants to get back to their natural state of
Self destruction and chaos.

[dawgday166]

I'm just visualizing WR as Bama's QB against Michigan in the semis. I'm not sure I'm even seeing a TD for Bama if WR is the QB in that game.

And Penix didn't even get quite the same pressure and he was having a hard time finding his WRs in the little time he had. Michigan only had 1 sack but put a lot of pressure on him. If WR is playing for Washington in that game Michigan probably would've had 8 or 9 sacks.

But hey ... we'll see.

[mo7888]

Rogers is transferring to Bama... so we'll see...

[coachnorm]

Julian Sayin will make Rogers look like a rookie because Sayin just got out of high school and is mentally tougher and genetically superior also. I would bet that every quarterback in the Alabama room will have the same qualities as Sayin.

[dawgday166]

I'm going to caveat my statement with this: There was a 4 game stretch that ended following the Auburn game in 2021, where I thought he was really, really good. But I hadn't seen that WR since then. And Bama QBs don't take sacks like Will has since that stretch. And an elite QB like Jayden Daniels, who obviously was the best QB this year, stay in the pocket and deliver strikes downfield while getting hammered with a brutal blow. Jayden was unbelievable at that IMO. He a tough dude.

Be interesting to see how it turns out.

ETA: And Penix made some throws in TX game that were really, really good. Some that were all arm while leaning backward or a little off-balance that were bullets, threaded the needle, and deadly accurate. Will can't make those throws.

[Todd4State]

If Will goes to Bama he won't have to worry about getting sacked because their o-line is allowed to hold every play.

[StarkVegasSteve]

If Will goes to Bama it will be to do what Minshew wanted to do before Leach offered him. Go be a backup and get an early start on his coaching career.

If he wants to play and Grubb does not stay at UW, then he will go to WKU.

[msstate7]

If I were debour, I'd go get Kendal Briles as OC. The style he ran with Kj at ark would be deadly with milroe and bama's supporting cast

[BuckyIsAB****]

Im impressed at some of yalls level to eat shit and go back for seconds

[viverlibre]

If Will goes to Bama it will be to do what Minshew wanted to do before Leach offered him. Go be a backup and get an early start on his coaching career.

If he wants to play and Grubb does not stay at UW, then he will go to WKU.

That was to learn under Saban, coming from the DeBoar tree won't have the same meaning.

[StarkVegasSteve]

That was to learn under Saban, coming from the DeBoar tree won't have the same meaning.

I think it will because he wants to be in that modified Air Raid and that is what DeBoer has ran his whole career so I think for what Will wants to do, that is a good starting point.

[CaptainObvious]

Mississippi State was 20-17 under Mike Leach and QB Will Rogers. When you denigrate Will Rogers you do it to Leach as well. When I see some of your harsh rhetoric towards both, I am embarrassed by a small portion of our Fanbase.

Let Leach Rest In Peace and Let Will Be!

Neither represent Mississippi State anymore.

It is time to move on!

[Coach34]

Will wouldn’t be in the Top 2 QB’s at Bama

Wish him well wherever he lands. Non P5 would be a smart move

[662dawg]

Im impressed at some of yalls level to eat shit and go back for seconds

Wtf are you talking about? He likely wouldn't have even started at Washington after he went through spring with them. It is what it is. Nobody's eat any crow, he never stepped foot on the field for Washington to prove anybody wrong.

[662dawg]

Mississippi State was 20-17 under Mike Leach and QB Will Rogers. When you denigrate Will Rogers you do it to Leach as well. When I see some of your harsh rhetoric towards both, I am embarrassed by a small portion of our Fanbase.

Let Leach Rest In Peace and Let Will Be!

Neither represent Mississippi State anymore.

It is time to move on!

Bro Mike Leach is a genius for what he did as a coach with Will Rogers as his QB. It says more about how great Mike Leach was at coaching than anything.

[dawgday166]

If Will goes to Bama he won't have to worry about getting sacked because their o-line is allowed to hold every play.

Mostly true. However, Bama gave up 3.5/game this year. Worst in SEC.

[dawgday166]

Im impressed at some of yalls level to eat shit and go back for seconds

So you really think he's gonna start for Bama?
Has he been "promised" the starting job there?
If so, he better play better than 2022 to remain the starter. Regardless of his "stats" that year, everything was a dump off and against the 4 top 11 Ds he faced, his "stats" were terrible.

If he plays like that 4 game stretch in 2021 then I might could see it.
It's easier to look like a great QB with a green practice jersey on.

[Coach34]

Wtf are you talking about? He likely wouldn't have even started at Washington after he went through spring with them. .

He wouldnt have started at State either

[Churchill]

Amen Amen Amen. Will Rogers is in the portal again. If he is that good he will be picked up by a good P5 team and will contribute significantly to their success this coming year.

[DownwardDawg]

If Will goes to Bama he won't have to worry about getting sacked because their o-line is allowed to hold every play.

And they gave up more sacks, with a dual threat QB than any team I watched. Hell, we sacked their QB 4 times in like the first half.

[msstate7]

Mostly true. However, Bama gave up 3.5/game this year. Worst in SEC.

And that's with a nick fitz type of runner at qb

[Cowbell]

If Will goes to Bama he won't have to worry about getting sacked because their o-line is allowed to hold every play.
He won't have to worry about getting sacked because you rarely get that done holding a clipboard

[Cowbell]

He wouldnt have started at State either

Correct

[Coach34]

Amen Amen Amen. Will Rogers is in the portal again. If he is that good he will be picked up by a good P5 team and will contribute significantly to their success this coming year.


And that's with a nick fitz type of runner at qb

Bama Center in the portal. He struggled this year. That priority one for Deboring- fix the OL

[msstate7]

Bama Center in the portal. He struggled this year. That priority one for Deboring- fix the OL

I think he's gonna have his hands full trying to keep the talent level comparable bc you have to believe Bama was getting guys at below market value just to play for Saban. Playing for Saban got you to the nfl... they don't know this to be true with the new guy

[BuckyIsAB****]

Wtf are you talking about? He likely wouldn't have even started at Washington after he went through spring with them. It is what it is. Nobody's eat any crow, he never stepped foot on the field for Washington to prove anybody wrong.

He proved yall wrong over and over and over.

Yet here we are. Take another bite

[BuckyIsAB****]

We dont want him but Alabama and Washington do hahaha

[BuckyIsAB****]

Will wouldn’t be in the Top 2 QB’s at Bama

Wish him well wherever he lands. Non P5 would be a smart move

Yeah not good enough for us. We would rather lose and let our 2 OL coaches run the show

[msstate7]

We dont want him but Alabama and Washington do hahaha

Bama offered him?

[MBDawg601]

We dont want him but Alabama and Washington do hahaha

I'm not sure that counts... it's the same coach at 2 different schools.

Regardless. I hope he goes to Bama. Would love to be on the opposite side of the spectrum with him in the game.

Edit: forgot we don't have Bama next year.

[msstate7]

I'm not sure that counts... it's the same coach at 2 different schools.

Regardless. I hope he goes to Bama. Would love to be on the opposite side of the spectrum with him in the game.

Good point. Saban wasn't after him that's for sure

[msstate7]

If he runs off milroe for will, debour better win big - semi finals of playoffs. That would be as gutsy as move as I've saw in a while.

Milroe as a sophomore...
5th nationally in passer rating
13th in QBR

Will hasn't come anywhere close to this level.

If Milroe hits the market, we should break the bank to try and pull him

[dawgday166]

Good point. Saban wasn't after him that's for sure

Doesn't necessarily mean anything much. Saban ain't the best QB evaluator out there.


If he runs off milroe for will, debour better win big - semi finals of playoffs. That would be as gutsy as move as I've saw in a while.

Milroe as a sophomore...
5th nationally in passer rating
13th in QBR

Will hasn't come anywhere close to this level.

If Milroe hits the market, we should break the bank to try and pull him

True dis. And while getting hammered and pressured a lot too. Will needs time to throw, and space to make good throws.

ETA: I think he'll possibly be a decent quality backup QB tho. And I can see where UDub would take a chance on him (minus the bogus huge $$ put out about his NIL). I can't imagine Bama spending hardly any NIL on him. Maybe $200 or $300k at most.

[msstate7]

Doesn't necessarily mean anything much. Saban ain't the best QB evaluator out there.



True dis. And while getting hammered and pressured a lot too. Will needs time to throw, and space to make good throws.

And if those WRs like Milroe, they may bolt too

[RocketDawg]

Did Will get a degree from State?

[trob115]

I think the whole Rogers thing is fascinating.

I appreciate will for what he did for us. That being said, he's not some uber talented football player. He definitely has his limitations. If you stick him behind an excellent line, with superstars all over the field, he will be able to beat most teams. I think he could be successful at Bama this year if that's where he ends up.


If DeBoer is dumb enough to run off Millroe, I sure hope we get him. He would be fantastic in this offense.

[MoreCowbell]

Delete

[BuckyIsAB****]

I'm not sure that counts... it's the same coach at 2 different schools.

Regardless. I hope he goes to Bama. Would love to be on the opposite side of the spectrum with him in the game.

Edit: forgot we don't have Bama next year.

The point is, the QB experts here said he was a D2 or WKU QB. All while winning and breaking records for their own school.

If only he wouldve handed it off more maybe he would be more liked. We have a long storied tradition of record breaking passers anyway

[662dawg]

He wouldnt have started at State either

He definitely wouldn't have started over Shapen. And I'm not sure he would have even been the 2nd team QB by mid season. He left because he knew Lebby was going to upgrade.

[662dawg]

He proved yall wrong over and over and over.

Yet here we are. Take another bite

Who has he proven wrong? He was literally one of the worst QB's in the SEC this year. FWIW, I took up for him in 2022, but I had no idea how much Leach was masking his weaknesses(which is almost everything)...

Washington fans would have run him off the field by the 3rd or 4th game after having Penix the past couple years if he had started for them. I doubt he would have even won the job at Washington in the spring to be honest.

[Turfdawg67]

Lol... ole Bucky. I hope Will makes a USFL/XFL roster so he'll still have something to defend.

I hope we get weekly updates and "all time rankings" too.

[dawgday166]

Who has he proven wrong? He was literally one of the worst QB's in the SEC this year. FWIW, I took up for him in 2022, but I had no idea how much Leach was masking his weaknesses(which is almost everything)...

Washington fans would have run him off the field by the 3rd or 4th game after having Penix the past couple years if he had started for them. I doubt he would have even won the job at Washington in the spring to be honest.

Actually he proved me wrong in '21. I bragged about Will after the AU comeback and thought he might become the best QB in the SEC. Then ... something changed, not sure what. Now ... if he plays like that again, maybe he could be a Tua. But right now I don't see him beating out Milroe. If so, we'll see how he does. Maybe he'll prove me wrong twice haha. I know this much ... Will REALLY hates to get hit. Milroe is like Daniels ... he tough.

[CaptainObvious]

Actually he proved me wrong in '21. I bragged about Will after the AU comeback and thought he might become the best QB in the SEC. Then ... something changed, not sure what. Now ... if he plays like that again, maybe he could be a Tua. But right now I don't see him beating out Milroe. If so, we'll see how he does. Maybe he'll prove me wrong twice haha. I know this much ... Will REALLY hates to get hit. Milroe is like Daniels ... he tough.

I love how Will represent State with class and dedication. I think you answered your own question about what happened after Auburn with your next to last line.

[BuckyIsAB****]

Again take another bite of the shit sandwich. Go enjoy it at WKU. He has proven you all wrong over and over. Blaming him for 2023 is like blaming the janitor on the titanic

[BuckyIsAB****]

One of the best OCs in the country and a HC with a record of 104-12 want him but you guys dont. I can live with that

[Commercecomet24]

I guess the "how good is Will Rogers" argument will be put to bed this fall. We'll all see if he can make it big away from a CML offense.

[msstate7]

I guess the "how good is Will Rogers" argument will be put to bed this fall. We'll all see if he can make it big away from a CML offense.

This is true.

[Turfdawg67]

And 90%+ of us hope he kills it!

[msstate7]

And 90%+ of us hope he kills it!

Not if he's at bama... I don't pull for other sec players

[dawgday166]

One of the best OCs in the country and a HC with a record of 104-12 want him but you guys dont. I can live with that

If he'd survey more than one half of the field before dumping it off and not fold up like an accordion every time a Dlineman or LB gets within a yard of him then ... yea I'd take him.

And I've never said the only place he could play is the WKU level. I stayed out of those conversations. But you acting like he gonna saunter in and take the job from Milroe at Bama without changing some of the negative traits I just mentioned is beyond ludicrous. And I've rewound the DVR a lot studying on it when it happened too. A quick glance to one side of the field and then dump it off. And he also better get his very precise accuracy back too, regardless of his completion percentage. In 2022 he spun backs around several times on the dump off and the shorter slants and meshes weren't in stride like they should've been quite often either. Being very precise in accuracy is what made him so good in '21.

[dawgday166]

I guess the "how good is Will Rogers" argument will be put to bed this fall. We'll all see if he can make it big away from a CML offense.

Agree. If he plays like '21 I could see him being similar to Tua maybe. The question is ... does that beat out Milroe.

[dawgday166]

I guess the "how good is Will Rogers" argument will be put to bed this fall. We'll all see if he can make it big away from a CML offense.

Agree. If he plays like '21 I could see him being similar to Tua maybe. The question is ... does that beat out Milroe.

[msstate7]

I'm having a hard time seeing bama take will. Why in the world would you give Milroe a reason to want to leave? Also sayin (#1 HS qb) wasn't recruited by this staff; they should be selling him on if milroe can't pick this offense up, he will get a shot. Taking will seems like a good way to lose one of Milroe and sayin

[dawgday166]

I was just thinking is Will to Bama is a done deal yet. It ain't on 247 yet if it is.

[DownwardDawg]

And 90%+ of us hope he kills it!

Agree. I hope he does well, regardless of where he's at.....unless it's ole miss. Then I'd hate him. Lol

[DownwardDawg]

I'm having a hard time seeing bama take will. Why in the world would you give Milroe a reason to want to leave? Also sayin (#1 HS qb) wasn't recruited by this staff; they should be selling him on if milroe can't pick this offense up, he will get a shot. Taking will seems like a good way to lose one of Milroe and sayin

Yeah, I'd be really surprised if Bama takes Will.

[coachnorm]

Playing Will Rogers at Alabama equals the coach signing his death warrant? If any receiver stays at Alabama with WR, that receiver has killed any hope to play in the NFL. That receiver has signed his death warrant also for not getting out also?

[662dawg]

I'm having a hard time seeing bama take will. Why in the world would you give Milroe a reason to want to leave? Also sayin (#1 HS qb) wasn't recruited by this staff; they should be selling him on if milroe can't pick this offense up, he will get a shot. Taking will seems like a good way to lose one of Milroe and sayin

Bro I don't see Bama taking Rogers having any effect whatsoever on Milroe. It would be like us bringing in Chance Lovertich, who never had a chance to start here. He wouldn't be 3rd string by mid season at Bama.

[msstate7]

https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/lists/college-football-transfer-portal-quarterback-will-rogers-auburn-usc-alabama/

Says auburn, Bama, wku, usc, Houston, and Washington as possible spots. He sees Bama like me as a long shot

[DownwardDawg]

https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/lists/college-football-transfer-portal-quarterback-will-rogers-auburn-usc-alabama/

Says auburn, Bama, wku, usc, Houston, and Washington as possible spots. He sees Bama like me as a long shot

If I were him it would be WKU. He would kill it there. There's no shame at all in playing at a place like that and putting up big numbers.

[dawgday166]

Maybe he just needs to skip his eligibility and enter the draft. Just get drafted and it's only a short time later he's setting NFL records.

[CaptainObvious]

If I were him it would be WKU. He would kill it there. There's no shame at all in playing at a place like that and putting up big numbers.

Makes sense. He might even get a backup job in the NFL or CFL from WKU.

[Todd4State]

If he'd survey more than one half of the field before dumping it off and not fold up like an accordion every time a Dlineman or LB gets within a yard of him then ... yea I'd take him.

And I've never said the only place he could play is the WKU level. I stayed out of those conversations. But you acting like he gonna saunter in and take the job from Milroe at Bama without changing some of the negative traits I just mentioned is beyond ludicrous. And I've rewound the DVR a lot studying on it when it happened too. A quick glance to one side of the field and then dump it off. And he also better get his very precise accuracy back too, regardless of his completion percentage. In 2022 he spun backs around several times on the dump off and the shorter slants and meshes weren't in stride like they should've been quite often either. Being very precise in accuracy is what made him so good in '21.

Our offense was a mess last year and it wasn't only because of Will. There were tons of miscommunication at all levels of the offense. That's on Barbay.

[Todd4State]

https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/lists/college-football-transfer-portal-quarterback-will-rogers-auburn-usc-alabama/

Says auburn, Bama, wku, usc, Houston, and Washington as possible spots. He sees Bama like me as a long shot

I can tell them one thing right now- he won't be going back to Houston.

[Todd4State]

I'm having a hard time seeing bama take will. Why in the world would you give Milroe a reason to want to leave? Also sayin (#1 HS qb) wasn't recruited by this staff; they should be selling him on if milroe can't pick this offense up, he will get a shot. Taking will seems like a good way to lose one of Milroe and sayin

QB's and head coaches and OC's are all tied at the hip now.

If Leach were still alive Will would still be at MSU for example. If Kiffin left for somewhere he would probably take Dart with him.

I don't know if DeBoar wants Will over Milroe but if he does it will be because Will is their guy.

[Todd4State]

If I were him it would be WKU. He would kill it there. There's no shame at all in playing at a place like that and putting up big numbers.

WKU returns their QB who led their massive come from behind win over Old Dominion. I suspect that's who they will go with. Will is going to have P5 options.

[dawgday166]

Our offense was a mess last year and it wasn't only because of Will. There were tons of miscommunication at all levels of the offense. That's on Barbay.

I was talking about '22 in my post, not last year.

[DownwardDawg]

WKU returns their QB who led their massive come from behind win over Old Dominion. I suspect that's who they will go with. Will is going to have P5 options.

I gotcha. I just thought it would be a good fit. I look forward to watching him play wherever he ends up.

[msstate7]

Bama take 4-star transfer, freshman qb from Washington, Mack.

I don't see Bama taking will. Wonder where he ends up

[Coach34]

Bama take 4-star transfer, freshman qb from Washington, Mack.

I don't see Bama taking will. Wonder where he ends up

was there seriously someone that thought Bama would take Rogers? Wow

[msstate7]

was there seriously someone that thought Bama would take Rogers? Wow

I'm guessing will did. Pulling his name out at Washington seems like it may be a big mistake

[Coach34]

I'm guessing will did. Pulling his name out at Washington seems like it may be a big mistake

No it wasnt. The HC and OC were leaving so it was what he had to do. He just needs to find a solid landing spot. Find a good G5 with solid WR's

[msstate7]

No it wasnt. The HC and OC were leaving so it was what he had to do. He just needs to find a solid landing spot. Find a good G5 with solid WR's

Some here said he got a nice bag to go to Washington. You really think a G5 school is gonna pay him well?

[viverlibre]

Some here said he got a nice bag to go to Washington. You really think a G5 school is gonna pay him well?

I know nothing about USM, but to they have a decent QB? Do they run an offense Will will thrive in?

[Coach34]

Some here said he got a nice bag to go to Washington. You really think a G5 school is gonna pay him well?

He was promised solid money at Washington- but that was dead when the coaching staff left. I dont think he will get a nice bag anywhere. He needs to go where he can get a check and enjoy playing ball. Get ready for coaching and the Spring football league

[KOdawg1]

Will needs to go to USM, put up decent stats, and end his career on a high note

[Commercecomet24]

Bama take 4-star transfer, freshman qb from Washington, Mack.

I don't see Bama taking will. Wonder where he ends up

Bama qb room is full now. Be interesting to see where he winds up.

[The Federalist Engineer]

USC, not the shitty version, the awesome USC

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/caleb-williams-usc-replacements-5-transfer-portal-qbs-trojans-consider-ft-jayden-maiava-will-rogers

Should stay in Washington, Jedd Fisch is notable QB coach, he needs to stick. They are not going to hire Barbay as OC in Washington.

[msstate7]

Sayin (#1 HS qb) is in portal from Bama. Perhaps the door for will isn't closed yet.

[Saltydog]

Southern doesn't need him and he doesn't fit their scheme. They picked up FSU's backup to Jordan Travis, Tate Rodemaker...........