Big Humans? Portal Timeline?

[Mason Benitez]

2 questions, 1 thread… Looking for expert insight.

1) Scheme & philosophy:

What happened to the “big humans” offensive philosophy? It feels like what we talk about doesn’t match what we actually run on the field. We rarely line up under center, get downhill, and impose physicality. The shotgun-heavy, east–west approach might work against teams like Rice—but elite defenses (UGA, Ohio State) feast on it. Sark’s most effective offenses under Saban leaned on size, power, and wearing defenses down over four quarters. Why has that identity drifted, and is it intentional or personnel-driven? @jeffhowe I know you’re pretty savvy with o-line speak… 

 

2) Roster management:

Can someone clearly break down the current NCAA football transfer portal timeline? Specifically: key windows, is there another window before/after spring ball, and how that realistically impacts roster building and retention.

 

[CJ Vogel]

There is no additional portal window. This is the only window this calendar year. Though, grad transfers will be in play at the conclusion of the spring semester from my understanding.