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Our prospects for 2026 improve tremendously with 3 significant 5th years defensive players returning who all should be all-conference performers.

Lehigh also has two starting skill position players in portal. This is not a UR problem its a NCAA problem.

This game with Illinois State being involved brings back some great memories from 2015 when I traveled to Normal, Illinois with some family and friends to see the Kyle Lauletta led Spiders upset the Redbirds who were seeded #2 in the FCS playoffs and end their 19 game home winning streak. What...

I see that Lafayette's RB that scorched us is entering the portal.

I think this also shows UR currently recruits at a different level than many in the Patriot League. The issue becomes can we keep those athletic guys on our roster long enough to get the results in two years that a four year player would provide once they develop and mature.

Looks like Villanova will get a home semifinal game.

I agree with you Nut. Kids transferring up means quality player development for those looking to get to NIL level or more playing time for those that want to stay the course and get a UR degree.

I believe we are in the right place at this point regarding our league affiliation. We also appear to be adapting to losing players in the portal by bringing in the FBS guys like Jaiden Fair and Tayshaun Burney who wanted to get playing time and each came with sophomore eligibility. We also...

I think the question for our staff becomes do you recruit kids that may have the ability and skill set to potentially get FBS interest or do you focus on the developmental prospects that improve each year and stay the course to play four years at the FCS level. I think we are also...

Coach Cahill is the total package. Hoping he will remain at Lehigh and maintain the level of quality he has built there. Attended our game there this year and loved the stadium, surrounding area with a great downtown for food and drinks and most importantly a solid fan base that welcomed us as...

We are a national entity in FCS football circles based on our success and history which includes a National Championship. For many alumni that is irrelevant and they will never be satisfied because it was not done at what is considered the highest level. For others like me, the pride that...

When average FCS QBs have (reps) as cited above the days of student athletes at any Division1 football program are over.

Wonder what Coleman is thinking now. Coach that lured him to JMU goes west taking his #1 QB and Napier coming in with plenty of contacts to bring in his preferred QB. Portal is a real gamble unless you get big money NIL or just like giving up a starting roll to watch others play and you root...

I don't know the answer on the red-shirt issue, but this is a tough decision. Seelmann is a good example. Local kid that we brought in that did not have the size to go FBS as a LB. Coaches saw his athletic ability and high motor and played him 12 games as a true freshman on special teams and...

Looks like another solid class. It has become obvious that FBS schools are no longer offering kids that are developmental prospects and are not recruited as immediate contributors at the FBS levels. They offer scholarships to the mature kids that have developed at FCS or lower level programs...