Everyone in the business shares those concerns- coaches, fans...
First, I don't think Coach Wardle wants to get "caught" next spring with no open scholarships, because there will be a flood of talent hitting the portal. But if there was interest from a high level recruit, he'd have already offered them. I just think he wants to wait 'til after this
season, when he will know his needs better, then go after them in the portal. Maybe even if there's a top mid-season transfer.
But as we've documented, we lost players due to unexpected transfers every year, so you'd have to expect it might happen next spring.
The last time it did NOT happen was 1995!! The last time it was only one player was 2009 (Darian Norris),
and last year was unusual in that we only lost TWO (Biliew & Atlason). We've lost 3 or more in 8 of Brian Wardle's 10 seasons here,
and recently it's been a starter or key player every year.
And you're right, as that juco waiver was specifically stated as being a one time thing, with no guarantee it'll be available in 2026 for Thomas.
