Off-season Football 2021

[valpofb16]

Two new commits

Jackson Dorr Punter Valor Christian Colorado
Gaillin Mitchell Edge Elder - Ohio

Lost commit:

Kanen Rossi sunset Oregon- has confirmed he will be taking preferred walk on to Oregon Ducks

[valpofb16]

Appears in a Robinson tweet that Niesner the punter will be back for a 5th season, one less hole to fill

[valpofb16]

#16 Noah Carlton FR place kicker has entered transfer portal , 0 GP last fall

[valpofb16]

#22 DJ Hutcherson appears to be grad transferring, started a handful of games at the LB/DB hybrid position. Was a key factor in defense

[valpotx]

Good for him.  He did his time here, and is taking one last shot at a higher level.  Can't fault anyone in making that decision.

[valpofb16]

Have spoke with PFL Offensive Player of the Year Robert Washington, as of this second he will be coming back and not exploring transfer portal.

Massive win for program

[valpotx]

Have spoke with PFL Offensive Player of the Year Robert Washington, as of this second he will be coming back and not exploring transfer portal.

Massive win for program

I don't fault him either way he decides.  Being the PoY would have definitely drawn eyes from higher level programs.  How high and how much PT?  Hard to say.

[valpofb16]

Have a rough estimate on which seniors are returning and who is not

QB-
#14 Duncan- Leaving

RB
#15- Haugh - Staying
#3 Washington - Staying

WR
#48 Hodge - Staying
#23 Lopez - Staying
#17 Larose - Staying
#7 Stablein - Staying

TE
#84 Bittner - Staying

OL- NA

DL
#92 Gedrys - Leaving
#94 Orlandini - Staying
#45 Purty - Staying
# 46 Martin's - Staying
#96 Germain - Fence
#34 Bishop- Staying

LB
#28 Twigg - Staying

DB
#22 Hutcherson - Leaving
# 11 Hebda - Leaving
# 18 Hebda - Leaving

SP
#49 Puckett - Leaving
#33 Niesner - Staying

[IndyValpo]

Have a rough estimate on which seniors are returning and who is not

QB-
#14 Duncan- Leaving

RB
#15- Haugh - Staying
#3 Washington - Staying

WR
#48 Hodge - Staying
#23 Lopez - Staying
#17 Larose - Staying
#7 Stablein - Staying

TE
#84 Bittner - Staying

OL- NA

DL
#92 Gedrys - Leaving
#94 Orlandini - Staying
#45 Purty - Staying
# 46 Martin's - Staying
#96 Germain - Fence
#34 Bishop- Staying

LB
#28 Twigg - Staying

DB
#22 Hutcherson - Leaving
# 11 Hebda - Leaving
# 18 Hebda - Leaving

SP
#49 Puckett - Leaving
#33 Niesner - Staying

I didn't realize Lopez was still around.

[vu72]

What about Reese?

[valpofb16]

Everything points to Reese being back, he's a 2018 grad and a JR so unless he graduated in 3 we can count on him

Lopez was removed from roster and missed season to injury, has happened few times over years, not often though

[VUFBFan]

Seems like DT and DB our biggest question marks for next year

[valpofb16]

Somewhat if it stands as is today we return 11 starters on offense and 8 on defense

Gedrys started due to Satoski injury, Evan started the first 3 or so games. Orlandini and Him should start with Kessen/Miller receiving another year in weight room.

Henry Hebda is a three year starter at corner. That hurts but we still have Horton, Turner, Carrillo, Earles there which all played roles this year

David Hebda was really injured from game 3-4 on. Sciarroni took over for him and played well then got hurt. Chillin came in then had a rough game against Morehead and a great game against San Diego.

So one can argue we are returning 21/22 starters with our newest starter being an all PFL performer (Turner)

[valpofb16]

Schedule dropped and man is it brutal

Game 1: @Indiana Wesleyan : lost to NAIA natty contenders Marian and St. Francis by 1 touchdown

Game 2: @ North Dakota State - just got upset in FCS playoffs

Game 3: Dartmouth- 9-1 last season played

Game 4: @ Drake - would be tough to go back to back there

Game 5: Marist - should be a win, hasn't been a win besides 2017

Game 6: @ Saint Thomas - D3 national contender moved up

Game 7: Dayton at home- sure they will be motivated for Fox

Game 8: @ San Diego have we won here?

Game 9: Presbyterian - wild card/ how many scholarship kids will still be on roster?

Game 10: @ Butler if this is a week 4 game great! Week 10 after this schedule I don't know

Game 11: Morehead State traditionally a loss but a close one

[valpofb16]

#39 RSSO Drew Engle has entered the transfer portal was buried behind Washington, Lane, Robinson, Allison, Haugh on depth chart

[talksalot]

wow... a 9-game Pre-Season schedule... we ought to be warmed up by then.

[valpotx]

I like the challenge!

[JD24]

If the program is truly improving, the program needs to withstand the tougher schedule.

[IndyValpo]

Saw on Twitter we have a new coach in charge of Special Teams Quality Control named Ben Rohaly.

[JD24]

Saw on Twitter we have a new coach in charge of Special Teams Quality Control named Ben Rohaly.

This may have been what you meant but I think that should read Special Teams/Quality Control. The QC guy is usually the film breakdown guy. I would doubt they'd have one coach specifically to break down film for special teams. Also, why would a program the size of Valpo's have 2 ST coaches which makes me wonder if something's going on with Jon Robinson.

[valpofb16]

Austin Blizzard has decommitted , makes sense with brother Tyler leaving program.

In terms of coach Rohaly, hard to believe he is one of paid coaches. May just be opportunity for him to get exposure

[usc4valpo]

Road trip to Fargo and hit Vinyl Tacos

[valpofb16]

Update transfer list

#26 Robinson- 2nd string RB
# 17 Larose - Grad WR
#22 Hutcherson - Grad DB
#16 Carlton - Reserve K
#39 Engle - Reserve RB

[valpotx]

Those all make sense.  The grad transfers moving on to their next education stop, and the other 3 are backups to pretty solid starters.

[valpofb16]

Late but DT coach Jackson Smith has moved on to Averett University as DL/ST Coordinator