AggieDub04 said:

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HoustonAg2106 said:

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infinity ag said:

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Spica said:

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Big Walt is considering staying, too. It's difficult to break the bonds of brotherhood that are two years in the making. He and the rest of their class have been through a lot together. And the troublemakers in their class departed last year.

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bonds of brotherhood hahahhaha
You wave a few more dollar bills near his nose and he is gone too.

In these conditions, I don't blame him either. CFB is wrecked.

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We should be able to match whatever Ole Miss is offering, if he leaves it's not just because of money

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Had a recent conversation with an Ole Miss booster. They are going all in for 2024 because the schedule lines up and there is some concern they will lose Lane at some point. This is similar to a baseball team seeing they have a core of young talent and going on a spending spree for a few years to try to win a title. They may not be able to sustain this or keep up with other schools over the long haul, but for one year they can outbid for specific players.

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I keep seeing this and while Ole Miss boosters may think this way, I don't understand why. That back end schedule of at LSU, BYE, Oklahoma, at Arkansas, Georgia, BYE, at Florida, and then the Egg Bowl isn't particularly better than most other SEC teams schedules next year.

Would love to keep Nolen. I think his most productive college football season is next year.

DubFalls said:

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infinity ag said:

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Spica said:

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Big Walt is considering staying, too. It's difficult to break the bonds of brotherhood that are two years in the making. He and the rest of their class have been through a lot together. And the troublemakers in their class departed last year.

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bonds of brotherhood hahahhaha
You wave a few more dollar bills near his nose and he is gone too.

In these conditions, I don't blame him either. CFB is wrecked.

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I think we're talking about more than just a few dollars, the difference is likely more than a lot of people make in a year.

Its silly to act like someone is wrong for taking life changing money.

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I would be very surprised if we didn't have the money to match whatever Ole Miss is offering Nolen. If he leaves it's because of more than just money.

Ugly said:

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AggieDub04 said:

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HoustonAg2106 said:

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infinity ag said:

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Spica said:

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Big Walt is considering staying, too. It's difficult to break the bonds of brotherhood that are two years in the making. He and the rest of their class have been through a lot together. And the troublemakers in their class departed last year.

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bonds of brotherhood hahahhaha
You wave a few more dollar bills near his nose and he is gone too.

In these conditions, I don't blame him either. CFB is wrecked.

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We should be able to match whatever Ole Miss is offering, if he leaves it's not just because of money

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Had a recent conversation with an Ole Miss booster. They are going all in for 2024 because the schedule lines up and there is some concern they will lose Lane at some point. This is similar to a baseball team seeing they have a core of young talent and going on a spending spree for a few years to try to win a title. They may not be able to sustain this or keep up with other schools over the long haul, but for one year they can outbid for specific players.

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I keep seeing this and while Ole Miss boosters may think this way, I don't understand why. That back end schedule of at LSU, BYE, Oklahoma, at Arkansas, Georgia, BYE, at Florida, and then the Egg Bowl isn't particularly better than most other SEC teams schedules next year.

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They just beat LSU and LSU loses a ton.
Arkansas will be bad.
Florida may fire their coach by the time they play.
Most of Oklahoma's offense is in the portal.

They could go 10-2 or 11-1 and make the playoff.

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AgOutsideAustin said:

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Cinco Ranch Aggie said:

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AgOutsideAustin said:

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Good, Turner has been a better player than Nolen.

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Except this is referencing Shemar Stewart

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Oops wrong Turner lol !!


Almost still applies though …… Nolen has been good but not the game wrecker you would think as the #1 DL.

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A DT is never going to get the flash and notoriety as a DE. Nolen has been a complete monster in the middle often tying up multiple OL letting our LB run free and make plays. It's a big part of the improved LB play we have seen. He's also been great in the run game.

Both Shemar's are going to get the flash and attention a DE gets with the pass rush and sacks. I've been saying getting both Shemar's back is very very important.

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I get that but as the #1 DT at some point he should be unblockable and dominate inferior OL's. I know he eats up double teams in the run game and I think he is a really good player but i guess i expected a little more.

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Don't kid yourself. Walter Nolen was VERY good this year. He led the defensive line in tackles, was 2nd DL in sacks, consistently reset the line of scrimmage, and made plays at critical times. He was a force inside and will only get much better with age. He will be a no brainer top 3 round draft pick.

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I get it he was very good for us this year. We just disagree on expectations. Hopefully he stays and continues to get better for us and not some other team.

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Why is it breaking news a player is staying?

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No idea. I hope this isn't a new trend where guys announce they are staying and it is treated as a big deal. Aggie United seems to want to announce when a player "commits" to staying, even when nothing suggested they were leaving.

WC94 said:

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Why is it breaking news a player is staying?

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I think the breaking news is Walter's reaction and the speculation that he may stay too now...

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oneeyedag said:

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All a school needs is a good year or two.

The bigger problem is at some point, this will be tamped down..and I think sooner than later. A&M is behind here on this.....this year, make the splashes as I will say others will start pushing once they have the pieces in place to have the bidding cease.

The bamas, tu's, Ohio state et al will have have this nixed.

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So the teams that have the biggest financial football resources to now legally pay players, the teams that got Gibbs, Ewers, and Fields via transfer, they are going to push to put an end to NIL & the portal???

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Saban has been vocal about it. Seems like most coaches want limits on the portal after it completely changed their job description.

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Why is it breaking news a player is staying?

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Because the NCAA now left the barn doors open for players to bolt whenever they feel like it with no consequences, maybe?

If Walter sees the bigger picture, the additional money he will make in the NFL will lay a big steamy turd on what Kiffin is offering for a season.

TX_Aggie37 said:

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Nolen is a big reason why Cooper and York had really strong years. He is a tremendous asset, and I'd love to have him back as the anchor to that DL.

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Yes. He's a great player. Real tough inside. We need him

Thread is specifically about Ole Miss....it continues and yes they will.

The after-mentioned will not be ruined by the likes of Ole Miss, Nebraska, A&M or Michigan...

oneeyedag said:

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Thread is specifically about Ole Miss....it continues and yes they will.

The after-mentioned will not be ruined by the likes of Ole Miss, Nebraska, A&M or Michigan...

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The after-mentioned?

NEWS: Former Texas A&M DL Walter Nolen is officially down to Oregon & Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports

The 6’5 300 DL is the Top Overall Player in the Transfer Portal

Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/cWApLtzKo2 pic.twitter.com/VKuhx9PngX

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2023

HoustonAggie37713 said:

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NEWS: Former Texas A&M DL Walter Nolen is officially down to Oregon & Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports

The 6’5 300 DL is the Top Overall Player in the Transfer Portal

Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/cWApLtzKo2 pic.twitter.com/VKuhx9PngX

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2023

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Whoever pays him the most

Muy said:

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If Walter sees the bigger picture, the additional money he will make in the NFL will lay a big steamy turd on what Kiffin is offering for a season.

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Good point. He probably won't make it in the NFL if he spends a season at Ole Miss

He'll know where to go when he sees their final $ offers.

Can he still come back if he wanted to at this point or nah?

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Can he still come back if he wanted to at this point or nah?

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Can he? Yes. Exceptionally unlikely given he just announced he is choosing between Ole' Miss and Oregon.

Where was this announcement?

DubFalls said:

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infinity ag said:

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Spica said:

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Big Walt is considering staying, too. It's difficult to break the bonds of brotherhood that are two years in the making. He and the rest of their class have been through a lot together. And the troublemakers in their class departed last year.

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bonds of brotherhood hahahhaha
You wave a few more dollar bills near his nose and he is gone too.

In these conditions, I don't blame him either. CFB is wrecked.

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I think we're talking about more than just a few dollars, the difference is likely more than a lot of people make in a year.

Its silly to act like someone is wrong for taking life changing money.

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Yeah so let's not pretend that this brotherhood thing matters for much. It's all dollahs.

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Where was this announcement?

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Like 6 posts above yours.

So many prima donnas

Everybody likes absolutes.

Does bonding and brotherhood matter? Yes.

Does the money matter? Yes.

Balancing act for most players. If one school offers 5,000 more that doesn't mean the player takes that offer just because it is more money.

I'm this case, Walt uproots his life for 1 year, to mix with new team, new location, etc. good and bad in that.

From the outside it doesn't seem like this makes a ton of sense for him so my guess is something else is going on.

On this board - yes!

Did Walter change his name?

William K. Klingaman said:

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LB12Diamond said:

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Where was this announcement?

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Like 6 posts above yours.

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No that's someone claiming that he's down to 2.