Might as well get some USc backups wanting playing time if were going after all of California lol jk.

Looks like Niles Davis flipped his commitment from UC Davis to Cal. Interesting decision given that they don't have a coach currently.

New last minute offer here on JUCO DB Joseph Faulkner V! GO AGS!

Cal recruits are getting rev share so anyone flipping to Davis would be going from paid status to free status.

Looking at the states top recruits and its wild to me that most California kids are leaving the state to play football.

Does every player get the same amount?

This is what AI says:

"In 2025-26, a model suggests P4 schools will allocate about $15.4 million of their $20.5 million cap to football players, with individual averages around $146,000, while other sports will also receive a share. This revenue is distributed among all eligible players, but specific allocations and amounts can vary based on the individual school's plan, with some plans prioritizing positions like quarterbacks."

Is Cal P4?

Cal is in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) which is a P4 conference.

Not much we could do. The kid blew up and was getting offers from Cal, UCLA, and others. It happens sometimes.

You're not wrong in that this will happen, though I still stand by my belief that they need to change the designated word from "commitment" with how loose and fast it's used in regards to recruiting. The word has become entirely meaningless.

Dating, going steady, FWB?

if we want a dating analogy—it’s like telling your main girl, who might be average looking but sweet and a good cook, that it’s exclusive while Uncle Wingman from down the block is still running your Tinder profile trying to find you some SEC motorboat side action, and then falling for it when the stripper says she loves you.

You have to be realistic of who we are. Yes, we are an outstanding university. Yes, we provide an amazing opportunity to play football. But guess what? Cal and Stanford are athletically and academically better than us right now. They have a history. If my kid wanted to play for Davis, but then got a call from Stanford, Cal, UCLA, or USC he would have to consider it. That is just recruiting. Happens to everyone.

Bro, I understand... I track the recruiting and have for many years on this site. I don't really need it explained to me...

Sorry, didn't mean for that to come off the way it did. I'm sure you know a ton of recruiting. I'm just pointing out that this isn't the first or last commit that will be flip. It happens.

it's all good, I know where you're coming from. You are right, flips happen but it's weird to lock in early in the recruiting cycle if you are really holding out for a FBS offer.

Maybe a bird in the hand approach. Then if senior year explodes, and / or FBS program loses some guys, they have a need.

When a guy goes in the portal do they lose their athletic scholarship?

Depends how good they are and relationship when you left the program. Heard of cases where players returned after entering the portal.

Pretty sure Ulonzo Gilliam entered the portal then returned for his final year anyway right?

Yes.

Yeah and imagine if he actually did leave...we would have been just fine with Lan Larrison. Guys leaving for greener$ pastures isn't great but you never know who might be waiting for their shot

That would have been bad. Lan had no idea what he was doing in pass pro at that point. Gilliam was a player.

Josh Gale left last year. He would have been an asset to the team this season as a big slot or TE that could be flexed outside. Different skill set than Ian or Williams. Was replaced by no one.

Did Gale do anything for Montana?

Far less production than Mitch and Ian but he was their top TE and more of an outside receiver.

The early signing period starts bright and early this Wednesday! Looking forward to seeing the future of Aggie football!

Ulonzo was durable. Have to factor that in with comparing to Lan.
Gale spent four years here and found himself a seldom used player. There are a host of spot players who don’t think its worth coming back for a fifth year if they are number 3 or 4 on the depth chart. We had a safety/ cornerback senior this year who called it a day, even though he was on the fall camp roster. Could have used him

In Plough's weekly press conference, Plough said Grant Garretson and Sam Gbatu will be back next year. I haven't heard much from Grant this year. Did he get injured?

He was injured in the second or third game. Grant played in so few games this season he can get a medical redshirt.
This is already his third year with the Aggies after two years of JC.

also mentioned Vargas could be back IF we made a run. Wouldn’t seem the case if he was going in the portal.