Re: Transfer Portal
Originally Posted by
Professor Chaos
Just a theory I have as a random fan:
I think another aspect affecting these transfers might be the emotional ROI, or lack thereof, based on the physical toll of playing football at NDSU. I think it was on the Benchwarmers podcast where they were said that nobody is more invested in keeping the championship train going than the current players. No one wants to be part of the team that derails that train and that's a huge motivating factor contributing to the sustained dominance NDSU football has had over the FCS in the last 10+ years.
That said, I wonder if the "is this all there is?" attitude towards FCS dominance and national championships that has proliferated a good number of fans has also seeped into some of the players? Imagine the work these guys have to put in year-in-year-out and when they achieve their ultimate goal of winning a national championship it feels like as much of a relief as it does an accomplishment. And then for the underclassmen they know next year they've got to do it all over again. I think some guys feed off of that but I'm guessing it's a physical and emotional drain on others and that emotional drain is probably not something the players from the early 2010s dealt with as much being the championship trailblazers they were.
When you come to NDSU you make a commitment. Its going to be very very hard emotionally and physically. So it comes down to how mentally tough you are.
Not everyone can do it. Its not easy for a reason. If you cant handle it is best you just go on your way.
No need to have exit interviews etc to find out why they left as that would lend itself to changing what works for somebodies feelings.
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