(11-22-2022 01:53 AM)Big Red Wrote:  

(11-21-2022 09:44 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Mason Blakemore is missing from the roster in Akron game notes FWIW

Isn't the roster a depth chart for the game?

If it is, they typically don't list players who are hurt and ruled out of the game, right?

This is an excellent point. When we look at the list, exactly what are we looking at?

Some thoughts:
--- The need for playing time and showing the coaches an attitude and skill set continues, even in the last game of a 4-8/3-9 season. Hammock said he and his staff are always evaluating for "next man up," which will certainly carry over to next spring practice for returning players. You can bet that a number of our posters will be doing the same thing.
--- For Hammock & Co., however, this game is part of what has to be an analysis of what needs to happen per position and unit via the transfer portal. You can bet that a number of our posters will be doing the same thing.
--- But for others, why would someone playing their last game want to risk injury (similar point as those who don't play in bowl games when they're hoping on the NFL draft and UFDAs). Or when they are working toward a career not in pro football. A number of our posters will follow their exploits post-NIU.

So ... there should be plenty of interest in at least watching this game. It's the last one before "portal time," both coming and going.

Again, just some thoughts.