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Nov 1, 2021
2:34:41pm

the_byu_flash All-American

Gunner, Katoa, and Empey could all be leaving

Which "juniors" will be moving on? Receiver Gunner Romney and RB Lopini Katoa have said this is probably their last year. Center James Empey (who Sitake said could be out for the season, but nothing definite yet, depending on when bowl game is played) could also leave, presumably
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Gunner, Katoa, and Empey could all be leaving

the_byu_flash

11/1/21 2:34pm

Katoa NFL?

franklyvulgar

11/1/21 2:35pm

No chance of that. But 5 years playing college football is plenty.

JuicyJam

11/1/21 2:41pm

I’m concerned about who we have in the wings when Allgier leaves

franklyvulgar

11/1/21 2:53pm

Back to the portal

dskeen

11/1/21 5:54pm

I think Ropati could be an Allgeier lite RB. Similar body and running style.

11/1/21 8:40pm

If he were going to be that he wouldn’t be RB4.

WP17

11/1/21 8:43pm

I think you're reading more into it. BYU doesn't release depth chart beyond 1s and 2s.

11/1/21 8:59pm

A Rod has stated explicitly that McChesney is RB3

WP17

11/1/21 9:07pm

McChesney runs very much like Katoa, so I guess if the coaches are fine with type of back... (shrug)

11/2/21 9:38am

Yeah, maybe we see some shifts once other backs can actually get reps?

WP17

11/2/21 10:01am

Know that Miles Davis is most likely going to be RB1

BYUAnime

11/1/21 5:54pm

He's got a lot to learn about playing RB

HiLife

11/1/21 6:21pm

Tyler Allgeier did exactly that

BYUAnime

11/2/21 9:45am

Tyler Allgeier was a RB in HS

HiLife

11/2/21 11:10am

As a kick returner?

BDAWG

11/1/21 3:34pm

I assume most COVID Jrs will move on. Just like last year.

RGGeemer

11/1/21 2:35pm

Don't be surprised if Puka also leaves

AZ Coug

11/1/21 2:36pm

To the League? Doubt it. I expect him to stay one more year.

DraperCoug22

11/1/21 2:38pm

Why would Katoa leave early?

Big Daddy D

11/1/21 2:36pm

Academically, he's a senior

ColoSpgs

11/1/21 2:41pm

Yep. If not NFL career ahead, or no desire for grad school paid for, move on. Smart decision financially.

11/1/21 2:52pm

Can he not continue to take random easy classes? If I knew I had the chance to

Coug Man in Florida

11/1/21 6:20pm

Gunner should stay if he wants to go to the NFL. This is not the year to do it

Rat

11/1/21 2:37pm

I think Gunner stays.. The other two will leave I think.

JuicyJam

11/1/21 2:37pm

I don't disagree, except he said in an interview during fall camp this was his

OldFogey

11/1/21 2:58pm

That was before his season though. Hasn't exactly panned out the way he hoped

cougfan03

11/1/21 3:28pm

Perhaps, and I might be remembering wrong, but I don't think it was said that he

OldFogey

11/1/21 3:57pm

I’m sure he was hoping for an 800-1000 yard season. I don’t think he is

Cougz19

11/1/21 6:37pm

Gunner would be strange. He's one big year from being a draft pick.

mokelembembe

11/1/21 2:38pm

Gunnar needs a season with no injuries so he can show some consistency.

Eddie

11/1/21 2:39pm

Yet his injuries this year have both come from guys rolling up from behind him because he was blocking downfield.

specsauce

11/1/21 2:42pm

To me, it isn't about showing he can play without getting injured.

Eddie

11/1/21 2:46pm

I gotcha. I agree with that. I think Gunnar deserves more targets. When he is targeted, he usually makes the most of

specsauce

11/1/21 2:50pm

One guy specifically, same one both times, Tyler Allgeier.:(

basman

11/1/21 2:55pm

I didn’t want to point that out, but yes. I don’t know why he did it. It’s like a moth to a flame.

specsauce

11/1/21 3:35pm

Katoa isn't an NFL back. He'll be back. Romney should be back if he wants the NFL. Empey will probably leave. I'm glad

Pimpin4Paradise

11/1/21 2:39pm

Could be Katoa is ready to move on with life.

benny1982

11/1/21 2:42pm

The silver lining to the OL injuries that it is helping to build depth

HiLife

11/1/21 2:45pm

Some guys are done with going to school and ready to move on.

11/1/21 4:45pm

I would also expect Neil Pau'u to be gone.

HiLife

11/1/21 2:39pm

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mokelembembe

11/1/21 2:42pm

Reportedly graduating (or already graduated?) this year

ColoSpgs

11/1/21 2:42pm

Wilgar isn't a Jr but I expect him to move on - 4 years, he has enough tape

OC Coug

11/1/21 2:46pm

RE: Wilgar isn't a Jr but I expect him to move on - 4 years, he has enough tape

claw

11/1/21 2:52pm

He's got a lot to clean up

HiLife

11/1/21 3:00pm

I actually expect Baylor to transfer

2FarGone

11/1/21 2:47pm

He’s not leaving.

Mathew

11/1/21 2:53pm

Other "juniors" outside the 2-deep will move on when their scholarships "expire"

ColoSpgs

11/1/21 2:49pm

Gunner, Pau'u, Katoa, Empey, Chaz, Allgeier are all expected imo and I would be surprised if they

kimdaddy35

11/1/21 2:54pm

I think your 2nd list all return if they want NFL. And Gunner too. Maybe Mandell goes. He could.

11/1/21 3:00pm

I agree that Gunner SHOULD return, I'm just not sure he does. I also think if he leaves there is a much

kimdaddy35

11/1/21 3:05pm

Baylor should be pretty close to graduating.

HiLife

11/1/21 3:08pm

Let's hope so, I love Baylor. Great QB.

kimdaddy35

11/1/21 3:12pm

Agreed.

HiLife

11/1/21 3:05pm

Has Chaz really put enough on tape to be drafted?

crack

11/1/21 3:13pm

Not yet, surprised he is being considered

OC Coug

11/1/21 3:19pm

No, I don't think he will be drafted. But I don't think he wants to be in college anymore

kimdaddy35

11/1/21 3:20pm

I can tell you that your speculation isn't far off.

Belboz

11/1/21 3:23pm

He needs more plays at Safety before an nfl will pay him his potential.

Big Daddy D

11/2/21 10:10pm

I couldn't agree more. I just don't think he is going to stick around for that to happen.

kimdaddy35

11/3/21 12:57am

Tooley is barely playing right now

WP17

11/1/21 5:19pm

Why is Jake Hatch saying that Allegier should declare

BulldogCoug79

11/1/21 5:10pm

4th year sophomore

RGGeemer

11/1/21 5:10pm

Because his stock won’t ever he higher

WP17

11/1/21 5:19pm

Because Tyler’s already stated that it’s his intention

scootsy

11/1/21 6:11pm

Ah ok. Makes sense now

BulldogCoug79

11/2/21 9:02am

Katoa has game film on 23 TDs and he's 25 years old. No reason to stay.

BlueZone

11/1/21 6:00pm

Gunner Romney is a senior, has his degree in economics. Why stay?

BlueZone

11/1/21 6:05pm

I can't see any professional teams taking an interest in a wide receiver that

11/1/21 7:01pm

He's a COVID junior.

HiLife

11/1/21 8:38pm

Gotcha. My point was that I was, and am hoping that he will come back next

11/1/21 10:01pm

Could be? They are, and most likely T.A. as well. Just because guys get an

AntiSNOT

11/1/21 6:49pm

Wilgar is not an RM

HiLife

11/1/21 8:35pm

But he has three "kids". Prolly wants to start life.

BYUButters

11/5/21 6:19pm

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