He's a COVID junior.

Nov 1, 2021
8:38:01pm

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At any other time, he would be considered a senior, because this is his fourth year at BYU, and he's played in all four seasons.

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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.

TheLoneCougar

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.

TheLoneCougar

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)

TheLoneCougar

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.

Turnpike Lane

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.

deliciousmocha

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.

Turnpike Lane

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

84 natlchamps

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

84 natlchamps

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.

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