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Chooch

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Do we go after the biggest D1 names entering or getting guys like we have with Schaeffer & Nicholson, we have been successful there, imo.
Are there bidding wars as we see in basketball & football, maybe not to that degree, however?
 

BenSherman

Heisman
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May 30, 2022
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Do we go after the biggest D1 names entering or getting guys like we have with Schaeffer & Nicholson
Forbes' MO has been the latter, usually finding the right fits at smaller schools than chasing the biggest names.

Consider this list of portal era signings ...

Hull - George Mason
Winslow - Duke
Schaffner - ND State
Paulsen - Stony Brook
Hynek - GaState
Kepley - Liberty
Bass - Wesleyan
Angelo - Montclair St.
Chmielewski - Princeton
Donofrio - Quinnipiac
Madera - Arcadia
Harbor - Georgia
Sprague - Elon
Hough - Fay Tech
 

sparky01

Freshman
Jul 23, 2025
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Do we go after the biggest D1 names entering or getting guys like we have with Schaeffer & Nicholson, we have been successful there, imo.
Are there bidding wars as we see in basketball & football, maybe not to that degree, however?
I do not know Forbes's plan, but I would go after Savoie for sure. He would be familiar with the comp and has produced at a high level. However, he may be too high priced.
 
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Forbes' MO has been the latter, usually finding the right fits at smaller schools than chasing the biggest names.

Consider this list of portal era signings ...

Hull - George Mason
Winslow - Duke
Schaffner - ND State
Paulsen - Stony Brook
Hynek - GaState
Kepley - Liberty
Bass - Wesleyan
Angelo - Montclair St.
Chmielewski - Princeton
Donofrio - Quinnipiac
Madera - Arcadia
Harbor - Georgia
Sprague - Elon
Hough - Fay Tech
What an unbelievable job from Coach Forbes & staff. There’s about 8 All ACC types on that list and probably 3-4 All American types. Incredible work.
 

premn

All-Conference
Aug 1, 2025
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Let’s go get ourselves a monster. Talking about someone who will come here and hit .300 with 27 homers

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unctarheel1984

All-Conference
Aug 15, 2002
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Yep. Because “monsters“ will be in very high demand. Georgia, Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, LSU, and others will be on them very quickly. I don’t think very many posters on this board have an appetite (or will write checks) for that. I’m even more satisfied that Coach Forbes doesn’t.
 

ranzino4three

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Oct 6, 2025
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Jamie Laskofski SS from Bill and Mary. Would be a great replacement for Schaffner. CAA POY

John Embury C from FGCU. .364 with 17 jacks and 60 rbi.

Brady Christian C from Georgia Southern. Led Sun Belt with a .384 average.

Lots of really solid players at smaller schools in the portal.
 
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Chooch

Sophomore
Apr 15, 2026
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Ben, I agree with you, no question What we have done in years past, I alluded to Coop & Jake.
However, there’s some serious talent hitting the portal who have performed at the D-1 level already.
We have done well getting some great guys at lower levels.
 
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TarHeelColby10

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Jul 21, 2025
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Ben, I agree with you, no question Wgat we have done in years past, I alluded to Coop & Jake.
However, there’s some serious talent hitting the portal who have performed at the D-1 level already.
We have done well getting some great guys at lower levels.
Great guys at lower levels adapt to the culture a lot better than a guy from a P3 conference who has played in a program that allowed more than we do.
 

BenSherman

Heisman
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May 30, 2022
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Ben, can you pin this thread so the link doesn't get buried as we go through the postseason into the offseason?
Trying to minimize the pinned threads if possible. The Recruiting Board one lists the commitments. We'll make sure this stays on page 1.
 
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tardog08

All-Conference
Feb 24, 2005
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I see 1st team all ACC pitcher from Wake has entered, will we kick the tires on him?
 

JoeyPowell

All-American
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Jun 29, 2025
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Just incredible how many of the guys Forbes and his staff bring in from other programs, fit so well. Knowing who you are as a club, and what potential transfers will fit, and then having it work at a high clip is an elite group skill set.