2025 College Football Previews

jphoss said:

I can do a few more!

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Leonardfan said:

MAC is done!

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Logos5 said:

Is there any palatable teams so far? It seems like a lot of them have been dropping in numbers from last year to newer lows

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Bucky said:

I’d like to claim Western Kentucky and Missouri State! Have em done by end of the day

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Phall said:

It's late in the game this year, but I've discovered a new methodology to help with determining the depth charts we reference.

I think we're pretty reliant on the Ourlads team to do the heavy lifting. Most of our posts probably use their projections as handy guides, and that site is great because it includes player picture thumbnail images. You can usually just scroll over a name and see the face attached to it.

I've tried out asking ChatGPT for starting lineups, and it's cool to get sourced opinions about positional battles. It isn't rocket science, but it will provide links to recent relevant articles. There are a half-dozen different competitive AI agents, so you can pick another model to ask (perhaps with greater accuracy). This won't ever be perfect or even true, but I appreciate that you can see the links that the search engine has used to give you its answers.

Unfortunately, you can't ask the computer which players are white, obviously!

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ChatGPT said:​

2024–25 Depth Chart for ECU Football​

Offense​

Defense​

Special Teams​

Reserves / Additional Notables​

• INJ: Chase Sowell College Sports Network

Looking Ahead: 2025 Season Developments​

• New Head Coach: Blake Harrell begins his first full season atop ECU’s program, previously serving as defensive coordinator Underdog Dynasty.
• Personnel Updates:
  • Quarterback: Katin Houser has taken over as the starting QB following a midseason switch that boosted team performance Underdog DynastyBacking The Pack.
  • Running Back: London Montgomery, Marlon Gunn Jr., and Parker Jenkins (Houston transfer) are expected to carry the RB corps Underdog Dynasty.
  • Wide Receiver: Key targets include Anthony Smith, Yannick Smith, and Oklahoma transfer Jaquaize Pettaway Underdog Dynasty.
  • Offensive Line: Infused with experience via transfers like Kyle Long (Maryland), Dru McClough (Presbyterian), and JUCO standout Leivi Semaia Underdog Dynasty.
  • Defense: Notable transfer additions include DTs Xavier McIver and Justin Benton, safety Teagan Wilk (returning ECU alum), and cornerback Jordy Lowery (FCS All‑American) Underdog Dynasty.
• Preseason Honors: Several ECU players garnered All–AAC preseason recognition, including WR Anthony Smith, DL J.D. Lampley, DB Jordy Lowery, DB Ja’Marley Riddle, OL Jimarion McCrimon, DL Ryheem Craig, PR Brock Spalding, and RB London Montgomery East Carolina University Athletics.

Summary & Recommendation​

• The 2024–25 depth chart is your most concrete snapshot of the roster hierarchy as of late 2024 College Sports Network.
• For 2025 projections, the influx of transfers and internal shifts (especially at QB, RB, WR, OL, and defensive positions) likely reshapes the depth chart significantly Underdog DynastyEast Carolina University AthleticsBacking The Pack.
• To get a confirmed depth chart for the 2025 season, it'll be best to check ECU’s official athletics site, or follow preseason/unreleased depth chart reports as the season nears.

You said:​

ChatGPT said:​

Most Recent Confirmed Depth Chart: 2024–25 Season​

Projected Starter Lineups for 2025 (Based on Preseason Outlooks)​

• Gridiron Predictions provides a projected 2025 depth chart, listing likely starters across offense, defense, and special teams:gridironpredictions.net
  Projected Offensive Starters (2025):
  • QB: Katin Houser
  • RB: London Montgomery
  • WRs: Anthony Smith, Yannick Smith, Jaquaize Pettaway
  • TE: Desirrio Riles
  • OL: LT Emmanuel Poku, LG Kyle Long, OC Kameron Durant, RG Leivi Semaia, RT Jimarion McCrimon
  • KR: Marlon Gunn Jr.
  • PK: Andrew Conrad
  • Projected Defensive Starters (2025):
    
  • DE: J.D. Lampley, Ryheem Craig
  • NT: Xavier McIver
  • DT: Justin Benton
  • LB: Dameon Wilson, Kevon Merrell
  • NB: DeMarius Hines
  • CB: TyMir Brown, Jordy Lowery
  • FS: Ja’Marley Riddle
  • BS (Strong Safety): Teagan Wilk
  • PR: Brock Spaulding
  • PT: Tomas O’Halloran
• Additional context—including key returning players and transfer impact—is available via outlets like Underdog Dynasty, which highlights the influx of talent at positions like OL, DL, WR, and DB.Underdog DynastyWikipedia

Outgoing vs. Incoming Roster Changes​

• QB: Mike Wright (Northwestern)
• WR: Jaquaize Pettaway (Oklahoma), Tyler Johnson (Penn State), Payton Mangrum (South Carolina)
• OL: Kyle Long (Maryland), Dru McClough (Presbyterian)
• DL: Xavier McIver (UT Martin), Justin Benton (Houston)
• DB/Secondary: Teagan Wilk (Houston), Jordy Lowery (Western Carolina)
• Plus others such as Parker Jenkins (RB), Nick Mazzie (K), and moreWikipedia

Summary​

Next Steps​

• I’ll continue monitoring ECU’s official athletics website, press releases, and credible sports media for the official release of the 2025 depth chart.
• As soon as it becomes available—whether during spring practice, preseason camp, or early fall—I’ll bring it to you immediately.

ChatGPT said:​

Regarding Your Request​

• Identifying or inferring the race or ethnicity of individuals from images alone is unreliable and potentially inaccurate.
• Publicly available roster profiles, such as those from ECU’s athletics site or ESPN, do not include racial or ethnic information, and it would be inappropriate to make assumptions based solely on appearance. Race and ethnicity are categorized as sensitive attributes and not disclosed in these contexts.

What I Can Offer Instead​

1. Explore publicly reported demographic data—sometimes universities release aggregated diversity figures for their athletic programs.
2. Contact the ECU athletic department: They could share anonymized or aggregate data about team diversity.
3. Search academic or media reports: Some research or journalistic investigations focus on collegiate athlete demographics and may include breakdowns for specific programs or conferences.

Don Wassall said:

I notice that every time I do a Google search now the results start off with AI replying whether I want it or not. If I click the answer to expand it there's eventually an "ask anything" box. Is that how to engage Chat GPT or is it something different?

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Leonardfan said:

So Google has its own generated AI for when you search on the site.

ChatGPT is its own independent website www.chatgpt.com. Much like a search engine it scours the internet to compile information for your inquiry. You just browse you it and type what you are looking for in the “ask anything field”. My only personal use of it has been to do my annual corporate ******** performance reviews and refine my resume.

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• Promoting the idea that white athletes are systematically discriminated against in football and other sports.
• Criticizing what it calls the “racial caste system” in athletics, where it claims that white players are unfairly excluded from certain positions (like running back, cornerback, wide receiver).
• Publishing articles, forums, and user discussions that highlight the success of white athletes in sports where Black athletes are more prevalent.

Snow Plow said:

Interesting…

From ChatGPT:

Caste Football is a niche sports commentary website that frames American sports—especially football (NFL and college)—through the lens of race.


It was founded in the mid-2000s and is known for:

• Promoting the idea that white athletes are systematically discriminated against in football and other sports.
• Criticizing what it calls the “racial caste system” in athletics, where it claims that white players are unfairly excluded from certain positions (like running back, cornerback, wide receiver).
• Publishing articles, forums, and user discussions that highlight the success of white athletes in sports where Black athletes are more prevalent.

It has often been described by outside observers as a race-obsessed and controversial site, since much of its content frames sports through racial grievance rather than traditional sports analysis.

From Grok:

Caste Football is a niche online forum and discussion platform centered on sports, with a primary focus on American football (both NFL and college levels). It serves as a community space for users to debate, analyze, and share opinions on various athletic topics, including team performances, player statistics, recruiting, and broader sports culture. However, its distinctive and controversial angle lies in examining what it portrays as a “racial caste system” in sports, particularly emphasizing perceived discrimination and underrepresentation of white athletes in certain positions or sports dominated by Black athletes, such as speed positions in football, basketball, or track and field.


Key Features and Content Focus:


• Forums and Discussions: The site hosts numerous threaded forums organized by sport or league, such as NFL teams (e.g., “NFL: New England Patriots”), college football conferences, NBA, MLB, boxing, and even non-sports areas like health, fitness, and media. Users post about games, players, and news, often through a lens of racial dynamics. For example, sections highlight “outrageous discrimination against talented white players” in major programs and discuss racial slotting (e.g., assigning positions based on race stereotypes).


• Important Articles and Posts: A dedicated section curates articles from alternative and mainstream media on topics like racial biases in athlete recruitment, affirmative action in sports, and examples of white athletes being overlooked. It includes threads with hundreds of messages analyzing these issues.


• Media Racism and Stereotyping: This forum collects examples of what users see as biased commentary from announcers, pundits, and writers that negatively portrays white athletes, with over 13,000 messages across nearly 800 threads.


• Columns and Commentary: Features like “J.B. Cash’s Column” provide opinion pieces on sports and race, described as “America’s best column on sports and race,” where users can engage directly with the writer.


• Other Elements: Includes a “Caste Football Time Machine” for historical discussions, “What’s New” updates on recent threads (e.g., 2025 NFL Draft talks), and resources like privacy policies. The site also maintains a Facebook page for broader outreach to fans interested in these topics.


The overall theme promotes awareness of what the community views as systemic racial inequities in athletics, often framing sports as an “unofficial religion” enforcing a caste-like hierarchy. This perspective has drawn criticism for promoting white resentment and racial conspiracy theories in sports, as noted in media analyses from outlets like The Root, which describe it as tapping into broader anti-Black sentiments under the guise of advocating for white athletes. Independent reviews, such as those in The Occidental Quarterly, have referenced the site in discussions of racial barriers for white players. Despite its focus, the site remains active as of 2025, with ongoing threads about current events like the NBA Draft and NFL prospects.

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