In D3 I had a transfer, who was a junior, considering me for several cycles. No other apparent interest from other schools.
I informed him that I planned on redshirting him and sent along 2 HV's. His reply was "You crazy!" and moved to undecided.
I have read often of others redshirting Jucos by sending 2 HV's. Did this action go sour because 2 HV's was not enough or was it because he is a transfer and not a Juco? Is it even possible to successfully redshirt a transfer?

Probably not enough. Ive needed at least 3 when I've done it. But only on juco. Did you send a couple more?

No, I reversed it. I'm waiting now for the next cycle to see if he goes back to considering me. It was sort of an experiment that seemed logical at the time.
I really don't need him this year. It will just be hard to get him many minutes. I would have taken a walk-on but I have 6 seniors so there would be no recruiting advantage next year.

It probably just wasn't enough effort. My guess is that he'll go back to considering just you (unless someone jumps on him this specific cycle).

Posted by geneferrell on 7/22/2016 12:17:00 PM (view original):
No, I reversed it. I'm waiting now for the next cycle to see if he goes back to considering me. It was sort of an experiment that seemed logical at the time.
I really don't need him this year. It will just be hard to get him many minutes. I would have taken a walk-on but I have 6 seniors so there would be no recruiting advantage next year.

Why not just send him a couple more HVs?

Probably should have sent a couple more hv's, but it is now reversed and all is well. Thanks for the advice.