Gebbia gone.

[Jimbosc]

For Gebbia - I hope he figures out a way to play immediately and not loose another year. I think that means stepping down to lower tier team - then maybe a transfer. If he goes D1 - he sits another year. Why quit if that is your plan? Good chance he plays meaningful snaps in Lincoln but I guess he took his ball and went home.

For the team - clearly I am concerned if AM struggles or is injured. Loosing our best option to AM at QB now is a concern. I am OK Gebbia is taking care of himself first but it has the potential to hurt the team.....which sort of sucks.

 

[Doc Fumble]

"Elite" is a funny word to use. Every year there are about 50 HS qbs that are elite and they have to fight for a starting job at about that same number of schools.

Okay, I get it, Crazy. But I would argue that Tristan is a much better QB, from both an athletic and a leadership perspective, than the majority of the guys who have transferred away from Nebraska over the years. I always liked the kid's moxy and if I were a D1 head coach in need of a difference-maker at QB, I'd be snatching him up in a heart beat.

 

[Helenahusker]

HCSF said the difference came down to athleticism - that tells me that TG probably isn't being unreasonable in his belief he won the job by performance but lost it on potential. He can rationally conclude he doesn't have a chance with this staff if there is a better athlete competing against him. Fair enough, whether right or wrong.

I'm surprised as I thought the team had enough playmakers to use so as not to have to rely upon the QB run/run around game to be successful.

Best of luck to TG - if AM can't go or can't go effectly this season then that is on the staff.

Maybe the race wasn't that close, but to lose your second string QB at this point in the year is an unqualified lose in my opinion . ..

 

[Sandbarhusker]

I need to vent here. This is a DUMB decision by SF and staff. AM hasn't played a single snap of college football -- he hasn't even been tackled in college yet! Plus, he hasn't played in live action in 2 years and now he's named the starter? That's stupid. Putting green jersey's on QB's is fine AFTER you've seen them in the fire for extended periods of time. There's a BIG difference between 7 on 7 football (essentially all he's done at NU) and actually getting drilled as you're about to throw. It's exactly why Tanner Lee (remember him?) stunk. On paper and 7 on 7 he was a wonder boy. Not so much in live action.

Gebbia leaving was easy to spot a mile away. I don't blame him one bit. This isn't a Brooke vs. Tommie thing either. Both had plenty of playing experience and we all knew both were capable. They had proven it in live action for 3+ years. In this case, no one has a clue how either would do in live action. How can you make a decision this big (IT'S HISTORIC -- NEVER been done in the history of Nebraska) without seeing the QB play a single live snap?

If I was near SF right now, I'd give him an ear full.

So what are you saying SF did wrong? It seems like you are trying to say he should have named TG the starter over AM just to keep TG happy. Why would you play a lesser qualified player. Your argument of doing it because AM hasn't played a single snap of college football or been tacked in college yet doesn't add up. Do you know Gebbia hasn't either? Do you know the last of the two QB's to play in a live game was AM in the Underarmour game last January?

 

[JeopardyHusker]

I heard Mike Riley told TG if he were his son he would tell him to go to Oklahoma...

Seriously?

 

[Sandbarhusker]

Best of luck to TG - if AM can't go or can't go effectly this season then that is on the staff.

Maybe the race wasn't that close, but to lose your second string QB at this point in the year is an unqualified lose in my opinion . ..

What did you expect the staff to do? As a staff it was unanimous that AM should be the starter. They didn't push TG out. Are you saying they should have started him a game just so he wouldn't transfer and then start AM after that? I call BS on that. They gave him a chance. He came in 2nd and left. Enough said.

 

[Crazyhole]

Okay, I get it, Crazy. But I would argue that Tristan is a much better QB, from both an athletic and a leadership perspective, than the majority of the guys who have transferred away from Nebraska over the years. I always liked the kid's moxy and if I were a D1 head coach in need of a difference-maker at QB, I'd be snatching him up in a heart beat.

Just curious, based on what? We've had a lot of highly regarded qbs come and go who never made a difference wherever they ended. Why is Gebbia better than Cody Green or Curt Dukes? Both of those guys played and started during their careers which Gebbia has not. I'm going to put him in the same file as Johnny Stanton for now, but hopefully for his sake that isnt where he ends up.

 

[aztonick]

I need to vent here. This is a DUMB decision by SF and staff. AM hasn't played a single snap of college football -- he hasn't even been tackled in college yet! Plus, he hasn't played in live action in 2 years and now he's named the starter? That's stupid. Putting green jersey's on QB's is fine AFTER you've seen them in the fire for extended periods of time. There's a BIG difference between 7 on 7 football (essentially all he's done at NU) and actually getting drilled as you're about to throw. It's exactly why Tanner Lee (remember him?) stunk. On paper and 7 on 7 he was a wonder boy. Not so much in live action.

Gebbia leaving was easy to spot a mile away. I don't blame him one bit. This isn't a Brooke vs. Tommie thing either. Both had plenty of playing experience and we all knew both were capable. They had proven it in live action for 3+ years. In this case, no one has a clue how either would do in live action. How can you make a decision this big (IT'S HISTORIC -- NEVER been done in the history of Nebraska) without seeing the QB play a single live snap?

If I was near SF right now, I'd give him an ear full.

Frost win a national title as a player. He was an OC for a team that played for a national title. He went undefeated at UCF and can claim a national title.

Hopefully you can get the hint.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Just curious, based on what?

My incredibly keen eye for assessing young QB talent!!!

Okay, seriously, Tristan Gebbia reminds me a bit of Zac Taylor. Nobody was ever going to mistake Zac for Peyton Manning (or Eric Crouch for that matter) but he was 'a baller' who was able to lead a Callahan-coached team to the conference championship game. If you ask me, that's some pretty savvy stuff. TG just seems to me to possess the same kind of mojo.

But we'll just have to wait and see who's right.

 

[OhioHusker]

I need to vent here. This is a DUMB decision by SF and staff. AM hasn't played a single snap of college football -- he hasn't even been tackled in college yet! Plus, he hasn't played in live action in 2 years and now he's named the starter? That's stupid. Putting green jersey's on QB's is fine AFTER you've seen them in the fire for extended periods of time. There's a BIG difference between 7 on 7 football (essentially all he's done at NU) and actually getting drilled as you're about to throw. It's exactly why Tanner Lee (remember him?) stunk. On paper and 7 on 7 he was a wonder boy. Not so much in live action.

Gebbia leaving was easy to spot a mile away. I don't blame him one bit. This isn't a Brooke vs. Tommie thing either. Both had plenty of playing experience and we all knew both were capable. They had proven it in live action for 3+ years. In this case, no one has a clue how either would do in live action. How can you make a decision this big (IT'S HISTORIC -- NEVER been done in the history of Nebraska) without seeing the QB play a single live snap?

If I was near SF right now, I'd give him an ear full.

Your answer would be to start another player who's also never seen a meaningful snap of college football? I'm not sure that makes sense.

 

[Blatz]

bottom line is Gebbia most likely would've seen a lot of snaps this year and possibly ended up starting based on injuries etc. He made a quick emotional decision imo.
Best of luck to him, he certainly didn't leave a whiner. But I have to believe he pulled the trigger too soon, and it
definitely hurts us depth wise. Matt Masker may very end up being our QB against Ohio State lol, injuries are a
part of football. I hope that offensive line got really tough since last year.
If I had Frost's ear for one moment, I'd say, "Use your weapons! You got a gazillion WR's and RB's... use those guys".

 

[Bummerbry]

There’s little doubt he and probably his family had everything in place and probably for a long time, to leave had he not won starting gig, which is pretty crappy. Withdrawing from classes, asking for your release, etc probably isn’t something you decide on and put into action in 20 hours or less!

 

[OhioHusker]

Okay, I get it, Crazy. But I would argue that Tristan is a much better QB, from both an athletic and a leadership perspective, than the majority of the guys who have transferred away from Nebraska over the years. I always liked the kid's moxy and if I were a D1 head coach in need of a difference-maker at QB, I'd be snatching him up in a heart beat.

We must be thinking of two different people because calling Gebbia elite is a stretch not even Elastigirl could make. He sounds like a fine young man and I wish him well, but he's not going to be making any waves at a top twenty program.

 

[Jimbosc]

There’s little doubt he and probably his family had everything in place and probably for a long time, to leave had he not won starting gig, which is pretty crappy. Withdrawing from classes, asking for your release, etc probably isn’t something you decide on and put into action in 20 hours or less!

mmmmmm
good point - if he goes to another D1 team he will sit AND loose 1 year of eligibility regardless of the plan he and his family have in place.

 

[OhioHusker]

There’s little doubt he and probably his family had everything in place and probably for a long time, to leave had he not won starting gig, which is pretty crappy. Withdrawing from classes, asking for your release, etc probably isn’t something you decide on and put into action in 20 hours or less!

Indeed. It appears they had two plans depending on what the depth chart showed.

I doubt his teammates, especially the ones who aren't starting, aren't too enamored with him so it's best he move on.

 

[Doc Fumble]

I need to vent here. This is a DUMB decision by SF and staff. AM hasn't played a single snap of college football -- he hasn't even been tackled in college yet!

Yeah, shame on Frosty and staff. What an idiotic decision given his other option. Why go with a wet-behind-the years 18 year old right out of high school when you could have gone with an experienced REDSHIRT freshman for crying out loud????

Granted, he hasn't played a single snap of college football either or been tackled in a real game but that's beside the point. Go with EXPERIENCE, man!

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

I need to vent here. This is a DUMB decision by SF and staff. AM hasn't played a single snap of college football -- he hasn't even been tackled in college yet! Plus, he hasn't played in live action in 2 years and now he's named the starter? That's stupid. Putting green jersey's on QB's is fine AFTER you've seen them in the fire for extended periods of time. There's a BIG difference between 7 on 7 football (essentially all he's done at NU) and actually getting drilled as you're about to throw. It's exactly why Tanner Lee (remember him?) stunk. On paper and 7 on 7 he was a wonder boy. Not so much in live action.

Gebbia leaving was easy to spot a mile away. I don't blame him one bit. This isn't a Brooke vs. Tommie thing either. Both had plenty of playing experience and we all knew both were capable. They had proven it in live action for 3+ years. In this case, no one has a clue how either would do in live action. How can you make a decision this big (IT'S HISTORIC -- NEVER been done in the history of Nebraska) without seeing the QB play a single live snap?

If I was near SF right now, I'd give him an ear full.

Well TG is a redshirt freshman that hasn't shed the green shirt either. I don't understand the complaint. One of them was gonna get the nod, it turned out to be Martinez. What am I missing?

 

[redfred]

There’s little doubt he and probably his family had everything in place and probably for a long time, to leave had he not won starting gig, which is pretty crappy. Withdrawing from classes, asking for your release, etc probably isn’t something you decide on and put into action in 20 hours or less!

I wouldn’t bet against that assessment

 

[Doc Fumble]

We must be thinking of two different people because calling Gebbia elite is a stretch not even Elastigirl could make.

I dunno. A 4-star recruit with Gebbia's impressive HS stats seems pretty 'elite' to me.

Ohio, I gotta admit your "Are you kidding me?" response gave me a flashback to what my buddies used to say about the women I'd hit on a half-hour before the bars closed.

 

[OhioHusker]

Well TG is a redshirt freshman that hasn't shed the green shirt either. I don't understand the complaint. One of them was gonna get the nod, it turned out to be Martinez. What am I missing?

I dunno. A 4-star recruit with Gebbia's impressive HS stats seems pretty 'elite' to me.

Ohio, I gotta admit your "Are you kidding me?" response gave me a flashback to what my buddies used to say about the women I'd hit on a half-hour before the bars closed.

They were just looking out for you.