Completely good with Thompson or Purdy--as long as they have to compete with the QBs currently on the roster--no preordained starter ala Callahan/Keller
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Next #1 QB ?
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Good luck with that. I have a hard time believing we get any transfer portal QB who hasn't gotten some assurance he's gonna be the starter.
Heck, from what I heard, that's ultimately the reason why AM2 decided to leave.
I'm torn on this one. Between giving myself a lobotomy with a spoon, and tearing out my guts with a fork.
Texas, considering the softness of the BiG XII, basically was Nebraska South this past year.
Same here Red. If Thompson is the answer Frost has no idea what the question is.
Hard to believe AM2 was threatened by the two QBs behind him— LS8 looked fairly pedestrian in the limited time we saw him and unless HH is the second coming of Tom Brady, I just don’t see it
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MisCom here RSR. I think DrF is saying 2AM knew Frost was going to be looking in the portal for a replacement next year.
Dunno, neither option presented gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling. I think I'll pass on your options; guess that means I'm thinking we should pass on either portal QB possibility.
That makes more sense, but I would think it would be difficult to recruit a quality QB when you have a 4-year starter on campus— unless you guaranteed him a starting spot
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Yeah, that's what's been floating through my mind as well. I think a tangled web may be woven here.
Kind of one of those 'Deals with the Devil' things because if your QB portal guy doesn't deliver in practice and your head coach actually does the right thing and benches him, you've hindered your chances of landing another hotshot QB portal transfer down the road.
How do you sign HS QB's if they see other QB's recruited out of HS riding the pine while a portal QB transfers in and gets 99.99% of the playing time? I would think that eventually this would bite a HC in the ass (maybe sooner rather than later).
If you keep the competition honest, most players are satisfied. If you grade them fairly in practice and let them win or lose their position on the roster, most players won't gripe. However, if you predetermine starters and the rest is just for show the players know and will take sides. That is how you lose a team.
HAHAHAHA this is becoming funny. First Frost HAD to get a QB from the portal in order for us to be successful. But now that we didnt get THE QB everyone wanted we are questioning if its right to get a QB from the portal. What a joke. These post remind me of my bi-polar ex wife.
EX: Honey will you do this for me please?
Me: yep I will
EX: (15 minutes later) why the hell are you doing that? Thats the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
EX: Honey will you do this for me please?
Me: yep I will
EX: (15 minutes later) why the hell are you doing that? Thats the dumbest thing I have ever seen.
At this point, I suspect our chances of us getting someone of AM2's caliber through the transfer portal are close to slim and none.
I'd rather take my chances with a stud like Adrian and hope he cuts down on his mistakes than replacing him with a so-so one --- particularly if our running game doesn't improve. I hated to see him run as much as he had to last season, but the kid was talented enough to get us out of a lot of jams with his legs.
I'd rather take my chances with a stud like Adrian and hope he cuts down on his mistakes than replacing him with a so-so one --- particularly if our running game doesn't improve. I hated to see him run as much as he had to last season, but the kid was talented enough to get us out of a lot of jams with his legs.
Not so fast there, Casey Thompson has yet to get a verified offer from us, Purdy has. Purdy is a 3-4 year guy. If he does come.
I'm hearing now that the guy we want is a proven starter who is as of right now not in the portal ? Whatever that means is anyone's guess.
I pressed as hard as I dare but got stonewalled at every try so that's all I know.
The reasoning is because Frost HAS TO WIN THIS NEXT SEASON if he wants to keep his job, this also came from same place and I had heard rumors but not confirmed till last night.
Frost and Whipple would like to get a one or 2 and done guy that's a proven guy mostly because of where all our current talent on offense is. Receivers.
I heard were also closing in on a top ranked running back...does this mean the kid Micky was on ? Couldn't get confirmation but from our conversation I would lean to yes that's who it means HOWEVER....UNTILL I get confirmation it's just another rumor.
SPOLIER ALERT......
The reason this young man is even considering us is because of the "supposed" coach for that position that is being ironed out for an announcement right after New Years. I COULDN'T GET A NAME and that really got my goat but, in view of recent events with my mouth getting me in hot water with the powers that be, I felt ok with what I was able to get.
But this is about the QB situation so to get back to that,
It makes sense to me to get a guy like Purdy to develope. We saw the type game ( maybe Whipple will run at Nebraska) on display today against Michigan St. (Whom Pitt lost to by the way) but their Heisman Finalist opted out and then the #1 back up got hurt in the first Qtr. so they basically ran the offense with the #3 guy at the helm and still almost beat Michigan St. And it really wasn't bad to watch ! Kinda good actually !
So that's a plus.
I see what Frost is trying to do here I think, He has a specific type he is looking for that can come in and mesh ok with the team plus lead us to a winning season.....because he really has no other choice.....based on what I heard last night.....it boils down to this in a nutshell;
The Fan Base has waited long enough, we know it hasn't been easy to rebuild to where we are competitive, but when you look at what others do in our division with less talent, we should be winning. It's time to Fish or Cut Bait !
Happy New Year !
Everyone be safe and stay healthy and may each of you have a blessed new year.
DOC & Kate
I'm hearing now that the guy we want is a proven starter who is as of right now not in the portal ? Whatever that means is anyone's guess.
I pressed as hard as I dare but got stonewalled at every try so that's all I know.
The reasoning is because Frost HAS TO WIN THIS NEXT SEASON if he wants to keep his job, this also came from same place and I had heard rumors but not confirmed till last night.
Frost and Whipple would like to get a one or 2 and done guy that's a proven guy mostly because of where all our current talent on offense is. Receivers.
I heard were also closing in on a top ranked running back...does this mean the kid Micky was on ? Couldn't get confirmation but from our conversation I would lean to yes that's who it means HOWEVER....UNTILL I get confirmation it's just another rumor.
SPOLIER ALERT......
The reason this young man is even considering us is because of the "supposed" coach for that position that is being ironed out for an announcement right after New Years. I COULDN'T GET A NAME and that really got my goat but, in view of recent events with my mouth getting me in hot water with the powers that be, I felt ok with what I was able to get.
But this is about the QB situation so to get back to that,
It makes sense to me to get a guy like Purdy to develope. We saw the type game ( maybe Whipple will run at Nebraska) on display today against Michigan St. (Whom Pitt lost to by the way) but their Heisman Finalist opted out and then the #1 back up got hurt in the first Qtr. so they basically ran the offense with the #3 guy at the helm and still almost beat Michigan St. And it really wasn't bad to watch ! Kinda good actually !
So that's a plus.
I see what Frost is trying to do here I think, He has a specific type he is looking for that can come in and mesh ok with the team plus lead us to a winning season.....because he really has no other choice.....based on what I heard last night.....it boils down to this in a nutshell;
The Fan Base has waited long enough, we know it hasn't been easy to rebuild to where we are competitive, but when you look at what others do in our division with less talent, we should be winning. It's time to Fish or Cut Bait !
Happy New Year !
Everyone be safe and stay healthy and may each of you have a blessed new year.
DOC & Kate
Yeah, losing a team was what I was alluding to.
I know we didn't see that much of Smothers but I would like to have seen more of him.
Haven't not been calling for Frost (if I recall correctly), I thought it was fine to see what was out in the TP but I didn't see it as the end all to be all. That falls in line with the new coaching staff, IMHO.
I just have a sinking feeling that Smothers will see limited exposure again this year. Then, because of our starting QB getting injured, we'll need him but due to lack of reps and meaningful playing time Smothers won't measure up to Frost's expectations and Frost will feel justified in keeping him on the bench.
Lack of development of potential talent seems to be a weakness our Head Coach has.
Doc your story jives with what Sipple, Sam Mc, and Callahan are saying: we have someone specific ahead of Thompson. They want that guy with Purdy to develop- so 2 qbs. I assume Thompson is backup plan for mystery QB should it not materialize.
And don’t let them harrass you for running your mouth when media is openly discussing on radio shows.
And don’t let them harrass you for running your mouth when media is openly discussing on radio shows.
