Gebbia?
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But that's where Tristan needed a mature voice in his ear. Admittedly, I'm biased, but if I were his dad, I would have encouraged him to 'hang in there' this fall and see how things developed. Yes, AM's a rare talent but Nebraska is a big time college football environment and, at worst, Gebbia would be an injury away from taking the helm.
Sports history is littered with stories of back-ups who became heroes. Heck, you need to look no further than last year's Super Bowl Champs for an example. Let me be clear: I could see myself encouraging my son to transfer after the season. But a week before the start of the season was not the time. I suspect father and son both privately realize that now.
I get what your saying, however, my father would have asked me what I wanted to do and we would have discussed it. He would have presented the facts and we would have discussed what was best. Parents today tend to be much more helicopter parents than when I grew up.
Maybe they did discuss it. Perhaps his father was objective enough to know that TG may get some mop up or injury time this year, and then be 3rd string behind AM and McCaffrey next year. Then 4th behind AM, LM, and Smothers the year after that.
Maybe but I doubt he was figuring to be behind two guys coming in that have not played, which he would have. This one is on daddy
He was never a fit. In 3 months our QB room becomes much better.
No clue why people tried to talk themselves into thinking he would start under Frost outside of injury. I keep telling people he never once ran the ball in high school.
McCaffrey might be an even better runner than Adrian.
No clue why people tried to talk themselves into thinking he would start under Frost outside of injury. I keep telling people he never once ran the ball in high school.
McCaffrey might be an even better runner than Adrian.
If we look at it objectively ... once he lost to a true freshman he really had no other choice if he believes he can play. If he sticks the year out he loses two years of eligibility as he would have to sit out next year too as a transfer. This way he sits out this year and next year is ready to roll....
As a fan I wish every player loved being a Husker as much as I would have but that is simply not the case. Heck I know firsthand because as much as I would have loved it... they only offered me a walk on spot, and I turned it down for a full ride elsewhere.
As a fan I wish every player loved being a Husker as much as I would have but that is simply not the case. Heck I know firsthand because as much as I would have loved it... they only offered me a walk on spot, and I turned it down for a full ride elsewhere.
Not sure any one did this, I have seen no comments that stated anyone thought he would start unless Martinez got hurt. My point is that I am not willing to say that a kid who has been in the system is automatically passed by a kid just getting here. Could it happen? Sure. Is it a guarantee? Nope.
Col, do you think that AM’s skills are more suited for this offense than TG’s? Do you think every QB recruited by this staff (including two that have already given verbal commitments) are more suited for this offense than TG? Do you have expectations that a healthy AM stays ahead of TG on the depth chart? I think that the answer is a clear “Yes” to all three, which is why I get that TG left. The timing wasn’t great, but the decision was the best for him and makes reps available to people who want to be here.
Yes I do think AM's skills are more suited. Yes I would hope our staff recruits kids to their system. That said, I still will not bet the farm that a kid walking in not having played a down of college football beats out a kid with a year in the system just because his running isn't as good. Please don't think I think Gebbia should have won the job, I don't, never figured he would. I also believe he would have been passed up at some point by others better suited. I am just not willing to say that the minute McCaffrey stepped on campus Gebbia was automatically 3rd string if he had stayed. He didn't and it's time to move on and let his name fade away.
My pops had 2 names gunner and husker ed
He would have kicked my ass if I walked away from Nebraska
And then I would not have been allowed home.....even for Christmas.
That's no bullshit
I'm very much old school (and have the thinning gray hair to prove it), but I think when you start fall practice with a team, you've made a personal commitment to that school for the season. Your integrity should be more valuable than saving a year of eligibility.
I would have had no problem with him leaving this coming December if he ended the season unhappy about his playing time. I also wouldn't have had a problem with him leaving after spring ball or even during the summer. But his exit so close to the opener, while legal, is inexcusable from a moral standpoint. Remember all his public statements about helping the team? Bleh!
I don't wish him ill will. But I sense he will pay for his actions. Oregon State. Yikes.
I now know what it feels like to be Oregon State. No fun.
I would have had no problem with him leaving this coming December if he ended the season unhappy about his playing time. I also wouldn't have had a problem with him leaving after spring ball or even during the summer. But his exit so close to the opener, while legal, is inexcusable from a moral standpoint. Remember all his public statements about helping the team? Bleh!
I don't wish him ill will. But I sense he will pay for his actions. Oregon State. Yikes.
I now know what it feels like to be Oregon State. No fun.
Additionally, Bo only brought in 2 qb recruits who lasted 4 years here. Callahan brought in 1. Solich brought in 1. Riley had zero.
