The list does go on. And while not a QB, Jerry Rice played at that juggernaut, Mississippi Valley State, and well, he "may" have had an okay NFL career.
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Tanner Lee Named Starting Quarterback
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1. POB will absolutely be the fan favorite the minute Lee struggles...and he will eventually. That's the nature of fandom. NU fans didn't invent it.
2. Why would you have been upset if POB won the job? 2 year starter but not at NU.
3. 3 man battle? Like heading into 2018? Not likely. If Lee plays well and is healthy he's likely the man in 2018 also. If not, I don't want to think about what happened in 2017.
This is overrated. People said Kevin Durant would need years to get stronger. He only dominated from the start pretty much. If Gebbia is the most talented, has the most upside, you play him. The game is more than just sheer strength. Who gives a ---- if he looks the part, the question is, can he play the part. If he can, play him. That's all.
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Boom. There it is. He is the best choice right now. The coaches wanted to name a starter right now, and, as you said, Lee is probably the best choice, right now. POB could certainly change that after fall camp. Gebbia as well.
Sadly, YUP! We may not win the B1G, but I think we make the B1G CG this year.
He already red shirted so he's not leaving until after his Jr year (if he graduates in 4) at the soonest IMO. Unless he wants to play 1aa.
Only scenario I see is if Lee goes gangbusters and leaves early for the NFL, and we land a stud 2018 guy who is physically ready to play. That said, I agree it's unlikely.
They didn't name a "starter" yet.
Given the schedule, they'd better.
Wow...I ever thought I'd defend Socal but he has it more or less right in this post.
POB beating out Lee would NOT have been beating out a 2 year starter. Period.
If POB is the best yes, he should start. I don't think socal said he is the best. Seemed like it was in response to Yeungling's "I'd be upset if he beat out a 2 year starter". I agree with Socal's assessement...I couldn't care less about Lee's 2 years at Tulane and he had no seniority HERE. IF POB is better he should start. Obviously, as of right now that doesn't appear to be the case.
It will be interesting to see how Lee does if he stays the starter. His stats at Tulane were poor. Yes, apparently he had a bad line. Until proven otherwise so does NU. The resident expert here (***...and I'm not being a smart a--) clearly reported that on the run/under pressure Lee isn't very good (I'm paraphrasing). That's a concern until the OL shows they can protect consistently. I've mentioned many times a particular study I saw that basically showed that what a guy is in his first 8 games or so as a QB....that's who he is. I hope that the change of scenery does wonders for Lee. But I wouldn't exactly throw in the towel if I was POB.
I think most believe Gebbia appeared to have the most upside. Of course that and $5 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks but it's a fair statement.
So...Socal...enjoy it...it might be a while before I agree with you again.
I can't disagree with the success of a physically underdeveloped Durant, but I don't know if I can agree that those two scenarios are comparable. We're talking College vs Pro and Football vs Basketball. Not exactly apples to apples.
It's not like they aren't giving Gebbia a chance. He had more pass attempts than any QB in the spring game giving them a lot of things to evaluate him on. But if he's simply lockstep with the other two (which it appeared he was), then you redshirt him give him a chance to adjust to life as a college student/athlete, learn the offense and physically develop. And who knows, maybe he'll pass them both up.
That said, we can also just agree to disagree.
Very true. The best QB doesn't ALWAYS start. Coaches, by their nature, generally take the safe route. If they ALWAYS did the smart thing they'd almost never punt on 4th and short. Certainly not beyond their own 40. Yet they almost always all do. Why is that? Because of media, message boards, fans, etc. Everyone's an expert but you'll always get less grief taking the "safe bet". It's entirely understandable....it's human nature to avoid risk and criticism.
I am blown away. I tip my hat to you sir. You understood from where I am coming!Wow...I ever thought I'd defend Socal but he has it more or less right in this post.
POB beating out Lee would NOT have been beating out a 2 year starter. Period.
If POB is the best yes, he should start. I don't think socal said he is the best. Seemed like it was in response to Yeungling's "I'd be upset if he beat out a 2 year starter". I agree with Socal's assessement...I couldn't care less about Lee's 2 years at Tulane and he had no seniority HERE. IF POB is better he should start. Obviously, as of right now that doesn't appear to be the case.
It will be interesting to see how Lee does if he stays the starter. His stats at Tulane were poor. Yes, apparently he had a bad line. Until proven otherwise so does NU. The resident expert here (***...and I'm not being a smart a--) clearly reported that on the run/under pressure Lee isn't very good (I'm paraphrasing). That's a concern until the OL shows they can protect consistently. I've mentioned many times a particular study I saw that basically showed that what a guy is in his first 8 games or so as a QB....that's who he is. I hope that the change of scenery does wonders for Lee. But I wouldn't exactly throw in the towel if I was POB.
I think most believe Gebbia appeared to have the most upside. Of course that and $5 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks but it's a fair statement.
So...Socal...enjoy it...it might be a while before I agree with you again.
We certainly are not projected to do very well, and supposedly, Oregon is going to crush us and we have no shot at Wiscy, OSU, PSU or Iowa. I'm thinking we win a minimum of 9 this season, but that is jmho. I think we beat Oregon and split the other 4 games.
