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Braxton Miller transfer rumors
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:26 pm
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:26 pm
Rumors are starting to heat up. Would not have to sit out a year because he will have his diploma and will be a graduate student next year.
Potential landing spots
eta - Can't see some of these places...Kansas? BC? K-State?
Potential landing spots
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Auburn
The reasoning: Nick Marshall is a senior. Backup Jeremy Johnson looks to be a star on the rise, but Miller in Gus Malzahn's offense certainly would be interesting. While he's not as quick as Marshall, he is a more physical runner and a better passer.
Boston College
The reasoning: The Eagles have a fifth-year transfer at quarterback this season in Tyler Murphy, who arrived from Florida. (He signed with UF when Urban Meyer was coach.) BC uses a run-heavy offense and has been successful this season despite Murphy being no passing threat. Miller is a better passer than Murphy -- and a better runner, too. Plus, in going to college in the Boston area, perhaps Miller soaks up some of the Tom Brady "vibe" via osmosis. In addition, BC coach Steve Addazio is a former Meyer assistant.
Kansas
The reasoning: The Jayhawks are searching for a new coach, and KU officials could do worse than Ohio State offensive coordinator Tom Herman. Hmmm -- could Herman bring Miller along with him? As for any of the quarterbacks already on campus beating out Miller, excuse us while we laugh for a minute.
Kansas State
The reasoning: Jake Waters, who is a nice fit for Bill Snyder's system, is a senior. But K-State fans need to remember how great Michael Bishop was in Snyder's system. Miller, though he needs work as a passer, is better than Bishop in that facet. And Miller's running ability would be put to good use, too.
Mississippi
The reasoning: Bo Wallace is a senior and is moving on. Miller would give the Rebels a better athlete at quarterback, if not as good a passer. But Miller's legs certainly would add a different dimension to Mississippi's offense. And Miller throwing to Laquan Treadwell would make every Big Ten team (well, almost every one) sick with envy, as Miller is an Ohio native and Treadwell an Illinois native.
Mississippi State
The reasoning: Dak Prescott is a junior who has said he will consider turning pro. If he does, Miller would be a nice replacement. Remember that Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen is a former Meyer assistant and runs the same style of offense, which would mean basically no learning curve for Miller.
Oregon
The reasoning: Marcus Mariota could return for his senior season. But if he doesn't, having Miller as a ready-made replacement likely would make coach Mark Helfrich and offensive coordinator Scott Frost giddy. Mariota is more advanced as a passer than Miller, but Miller is a more physical runner, and adding him to the stable of backs already on Oregon's campus -- wow.
Texas
The reasoning: Tyrone Swoopes has improved as the season has progressed, but he still has a ways to go. There would be no concern about quarterback if Miller were on campus. While Miller needs refinement as a passer, he still is better than Swoopes in that regard. And everybody knows Miller is a dangerous runner. And Charlie Strong, like Addazio and Mullen, is a former Meyer assistant.
UCLA
The reasoning: Brett Hundley has said he is considering turning pro, and there doesn't appear to be a clear-cut successor on campus if he leaves. The Bruins throw it better with Hundley than the Buckeyes did with Miller, but the fit still would work. Offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone has been given credit for helping Hundley become a better passer; perhaps he could do the same with Miller.
Virginia Tech
The reasoning: The Hokies have received some of the most inconsistent quarterback play of any Power Five conference team over the past three seasons, and there is no clear-cut starting quarterback on the roster for next season. Coach Frank Beamer is feeling some heat, and it's not hard to remember that Beamer's most successful teams had dual-threat Michael Vick at quarterback. We're not saying Miller is the next Vick, but he has some of the same capabilities. Miller at the controls would ease some of the concerns about tailback and wide receiver, too.
eta - Can't see some of these places...Kansas? BC? K-State?
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:30 pm to QuackAttack716
SEC doesn't allow transfers from players with only one year of eligibility left anymore. Great research.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:33 pm to SwaggerCopter
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SEC doesn't allow transfers from players with only one year of eligibility left anymore.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:36 pm to SwaggerCopter
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SEC doesn't allow transfers from players with only one year of eligibility left anymore. Great research.
you just crushed a lot of lsu fans dreams.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:40 pm to QuackAttack716
But...but...he tweeted he was going to stay.
EDIT: THIS is why we need a QB Change Board...Chicken why wont you listen?!?!
EDIT: THIS is why we need a QB Change Board...Chicken why wont you listen?!?!
This post was edited on 11/25/14 at 5:43 pm
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:40 pm to QuackAttack716
quote:Do not want, would rather have Jeremy Johnson.
Auburn
The reasoning: Nick Marshall is a senior. Backup Jeremy Johnson looks to be a star on the rise, but Miller in Gus Malzahn's offense certainly would be interesting. While he's not as quick as Marshall, he is a more physical runner and a better passer.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:41 pm to QuackAttack716
quote:i love this rule. it rewards students for working hard in the classroom if something goes south on the field/court. the ncaa rulebook is stacked with a list of things players cant do. i love that they allow this.
Would not have to sit out a year because he will have his diploma and will be a graduate student next year.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:42 pm to TTsTowel
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Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:48 pm to lsupride87
quote:Don't underestimate Les Miles' ability to tear down a quarterback's abilities.
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Seriously though, that could potentially be bad for LSU. One of Anthony Jennings or Brandon Harris would likely transfer, leaving a 5th year Senior (Braxton Miller) and one underclassman. On top of that, LSU only has one quarterback committed in the 2015 class and he's a low 3 star. I have heard they may go into the JuCo ranks for one, though, which is almost a must at this point...
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:52 pm to TTsTowel
quote:seriously though, even if LSU were an option, does anyone really think braxton miller would be any good in baton rouge? i dont. would be jeremiah masoli 2.0
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Don't underestimate Les Miles' ability to tear down a quarterback's abilities
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:58 pm to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
Does he have a pulse? Is he free of any tattoo scandals? Can he be in Austin by Turkey Day?
Posted on 11/25/14 at 5:59 pm to QuackAttack716
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Auburn
you cannot be serious
Jeremy Johnson all day every day
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:07 pm to LSUTIGER in TEXAS
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seriously though, even if LSU were an option, does anyone really think braxton miller would be any good in baton rouge? i dont. would be jeremiah masoli 2.0
I thought I heard it all on here. But alas, I was wrong.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:16 pm to QuackAttack716
Hope he ends up at K-State.
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:18 pm to KosmoCramer
I think he's more speaking to our terrible offense (trying to put miller in a pro style offense), not a slant against Miller
Posted on 11/25/14 at 6:18 pm to 1999
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you just crushed a lot of lsu fans dreams.
You guys would want someone from the shitty Big Ten?
Interesting.
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