re: Does anyone actually want Bryce Underwood now?

Bet on yourself, take a “pay cut” and go elsewhere or put your fate in UMs hands to hire the right guy.

Lane’s got a good track record getting the most out of his QBs, whoever it may be. My trust is in him, all I’ll say.

You mean to tell me he didn’t put up numbers in that high flying Michigan offense that once won a game by not attempting a single pass in the second half? Kid is talented, but he took the money to go to the worst possible place to showcase what he could do.

Wasn't there an interview he did before signing out of high school where he and the other two guys interviewing him laughed about Michigan not being able to develop QBs well? I don't think it'd take quite as much money to get him to come to BR now as it did to make him leave and go to Michigan in the first place. He's seen it firsthand now.

If Lane wants him and he comes to us, he could easily be a Heisman winner with Lane coaching him and in his system.

It's a strange situation. There are so many moving parts to this.

If he were a different person with no prior history with LSU, and LSU wasn't already getting a brand new offense...and he wanted to transfer, then yes in a heartbeat.

But we know this is only a two year proposition and I am not sure its worth the money, distraction, et al.

We are already going through a huge transition with Kiffin coming in. Everyone is learning the offense. Its not like we have RBs or WRs who can come in and make his transition easier.

Do we want a coach and the highest paid QB in a transition year?

And as we excuse his freshman year for being a freshman year...but he was just okay. Now he played some tough teams--but he wasn't even good against Northwestern, Purdue, Mich St, and Nebraska. He was great vs Washington. Plenty of other Freshmen have played way better than he did this year.

Demond Williams, Jr is another consideration. And he has two years of elibility left as well. I think he might be considerably cheaper. And he's a better runner.

I won't hate it if by any stretch we get Underwood. But I think the "no brainer" take is wrong. There are somethings to consider that aren't in his favor.

He wasn't that impressive for sure but he was also a true freshman. Combine him with LK and he could surge next season as one of the better QBs in the SEC and the country.

it's foolish to go for pure mercenaries. I don't think there is any problem with kids wanting to make some money, but imo you better make sure they love to play football and it's not ONLY the money.

100%

Anyone who says they don’t either doesn’t know ball or getting caught up in their irrationals feelings.

I would love this kid. Get him some legit offensive coaching while he’s still raw. I think he would strive under Kiffin.