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re: Wake Forest's Jamie Newman has entered the transfer portal as grad transfer
Posted on 1/2/20 at 5:27 pm to moneyg
Posted on 1/2/20 at 5:27 pm to moneyg
quote:
So, are you saying
No, that’s not what I’m saying. My statement is with consideration to the actual options we’ve been discussing on the board.
I am saying the only reason to bring in a Transfer QB is to start; hypothetically someone who gives LSU a better chance of winning, as you said. I am saying that I don’t think that hypothetical currently exists and, without that expectation as we had with Burrow, it doesn’t make sense to spend a scholly on another potential backup QB.
Details for discussion, if interested...
I said, “This assumes the coaches ‘have not seen something that makes them think he isn’t starting quality’.” “Starting quality” implying that he is capable of leading LSU to a Championship...(LSU starting quality, not like ULM starting quality).
In our limited fan insight, It appears the coaches are confident in Brennan’s ability. I do not believe taking a QB Transfer to “compete” for a starting job makes sense (this year). I do not think it can be objectively stated (by a fan) that any of the current Transfer QBs will be better than Brennan next year.
And, since (I think) Brennan has earned the opportunity to be the starting LSU Mighty Fighting Tiger QB, we don’t need a Transfer. Ideally, we could bring in several quality QBs as insurance, but we don’t have the scholarships for that (or even one, IMO).
And, yes, I think spending 3 years learning and developing and showing he is capable (again, assuming he has shown in practice that he is capable of being a quality starter) means that he has earned the opportunity to start. And if CEO also sees him as the starter for 2020 (which is what I think), I don’t think they would or should bring in a Transfer.
BUT - to your point, if there is a QB who we know is better than Brennan (and we’re okay with Brennan transferring out himself) absolutely bring him in and let’s geaux win a Ship. If Trevor Lawrence wants to transfer, yes, take him. If it’s any of these other guys who are currently actual options, no, I don’t see how it makes sense.
This post was edited on 1/2/20 at 5:29 pm
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Posted on 1/2/20 at 7:20 pm to Imember
The coaches will let us all know soon enough if they are confident in Brennan when they leave or not leave scholarships available after Feb signing day.
My guess is we take a grad transfer qb, but not sure which one.
My guess is we take a grad transfer qb, but not sure which one.
Posted on 1/2/20 at 8:56 pm to SoFunnyItsNot
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I know we are all on the Myles Brennan hype train and don't want anyone else.. But this guy is quite good. He would be a take for me given the opportunity. But no telling where he'll end up
On the last 247 podcast they were projecting him going to Oregon to take over for Herbert.
Posted on 1/2/20 at 9:01 pm to Rosenblatt
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Agree. Not sure when he will transfer but depending on spring ball I wouldn’t be mad if he came here
If he’s a grad transfer then we can’t take him until after Spring Practice. May, I think. I highly doubt he would wait if he could take over at Oregon earlier. where there is a more open opportunity.
This post was edited on 1/2/20 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 1/3/20 at 5:14 pm to mkemp0113
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So, are were going just for playoff appearances or championships? Because they haven't won any.
Dude, you’re quibbling, and losing. Getting transfers worked out great for Oklahoma, even though the transfers weren’t Cam Newton good. It damn sure worked out for LSU, too.
But. Oklahoma didn’t lose because their QBs weren’t good enough; they lost because their roster is weak compared to the other playoff teams. And it’s weak because there is not a lot of talent in Oklahoma.
Posted on 1/10/20 at 11:24 pm to Penrod
Looks like Jamie's headed to Athens....two words for him...Hellooo Nnnewman!
Posted on 1/11/20 at 1:49 pm to TimTBlows20032007
Yep - LSU was never in the hunt. Brennan getting job from tenure and experience, albeit highly limited.
Posted on 1/11/20 at 2:53 pm to Lsualum2017
I remember when it was "right,a career backup is the answer!"
Posted on 1/11/20 at 6:11 pm to SoFunnyItsNot
Brennan is 42/70 = 60% completion rate...
2 TDs & 3 INTs
all in garbage time...
While its encouraging, he hasn't "proven" anything to the fan base or football experts/qualified analysts during his time at LSU...however, he may have shown the staff all they need to see already from a comfort level in his abilities...but, we as fans don't know what the staff thinks of him as "proven or not"...
He has been loyal in learning the offense and not transferring....
We will see what the staff does on NSD...(does or does not leave a spot open)
If we (eventually, after NSD) sign a Grad Transfer with significant, meaningful snaps when games were on the line...the staff wants someone to challenge Brennan or serve as an experienced back-up in case Brennan goes down...Parish will be a redshirt freshman - the staff may not want the remainder of the season's W-L ratio in the hands of a redshirt freshman if Brennan goes down...
So, its not just about if the staff has confidence in Brennan, its also about confidence in Parish as well...two true freshmen don't even come into the picture even though they will practice in the Spring as EEs...this offense is too complicated for true freshmen to execute, even with adding a spring to a fall...
And, it may be seen as too complex by the staff for Parish to execute at a high degree of efficiency with two falls and a spring in practice time...
If the staff takes a Grad Transfer, it won't be D King from U of H, as he is not immediately eligible and won't do LSU any good in 2020, as he has not earned his diploma from U of Houston.
However, KJ Costello of Stanford is a Grad Transfer & thus, immediately eligible, 24 starts, 495/791=62.65%, 49 TDs, 18 INTs
KJ Costello
ESPN Stats on Costello
NCAA Stats on Costello
Costello probably wants to start somewhere, but no team worth a shite is going to guarantee him to start...I think it would be a great 1 year back-up plan, if Brennan won't transfer...if Costello can't enroll in the Spring, but still want's to compete, Brennan will not transfer...regardless of all...its a long-shot....
Costello is the best Grad Transfer in the portal right now...that suits LSU's need for someone with significant, quality starts...
2 TDs & 3 INTs
all in garbage time...
While its encouraging, he hasn't "proven" anything to the fan base or football experts/qualified analysts during his time at LSU...however, he may have shown the staff all they need to see already from a comfort level in his abilities...but, we as fans don't know what the staff thinks of him as "proven or not"...
He has been loyal in learning the offense and not transferring....
We will see what the staff does on NSD...(does or does not leave a spot open)
If we (eventually, after NSD) sign a Grad Transfer with significant, meaningful snaps when games were on the line...the staff wants someone to challenge Brennan or serve as an experienced back-up in case Brennan goes down...Parish will be a redshirt freshman - the staff may not want the remainder of the season's W-L ratio in the hands of a redshirt freshman if Brennan goes down...
So, its not just about if the staff has confidence in Brennan, its also about confidence in Parish as well...two true freshmen don't even come into the picture even though they will practice in the Spring as EEs...this offense is too complicated for true freshmen to execute, even with adding a spring to a fall...
And, it may be seen as too complex by the staff for Parish to execute at a high degree of efficiency with two falls and a spring in practice time...
If the staff takes a Grad Transfer, it won't be D King from U of H, as he is not immediately eligible and won't do LSU any good in 2020, as he has not earned his diploma from U of Houston.
However, KJ Costello of Stanford is a Grad Transfer & thus, immediately eligible, 24 starts, 495/791=62.65%, 49 TDs, 18 INTs
KJ Costello
ESPN Stats on Costello
NCAA Stats on Costello
Costello probably wants to start somewhere, but no team worth a shite is going to guarantee him to start...I think it would be a great 1 year back-up plan, if Brennan won't transfer...if Costello can't enroll in the Spring, but still want's to compete, Brennan will not transfer...regardless of all...its a long-shot....
Costello is the best Grad Transfer in the portal right now...that suits LSU's need for someone with significant, quality starts...
This post was edited on 1/11/20 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 1/11/20 at 6:23 pm to Corch Frederica Wils
quote:
We will see what the staff does on NSD...
I think if we take a grad transfer that won't be announced until well after NSD. in fact, it may not be announced until after spring practice is complete or may be in response to spring practice.
quote:
KJ Costello of Stanford
living on the west coast, i've seen Costello and when healthy, looks like a really good QB. his problem is staying healthy. so, taking Costello would be an injury risk.
Posted on 1/11/20 at 6:34 pm to Fast Times @ LSU
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I think if we take a grad transfer that won't be announced until well after NSD. in fact, it may not be announced until after spring practice is complete or may be in response to spring practice.
Agreed,
- I mean by leaving a spot open on NSD, for Costello or another Grad Transfer QB... quote:
living on the west coast, i've seen Costello and when healthy, looks like a really good QB. his problem is staying healthy. so, taking Costello would be an injury risk.
Agreed, again...
As a back-up, he only has to get us through the remainder of the season without getting hurt, provided Brennan starts and goes down at some point...LSU may be willing to take the risk, if Costello is willing to take a chance competing for the starter position...
but, regardless, I don't see Costello coming to LSU, even if the staff recruits him hard...but, its a possibility that Costello would take the chance if no other top program wants to take a risk (as you pointed out) due to his injury history...that's why I think there is a significant chance of both him coming to LSU and LSU recruiting him...at least at this point in time...
This post was edited on 1/11/20 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 1/12/20 at 12:35 am to SoFunnyItsNot
Actually to be honest. We are all on the Joe burrow hype train. LSU is in the finals for a playoff game. : )
Posted on 1/12/20 at 6:18 am to SoFunnyItsNot
Georgia bound. Done deal.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 11:42 pm to mkemp0113
Wasn't because of a transfer qb
They lost because of much bigger problems
They lost because of much bigger problems
Posted on 1/13/20 at 8:33 am to mkemp0113
quote:
So, are were going just for playoff appearances or championships? Because they haven't won any.
U gotta be in the playoff to have a chance at winning it fool!
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