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Why would a starting QB leave a program to take a backup role at another?
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:26 pm
Just looking for options
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Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:29 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
What
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:30 pm to wildtigercat93
I’m seeing a lot of starting quarterbacks leave their programs for example Swann coming to LSU, just to be a back up
Never mind answered my question…NIL
Never mind answered my question…NIL
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:42 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
Oklahoma State in 2023: Spencer Sanders
Left to play as a backup at Ole Miss behind Dart.
Left to play as a backup at Ole Miss behind Dart.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:43 pm to Blutarsky
quote:I guess the question I’m asking is why do guys do that? I just does not make any sense to me.
Oklahoma State in 2023: Spencer Sanders Left to play as a backup at Ole Miss behind Dart.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:44 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
Well, that and the fact that all programs aren't equal. Being a backup at LSU gives you more pub than a starter at Vandy. Plus, God forbid if Nussmeier gets hurt, you then have a chance to become the starter at what should be a playoff caliber team instead of perhaps still being a starter at a bottom feeder SEC program in Vanderbilt. Makes a ton of sense to me.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:47 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
Might be wanting to coach after graduating, looking for better opportunities.
He probably realizes his limitations.
He probably realizes his limitations.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:49 pm to NotaStarGazer
The guy should not even be on the team talent wise but he has “experience”.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:53 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
Spencer Sanders and AJ Swann had different situations.
Sanders fricked up and thought there was more of a market for him when he entered. He tried to go back to OSU but they said no thanks. So then he was looking for anywhere that would take him and I’m sure Lane said he’d let him at least compete for the job.
Swan (I’m guessing) realized he’s the QB of the whipping boy of the SEC. He probably 1. Wanted to finish out his career on a contender and experience playing at a real football school, even just as a backup. 2. Realized he could be only an injury away from being the starting QB of a major program.
Sanders fricked up and thought there was more of a market for him when he entered. He tried to go back to OSU but they said no thanks. So then he was looking for anywhere that would take him and I’m sure Lane said he’d let him at least compete for the job.
Swan (I’m guessing) realized he’s the QB of the whipping boy of the SEC. He probably 1. Wanted to finish out his career on a contender and experience playing at a real football school, even just as a backup. 2. Realized he could be only an injury away from being the starting QB of a major program.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:53 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
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I’m seeing a lot of starting quarterbacks leave their programs for example Swann coming to LSU, just to be a back up
IIRC Swann had lost his job and was not the starter anymore.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 6:55 pm to NotaStarGazer
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Being a backup at LSU gives you more pub than a starter at Vandy
Nope. Bad take
Ever heard of Jay Cutler? Pretty sure he had a more noteworthy career and was more noticed by scouts than a guy like Marcus Randall from the same time period. Playing time trumps everything else.
This post was edited on 4/16/24 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:12 pm to PUB
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The guy should not even be on the team talent wise but he has “experience”
You watch the spring game? He’s better than Collins
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:56 pm to cbree88
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Nope. Bad take
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Message by cbree88
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Ever heard of Jay Cutler? Pretty sure he had a more noteworthy career and was more noticed by scouts than a guy like Marcus Randall from the same time period. Playing time trumps everything else.
No, that would be talent. Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:57 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
2025
Posted on 4/16/24 at 9:59 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
Easier than explaining to your hometown boys why you’re at a juco
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:00 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
In case of Max Johnson, probably because he knew everyone else was better than him.
Posted on 4/16/24 at 10:35 pm to Sleepy_Tiger
That’s analogous to leaving your job to take a pay cut somewhere else…it is done all the time for better work environment, more earning potential later, a job that you are happier doing, etc.
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