Even if he did commit, I'd expect a portal QB coming anyway. You figure 1-2 of our QB's will leave for greener pastures. Sign of the times. Really like to know the story of CC choosing Rourke over his JMU QB who I believe was the conference POY.
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Even if he did commit, I'd expect a portal QB coming anyway. You figure 1-2 of our QB's will leave for greener pastures. Sign of the times. Really like to know the story of CC choosing Rourke over his JMU QB who I believe was the conference POY.
Just for kicks I was looking at QBR leaders in the NCAA. I have no clue how he plays but Ben Woolridge from Louisiana is interesting. Started for a couple years but had an injury last year. Seems to have figured it out this year and the team is 7-1 with a win over wake forest. He had 69% completion rate, 16 TD, 4 INT
This is something I scratch my head over often. Jordan is also ranked nationally in the top 10 of qbr as the qb at Texas State. So, his talent shows up statistically. I have never watched him play other than the bowl game and I am not sure why he didn’t come, but glad we got Rourke.
We have a better qb coming to Bloomington on Saturday anyways. I saw Antwaan Randle El will be there. 🙂
Shelf life on QBs at any one school these days is 2 years. If they don’t get the PT and they are highly ranked, they hit the portal. It feels like the best route anymore is just to go after highly productive QBs.
Looking at the Big Ten starters this year, I think 12 or 13 of them are transfers from the portal. Veteran guys.
Looking at the Big Ten starters this year, I think 12 or 13 of them are transfers from the portal. Veteran guys.
The kid can dominate games though. People were talking about, "watch out for Texas State" simply because they got a Heisman darkhorse at QB. If he can do that at JMU and Texas State, imagine what he could do at IU. Not to mention, he's 25 years old, so he had the "production" title under his belt. In either case, I have no room to question Cig's decisions, nor do I know if it wasn't simply the kid's decision.
And he was supposed to attend the Nebraska game. There's a ton of USC pressure for him solidify his commitment and I'll bet the USC NIL cash register is trying to persuade him.
So until he shows up in B-town.................................
Will be interesting to see who they might target in 2025 as a portal QB. Washington State QB Mateer is having a solid season and that school unfortunately will be playing in what is a new G5 version of the PAC-12. Maybe looking for a bigger conference? He’s been a good passer and has 575 yards rushing through 8 games.
At this point, the kid seems a little too much "Prime Time" than "Relentless". He just seems wishy washy and if you aren't all in, then don't bother coming to B-town.
Tayven will light ''em up next year if the QB room stays the same. Hopefully Cherry and Mendoza are coming along to challenge for the spot. And you can bet as many have said, Cig will know if he needs a portal QB .
Too bad Julian isn't coming, I wonder if the price was too high. But I trust in Cig, Shanahan, and Sunseri to navigate the NIL waters for the offense.
Too bad Julian isn't coming, I wonder if the price was too high. But I trust in Cig, Shanahan, and Sunseri to navigate the NIL waters for the offense.
