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. 🙂
just guessing, but he is listed as 6'0" which probably means 5'10 or 5'11"
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.
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That's why last night's news about Indiana negotiating with Cignetti on a new contract is so important. It puts to bed that negative pitch.
The scuttlebutt is that he wants to be guaranteed the QB starting position! Coaches Cig says no way. Recruitment is over.
If that is the case I am all with Cig. I too think Jackson in this offense will be just fine. He just needs a full time job as starter. Even Rourk was a little rusty his first three games. Give Jackson some time and he will thrive.
He has all the tools but isn’t great at the reads yet.
From what I’m hearing Jackson could get passed. I think we will be fine.
Pro level arm. Mid level at just playing the position, so far. But that's not bad in total.
And he has improved. If he wins the spot next year I doubt we'll be complaining much. There is comp there.
Portal QBs should be knocking down the door to get in this offense. I trust Cig to evaluate and pick the best one.
Very true. Look at great college qbs who can't do in the NFL.
My response to that would be I will guarantee you a fair opportunity to compete for the starting position. If someone guarantees him a starting spot next year and follows through on it they are almost certain to struggle. Unless it is Ohio State, Alabama, or UGA. They are the only programs that may be able to absorb the early season challenges of having an inexperienced True Freshman QB leading their offense.
Time to move on. As someone said above, seems smitten with CU and Coach Prime. A “look at me” type, who will also demand “look at me” type NIL $ without having proven anything at this level. Let’s spread that money out instead, on some ready to play transfer OL, DL and another RB.
I remember his first game. He was spectacular. The biggest waste of such a special talent, never even made a bowl game.
Either that or return to his alma mater at FSU. However, they have to pay Norvell $72 million and that’s unlikely.
