[FlamesHighontheTide]

Hugh Freeze has an FBS record of 4-2 in opening weekend games. At Ole Miss he was 4-1.

The boys will be ready and IF Willis is eligible then watch out.

[ballcoach15]

There's not a game on schedule that I would "circle" as a loss, right now.

What about “Oval”? Have you even looked at the schedule?

Yes, I just reviewed the schedule again. I see no Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Florida or LSU on it.

[TH Spangler]

Former Syracuse football RB recruit

https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball ... berty.html

[BJWilliams]

Hugh Freeze has an FBS record of 4-2 in opening weekend games. At Ole Miss, he was 4-1.

The boys will be ready and IF Willis is eligible then watch out.

even if Willis isn't eligible, Buckshot has shown out in both of his season openers as the starter. All he did was throw for 447 yards and 3 TDs against Baylor and 345 yards and 4 TDs against ODU. Willis definitely can give us a boost but don't shortchange the guy that is already in the #1 spot at QB

[LUOrange]

Former Syracuse football RB recruit

https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball ... berty.html

I wouldn't put a lot of faith in this kid yet. There's a reason he committed and de-committed from 2-3 P-5 schools and then quit UNCC after 1 year. I hope he does well and proves me wrong. His signng is more of a testament of Freeze's abilities than his.

[LibertyD]

Former Syracuse football RB recruit

https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball ... berty.html

I wouldn't put a lot of faith in this kid yet. There's a reason he committed and de-committed from 2-3 P-5 schools and then quit UNCC after 1 year. I hope he does well and proves me wrong. His signng is more of a testament of Freeze's abilities than his.

I don't see the need. We have enough horses in the stable with proven talent. And Buckshot has been the real deal. At this late juncture we shouldn't be talking about these late additions...2 weeks away from camp. WHERE IS THE LOYALTY???

[TH Spangler]

Former Syracuse football RB recruit

https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball ... berty.html

I wouldn't put a lot of faith in this kid yet. There's a reason he committed and de-committed from 2-3 P-5 schools and then quit UNCC after 1 year. I hope he does well and proves me wrong. His signng is more of a testament of Freeze's abilities than his.

I don't see the need. We have enough horses in the stable with proven talent. And Buckshot has been the real deal. At this late juncture we shouldn't be talking about these late additions...2 weeks away from camp. WHERE IS THE LOYALTY???

You missing Gill already?

[alabama24]

And Buckshot has been the real deal.

21/18

[Class of 20Something]

It really comes down to how Buckshots decision making is helped by HCHF and Coach Austin. If Willis is eligible, decision making settles the starter.

[Jonathan Carone]

“Where is the loyalty” sounds like a question someone close to current players who are impacted by over recruiting would ask.

[Cider Jim]

Over recruiting? If that even a thing?

[Jonathan Carone]

Over recruiting can be defined a few different ways. I’m this context, it’s when you bring in new talent solely because they might be better than what you currently have. It’s not necessarily a need, but the coach thinks it can make the team better so he brings on the new guy at the expense of the players already there.

[tyndal23]

Go watch all of the QB HS film on our roster - Willis is dead last in accuracy ( his spring game at Auburn on YouTube is almost unwatchable - giving him a bit of a break because of light rain, and seemed like he couldn’t grip it and players were slipping etc - but still ) - he is an athlete that wants to be a QB. Can he be one - yes, if he is coachable and willing to spend a tough year changing his mechanics. No way is he walking in and starting over BS, or Bennett or the kid from NDSU ( who I really think is a sleeper ). All the press is because he was at Auburn - everyone else recruited him as an athlete - he was a 3 star QB - big deal. He can run, but he is no Vick or D Robinson ( MI ) so if you can’t consistently throw a 5 yard out, hit an RB in stride, etc. you shouldn’t be playing QB. I do think BS will get pushed by the QB room we have ( no way Willis gets a waiver anyway ) Bennett and the rest are good enough that if BS falls in to same 2nd half of season slump he has past 3 years - they will give reps to other guys. I am not worried about BS though - he is going to have a banner year.

[FlamesHighontheTide]

Tyndale, which spring game are you referring too: 2018 or 2019?

2018 then yes I agree that he was off target on alot of the passes I saw. However, he was 9 of 10 and was called efficient during the 2019 spring game. The highlights that I saw of 2019 proved much improvement in the passing game and he looked good!

[tyndal23]

Post the link please - all i saw was 2018 - if he improved that much then i will change my opinion.

[TH Spangler]

“Where is the loyalty” sounds like a question someone close to current players who are impacted by over recruiting would ask.

If you want to play P5 ball, the coaches loyalty is with the best athlete he can find. $$$$

[FlamesHighontheTide]

Post the link please - all i saw was 2018 - if he improved that much then i will change my opinion.

[url]https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/st ... 31002//url]

[LibertyD]

“Where is the loyalty” sounds like a question someone close to current players who are impacted by over recruiting would ask.

Not necessarily true...from a coaching standpoint. We've all seen overratted premadonnas over the years that don't amount to much, when all is said and done. I'm loyal to my hard working players, with talent and a chip on their shoulders, who may have been overlooked nationally because of where they came from. These guys are much more dependable, reliable and perform well when shown loyalty by their coaches! These guys will go through a wall for the team. Those are the guys I want. These are the guys that have the "will to win!" I don't care much for these overrated premadonnas who thinks its all about them and can't sustain their hype on and off the field. SAVE THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE TALENT!

[LibertyD]

Go watch all of the QB HS film on our roster - Willis is dead last in accuracy ( his spring game at Auburn on YouTube is almost unwatchable - giving him a bit of a break because of light rain, and seemed like he couldn’t grip it and players were slipping etc - but still ) - he is an athlete that wants to be a QB. Can he be one - yes, if he is coachable and willing to spend a tough year changing his mechanics. No way is he walking in and starting over BS, or Bennett or the kid from NDSU ( who I really think is a sleeper ). All the press is because he was at Auburn - everyone else recruited him as an athlete - he was a 3 star QB - big deal. He can run, but he is no Vick or D Robinson ( MI ) so if you can’t consistently throw a 5 yard out, hit an RB in stride, etc. you shouldn’t be playing QB. I do think BS will get pushed by the QB room we have ( no way Willis gets a waiver anyway ) Bennett and the rest are good enough that if BS falls in to same 2nd half of season slump he has past 3 years - they will give reps to other guys. I am not worried about BS though - he is going to have a banner year.

I saw the Auburn Spring game and was not impressed. Although I understand why he wants to transfer out. He's was never going to start as QB at Auburn!!! Plus he has no legitimate reason to obtain a waiver to play this season. This is a very strict rule! The only option he has is for the HC at Auburn to grant him permission to play...I know, it's crazy! This will probably not happen because it would establish a bad precedence for other players looking to leave Auburn and play other places. They just don't do it!!!

[LibertyD]

There's not a game on schedule that I would "circle" as a loss, right now.

What about “Oval”? Have you even looked at the schedule?

Yes, I just reviewed the schedule again. I see no Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Florida or LSU on it.

I AGREE!!!

[Jonathan Carone]

“Where is the loyalty” sounds like a question someone close to current players who are impacted by over recruiting would ask.

Not necessarily true...from a coaching standpoint. We've all seen overratted premadonnas over the years that don't amount to much, when all is said and done. I'm loyal to my hard working players, with talent and a chip on their shoulders, who may have been overlooked nationally because of where they came from. These guys are much more dependable, reliable and perform well when shown loyalty by their coaches! These guys will go through a wall for the team. Those are the guys I want. These are the guys that have the "will to win!" I don't care much for these overrated premadonnas who thinks its all about them and can't sustain their hype on and off the field. SAVE THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE TALENT!

So if I’m reading this right - and please correct me if I’m wrong - it’s better to give a scholarship to a kid who over achieves at a lower level and wants to move up but not a higher level guy who is looking to drop down for a second chance?

[tyndal23]

I hope Willis is a stud and lights it up or pushes Bennett next year or whatever - if HF see’s something in him, good enough for me - Malzahn is really high on the kid as a person and potential, just not impressed with the very little film on him - 2020 is a long way away who knows . As for Malzahn “approving” him to play - I don’t think coaches have any say other than ability to block a transfer in to a school the play against.

[JK37]

There’s more to it than that for coaches. If the previous school has no issue with the kid playing right away, it does help. No guarantees, and different than a block attempt.

[olldflame]

Over recruiting? If that even a thing?

It is, and actually the term that is usually used is "recruiting over". You have players in the system who were recruited to meet a need and find a role with the team, sometimes even as a starter, because the need was there, even though they may not be especially talented. The coaching staff recognizes this, and is constantly looking to upgrade in the recruiting process. If they can sign a recruit who is more talented, they are going to do it. They "recruit over" player(s) on the roster. Not to do so when the opportunity is there is not to do your job as a coach. As long as the process of determining who ultimately plays is fair and objective, there is no disloyalty to the current players. This goes on all the time, but is often ramped up when there is a coaching change, and certainly in our situation where we have taken a huge step up in level of competition.

[amar0819]

“Where is the loyalty” sounds like a question someone close to current players who are impacted by over recruiting would ask.

Not necessarily true...from a coaching standpoint. We've all seen overratted premadonnas over the years that don't amount to much, when all is said and done. I'm loyal to my hard working players, with talent and a chip on their shoulders, who may have been overlooked nationally because of where they came from. These guys are much more dependable, reliable and perform well when shown loyalty by their coaches! These guys will go through a wall for the team. Those are the guys I want. These are the guys that have the "will to win!" I don't care much for these overrated premadonnas who thinks its all about them and can't sustain their hype on and off the field. SAVE THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE TALENT!

So if I’m reading this right - and please correct me if I’m wrong - it’s better to give a scholarship to a kid who over achieves at a lower level and wants to move up but not a higher level guy who is looking to drop down for a second chance?

If every coach lived by this standard they'd give scholarships to every walk on...Normally a walk on chooses a school they actually want to be at. And then for love of the game try out to walk on to the team. Usually they are the least talented guys on the team as well. Sorry this would not work.....