[LUOrange]

Didn't Coach Sam say that Antwan Chiles was built like a full back?

Probably. He definitely was. Nebraska and others wanted him to play LB. Spurrier agreed to let him play QB, but they were loaded with QBs then, including a future Heisman winner in Danny Wuerffel.

I remember hearing back in the day that NFL teams wanted Chiles to play TE and he refused. Don't know the validity of that though. I enjoyed watching him and Lawrence Worthington play. Hoping Nick Pierce will track them down for his Where Are They Now podcast.

[LU 57]

I was an utility OL back then.

Funny story, I was filling in at LT for an injured Chris Goede down at UCF. They had an absolute stud DE that ended up being a 3rd round pick to the Eagles in 94 or 95 (Greg Jefferson). I set too wide on a long pass play and he absolutely torched me back to the inside. All I could think was…I just got our QB killed.

To my surprise, and probably everyone else watching that day, Antwan took the hit in the back, shook him off, and ran for a decent gain around the right side. He was an absolute bull .

We moved the ball against them all day, but their QB had a career day. Would have to verify, but I think he threw for 500+ and they put up like 55.

Glory days session over . Sorry for hijacking the thread.

[47/5-2]

You are correct. Almost 30 years later things become a little blurry. Those two from SMU and CF weren't qb's. Lawrence Worthington. Didn't he have some insane vertical leap???

[LU 57]

You are correct. Almost 30 years later things become a little blurry. Those two from SMU and CF weren't qb's. Lawrence Worthington. Didn't he have some insane vertical leap???

He did. Don’t remember what it was offhand.

It was definitely 40+”. Really nice guy too.

[LU 57]

A friend and VT alum reminded me that Brewer’s brother was the starting QB for VT’s greatest road win in program history against OSU in the Shoe in 2014.

[paradox]

Didn't Coach Sam say that Antwan Chiles was built like a full back?

Probably. He definitely was. Nebraska and others wanted him to play LB. Spurrier agreed to let him play QB, but they were loaded with QBs then, including a future Heisman winner in Danny Wuerffel.

Interesting QBs in the 90s. Chiles to McKnight was memorable. And then there was the curious case of Jon Stark. Ended up transferring to Florida State, backing-up a Heisman winner. Had a cup of coffee in the NFL, prior to yet another unusual circumstance. And what about Daniel Jeremiah? His dad serves on our board and we don't land him? Then he transfers, and we don't land him again? Had a nice career at App State though.

[olldflame]

Didn't Coach Sam say that Antwan Chiles was built like a full back?

Probably. He definitely was. Nebraska and others wanted him to play LB. Spurrier agreed to let him play QB, but they were loaded with QBs then, including a future Heisman winner in Danny Wuerffel.

Interesting QBs in the 90s. Chiles to McKnight was memorable. And then there was the curious case of Jon Stark. Ended up transferring to Florida State, backing-up a Heisman winner. Had a cup of coffee in the NFL, prior to yet another unusual circumstance. And what about Daniel Jeremiah? His dad serves on our board and we don't land him? Then he transfers, and we don't land him again? Had a nice career at App State though.

Stark actually finished his collegiate career at Trinity International. My sister's husband worked there at the time, and was not haappy about the way he was allowed to flaunt the rules.

[LU 57]

“Our John Elway” is how Coach Sam described Jon. He was really talented.

[Rubicon]

I don't like the transfer portal. I see it as a symptom of other things (such as coaching carousels, free agency in the pros, etc.) plaguing sports and society in general. I think if an athlete accepts a scholarship somewhere, then he should stay there --- or sit out a year by transferring.

Brewer was benched at Utah after losing to BYU and San Diego St., and then promptly quit the team and "entered the transfer portal." With a transfer from Baylor already, I would be concerned about character issues (in this case, handling adversity, leadership, loyalty to the program, etc.).

[Sly Fox]

Basically everybody in the 'Move the Sticks' family wound up at LU. Even his brother-in-law Josh Cox who used to be a regaulr poster on this board back int he day. But the state of our program at that time was beyond abysmal.'

[JK37]

I don't like the transfer portal. I see it as a symptom of other things (such as coaching carousels, free agency in the pros, etc.) plaguing sports and society in general. I think if an athlete accepts a scholarship somewhere, then he should stay there --- or sit out a year by transferring.

With you until there. Freedom is a messy thing.

[paradox]

Transfer portal is a good thing. Some guys just need an opportunity, but haven't found it yet. Too many careers have been upended by circumstance.

[Cider Jim]

Transfer portal is a good thing.

Has Ballcoach taught you nothing? You definitely need coached up! The transfer portal is "ruining college football" (except for when it applies to LU, VT, and Bama).

[Sly Fox]

[Liberty22]

Read this article yesterday but was driving all day and couldn’t post it. We had a bead on this FCS stud out of Incarnate Word, named Cameron Ward. Looks to be a mini MW. We passed on him to sign Charlie, which leads me to believe HCHF knows what he’s got in Salter. Charlie signed as a stopgap to give us a great QB this year with Salter probably starting the next 2 years.

Ole Miss has emerged as the early favorite after bringing him in for an official visit on Saturday and Sunday. Ward has also been offered by Indiana, Houston and North Texas and plans to talk with West Virginia and Washington State this week. He did also visit Liberty, which ended up landing former Utah and Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer.

Top quarterbacks in the transfer porta ... se going?

[Sly Fox]

Yeah, this is a Tommy Beecher type of deal. I wil tell you that Salter will have to earn that starting job.

[paradox]

What comes after Brewer? We really have no clue. Don't sleep on Nate Hampton though. We have no idea who they will ultimately commit to. It's still early, and this could go either way.

[paradox]

Utah and Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Just watched opening drive. It's early, but Utah's QB looks impressive so far. We'll see how it goes, but we may end up being in good hands with Charlie Brewer under center. I'm not sure if this is the guy who replaced him or not, but he looks pretty good early on in this game. This Utah QB is just a sophomore btw. Same probably holds for us too. Brewer plays as long as he wins.

[LU 57]

Utah and Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Just watched opening drive. It's early, but Utah's QB looks impressive so far. We'll see how it goes, but we may end up being in good hands with Charlie Brewer under center. I'm not sure if this is the guy who replaced him or not, but he looks pretty good early on in this game. This Utah QB is just a sophomore btw. Same probably holds for us too. Brewer plays as long as he wins.

He’s the one that beat Brewer out after 3 games, coming off an injury. Herbstreit and Fowler mentioned it on the broadcast.

You must have young kids. There was about 12-15 year stretch where I basically heard nothing on the TV. Haha.

[thepostman]

Yeah. I never know what anybody is saying when watching sports when the kids are awake. It is just controlled chaos until bedtime everyday.

[Purple Haize]

It’s a fun game. Put your kids to bed. Or have your wife deal with them

[thepostman]

I like my kids more than football. Controlled chaos and all.

[LU 57]

It’s a fun game. Put your kids to bed. Or have your wife deal with them

I always looked forward to night games for this reason. Problem is I was usually KO’d on the couch by halftime. Haha.

[Ill flame]

Night games aren't even an option for me being in Alaska. Luckily those noon games start at 8 so I get a little bit of peace and quite watching football before the chaos starts for the day.

[Just John]

I like my kids more than football. Controlled chaos and all.

Man, where are your priorities?