[BlueBlood]

There are HCHF’s spoken expectations to the media (low), and then his internal expectations (I’m guessing VERY high). That’s just smart media management.

That's what I'm hoping. I hope he even gave the guys the heads up. "Listen, I'm going to call you guys FCS talent to the media. Just know that I dont really view you that way. Its just pre-Syracuse strategy"

[Dalegarz1]

That's exactly what he is doing! Even if my convictions are solid on shaky ground.

[thepostman]

One of my biggest criticisms of the athletic Dept in the past is over hyping things so it is kind of refreshing for me to hear to be honest.

[FlamesHighontheTide]

Just curious, but what does this conversation have to do with Malik Willis???

I have no idea which thread this conversation should move too but Malik is DEFINITELY FBS READY

[LU 57]

Any chatter on when the NCAA might rule on Willis’ eligibility?

[chris leedlelee]

The NCAA isn't necessarily known for expediting their processes unless of course, your name is Tate Martell or Justin Fields.

[BJWilliams]

Or youre a high profile player from a high profile school in general going to another high profile school.

[Chippy]

Malik Willis now on the roster . . . still no word on his eligibility and no Robert Washington as of this evening.

[Old Red]

Anybody heard anything definite about his waiver yet? Coach Freeze has mentioned that we’d probably have an answer by today.
I like the idea of still having him for 2 years after Buckshot graduates, but I wouldn’t mind having him in the mix this year either.

[Jonathan Carone]

He’s out this year.

[A Sea of Red]

NCAA denies appeal for transfer QB Malik Willis

https://www.aseaofred.com/ncaa-denies-a ... ik-willis/

[thepostman]

I think that is for the best. Gives him 2 full years after buckshot graduates. At the same time he has a whole year to get use to everything.

[Jonathan Carone]

The thing that hasn’t been said yet is that this is also great for our defense. Malik will likely be the scout team QB and for them to go against him every day in practice will make them get better.

[thepostman]

That is a great point, I haven't even thought about that. That could end up being huge for our defense.

[chris leedlelee]

To be honest, I see this denial as a good thing. Gives us a surefire QB for 2020 and 2021 instead of having him being Buckshots backup this year and starting next year. Especially with our schedule for the next two years after 2019, having Willis could be huge. Having THREE 3 star QBs in the QB room after Buckshot graduates (Willis, JB, and Sean Brown), gives us many options in the post-Buckshot era. The future is bright.

[LUDad]

To be honest, I see this denial as a good thing. Gives us a surefire QB for 2020 and 2021 instead of having him being Buckshots backup this year and starting next year. Especially with our schedule for the next two years after 2019, having Willis could be huge. Having THREE 3 star QBs in the QB room after Buckshot graduates (Willis, JB, and Sean Brown), gives us many options in the post-Buckshot era. The future is bright.

I wouldn't give the job to Willis just yet. I sure JB will get his opportunities this year, going in with certain packages to keep defense off balance. If he does well, he should go in as presumptive #1 next year until beaten out on the field.

[Cider Jim]

The thing that hasn’t been said yet is that this is also great for our defense. Malik will likely be the scout team QB and for them to go against him every day in practice will make them get better.

Jon, you sound like a coach. I'm shocked that Ballcoach didn't point this out before you did!

[BJWilliams]

The thing that hasn’t been said yet is that this is also great for our defense. Malik will likely be the scout team QB and for them to go against him every day in practice will make them get better.

So much truth here...in the era of dual-threat QBs and RPOs and high flying, uptempo offense, having a scout team QB in house to replicate (though not perfectly) that style of offense gives the defense much needed ammunition which I agree will make them get better