New Starting QB on Friday?

[ECE '76]

Whenever I see a reference to Doug Flutue, I think about how he became a starter at BC. He was an unknown in HS. He was not recruited by any D1 schools and was only added by BC at the last minute because BC was turned down by the 2 other QBs they were recruiting.

He was 5th (!) on the QB depth chart at the start of his true FR year. During the 4th game of the season, at Penn State, all the BC QBs ahead of him were injured or proved they weren't effective. Flutie came in the second half and completed his first five passes, threw a touchdown, and showed he had quickness and solid decision making. BTW, he was returning punts for BC.

By the 6th game, he was the starter at QB vs Army and proceeded to start every game for the next 44 games.

OK, that was 44 years ago, yes it was a different time; but I wouldn't write off Carney, Belin or Filardi until we see them get a chance. 5th stringers can become starters.

LET'S GO ORANGE! We need this win tonight.

 

[orangenauburn]

Whenever I see a reference to Doug Flutue, I think about how he became a starter at BC. He was an unknown in HS. He was not recruited by any D1 schools and was only added by BC at the last minute because BC was turned down by the 2 other QBs they were recruiting.

He was 5th (!) on the QB depth chart at the start of his true FR year. During the 4th game of the season, at Penn State, all the BC QBs ahead of him were injured or proved they weren't effective. Flutie came in the second half and completed his first five passes, threw a touchdown, and showed he had quickness and solid decision making. BTW, he was returning punts for BC.

By the 6th game, he was the starter at QB vs Army and proceeded to start every game for the next 44 games.

OK, that was 44 years ago, yes it was a different time; but I wouldn't write off Carney, Belin or Filardi until we see them get a chance. 5th stringers can become starters.

LET'S GO ORANGE! We need this win tonight.

Not too long ago Sean Tucker was fifth or sixth on our depth chart and now he is a Tampa Bay Buc

 

[tep624]

I don't care what the outcome is - I'm just thankful we'll see something different tonight.

 

[JKinUtah]

At this point I think we are starting Randy Velarde.

 

[CbusCuse]

Probably should be noted Filardi’s weight went from 170 to 195 since he has been on campus.

That makes it a lot more feasible for him to play at this level. It’s tough for any true freshman to play quarterback, but he’s a lot better positioned physically than he was last fall.

I think Filardi was 185 lbs when he arrived. Weather that was his hudle listing or what I can't remember. I think the 170 lb listings were from sometime in HS. Not sure when he went from 170 lbs to 185 lbs. Some of it may have been post his 2024 HS season. But him being up to 195 lbs at this point is certainly much better. Lets hope he looks even bigger than his earlier Cuse.com photos. 6'-1" is certainly not optimal and makes it more difficult for him, but also doesn't make it out of the question that he will be successful.

Julian Sayin is 6'-1" 208 lbs and leads the nation in completion % at 80%. But Filardi will not be playing behind the OSU O-line either.

Just looking forward to a QB playing who at least looks like he has it in his HS highlight films. Both Carney and Filardi check that box for me. Lets hope it translates stepping up to the college game.

 

[JHarris44]

Probably should be noted Filardi’s weight went from 170 to 195 since he has been on campus.

That makes it a lot more feasible for him to play at this level. It’s tough for any true freshman to play quarterback, but he’s a lot better positioned physically than he was last fall.

Paulus was listed at 6-1, 195 lbs. as a RS-Sr., fwiw. He was (arguably more than) serviceable, all else equal.

 

[tep624]

Comical...people were trying to talk themselves into Carney being the man. He's from Texas - he must be good! His one snap against Colgate really showed me something! He has "it!"

Now you're trying to talk yourselves into Filardi coming out of the blue and becoming the man. NY player of the year! Great mechanics! He has the "intangibles!"

I expect more lousy QB play and an offense that is mostly inept. Hopefully I'm wrong and this isn't just a way to generate some buzz about a game most couldn't care less about otherwise.

Maybe that's the case, but at least it's not Rickie Collins. I'd rather watch a true frosh struggle than a portal NIL guy.

 

[23Zone]

If nothing else, something to look forward to at least. No sloppy Collins cobb salad

 

[Archbold44]

If nothing else, something to look forward to at least. No sloppy Collins cobb salad

The sad thing is that Fran really did Collins no favors. First, he should have announced that Rickie was coming in to be a #2 to McCord. I mean, we had to be looking at Aguilar or someone else as QB#1 once McCord left. So that was pressure point number one. Second, he never should have announced that Rickie was the winner post-Spring. That did not help anything. All he needs to say is "I am not going to name a #1 until I see everyone healthy, etc." Pressure point number two. Third, he never should have stated that the two QBs were close preseason. No way that it was true, and again well beyond coach speak. Pressure point number three.

All of this combined to make the fans think that Collins was much better and much more ready than he really was/is. You could see it pre-Angeli injury... cannot remember which game... Rickie had to come in for one play... then there was a timeout and Angeli tried to get back in... but then we had to keep Rickie in there... there was no disappointment in his demeanor when he came out in between. A competitor would have been trying to stay in the game to show the world he could handle the stage. I had a bad feeling right there. The bottom line is that Fran built up fan expectations beyond what Rickie could reasonably deliver... and it has made this bad situation worse.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[orangefog]

Paulus was listed at 6-1, 195 lbs. as a RS-Sr., fwiw. He was (arguably more than) serviceable, all else equal.

Wilmeth Sidat-Singh was only 6' and 190lbs.

 

[FloridaCuse]

WOW!! Do they know this for certain???

 

[RyanCuse44]

WOW!! Do they know this for certain???

McCallister re-tweeted it so hope it's legit -

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[FloridaCuse]

McCallister re-tweeted it so hope it's legit -

Waiting to hear it's offiical from Pete Thamel of ESPN, the Orange Whisperer.

 

[baggerbob]

Yes, that would be just dumb. Collins needs to be a relief QB moving forward, no matter who starts.

Looks like Filardi, Belin, and Rickie are your QB's for this game.

 

[texascpa]

Is Filardi over Carney a sign that HCFB is agreeing to the wishes of Carney's parents that he redshirt?

 

[721Comstock]

Looks like Filardi, Belin, and Rickie are your QB's for this game.

Did Carney run over Fran’s dog or something??

Because even IF he/his dad told Fran he wants to preserve his redshirt,
he’s still got 2 more games he could appear in.

 

[gocraz4dasu]

It’s a Filardi party! No idea how this is going to go but sure, why not? I didn’t even bother recording last week’s game because of how down I am on Collins as QB. Rest assured, I will be watching this one… for better or for worse.

I’d love nothing more than Filardi to come out slingin it! Not sure what that says about the other guys on our roster but it doesn’t matter if Filardi is a gamer!

 

[baggerbob]

Is Filardi over Carney a sign that HCFB is agreeing to the wishes of Carney's parents that he redshirt?

I would suspect Carney will transfer back to somewhere in Texas. Wouldn't expect him to stay here after not getting the start in this game.

 

[RyanCuse44]

Waiting hear it's offiical from Pete Thamel of ESPN.

Not Pete but she's seem pretty reliable -

 

[Hawknate2]

No offense, I hope we win but Filardi doesn't look too good, I value a good Lacrosse Player over a Backup QB

 

[Archbold44]

Did Carney run over Fran’s dog or something??

Because even IF he/his dad told Fran he wants to preserve his redshirt,
he’s still got 2 more games he could appear in.

Seriously. Bob Knight choked players and seemed to like them better than Fran likes Carney...

 

[TheHaze315]

 

[Archbold44]

Did Carney run over Fran’s dog or something??

Because even IF he/his dad told Fran he wants to preserve his redshirt,
he’s still got 2 more games he could appear in.

Maybe ESPN offered to pay his NIL for 2 years if we did this. I bet the ratings inch up a hair based on this...