QBs Still in Play

[clayman32]

He also landed a Kent State offer.

Noticed that too. If Sean Lewis thinks he's good enough for the system then hopefully the staff is at least considering him. And who cares if Kent State is on a lower level, it's still the same system. It seems Sean knows what he's doing there and has an eye for talent. Plus, beggars can't be choosers at this point, and we need 2 quarterbacks

 

[sutomcat]

He also landed a Kent State offer.

Pretty sure Sean Lewis saw some Dungey in him too. Kind of hope he goes to Kent State so I can see why he can do in that offense.

 

[djorange1989]

Let’s hope this kid doesn’t want to sign on Wednesday. If he does then we are screwed

 

[bnoro]

Let’s hope this kid doesn’t want to sign on Wednesday. If he does then we are screwed

Fortin?

Or the other random kid we're not really looking at?

 

[CuseLegacy]

Looks like the Kansas fans don't have anymore idea about Fortin than we do.

 

[orangenauburn]

vandy board confident Fortin is theirs

 

[djorange1989]

Fortin?

Or the other random kid we're not really looking at?

The kid from Long Island

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

vandy board confident Fortin is theirs

Oh course he is. "Transfers because he loses starting spot" does not compute with "enrolls at new school to sit for two years behind incumbent."

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Better sure Sean Lewis saw some Dungey in him too. Kind of hope he goes to Kent State so I can see why he can do in that offense.

Wonder if Lester will/has offered?

 

[djorange1989]

Oh course he is. "Transfers because he loses starting spot" does not compute with "enrolls at new school to sit for two years behind incumbent."

Tommy didn’t show enough for anyone to think he locked the job down

 

[Cusefan69]

Fortin is an important piece for the team. Is our current crop TD, Summers and Gunther? Am I missing anyone? (Long whistle) Damn. Fortin doesn't just give us potential starting ability but at worst gives us viable backup in case of a TD injury on the flip side. Fortin is as a critical component to Babers designs as anyone on the team currently in my opinion. Everyone should be keeping fingers crossed on this one.

 

[Frozen]

Fortin is an important piece for the team. Is our current crop TD, Summers and Gunther? Am I missing anyone? (Long whistle) Damn. Fortin doesn't just give us potential starting ability but at worst gives us viable backup in case of a TD injury on the flip side. Fortin is as a critical component to Babers designs as anyone on the team currently in my opinion. Everyone should be keeping fingers crossed on this one.

Culpepper.

 

[PhatOrange]

Grasping at straws but, it actually might bode well for us that (it appears at least) TD got benched.

It also appears he walks right into a starting spot at Vandy ... but at what cost, IdK? I think our ceiling to win is higher than theirs, looking at their schedules. They went 3-9 this season and the next two don’t look any easier. We’ve got a lot better skill guys to.

 

[Cusefan69]

Culpepper.
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Good call. I forgot about him. The young man is a warrior. Could offer back up minutes.

 

[sutomcat]

A well run, mature program should have a scholarship QB in each of the 5 classes. There are too many injuries, transfers and QBs who turn out to be duds to set things up otherwise.

Here is where things stand today.
If we are able to add a class of 2020 QB and a transfer QB, we will be in decent shape again. Right now, we are in exceptionally bad shape; the worst I can remember depth wise at this position since at least the late 1970s, when one considers Rex was moved to TE for a brief period before getting moved back after all hell broke loose with our QBs last year.

Class	Name
True Frosh	None
Redshirt Frosh	David Summers
Sophomore	None
Junior	Tommy Devito
Senior	Rex Culpepper

 

[Cusefan69]

A well run, mature program should have a scholarship QB in each of the 5 classes. There are too many injuries, transfers and QBs who turn out to be duds to set things up otherwise.

Here is where things stand today. Even if we are able to add a class of 2020 QB and a transfer QB, we will still be in bad shape. Right now, we are in exceptionally bad shape; the worst I can remember depth wise at this position since at least the late 1970s.

Class	Name
True Frosh	None
Redshirt Frosh	David Summers
Sophomore	None
Junior	Tommy Devito

[TR}
[TD]Senior[/TD]
[TD]Rex Culpepper[/TD]
{/TR]

The key with Fortin being he is either a starter or if he doesn’t win the start, he is 2nd string. Filling a key role either way. Even if we bring in a Frosh, it is highly unlikely he can elevate to 2nd team in his first year. Really, really need Fortin to commit.

 

[SUFan44]

A well run, mature program should have a scholarship QB in each of the 5 classes. There are too many injuries, transfers and QBs who turn out to be duds to set things up otherwise.

Here is where things stand today. Even if we are able to add a class of 2020 QB and a transfer QB, we will still be in bad shape. Right now, we are in exceptionally bad shape; the worst I can remember depth wise at this position since at least the late 1970s.

Class	Name
True Frosh	None
Redshirt Frosh	David Summers
Sophomore	None
Junior	Tommy Devito
Senior	Rex Culpepper

2003 says hello.

Senior - R.J. (Robin) Anderson
Junior - None
Sophomore - Xzavier Gaines
Redshirt Freshman - Perry Patterson
Freshman - Matt Hale

2004 says hello, too.

Senior - None
Junior - Xzavier Gaines
Sophomore - Perry Patterson
Redshirt Freshman - Matt Hale
Freshman - Joe Fields

As much as I don't think DeVito is the answer, he's better than anyone in 2004 and all but MAYBE R.J. Anderson as a senior. And even that is a stretch.

 

[sutomcat]

2003 says hello.

Senior - R.J. (Robin) Anderson
Junior - None
Sophomore - Xzavier Gaines
Redshirt Freshman - Perry Patterson
Freshman - Matt Hale

2004 says hello, too.

Senior - None
Junior - Xzavier Gaines
Sophomore - Perry Patterson
Redshirt Freshman - Matt Hale
Freshman - Joe Fields

As much as I don't think DeVito is the answer, he's better than anyone in 2004 and all but MAYBE R.J. Anderson as a senior. And even that is a stretch.

Hello.

I am talking overall depth, not quality with this post.

 

[TheCusian]

Tommy didn’t show enough for anyone to think he locked the job down

in the last 20 years, we’ve only had 3 other seasons as good throwing the football and our OL was god awful for 2/3 of the year

he‘s got a lot to learn, but I’m pretty sure it’s still his to lose regardless of who we bring in

 

[All4SU]

A well run, mature program should have a scholarship QB in each of the 5 classes. There are too many injuries, transfers and QBs who turn out to be duds to set things up otherwise.

Here is where things stand today.
If we are able to add a class of 2020 QB and a transfer QB, we will be in decent shape again. Right now, we are in exceptionally bad shape; the worst I can remember depth wise at this position since at least the late 1970s, when one considers Rex was moved to TE for a brief period before getting moved back after all hell broke loose with our QBs last year.

Class	Name
True Frosh	None
Redshirt Frosh	David Summers
Sophomore	None
Junior	Tommy Devito
Senior	Rex Culpepper

Yup. It’s incredible how quickly a position can get out of whack in CFB. Going into 2018 we were in great shape with Dungey, Devito, Welch, Culpepper and Aimee.

 

[FloridaFan]

in the last 20 years, we’ve only had 3 other seasons as good throwing the football and our OL was god awful for 2/3 of the year

he‘s got a lot to learn, but I’m pretty sure it’s still his to lose regardless of who we bring in

"but but but stat padding"

 

[FrancoPizza]

"but but but stat padding"

Cue the buddy Boeheim comparisons. Passing yards are misleading when the other team has switched to a soft zone to protect a comfortable lead.

 

[cuse10]

Tommy didn’t show enough for anyone to think he locked the job down

Lol

 

[djorange1989]

Lol

I promise I do like Tommy and I don't dismiss what he did under duress(which is being kind to our OL), but there is just something from the intangibles standpoint, whether it's leadership, QB smarts, that concern me. the IT factor I guess. Goes beyond stats, which again I am not tossing out the window. Not comparing him to Dungey because that's unfair, I don't expect him to be Dungey, but I do have concern in those areas.

 

[JRHEETER]

I promise I do like Tommy and I don't dismiss what he did under duress(which is being kind to our OL), but there is just something from the intangibles standpoint, whether it's leadership, QB smarts, that concern me. the IT factor I guess. Goes beyond stats, which again I am not tossing out the window. Not comparing him to Dungey because that's unfair, I don't expect him to be Dungey, but I do have concern in those areas.

Same.

I’ll be the first to admit he has padded stats a little. I really like Devito and I really do want him to be our qb and bring us to greatness. It’s just I don’t trust him now.

bringing in a qb will promote healthy competition and will push Tommy to be best he can be and it would be exciting to watch.