Rickie Collins

[OburgOrange]

Is this based on solid material or just a feeling?

He’s an expert. Just ask him

 

[CapitalO]

We have to have a legit QB for next year with this schedule.

Totally agree and also it is time for the defense and special teams to really show improvement they can't be equal or worse than last year or things could get really ugly, I feel coach Fran and staff should improve both units and I also believe we will land a couple more portal studs to our roster in the near future.

 

[Scooch]

I for one am thrilled for people to pick apart his mechanics when not long ago posters were drooling over short vids of Luke McPhail.

"Deepest QB room in years!"

The QB competition should be interesting with the deepest room in memory.

Oh Crusty. Dear, sweet Crusty.

 

[GoSU96]

Have we seen anything from him at all? Making predictions one way or the other about a guy that has never played seems premature. Are you basing yours on less than flattering stuff that insiders have told you?

Nope

 

[baggerbob]

The QB competition should be interesting with the deepest room in memory. One question remaining is will there be a surprise in the Spring portal? While I doubt it as it appears that we have cast our lot with Rickie Collins, however, with Coach Fran you never know.

I may be wrong but I believe the offense staff is far better than it ever was under Dino and, if I am correct, the QB evaluation is much better, meaning Collins may be the real deal. If JW beats him out that will be an impressive feat. Either way, we might be better off than we think..
Whoever is the starter will benefit from an improved oline and a wealth of receivers, Not to mention that both RC and JW have had excellent coaching and experience practicing against the ones over the last year.
Now, neither is Kyle McCord, however, both are running threats, which has to help. I have to believe that Nixon can make hay with that attribute.
With a few more key portal additions, especially those with multiple years of eligibility remaining, the 2025 roster could be stronger than 2024. We are also likely to have some pleasant surprises from our incoming class and redshirts.
It also goes without saying that our special teams will be better than last year, if only because they can't be worse.
I freely admit that I am a hopeless "glass half full" guy. Happily Coach Fran is making this view less uncomfortable.
A disappointing 2025 season is not a forgone conclusion. Stay tuned.

People thinking next year is a throwaway don't know Fran.
He knows how to win, and will build a better team each year.
I believe he will win at least 8 games next year.

 

[gocuse44]

Hopefully Fran has a good feeling that Williams is ready to lead the program next season? Questionable, and whoever it is will be a giant step back. Right now I see 3-5 wins.

Get your eyes checked if that's what you see

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Is this based on solid material or just a feeling?

Sounds like that feeling may be gas.

 

[anomander]

Get your eyes checked if that's what you see

Last year we were loaded with an easy schedule and fought tooth and nail for 9 regular season wins. My eyes are pretty clear at what we lost and haven’t replaced with potentially 3-4 top 10 teams on the schedule. Let’s be a little realistic.