Rickie Collins

[cusefan88]

Rather have a #1 than a #2.

That said, assuming Williams is 2, I don't think he helps himself much being in better position to play by entering the portal now.

If he wants to start it's better to leave after the season and find the right fit for spring ball.

 

[Cuseregular]

Good for him and hopefully us, he must obviously have excelled up and beyond the others. But likely this just took a lot of the luster off the spring game/dropped attendance. As should we assume he'll be treated like McCord last year and play very sparingly or not at all?

I'd imagine so otherwise they'd have likely waited til after the spring game if it were still a competition for #1.

 

[Bulldog04]

This kid must be really good because I know how high they were on Williams last year. He was a big part of practice last year and the stuff I heard, was that he was the future and real deal. Would have to think he bolts soon unfortunately but I trust this staff with qbs

 

[OttoinGrotto]

If he wants to start it's better to leave after the season and find the right fit for spring ball.

Exactly.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Rather have a #1 than a #2.

That said, assuming Williams is 2, I don't think he helps himself much being in better position to play by entering the portal now.

The back up in only 1 snap away from an opportunity to win the job.

I don't understand how these kids quit on their teammates, especially in mid-season like DeVito did. And sure enough, Shrader got hurt, and we wound up playing Dan Villari as the Wildcat.

I think last year was the first year since Nassib that we went a whole season without our starting QB going down to injury.

 

[Irt4su]

This is a big deal. Sportswise. He could be the man for three years maybe…

I feel like every player is on a one year contract

 

[IthacaMatt]

I feel like every player is on a one year contract

Sure, but its easier to keep the guys you already have, if you're playing them and competitive about paying them. No guarantee a guy who leaves for a bag ever gets on the field. Just ask Deuce.

 

[UnknownOrange]

Sure, but its easier to keep the guys you already have, if you're playing them and competitive about paying them. No guarantee a guy who leaves for a bag ever gets on the field. Just ask Deuce.

Well he got on the field and struggled mightily lol

Glad he bounced back, back here.

 

[CbusCuse]

The back up in only 1 snap away from an opportunity to win the job.

I don't understand how these kids quit on their teammates, especially in mid-season like DeVito did. And sure enough, Shrader got hurt, and we wound up playing Dan Villari as the Wildcat.

I think last year was the first year since Nassib that we went a whole season without our starting QB going down to injury.

As much as it sucked for SU it made all the sense in the world for Devito. It was his 4th season and last year of eligibility with a redshirt to use. He left after 4, found a place to start and now plays in the NFL. Not the same situation for Williams. I’m going to guess we are going to run Ricky a bit. Williams could easily step into a starting role at some point this year.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

If he wants to start it's better to leave after the season and find the right fit for spring ball.

He's better off staying this year and seeing what Collins does in game action. It might not pan out for Collins and after 3-4 games he could get a legit shot at starting. He would still have 3 years to play if Collins proves to be a legit starter at Syracuse and move on after this year. Even in today's environment, it would make sense to wait at least this season. Never know.

 

[SUfanNC]

He's better off staying this year and seeing what Collins does in game action. It might not pan out for Collins and after 3-4 games he could get a legit shot at starting. He would still have 3 years to play if Collins proves to be a legit starter at Syracuse and move on after this year. Even in today's environment, it would make sense to wait at least this season. Never know.

Injuries can happen as well. I think he can still push for the starting job. Just needs a break/window.

 

[tep624]

Hope we don’t lose #2.

Is what it is. You have to make decisions.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

My first thought, too.

Life in this brave new world.

And every bit as dystopian as it was for Shakespeare and Huxley.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[newmexicuse]

Congrats to Rikki on getting the starting gig !!!

Lots of potential here, lets hope he lives up to it !!!

 

[orangepassion]

Considering Rickie has been in College significantly longer than Jakhari, it seems like odd logic to me. Why not give it more time and let it play out if it's even?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Yeah

Considering Rickie has been in College significantly longer than Jakhari, it seems like an odd logic to me. Why not give it more time and let it play out if it's even?

I thought it sounded weird, too.

But... glad we're decisive and focused.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

Yeah

I thought it sounded weird, too.

But... glad we're decisive and focused.

I agree. But there is an advantage to naming someone as your leader now. It also prevents a split locker room as some kids will be QB-a guys and others QB-b guys. Only problem is you better be right in who you chose now.

 

[orangepassion]

I agree. But there is an advantage to naming someone as your leader now. It also prevents a split locker room as some kids will be QB-a guys and others QB-b guys. Only problem is you better be right in who you chose now.

I agree, but what is there to lose by waiting until after the Spring game, at least?

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

I agree, but what is there to lose by waiting until after the Spring game, at least?

I don’t think it was really that close. I don’t believe we get much coach speak from Fran but this might be one scenario where he strategically says something in hopes that his backup will stay. He however also mentioned that he realizes the reality he may lose guys in the portal.

 

[Qbobby]

Well, I'm going to ride with coach Fran. If he thinks there is an advantage to naming a starter now, he knows the culture of the team better than we do. I trust his judgement.

 

[007]

I don’t think it was really that close. I don’t believe we get much coach speak from Fran but this might be one scenario where he strategically says something in hopes that his backup will stay. He however also mentioned that he realizes the reality he may lose guys in the portal.

Yup. And I think his decisiveness in naming Collins QB1 this early communicates a sense of confidence to the team and Collins.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Considering Rickie has been in College significantly longer than Jakhari, it seems like odd logic to me. Why not give it more time and let it play out if it's even?

Yup. And I think his decisiveness in naming Collins QB1 this early communicates a sense of confidence to the team and Collins.

Fran doesn’t want a divided locker room. I have heard him mention that aspect of this at least three times. He wants to name a starter and get everyone on board. It appears Fran believes that a united front is more important than avoiding a potential transfer.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

As the new football beat writer said on Axe's podcast, "money don't ride the bench." Not that I think it was the deciding factor, but the fact that they went out, spent a decent chunk of change and brought this kid in with the intention of starting, it had to at least play some role.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I don’t think it was really that close. I don’t believe we get much coach speak from Fran but this might be one scenario where he strategically says something in hopes that his backup will stay. He however also mentioned that he realizes the reality he may lose guys in the portal.

Think this is more likely the case than not. He's not going to say something bad about a kid who competed hard and may end up portalling either. He's big on loyalty. He may also know Jakari is going to stay and wants to motivate him that way too.