This happened before the UND game. Not surprising at all. I still think Wagner is a capable starter but it looks like we will likely be looking in the portal again to bring more competition to the kicking position for the 3rd? consecutive offseason
I think unless a one year grad transfer at QB is good enough to possibly take you all the way, why bother? A backup from Minnesota probably doesn’t fit that description…..Well, he's a Minnesota QB, with rumors of transferring, and he participated in the Senior Walk at Minnesota yesterday and has a year of eligibility left. So why not keep the "tradition" going??
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This happened before the UND game. Not surprising at all. I still think Wagner is a capable starter but it looks like we will likely be looking in the portal again to bring more competition to the kicking position for the 3rd? consecutive offseason
Exactly. I can hear the excuses now. He hasn't played a full game in over 4 years. It's going to take time for him to get used to live action. Etc.I think unless a one year grad transfer at QB is good enough to possibly take you all the way, why bother? A backup from Minnesota probably doesn’t fit that description…..
I think unless a one year grad transfer at QB is good enough to possibly take you all the way, why bother? A backup from Minnesota probably doesn’t fit that description…..
Annexstad had more than one year and we didn’t make the playoffs anyway. Kind of my point. A one year eligible guy would have to be exceptional….Uh .. Annexstad was 3rd string from Minnesota ??
Granted, he was highly rated out of HS and got starter reps as true FR due to injuries, I believe. Then he had couple injuries and fell way off.
I think your threading a needle here with your point ... but I partly get your point. But the only reason we didn't have a run this year was the slower than hoped rebuild on defense, and then even still, the 4 losses by 8 pts to teams ranked between 15-25 .. granted in Annexstad's 2nd year. As for last year, too slow a start with our new offense and RB/OL injuries.Annexstad had more than one year and we didn’t make the playoffs anyway. Kind of my point. A one year eligible guy would have to be exceptional….
Exactly what I said. Minnesota ain’t a QB factory or an offensive juggernaut. If there is a one year can’t miss prospect, sure. Otherwise, look for someone who can give you years, not months.I think your threading a needle here with your point ... but I partly get your point. But the only reason we didn't have a run this year was the slower than hoped rebuild on defense, and then even still, the 4 losses by 8 pts to teams ranked between 15-25 .. granted in Annexstad's 2nd year. As for last year, too slow a start with our new offense and RB/OL injuries.
So given we now have higher hopes on defense for next season, and even on offense ... with a lot of juniors presumably returning for next season, there is a 1 year window here that almost requires us to be very sure of the QB position. While even I, the leading Spack QB skeptic on this forum, is feeling way more optimistic about our #2 QB in 2023 ... I am still guarded about the QB situation going into 2024. Many of us had our doubts about this season ... lost a lot from a very good 2022 defense, and suffered thru a very inconsistent 2022 offense, granted run game was hit hard with injuries, and Spack was still feeling out his new OC/QB combo ... so neither was a sure bet for 2023. Yet we finished 6-5 again, despite it being a way better year overall ... 4 losses by 8 total pts to ranked teams.
Anyway, lot of juniors becoming seniors in 2024 .. if there is a 1 year "can't miss" QB available .. one who sees how much we have coming back, and how much/well we threw it in 2023 .. I think we have to take him.
My bad .. should have read your post closer.Exactly what I said. Minnesota ain’t a QB factory or an offensive juggernaut. If there is a one year can’t miss prospect, sure. Otherwise, look for someone who can give you years, not months.
always the troll ....Okay, okay I apologize for posting that item about the kid from Minnesota, I was posting half in jest, just thought it was "ironic" that another QB from Minnesota might be available. I wasn't suggesting Cole Kramer was the path to success for next year or the only guy ISU should look at or that he even has any interest. I'm sorry, I had no idea it would be taken so seriously!
It should be Rittenhouse Job to loose. Then again priority#1 ? Will Peterson be coming back ? With that being said remains to be seen how many Birds are going to fall out into the Portal nest in a NORMAL situation. If he departs it leaves a lot of ?'s on QB situation and other skilled position's. 12/4 portal officially opens and even then some kids may wait to see what develops after 1st portal period closes and enter into 2nd portal opening up in spring.I think your threading a needle here with your point ... but I partly get your point. But the only reason we didn't have a run this year was the slower than hoped rebuild on defense, and then even still, the 4 losses by 8 pts to teams ranked between 15-25 .. granted in Annexstad's 2nd year. As for last year, too slow a start with our new offense and RB/OL injuries.
So given we now have higher hopes on defense for next season, and even on offense ... with a lot of juniors presumably returning for next season, there is a 1 year window here that almost requires us to be very sure of the QB position. While even I, the leading Spack QB skeptic on this forum, is feeling way more optimistic about our #2 QB in 2023 ... I am still guarded about the QB situation going into 2024. Many of us had our doubts about this season ... lost a lot from a very good 2022 defense, and suffered thru a very inconsistent 2022 offense, granted run game was hit hard with injuries, and Spack was still feeling out his new OC/QB combo ... so neither was a sure bet for 2023. Yet we finished 6-5 again, despite it being a way better year overall ... 4 losses by 8 total pts to ranked teams.
Anyway, lot of juniors becoming seniors in 2024 .. if there is a 1 year "can't miss" QB available .. one who sees how much we have coming back, and how much/well we threw it in 2023 .. I think we have to take him.