Disconnect between Franklin and Stevens’ family?

[marshall23]

Don't be so dramatic

There is no paint available that colors this as positive for PSU. I stand by my statement "IF" Clifford goes down."

 

[jimjim47]

Who knows what will happen? (answer: no one )

And while it certainly - all other things being the same - is never a good thing to have one fewer talented QBs on the roster, things are never - - - NEVER - - - "all other things being the same".


I can certainly see circumstances that could make this a very positive outcome (relative to the possible alternatives) depending on how things play out..... or, how it could play out as a negative one.

Don't even have to work hard, to see how it could turn out either way.

No one will ever know, of course, whether it is a positive or a negative - since there won't be two petri dish experiments running. Not with any certainty anyway.

positive LOL

 

[Lion8286]

positive LOL

Michigan going to beat Ohio State this year, jimjim?? Just kidding, we all know that's impossible. Quite a "rivalry". lol

 

[Nittany_93]

Perhaps more to the point, what has Stevens done to earn #1?? Deciding not to transfer shouldn't guarantee you a starting position.

What has Stevens done to earn #1?? Everything asked of him for 4 years. Played multiple positions. Played injured.

Honestly whether it's a critical 4th down call or naming a QB starter, Franklin's lack of decisiveness at critical junctures seems to be an issue.

 

[shultz40]

Clifford had better not get injured. No depth. He gets hurt the season is over.

Not really. How much depth would Stevens add when he is hurt? You have no idea if levis can play or not. 4 scholly ave on the roster. I will sleep fine

 

[shultz40]

What has Stevens done to earn #1?? Everything asked of him for 4 years. Played multiple positions. Played injured.

Honestly whether it's a critical 4th down call or naming a QB starter, Franklin's lack of decisiveness at critical junctures seems to be an issue.

Did he outplay clifford?

Using your logic just about every senior deserves to start.

Should Jonathon thomas stArted over sanders?

 

[blion72]

I didn’t advocate that he should be named the starter dude. Can’t understand however why everyone is so high on Stevens... that is all.

watch the Iowa game last fall.....watch the last drive of UMich game where we had gotten stomped and UM wanted that shut out with all starters in the game. neither of those situations were mop up.

 

[blion72]

Regardless of him being hurt, you can’t anoint a player as a starter without earning it. Stevens has had more meaningful impact in his chances, but he’s been given more opportunities than Clifford. I hope the best QB gets the starting spot, regardless of seniority.

I agree with that.....the best QB to WIN in fall 2019. # years of remaining eligibility should not be relevant factor.

 

[blion72]

Because QBs don't want to sit. Guys want what Trace had. So TS only gets 1 year, SC in theory gets 2, therefore the 2019/2020 is not seeing the field for at least 4 seasons until 2022. I bet if you told both 2019 QBs they are not seeing the field until 2022 they likely jump. It is the toughest position to manage on the roster, see Hack junior year. JF would have gone with Trace sooner, but it would have screwed up dynamic of benching #1 QB in country and affected recruiting.

Personally I think TS should have started Michigan game, year may have unfolded differently. I think he is the best QB right now for this system. I think Clifford has the most NFL potential but is a poor fit for this offense. I think it will be square peg, round hole and will be an issue.

I think things will get very interesting after this season at QB.

i agree that in UMich game TS was the better choice for that game. even in Iowa game TS was better choice. also totally agree the JF offense right now cannot have a QB who is not a major run threat. it is not made for a pure passer who cannot occasionally run for more yds than RBs.

 

[interrobang]

The more he talks, there's definitely a disconnect between Stevens' dad and reality.

 

[81b&w]

i agree that in UMich game TS was the better choice for that game. even in Iowa game TS was better choice. also totally agree the JF offense right now cannot have a QB who is not a major run threat. it is not made for a pure passer who cannot occasionally run for more yds than RBs.

I don't get when people say a "JF" offense. A Donovan offense? A Moorehead offense? Is it a Rahne offense? What the hell is a JF offense? I don't think he's head coached near enough yet for anyone to label it. He's a smart guy, he'll go with the weapons he has. Why does anyone feel the need to label it or think it's not flexible?