fc ot Like father like son, Jeff George jr to transfer to scUM from Illinois...

[sluggo72]

https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...ni-qb-jeff-george-jr-tweets-move-to-michigan/

It appears you can add another name to Michigan’s quarterbacking fray.

In a tweet posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday night, Jeff George Jr.indicated that he has decided to transfer to Michigan. The move to the Wolverines comes nearly five months to the day after George, the son of former Illinois great Jeff George, decided to transfer from the Fighting Illini.

In addition to being eligible this season, the quarterback will have another year of eligibility that he can use in 2019.

In starting five games last season, George was the Illini’s leading passer in throwing for 1,273 yards. He accounted for seven of the Illini’s eight touchdown passes on the year, as well as 10 of their 19 interceptions.

All told, George started nine games during his time in Champaign. His first career start? At Michigan in October of 2016, a 41-8 loss that saw George complete four of his 15 passes for 95 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

In Ann Arbor, George will face an uphill climb to the starting job as Shea Patterson, the Ole Miss transfer recently ruled eligible for 2018, is far and away the frontrunner to claim the role. Also in the mix are redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters (started four games in 2017), redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey and true freshman Joe Milton.

 

[UNCPSUFAN]

Does not matter as he will never see the field in AA.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

“Leadership is overrated” - Jeff George

 

[LionJim]

For what it's worth, George, Sr. had one of the four best arms I've ever seen, the others belonging to Bledsoe, Fouts, and Bradshaw.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Does not matter as he will never see the field in AA.

But his passport is up-to-date so he can go along with Waldo on UMich’s next field trip, wherever in the world that may be.

 

[psu1969a]

https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...ni-qb-jeff-george-jr-tweets-move-to-michigan/

It appears you can add another name to Michigan’s quarterbacking fray.

In a tweet posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday night, Jeff George Jr.indicated that he has decided to transfer to Michigan. The move to the Wolverines comes nearly five months to the day after George, the son of former Illinois great Jeff George, decided to transfer from the Fighting Illini.

In addition to being eligible this season, the quarterback will have another year of eligibility that he can use in 2019.

In starting five games last season, George was the Illini’s leading passer in throwing for 1,273 yards. He accounted for seven of the Illini’s eight touchdown passes on the year, as well as 10 of their 19 interceptions.

All told, George started nine games during his time in Champaign. His first career start? At Michigan in October of 2016, a 41-8 loss that saw George complete four of his 15 passes for 95 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

In Ann Arbor, George will face an uphill climb to the starting job as Shea Patterson, the Ole Miss transfer recently ruled eligible for 2018, is far and away the frontrunner to claim the role. Also in the mix are redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters (started four games in 2017), redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey and true freshman Joe Milton.

A. How can he be eligible for this season?

B. Is he on scholarship? My understanding was that if you transferred to another B1G school you could not be on scholarship unless it was a Graduate Transfer.

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

https://collegefootballtalk.nbcspor...ni-qb-jeff-george-jr-tweets-move-to-michigan/

It appears you can add another name to Michigan’s quarterbacking fray.

In a tweet posted to his personal Twitter account Tuesday night, Jeff George Jr.indicated that he has decided to transfer to Michigan. The move to the Wolverines comes nearly five months to the day after George, the son of former Illinois great Jeff George, decided to transfer from the Fighting Illini.

In addition to being eligible this season, the quarterback will have another year of eligibility that he can use in 2019.

In starting five games last season, George was the Illini’s leading passer in throwing for 1,273 yards. He accounted for seven of the Illini’s eight touchdown passes on the year, as well as 10 of their 19 interceptions.

All told, George started nine games during his time in Champaign. His first career start? At Michigan in October of 2016, a 41-8 loss that saw George complete four of his 15 passes for 95 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

In Ann Arbor, George will face an uphill climb to the starting job as Shea Patterson, the Ole Miss transfer recently ruled eligible for 2018, is far and away the frontrunner to claim the role. Also in the mix are redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters (started four games in 2017), redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey and true freshman Joe Milton.

like father like son?

 

[sluggo72]

like father like son?

it seemed like his Dad was transferring every other day....but at last it was only once, with a broken commitment in the middle...

George transferred after a year at Purdue when the coach who recruited him, Leon Burtnett, resigned. Burtnett's replacement was Fred Akers, who had been known for his teams that used a run-heavy option type offense that required a more mobile quarterback. George subsequently committed to the University of Miami, but he backed out when coach Jimmy Johnson would not guarantee him a starting job at the quarterback-rich school. George stayed at Illinois for two years, leaving with a year of eligibility remaining after being assured he would be drafted as one of the first five picks of the NFL draft (he was picked No. 1 overall).

He would finish his college career with 6,212 yards and 35 TD vs 35 INT. In 1989, he threw for 2,738 yards with 22 TD vs 12 INT.

 

[anon_1eeb2b426hv3y]

it seemed like his Dad was transferring every other day....but at last it was only once, with a broken commitment in the middle...

George transferred after a year at Purdue when the coach who recruited him, Leon Burtnett, resigned. Burtnett's replacement was Fred Akers, who had been known for his teams that used a run-heavy option type offense that required a more mobile quarterback. George subsequently committed to the University of Miami, but he backed out when coach Jimmy Johnson would not guarantee him a starting job at the quarterback-rich school. George stayed at Illinois for two years, leaving with a year of eligibility remaining after being assured he would be drafted as one of the first five picks of the NFL draft (he was picked No. 1 overall).

He would finish his college career with 6,212 yards and 35 TD vs 35 INT. In 1989, he threw for 2,738 yards with 22 TD vs 12 INT.

Thanks. I didn't know George (Sr.) transferred from the cradle of QBs.
Like father, like son.

 

[Lyons212]

A. How can he be eligible for this season?

B. Is he on scholarship? My understanding was that if you transferred to another B1G school you could not be on scholarship unless it was a Graduate Transfer.

You are correct with the exception that it does not apply to athletes transferring to Michigan or the Rutgers wrestling team.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

For what it's worth, George, Sr. had one of the four best arms I've ever seen, the others belonging to Bledsoe, Fouts, and Bradshaw.

He had a cannon. I would put Ryan Leaf on that list too. What an arm he had.

 

[royboy]

He had a cannon. I would put Ryan Leaf on that list too. What an arm he had.

yeah, I'm fine with George and Leaf on such a list

I'd include Elway, Aikman, and currently Aaron Rogers

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Seems like a perfect at U of Headcases.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

yeah, I'm fine with George and Leaf on such a list

I'd include Elway, Aikman, and currently Aaron Rogers

One thing that struck me about Bradshaw’s arm was how effortless he made it look while throwing the deep ball or gunning an out route. Compare that to Elway who muscled up on the same throws.

 

[corkster999]

For what it's worth, George, Sr. had one of the four best arms I've ever seen, the others belonging to Bledsoe, Fouts, and Bradshaw.

Elway and Bert Jones.

 

[78SweetRevenge]

For what it's worth, George, Sr. had one of the four best arms I've ever seen, the others belonging to Bledsoe, Fouts, and Bradshaw.

Elway?

 

[LionJim]

Elway and Bert Jones.

Bert Jones, yeah, haven’t thought about him in years.

 

[78SweetRevenge]

One thing that struck me about Bradshaw’s arm was how effortless he made it look while throwing the deep ball or gunning an out route. Compare that to Elway who muscled up on the same throws.

We just disagree on Elway....Elway had the best arm I ever saw and most of it was as effortless as anyone else. This throwing motion was just different IMO. But it's all opinion here.

 

[royboy]

One thing that struck me about Bradshaw’s arm was how effortless he made it look while throwing the deep ball or gunning an out route. Compare that to Elway who muscled up on the same throws.

If I recall correctly, Bradshaw was a very good javelin thrower in high school. Like one of the best in the country.

 

[corkster999]

We just disagree on Elway....Elway had the best arm I ever saw and most of it was as effortless as anyone else. This throwing motion was just different IMO. But it's all opinion here.

Whatever motion elway used it was effective. At Stanford he was quite mobile running around back there just before he threw the bell 50 yards on a string. Receivers used to have the “mark of elway” on their chests where the imprint of the ball was in their chests

 

[78SweetRevenge]

Whatever motion elway used it was effective. At Stanford he was quite mobile running around back there just before he threw the bell 50 yards on a string. Receivers used to have the “mark of elway” on their chests where the imprint of the ball was in their chests

Yeah, I remember Vance Johnson and Mark Jackson taking about "the mark of Elway" in interviews. Man had a cannon. His ability to run is often overlooked IMO

 

[Chickenman Testa]

If I recall correctly, Bradshaw was a very good javelin thrower in high school. Like one of the best in the country.

I thought he held the US HS record for a long time

 

[Chickenman Testa]

We just disagree on Elway....Elway had the best arm I ever saw and most of it was as effortless as anyone else. This throwing motion was just different IMO. But it's all opinion here.

I think you hit it - the motion. Elway seemed to have a classic 3/4 baseball motion - making total sense since he was a baseball star. Bradshaw was more over the top and just looked smoother. But, yeah, Elway’s arm was crazy

 

[78SweetRevenge]

I think you hit it - the motion. Elway seemed to have a classic 3/4 baseball motion - making total sense since he was a baseball star. Bradshaw was more over the top and just looked smoother. But, yeah, Elway’s arm was crazy

Agreed--I was watching clips (bored at work-lol) and, yes, I understand why you and others would likely think Elway put more force/effort into his throws when you just watch him compared to Bradshaw, George, etc but it's definitely the motion. You're right--Elway threw the football like the pitcher he was.

Lester Hayes comment around 1:28 is perfect for this conversation lol

 

[LDandy]

In Ann Arbor, George will face an uphill climb to the starting job as Shea Patterson, the Ole Miss transfer recently ruled eligible for 2018, is far and away the frontrunner to claim the role. Also in the mix are redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters (started four games in 2017), redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey and true freshman Joe Milton

I get that all teams take on transfers from time to time if they believe that the player can make the team better, but Michigan is making a habit of taking in quarterbacks, while doing a questionable job of developing their own recruited players.

Rudock from Iowa, O'Korn from Houston, Patterson from Ole Miss, now George from Illinois. If I'm Peters, who showed some promise, or Mcaffery who was highly recruited, I would be questioning what the heck is going on in my coach's head? Speight already bailed after losing his job to injury, who will be next in Ann Arbor?

 

[78SweetRevenge]

In Ann Arbor, George will face an uphill climb to the starting job as Shea Patterson, the Ole Miss transfer recently ruled eligible for 2018, is far and away the frontrunner to claim the role. Also in the mix are redshirt sophomore Brandon Peters (started four games in 2017), redshirt freshman Dylan McCaffrey and true freshman Joe Milton

I get that all teams take on transfers from time to time if they believe that the player can make the team better, but Michigan is making a habit of taking in quarterbacks, while doing a questionable job of developing their own recruited players.

Rudock from Iowa, O'Korn from Houston, Patterson from Ole Miss, now George from Illinois. If I'm Peters, who showed some promise, or Mcaffery who was highly recruited, I would be questioning what the heck is going on in my coach's head? Speight already bailed after losing his job to injury, who will be next in Ann Arbor?

I know people hate this a lot more than I do. George is just an addition for depth. Shea is considered a potential first round pick. The other guys were allowing Harbaugh to get "his guys". If McCaffrey doesn't start in 2019 and this continues then I'll probably change my opinion but I see no issue so far...except he's not winning enough games.