Franklin has it figured out

[WaffleShopper]

Because South Carolina won? Or was it the 47% completion rate? 7.1 ypc probably did it because everybody loves a mobile QB.

If you don't think Allar is elite, imagine him running the Buckeye offense. Better OL. Better RBs. Do I need mention the WRs?

I sometimes wonder what some of you all are watching. Maybe you bought into the A&M hype and just think this is some big win?

I think Allar COULD be elite with different coaches but he would be a minor project as a transfer. I don't think OSU would want a 1 year rental while having to fix some of his issues when they can spend the same amount of effort on their young studs and likely get the same product.

Whoever picks him in the draft will be OK with a minor project because they would be thinking long term.

 

[m.knox]

Absolutely no reason to. They already have too many five star quarterbacks, two of which have been in the system. Allar has been good this year but not special. You don't recruit multiple five star quarterbacks and then go to the portal to go behind their backs and in all probability break promises that have been made to those currently in and committed to Ohio State. I expect that one of the three five-star quarterbacks will leave next spring or fall.

I agree Buck. Great athletes on half decent teams would love the opportunity to compete for it all. That's the allure of OSU.

I noted this in the game day thread. OSU is basically a professional team as any college football team could get. It's akin to free agency, but it is both $$ and winning.

 

[cment]

It all comes down to NIL $$$. If CJF wants to compete with the big boys he needs to match or exceed the big boys NIL monies. NIL money buys talent and Ohio State and Michigan has more of it.

Ask FSU how that NIL and portal thing is going. Throw USC and UCLA while your at it.

 

[ryoder1]

I think Allar COULD be elite with different coaches but he would be a minor project as a transfer. I don't think OSU would want a 1 year rental while having to fix some of his issues when they can spend the same amount of effort on their young studs and likely get the same product.

Whoever picks him in the draft will be OK with a minor project because they would be thinking long term.

Is that an indictment on our coaching that our 5 star #1 or #2 in the nation QB out of high school now almost 3 full years into the program is a minor project? Did we all think that would be the case when he took over the reins in '23?

 

[dailybuck777]

That's EXACTLY what they did when they went and got Howard.

No , he is a one year rental following a mediocre quarterback. Nobody had earned the right to play in 2024 and they had the right to find a good quarterback to compete with those on the roster. Undoubtedly, there was a detailed conversation with Devin Brown, who is a very good runner but so far I only see as a mediocre passer. He is a really good young man who says he will compete against anybody who comes in. I don't know if that is in his best interest because it seems like he doesn't have the throwing ability of several other people who are on the roster.

 

[WaffleShopper]

Is that an indictment on our coaching that our 5 star #1 or #2 in the nation QB out of high school now almost 3 full years into the program is a minor project? Did we all think that would be the case when he took over the reins in '23?

Well, some people might say the problem is Allar, some say it's the receivers, and some say it's the coaches. Personally I think it's primarily the coaches.

Occasionally, Nick Codutti will break down Drew's "struggles" and he always does a great showing the good and the bad and what needs to be fixed. There have been flashes of greatness from Drew but he's never been consistently great. He obviously has the physical tools and at times he's shown the leadership and the fire that great QBs have. But something isn't clicking because like you said, at 3.5 years into college he should not still be having the issues he has.

 

[mgkpsu]

Well, some people might say the problem is Allar, some say it's the receivers, and some say it's the coaches. Personally I think it's primarily the coaches.

Occasionally, Nick Codutti will break down Drew's "struggles" and he always does a great showing the good and the bad and what needs to be fixed. There have been flashes of greatness from Drew but he's never been consistently great. He obviously has the physical tools and at times he's shown the leadership and the fire that great QBs have. But something isn't clicking because like you said, at 3.5 years into college he should not still be having the issues he has.

Or maybe it's the fact that he has only actually been in college for 2.5 years? But don't let that get in the way of your agenda.

Maybe it would have helped if the coaches didn't burn his entire first year worrying about Clifford breaking individual passing records?

 

[MacNit2.0]

Well, some people might say the problem is Allar, some say it's the receivers, and some say it's the coaches. Personally I think it's primarily the coaches.

Occasionally, Nick Codutti will break down Drew's "struggles" and he always does a great showing the good and the bad and what needs to be fixed. There have been flashes of greatness from Drew but he's never been consistently great. He obviously has the physical tools and at times he's shown the leadership and the fire that great QBs have. But something isn't clicking because like you said, at 3.5 years into college he should not still be having the issues he has.

It’s the WRs. But Allar has been a disappointment.