GVSU Offensive Coordinator???

[Redwing]

Do you think the coaching staff believes Cole's performance wasn't up to par?

I think they believe none of the QB's were up to par. There just wasn't much consistency. I suspect Barko did what he needed, but I don't think he had the chance. AND I'm not saying that he should have had a better chance either.

The WR's being in and out didn't help, but they weren't throwing the balls. I don't have inside info, but after those early season pics, Cole just looked to be too cautious. I'm not sure he ever broke out of it. And then there were games where guys were open and the QB (Cade and Cole) didn't even see them. And pick your game, I bet we all can point to a bunch of "why did he do thats."

[KleShreen]

When was the last time GV had a fairly vanilla QB performance with younger quality backups on the roster? I'm not saying that Cole should be benched or Cade or someone else will start over Cole. I am saying that it is not a lock. There are more variables than ever about the QB. Some are on Cole's mindset to return and no spring ball. Others are on improvements from others or (low probability IMO) a brand new face. Finally, a brand new OC can be the biggest wild card. So, no, it's no lock.

You seem to take a definitive route IMO, so I'll take the fanboy route. If Cole starts, it'll be because he's the better talent behind center.


As for transfers, there may also be a new stud WR on the roster next season. We'll see how school goes first. And almost without saying, with the schedule, the first month of the season will say a ton.

Do you think the coaching staff believes Cole's performance wasn't up to par?

[Redwing]

Logic.

When was the last time GV benched a QB who started the entire season before, not due to injury? There's zero chance he isn't starting week one in 2020 if he's on the roster. This coaching staff wouldn't do that. They're not going to throw a 1.5-year starter out of the spot as a senior. There's no chance.

When was the last time GV had a fairly vanilla QB performance with younger quality backups on the roster? I'm not saying that Cole should be benched or Cade or someone else will start over Cole. I am saying that it is not a lock. There are more variables than ever about the QB. Some are on Cole's mindset to return and no spring ball. Others are on improvements from others or (low probability IMO) a brand new face. Finally, a brand new OC can be the biggest wild card. So, no, it's no lock.

You seem to take a definitive route IMO, so I'll take the fanboy route. If Cole starts, it'll be because he's the better talent behind center.


As for transfers, there may also be a new stud WR on the roster next season. We'll see how school goes first. And almost without saying, with the schedule, the first month of the season will say a ton.

[Gliac_fan10]

[Gliac_fan10]

That should help hopefully!

Upon looking him up, I also saw this from a former Ball State player:

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He's a running back, though, so I'm not sure how much playing time he'll get with everyone else there. He apparently played some slot WR, though, which would be a need.

The have a transfers at WR from Ind State (not a slot thou), OL from Minn and S from DuPage as well.

[KleShreen]

Devin Haney. Northern Illinois.

That should help hopefully!

Upon looking him up, I also saw this from a former Ball State player:

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He's a running back, though, so I'm not sure how much playing time he'll get with everyone else there. He apparently played some slot WR, though, which would be a need.

[Brandon]

Devin Haney. Northern Illinois.

[BeachinLaker]

GV has a really good transfer corner coming in.

I haven't heard anything about this. Do we have a name yet?

[KleShreen]

Alabama and Florida both switched QB's due to injury to the starter. Jalen Hurts got injured, so Tua came in, performed well, and Jalen transferred. Feleipe Franks got hurt, Kyle Trask came in, and now Franks is probably transferring. They didn't bench them due to ineffectiveness except for last year's title game for Alabama when Hurts was garbage in the first half.

[Thelakerman]

Logic.

When was the last time GV benched a QB who started the entire season before, not due to injury? There's zero chance he isn't starting week one in 2020 if he's on the roster. This coaching staff wouldn't do that. They're not going to throw a 1.5-year starter out of the spot as a senior. There's no chance.

[KleShreen]

So tell, us, how do you know this? Heck, we won't even know this at spring since he has to sit out. Odds are that the QB spot is open than it being already determined at this point. And the concussion issue could also be on his mind.

Logic.

When was the last time GV benched a QB who started the entire season before, not due to injury? There's zero chance he isn't starting week one in 2020 if he's on the roster. This coaching staff wouldn't do that. They're not going to throw a 1.5-year starter out of the spot as a senior. There's no chance.

[Redwing]

We have a returning senior QB. He's going to start. Ergo, we're going to be limited on offense.

So tell, us, how do you know this? Heck, we won't even know this at spring since he has to sit out. Odds are that the QB spot is open than it being already determined at this point. And the concussion issue could also be on his mind.

[Brandon]

GV has a really good transfer corner coming in.

[Gliac_fan10]

[KleShreen]

I mean he has started for 1.5 seasons now. It feels like there isn't much more improvement to be had.