Impact of Virginia Tech's QB decision?
August 26th, 2008 at 5:41 PM ^
August 26th, 2008 at 5:42 PM ^
August 26th, 2008 at 5:53 PM ^
I think the conventional wisdom has always been the Newsome's eventual decision would hinge on how much Taylor emerged as the real deal at Va Tech. Even when he was verbally comitted to UM, I figured VT was still not out of it.......especially if Taylor stunk up the joint this season in Blacksburg. The fact that he's redshirting makes you wonder if he'll develop at all into a good QB. As long as Taylor does not own the VT QB position, Newsome will probably stay in state. With today's redshirt decision, I think its just as likely that Newsome could start next season for VT as it was when we all hoped he could start for us.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:39 PM ^
August 26th, 2008 at 8:02 PM ^
August 26th, 2008 at 11:49 PM ^
August 27th, 2008 at 7:20 AM ^
Taylor is exciting to watch on the field, unlike Glennon. When Taylor touches the ball, the crowd holds their breath, mostly in a good way.
Glennon seems like a place-holder type (a la Navarre). I can't see them reaching, much less winning, a major bowl with him and their thin receiving corps.
I wonder what happened in practice to demote Taylor.
August 27th, 2008 at 8:39 AM ^
As I stated last week, I would not be surprised if Newsome ends up at UNC.
1) Tyrod Taylor was also a highly touted dual threat QB that was good enough to actually see playing time last year as a true freshman. If he stays redshirted this year, he would have 3 years of elegibility left.
2) His 3 years of elegibility means there is a chance that Newsome might have to sit for 3 years before he gets his shot. Not saying it will happen, but there is a chance
3) UNC is only a few hours from his home and would make it easier on his family to see him play on a regular basis.
4) Butch Davis is a great recruiter with the NFL experience and Offense that Newsome desires.
As I stated last week, I have no hard facts, but just a hunch that Newsome may go to UNC. All-in-all, I will be more surprised if Newsome ends up at Michigan than at UNC.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:11 AM ^