O'Korn's Backup
Unlike some, I'm not too concerned with O'Korn under center. I trust Harbaugh completely when it comes to signal caller decisions. That being said, it would appear that Shane Morris is a missed block away from being thrust into duty. And while I trust Harbaugh completely, the thought of Shane Morris taking the field in November does not provide me with much comfort. Morris has been in action this year, but they always appear to be something that could be considered token snaps. Is it a forgone conclusion that Morris is the backup, or (outside of Peters) is there another option?
November 14th, 2016 at 6:06 PM ^
But he hasn't even gotten snaps in some of the blowouts.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:07 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:07 PM ^
malzone exist.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:07 PM ^
They are 3rd string for a reason.
The backup is Shane. He's (obviously) got flaws, but he's been 3rd man in all year, and there is nothing that would change that now.
For example, I don't care how mature Peters is -- having him play, on the road against the #2 team in the nation, in his college debut would have an extremely low chance of having a positive outcome. Plus, you will have burned his redshirt.
Hopefully, O'Korn will be healthy and play at an acceptable level. God forbid there is an injury, it is Sugar Shane time.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:10 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
Jones had played in multiple OSU games. When he was 3rd string, he was a redshirt sophomore who was 21 years old.
That is not Brandon Peters.That is essentially Shane Morris. Which is my point to the OP, who is foolishly wondering about other options. There are none. It's Shane.
November 14th, 2016 at 9:25 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 11:44 PM ^
two. He played well vs. Kansas State in his first start. Minnesota got DB fired (apologies to WD.) I think he did ok. If Shane gets the ball to Evans, Darboh and Butt.... we will be ok... and might just win.
Next up...
November 15th, 2016 at 2:21 AM ^
he averaged 5.2 yards per throw and had 0:1 TD:INT. He was a lot worse against MINN the following year.
November 15th, 2016 at 1:48 PM ^
but both of his starts came before being coached by Harbaugh for 2 years, so I, for one, will assume a modicum of improvement on Shane's part...
November 22nd, 2016 at 9:26 AM ^
He did fine for his first start.
November 14th, 2016 at 8:02 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 9:18 PM ^
While you are likely right about the outcome if Peters had to play, I don't think the redshirt matters at all. If you are playing for the division title, you play the QB that gives you the best chance to win, period. Does not matter what year.
November 15th, 2016 at 4:33 AM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
Has he thrown a single pass all year?
Even Denard had to throw some passes.
November 14th, 2016 at 8:07 PM ^
November 15th, 2016 at 2:23 AM ^
he has not thrown an actual pass this year.
November 14th, 2016 at 8:08 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 6:18 PM ^
What in god's green makes you think that would work? Have you seen the Pepcat lately? He can't even decide correctly when to handoff, let alone actually throw the ball.
And who would you replace him with on defense? No player can play QB (all game) and defense (all game).
I swear, we get one major injury and people act like they've suffered head injuries.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:21 PM ^
Head injuries? It was just a probable, mild concussion.
November 14th, 2016 at 7:14 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
Follow Baylor's 2015 bowl game plan (down two QBs), and use Peppers, McDoom, Evans, Chesson, and Khaleke Hudson as wildcat QBs. Worked for them (600+ yards rushing against North Carolina).
November 14th, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
We all know Morris' flaws and no one wants to see their third string quarteback in meaningful gametime. However, Morris is a former 5 star recruit with a rocket for an arm that has been coached for the last 2 years by Jim Harbaugh. As far as 3rd string quarterbacks go, that aint so bad.
November 14th, 2016 at 11:37 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:17 PM ^
It ain't over . . . .
November 14th, 2016 at 6:22 PM ^
November 15th, 2016 at 2:32 AM ^
you can't two years later be blaming a missed assignment on the previous regime. They're college players that make mistakes sometimes even with excellent coaching.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:45 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 7:05 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 8:05 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 8:55 PM ^
The Children Of The Corn don't respect state lines anyway.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:16 PM ^
It's Morris, with Peppers taking some direct snaps mixed in there. To think otherwise is silly.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:16 PM ^
But think about what a great story it would be if Shane the 5* recruit came in and beat the Buckeyes. College football is fun!
November 14th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
Jesus fucking Christ man did it ever occur to you that's WHY he's third string? HE'S THIRD STRING CUZ HES NOT AS GOOD AS 1 & 2 string for Christi sakes
November 14th, 2016 at 6:25 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:55 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:20 PM ^
Yeah not ideal. But that's college football. We still have great athletes all over the field. Same elite coaching staff. Let's do this boys!!
GO BLUE!!!
November 14th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^
Shane Morris has seen some shit. If it's necessary to throw him into duty, he'll be fine.
November 14th, 2016 at 6:37 PM ^
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November 14th, 2016 at 6:23 PM ^
November 14th, 2016 at 9:05 PM ^
You left out I award you no points.