kalm wrote:
Bo Levi Mitchell and Kyle Padron were both starters in June Jones offense at SMU. One ended up winning the Payton, the other got beat out by a RS freshman.
No such thing as a lock.
SMU (bad G5 program - 6+ seasons under Jones- had a losing record as HC) compared to a good SEC program (Spurrier 1 losing season in 11 seasons)= apples to oranges.
We're talking about an offensive position here and not whether SCU has a better program than SMU.
June Jones is known for offense and coached up the likes of Jeff George and Timmy Chang.
Just look at all those kickass SCU QB's Spurrier produced...
BDKJMU wrote:
SMU (bad G5 program - 6+ seasons under Jones- had a losing record as HC) compared to a good SEC program (Spurrier 1 losing season in 11 seasons)= apples to oranges.
We're talking about an offensive position here and not whether SCU has a better program than SMU.
June Jones is known for offense and coached up the likes of Jeff George and Timmy Chang.
Just look at all those kickass SCU QB's Spurrier produced...
An NFL bust and an undrafted QB who never made it in the NFL..
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bjtheflamesfan wrote:Ive said this before, and it bears repeating when it comes to FBS transfers...keep measured expectations. This Mitch kid could become an All-American, he could be a solid QB, or he could be a total bomb...we don't know.
Also, the number of stars really doesn't amount to much once you get to college so saying you got a 4 star WB or 3 star CB or 5 star DT really doesn't make the transfer any more or less impressive.
Big difference between being a starter at an SEC school (at one point) coached by Steve Spurrier, and say being a backup at a G5, or 3rd-4th string at an ACC school. I'll wager IF he stays healthy he'll be the starting JMU QB for 2 seasons and at least All CAA.
This is only the 3rd time (ever?) that JMU has gotten a 2 deep P5 QB transfer, and only the 2nd time other than Vad Lee that have gotten a starter.
-Justin Rascati in 03' as a rFr at Louisville backed up then Jr Stefan Lefors (future NFL & CFL). Jan 04' L'ville signed Brian Brohm, the Gatorade and USA Today National HS POTY. Brohm was even on the cover of SI and went on to a huge career at L'ville & in the NFL. Rascati saw the writing on the wall and transfered to JMU. Became a 3 year starter, made All A-10/CAA all 3 seasons, at least 1 season made All American, led JMU to a national championship win.
-Vad Lee in 14'.
The only way this kid will be a bomb is if he has health issues...
It will come down to either how he assimilates to Coach Kirkpatrick's offensive philosophy and system, or how Coach Kirkpatrick decides to make use of his "particular set of skills".
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FWIW JMU got another grad staudent transfer. This one is a 5th yr transfer from UCONN Zach Rugg. According to UCONN bio listed 6'4"/308. Was a 3 star HS signee in 2012. Played in 4 games a a rFr in 2013. UCONN blog link from summer of 2014 had him as a contender for the starting LG spot, then dnp 2014-2015. Might be a 2 deep pickup. If not, will only taking for 1 year a scholly that was open anyway..
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