NewEnglandBull Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,518 Content Count: 42,125 Reputation: 8,834 Days Won: 344 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) Let the latest USF quarterback derby commence The Bulls enter spring practice next week with five scholarship quarterbacks. Let the latest USF quarterback derby commence The Bulls enter spring practice next week with five scholarship quarterbacks. By Joey Knight Published Yesterday USF, rapidly evolving into the cradle of quarterback derbies, is set to stage another one. The Bulls begin spring practice next week with six quarterbacks — five on scholarship — competing for the starting job vacated when Jordan McCloud transferred to Arizona. The competition marks the program’s second QB derby in as many seasons and third since all-time total yardage leader Quinton Flowers departed following the 2017 season.“I’m not looking at this as how quickly we make a decision, I’m looking at this to give all these guys a fair opportunity and see everybody work to get better within our offense,” Bulls second-year coach Jeff Scott said Tuesday. “And then just have a great opportunity for someone to really kind of separate and go be our guy for next season.” Scott also offered quick takes on the four candidates believed to be the most viable contenders: Cade Fortin, Jr. Cade Fortin looks to pass during a game against Cincinnati in October. [ AARON DOSTER | AP ] Appeared in two games in 2020 “Cade Fortin is someone I’m really pleased with. I think everybody kind of saw later in the year he was making some really good progress and unfortunately got hurt right as he was on a really nice drive (against Tulsa). He sat out the year before at North Carolina, and so I think it took him a little while to kind of knock the rust off. And by the end of the year, he was really performing well, and I think he was getting ready to make a big move on our roster.” Jarren Williams, So. Jarren Williams, playing for Miami, runs with the ball during a 2019 game against Florida in Orlando. [ ALLIE GOULDING | TIMES ] Passed for 2,187 yards, 19 TDs, 7 INTs in 2019 at Miami “Jarren Williams is a young man I’ve been familiar with since he’s been in high school ... and I remember when he signed with Miami, I remember watching him his redshirt freshman year. He had a lot of success down there in Miami, and certain things happened, and he felt like it would be best for him to move on. And whenever I found out that he had some interest in coming here, we were all in.” Katravis Marsh, So. Katravis Marsh, left, is hit as he throws during a game against Cincinnati in October. [ AARON DOSTER | AP ] Appeared in four games in 2020 “I think Katravis Marsh is a very talented freshman. ... He had a rough go at it in a couple of games, but probably one of the most impressive guys I’ve been around from an arm-strength standpoint.” Timmy McClain, Fr. Led Sanford Seminole to Class 8A state title last season “He has a chance to be special. All he knows is winning. Won a state championship this year, been a four-year starter, but he is a dual-threat guy that has some serious wheels, really strong arm. Been very impressed with him.” Edited February 18, 2021 by NewEnglandBull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 9,899 Content Count: 66,110 Reputation: 2,443 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Share Posted February 18, 2021 THE KID FROM MIAMI stand out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDYZR Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 487 Content Count: 12,550 Reputation: 2,942 Days Won: 25 Joined: 12/14/2005 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Please put 5 guys in front of who ever wins the battle that gives us a chance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBulls Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 13 Content Count: 1,273 Reputation: 330 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/22/2011 Share Posted February 18, 2021 As long as the effects of Covid aren't as severe this year in cfb...things in theory should go far smoother in determining who wins the starting job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubanbull Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 295 Content Count: 6,902 Reputation: 1,158 Days Won: 22 Joined: 12/23/2001 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I think this is the best group for QB competition that we have had since Q left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puc86 Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 147 Content Count: 19,357 Reputation: 6,198 Days Won: 255 Joined: 10/13/2002 Share Posted February 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Cubanbull said: I think this is the best group for QB competition that we have had since Q left. I think if there is anything we have learned since our inception is that groups do not really matter and we would be better served putting all of the talent in one basket. Hopefully there is one guy that makes the rest of the talent levels inconsequential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubanbull Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 295 Content Count: 6,902 Reputation: 1,158 Days Won: 22 Joined: 12/23/2001 Share Posted February 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, puc86 said: I think if there is anything we have learned since our inception is that groups do not really matter and we would be better served putting all of the talent in one basket. Hopefully there is one guy that makes the rest of the talent levels inconsequential. Of course that would be best. But at least the odds are better we will find that one if there are quality candidates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puc86 Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 147 Content Count: 19,357 Reputation: 6,198 Days Won: 255 Joined: 10/13/2002 Share Posted February 18, 2021 34 minutes ago, Cubanbull said: Of course that would be best. But at least the odds are better we will find that one if there are quality candidates. Has that ever been the case for us? I think the old saying goes if you have 2 QBs then you have none, I would think that if you have five you are ****** 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjef4844 Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 1 Content Count: 424 Reputation: 40 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/26/2005 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I would like to see them redshirt McClain and let the rest of group battle it out, but would hope Scott can be a keen enough of an evaluator that he can name a starter before Week 12 of the regular season (sarcasm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyPulpit Posted February 18, 2021 Group: Member Topic Count: 366 Content Count: 6,480 Reputation: 1,910 Days Won: 35 Joined: 02/02/2005 Share Posted February 18, 2021 My hope is that someone runs away with it. However, if the season takes a turn for the worst by the midway point, I am fine going with the future (presumably McClain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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