Timmy McClain

[RoyD3]

So doom and gloom has set in from all the posts I have read. Let's do something more productive and talk about the future, even though it seems like it will be awhile before we get there.

Timmy McClain could be the Quinton Flowers for Jeff Scott. He certainly needs some experience but the talent is there and as anyone who has been a diehard USF fan knows, we need a rpo/mobile qb to be successful. Just ask CWT who finally figured out that pound the rock with a pocket passer doesn't work here.

Also, other honest assessments:

D-line is improved, LBs about the same, DBs some improvements.

Offense - we won't know until we play an opponent that is at our level, NC State and UF are way above our talent level at this point.

Coaching - OC and DC are struggling and I am not sure they will last as CJS will either have to replace/blame them or it would be him admitting that he is the problem. CJL replaced plenty of coordinators over his tenure if they didn't succeed.

I think CJS will provide the right culture and appears to be putting the effort in to do it. He just needs time and a little luck with the recruiting, as all it takes are 3 or 4 great players to get the momentum going. For CWT, it was QF, MM, RA, DJ. Go Bulls!

[flsportsfan83]

Start this kid now, let him make mistakes. We are not going anywhere this year anyways. He showed great flashed and made a few rookie mistakes. No reason to go back to Fortin. Make this Timmy's team and stop the musical chairs at QB.

[bullsfan27]

Based on last night I’d say let McClain start the rest of the way. The kid showed potential last night while fortin  was downright horrible all night. McClain will learn from his picks especially when it’s time to tuck and run instead of trying to force something downfield and turning it over 

[RoyD3]

3 minutes ago, flsportsfan83 said:

Start this kid now, let him make mistakes. We are not going anywhere this year anyways. He showed great flashed and made a few rookie mistakes. No reason to go back to Fortin. Make this Timmy's team and stop the musical chairs at QB.

I would be a bit hesitant or should I say careful with him if you start him against UF, as you don't want him to get hurt, either physically or mentally. I believe CJS will still give Fortin some time or may even start him against UF, whether it is right or wrong, hard to say. After the UF game, he should be safe to start McClain.

[Bullrush33]

I think this year counts for eligibility. I don’t want Timmy to waste his 4 years on this year. Let him play his 4 games and shut it down.

[TheUpperHand]

I say we just kneel every play next week.

[DJBulls]

This has been said before in prior post...Timmy is far ahead of Q at this point in his career...so there's that

[RoyD3]

2 minutes ago, Bullrush33 said:

I think this year counts for eligibility. I don’t want Timmy to waste his 4 years on this year. Let him play his 4 games and shut it down.

The assumption has to be that if you are growing the program and are going to get better every year, then your recruits will get better and you don't worry about redshirting. College football is different now and I think redshirting at the lower talent teams will basically disappear. Players commit to USF to play, not wait until they are Jrs to get playing time. I think you would only redshirt him if you have better talent ahead of him. Just my opinion.

[chapelbull]

5 minutes ago, Bullrush33 said:

I think this year counts for eligibility. I don’t want Timmy to waste his 4 years on this year. Let him play his 4 games and shut it down.

As someone pointed out before this is pointless.  The open door policy of today's NCAA allows him to leave any time he wants.  If he's the best option and your future stud, then you play him now and ride that horse as long as you can.

[chapelbull]

Not only that, you're looking for any excitement you can find to invigorate the fan base that is left.  I'm definitely not interested in watching Fortin stand back there and be a target and shot put prayers out there