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I expect him to leave, but when he does the decision doesn’t prove your coaching theory right. Has Jake Fromm improved?
What is the difference between practice and a game? Intensity.
When Kirby said Fields looks good in practice he also understands that might not translate to game situations if the kid has problems handling pressure. Fromm has been handling intense pressure situations since he was twelve in the little league World Series. That’s one of those intangibles people talk about that hopefully Fields will develop if he stays. That can’t be coached. It’s gained with exposure and not everyone will blossom.
Well said, but Fields isn't getting much love from a few of our fans here that don't like his play. First, playing anywhere as a TF is tough; playing against the top Ds in the nation is much harder. Fromm really struggled against the good Ds late in the year in 2017, and he had a million more reps than Fields. Go back and look at Auburn 1 if you want to see a deer in the headlights! Fields' quickness to take off also had some strong positives: he is a great runner and was ripping Ds apart when he took off, and he was very cautious in protecting the ball, the one thing his coaches told him would get him benched (if he didn't take care of it.) He didn't throw any pics and he didn't force throws, something even JF11 did as a TF. I would defer to Kirby, and I agree with him--UGA has two really good QBs. I would say, potentially and the way I'm leaning--two great QBs. I think both will be in the Heisman talk at the appropriate time.
I suspect OSU was pretty much a done deal by the time we heard the rumor, but (with my knowledge of the situation) I have to say that if he was my son, I'd tell him to stay and use a RS next year if he could. Take the next year to get better, stronger, wiser. Keep competing, start if needed, but plan to get your degree and masters. The extra year will only make him better for the NFL later. Playing behind Fromm is great experience. Even if Fromm stayed, which I don't expect, he still has two years to run the show. If he does great and wants to turn pro after his first year starting, it's always an option. If something weird happens, like one of the new guys turns out to be great, he can grad transfer anywhere he wants to go. All of your options are open if you have a little bit of patience.
What TMazz said about Fields not developing has been something in the back of my mind Ikve never really explored nor heard anyone else mention. Fields did not have a good year 1 and maybe he feels like he needs a different environment to improve.
Jake Fromm came in as polished as you could expect a true freshman. Nobody starts their first game as a true freshman, second college game he ever played in, on the road at Notre Dame and doesn’t get intimidated. Jake did.
More than this title IX racial discrimination stuff that may be annoying as hell if Justin leaves, UGA’s reputation for developing quarterbacks may be our real problem. 2 out of 3 of our headline quarterbacks. And the only one that makes it was polished as hell for a freshman.
If Justin stays, I’d really like to see him start against Murray State or Arkansas State. If our goal is to win the national championship, you gotta spend the regular season developing your depth.
I admire @HunkerDown1MoreTime consistent confidence. I'll give him credit, back when everyone was pretty sure that Holyfield was definitely going to NFL draft. Hunker consistently said nope he's staying. Now its looking more and more like Holyfields stays. So, maybe he's right and Fields stays. That's unlikely to me but we'll see.
Right on. There were moments in the SECCG this year that Fromm felt the pressure and made horrible throws, so he's not immune. Early last year Fromm was bailed out by his wrs on some throws that terribly forced, so a very fair assessment of Fields. Id guess the really strong Fields haters are also among the worst Richt haters. With us or against us, right? (There are exceptions)
Appear to be staying at the same hotel here in Huntington Beach as Ohio State is for the Rose bowl, if I corner that QB in the hot tub I'll ask him how he feels about Fields transferring lol
Ask him if he is transferring too.
That’s creepy
If Haskins stays fields stays it’s that simplr
Please report on your conversation. I'd love to hear about it!!