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Without getting into personalities (NIL and all that), I see Connor's point: This young man does check a lot of boxes.
From a development/age standpoint, he fits right into the QB room. We have a good recruits from 2021, 2022 & 2024, and he would slip in there with comparable potential as the 2023 guy.
Here's what On3 said in its scouting report on him: Thinner-framed passer with impressive arm talent that keeps his cool when facing pressure. Has the arm strength to drive the ball downfield and into tight windows. Possesses the functional movement skills to escape the pass rush." etc.
His 2023 stats may not seem particularly impressive. But when you consider that he was a true freshman on a bad team, they seem to say that he has a high floor — not a low ceiling.
On the personality/NIL stuff: Yes, his NIL-driven recruitment saga is a red flag. But there are other data points. For example, On3 also says this: Also away from the field, Rashada spends time helping those in need, including feeding the homeless in his community. That sounds like very Georgia character to me.
Kirby and his assistants are pretty awesome at figuring out who fits the Bulldog culture, so I have complete faith that they'll weigh Rashada's plusses and minuses before trying to reel him in.
But even if UGA does go after Rashada, my biggest question is whether he'd even consider coming to UGA. Even though he didn't rock his freshman year like Maiava did, he seems to be in the same boat: A talented rising sophomore who might be more interested in playing time than in putting a premium on development as the third-stringer.
We live in a new world, "Play me or Trade me" Wait I don't have to wait for a trade I can just transfer, with my NIL money of course.
Injury plan B, if CB were to get injured, you would have not one but 2 QB's with some college real game experience. Guys no statue and he can wing it.
If he couldn't make it at AZ State, UGA won't do him any favors. I live in ASU country (Scottsdale) and their brand of football is little league compared to what the Dawgs have in Athens.
Someone on here had something in their Corn Flakes this morning as they have managed to down-vote every article….except for one. Coincidence? Maybe, but down-voting every comment, including the innocuous comments?
Here’s a box: I’m willing to be developed and wait for the opportunity to play. Does he check this box?
Here’s another box: team success is the most important thing to me. Does he check this box?
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I don't believe this is necessarily about anything long range for CKS. He wants all of his bases covered. He thinks outside the box. He knows that he has a really good team, but what if CB goes down, and what if GS did too? WHat then? Take your chances with a newbie or plug in a guy that was highlly recruited with SOME playing experience? Makes perfect sense to me. If he decides to stay around, he probably would feel that he was better than whoever was here and could beat them out. If the other QB's see he's better than them, probably only GS would move on, although he claims he's staying thick or thin. Everything will shakeout after this year one way or the other.
I mean, there's loyalty and there's playing the guy that gives you the best chance to win. Hypothetically, I don't see it happening, but if perchance this guy came to UGA and beat out GS and Puglisi next year, would you be OK with that? Would you trust in Kirby? I was not for starting SB over JT. I was totally wrong, too.
While he may check the box athletically I really don’t feel he checks the culture box. Not sure he is a team-first guy and the mess he created at Florida says much about him and his camp.
Most on here have said it as well - just doesn’t seem like a Georgia system, team-first guy.
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Why would he come here if he wants to play? Only way is if Beck goes down with our OL. Maybe he comes in. Come here to be 3rd string? Injuries happen and that would be his hope.
There are a few reasons he would come to UGA. 1) It's UGA. Successful program, compete daily against the best in the country, one of the highest profile QB positions in the country, win, playoffs, etc etc.. 2) He has confidence he can win the #2 spot in '24. Many QB's will get hurt playing CFB in '24. He feels he could be next man up in '24. And, most importantly, 3) he has confidence that a year in the system would put him in prime position to be the starter in '25. Being in the system for a whole year would trump any TP QB or incoming freshman. W/3 years of eligibility remaining. Then, in '25, it is mano a mano vs GStockton for the big prize. Where is a better situation for him?
In the news today: "Arizona State received four years of probation, an undisclosed fine, vacated games in which ineligible players competed, reduced scholarships and recruiting restrictions. The NCAA did not provide further details about any of those punishments. The school also disassociated from a booster for five years. The NCAA acknowledged the school had self-imposed a one-year bowl ban last season. The Sun Devils will be eligible for a bowl in 2024." On Herm Edwards' watch.
As much I like Gunner and Pugs, for both their skills and commitment, I agree with your points. And as long as he checks out the Kirby character test, Georgia is surely considering the same thing. Go Dawgs!
Based on the experience at Florida, I think UGA would run the risk of his jumping ship if a: he doesn't get to start and/or b: a better NIL deal comes along. I am sure that there are many good players who would gladly come to UGA and adopt the "Team First" culture that Coach Smart teaches.