Don’t feel bad… I seriously doubt any of us here ever thought Boiler Breese would morph into Saint Breese - or Wolverine Brady to Patriot/Buc Brady.Saw the beloved play against Marino many years ago, and I think he threw 3 or 4 interceptions and we were in it until the end. I walked to the parking lot saying he would never play in the NFL. Wow, was I wrong. Between my dad, RIP, and myself we have 52 years of season tickets between us. Go Illini!!
The inverse would be many an Illini fan I knew saw Ryan Leaf as a better draft prospect than Peyton Manning based on his performance versus Illinois.Don’t feel bad… I seriously doubt any of us here ever thought Boiler Breese would morph into Saint Breese - or Wolverine Brady to Patriot/Buc Brady.
Guilty. I realized that have zero aptitude as a talent evaluator. Negative, really. Maybe I could get a scouting job where teams do the exact opposite of what I recommend.The inverse would be many an Illini fan I knew saw Ryan Leaf as a better draft prospect than Peyton Manning based on his performance versus Illinois.
Two at most of Altmyer, Leary and Swanson will be here next year. Might be only two in the fall. That’s today’s college football. Embrace it, competition makes everyone better
Really hope that Leary can push Altmyer.
Would be interesting if Altmeyer is beaten out since he used his free transfer. Maybe he’d up his course load to graduate early and grad transfer.Two at most of Altmyer, Leary and Swanson will be here next year. Might be only two in the fall. That’s today’s college football. Embrace it, competition makes everyone better
I mean, I would be totally shocked if Altmyer isn’t the clear and undisputed starter, but anything is possible.Would be interesting if Altmeyer is beaten out since he used his free transfer. Maybe he’d up his course load to graduate early and grad transfer.
it’s one thing when you are Isaiah Williams and EVERYONE in college ball at every program has been suggesting you try being a WR instead of QB. But I highly doubt Leary or Swanson or anyone else in our QB room is going to embrace a position change .What you have to think about the QB room is that this staff is looking at those who are not rising to the top three as potential players at other positions. I have no idea if any of them could shift but this staff seems to be ready to do that. As one of the players not rising to the top I would be looking at staying to learn as much as possible with an eye to moving into the coaching profession. That learning opportunity is probably much more valuable for those young men than giving the NFL a shot. In any event it is nice to see the Illini with a busy QB crew. Competition is good.
How many OT’s with PSU this time before we beat them again?That schedule is incredibly favorable. I only see 2 games that seem the most likely to be losses (PSU and Iowa).
I hope Luke or someone is a clear #1 for us heading into week 1. Like head and shoulder above the second man. If we have a carousel situation, that means we’ve probably lost a few early on.I mean, I would be totally shocked if Altmyer isn’t the clear and undisputed starter, but anything is possible.
Altmyer is the most talented, most experienced and was brought here to fulfill the starter role. But a quality backup would be a great and increasingly rare luxury.
Miles Smith sez hiIn the portal/NIL era are all positions are sort of "see what sticks"
Does that mean sometimes talented players will go under utilized for their entire career? Yes, it does.
It's a competitive sport, you won't really be handed anything unless you're Brian Ferentz.
I just want to hear that any of them are looking like a B1G QB.I want to hear that Altmyer is at spring practice throwing the ball like Dan Marino!
Robert’s blog on the IlliniBoard explains it very well .I’m not big on SEC football. Can someone help me understand the Altmyer hype?
“In eight appearances over two seasons, Altmyer completed 28-of-54 passes for 317 total yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.”
That sounds…meh. It’s in a backup role but those numbers and failure to secure a starting spot don’t really get me excited. Can someone paint the picture that the stats don’t for me?
I’m not big on SEC football. Can someone help me understand the Altmyer hype?
“In eight appearances over two seasons, Altmyer completed 28-of-54 passes for 317 total yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.”
That sounds…meh. It’s in a backup role but those numbers and failure to secure a starting spot don’t really get me excited. Can someone paint the picture that the stats don’t for me?
Mostly mopup duty as a very highly touted and offered recruit who was immediately the #2 as a true freshman.I’m not big on SEC football. Can someone help me understand the Altmyer hype?
“In eight appearances over two seasons, Altmyer completed 28-of-54 passes for 317 total yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.”
That sounds…meh. It’s in a backup role but those numbers and failure to secure a starting spot don’t really get me excited. Can someone paint the picture that the stats don’t for me?
I’m not big on SEC football. Can someone help me understand the Altmyer hype?
“In eight appearances over two seasons, Altmyer completed 28-of-54 passes for 317 total yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.”
That sounds…meh. It’s in a backup role but those numbers and failure to secure a starting spot don’t really get me excited. Can someone paint the picture that the stats don’t for me?