tjtlja wrote:
But Matocha could develop. He could be Ian Book, Pat Ramsey, Ryan Griffin, etc. The problem seems to be this staff is reluctant to cast a wide enough net to reel one in. There is no excuse for not signing a high school QB in this class. Especially given the scenario that played out last year. If McMillan does not fall into their lap at the stroke of midnight, what kind of season do we have?
Ramsey and Griffin never had winning seasons at Tulane, aside from a 6-5 record in 2000. We have had three bowl teams since 1998. Our QBs in those games were Losman, Montana and McMillan. What did they have in common, I wonder?
King is the last successful QB we have recruited as a freshman. Before that, it was Terrence Jones. What they did they have in common? Mobility. Same with Hontas, same with Foley, less so with McKay or Karcher or Hall, but they weren't the statues that Ramsey or Griffin were. We all wish that we could find that fr. QB recruit who REALLY wants to come to Tulane. We haven't been able to pull it off in a decade. Thank the good Lord that kids are valuing playing time and are thus transferring to get it, rather than hoping and waiting for playing time where they sign as a HS Senior. If Fritz and Tulane are managing this new recruiting better than others, I'm all for it. That we brought Banks in from a JUCO shows that TD has been doing his job with the Administration.
Again, as long as we have 4-5 legit D-1 QBs vying for the starter's job by August 1, I don't care how we get there or if they are from LA or TX or FL or Alaska. My prediction is that we'll see a high value transfer QB come into the program before the 2020 season. If we get one season out of him, great; if we get two it's a bonus. As we win more, we'll get more bona fide HS candidates but, until we do, I'll take what we get however we get it and, if we win, won't complain.