UH-OH...FCS..........BRAWK!!

[MR. CHICKEN]

...........DELAWARE HAS DECIDED....TA RAISE OURAH QB'S..FROM SCRATCH.....BRAWK/OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

http://www.delawareonline.com/articl...TS07/907220368

[Uncle Buck]

Sounds like that kid from Georgia will be a nice addition as long as he sticks to his verbal.

[93henfan]

Cool. So now we'll only need one more FBS transfer to bridge the gap.

But seriously, I think this guy's interest is likely attributable to the QBU status that Delaware enjoys. It's not hard to convince a recruit when you have the number of pro QBs as the Hens do. May as well make the most of it.

Sorry to see in the second half of the article that Jared Bradley will medical redshirt due to a ruptured achilles. Not a huge loss, as he was 3 or 4 on the chart, but still takes away some size for 3rd and short situations.

[andy7171]

Other than Gannon and now Flacco who else?

[Bull Fan]

That's two more QB's than most other I-AA's have "produced". And I'm no UD apologist.

I think it's comical at this point, and question Keeler's ability to recruit QB's (and other I-A transfers he's brought in over the years), as well as his patience to develop them. Some critics (such as I) could view this as a quicker formula to climb the coaching ranks. I understand this is a hyper-critical assessment, but the stigma that's attached to Keeler and UD is noticeable and worth mentioning once again.

[93henfan]

Other than Gannon and now Flacco who else?

Scott Brunner, Jeff Komlo, and maybe some of the old heads can name some more. Four NFL starters in a 30 year period. Not to mention getting a guy from PSU that beat Ohio State last year. Oh, and Andy Hall was an NFL draftee as well.

[89Hen]

Other than Gannon and now Flacco who else?

Not sure you need much else. Flacco being first round was huge. I would have to guess McNair was the only other I-AA QB taken in the first round? Transfers from GT, Missouri, Pitt, Ohio State and now Penn State. I'm not sure you can find another current I-AA with as much attention (deserved or not) at the QB spot.

[89Hen]

the stigma that's attached to Keeler and UD is noticeable and worth mentioning once again.

And a lot of it could be erased with this one kid if he does sign and perform.

[Uncle Buck]

UD has definitely done well with QB's, but my only thing is, don't believe it until he signs. If this kid is clearly head and shoulders above other kids like the article says, what happens when he gets wooed by UGA or a 'bama etc. Playing in front of 90K at a major 1A university and being treated like a god on campus is a hell of an experience.

[Bull Fan]

Agreed. It's only a verbal. Wait until he goes on a recruiting trip and gets his noodle wet by one of those southern belles, and sees those mega stadiums. I'm unconvinced a good ol' boy from Jo-ja is going to turn his back on that way of life, where the SEC is bigger than the NFL. If he has an impressive senior season, or looks good enough to the recruiters, he'll attract attention.