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(08-17-2022 10:06 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  

(08-17-2022 09:50 AM)natibeast2.0 Wrote:  

(08-17-2022 09:37 AM)BearcatMan Wrote:  

(08-17-2022 09:13 AM)natibeast2.0 Wrote:  

(08-17-2022 09:06 AM)CliftonAve Wrote:  Correct. I would add Evan might make sense as the shoo-in with the 2018 and 2019 rosters where we had Mike Warren carry the ball 35 times a game out of necessity because the WR room was thin, but our 2022 roster is actually pretty stacked at WR and TE. We need that guy with the arm to get the ball to the playmakers-- Tre Tucker, Tyler Scott, Jadon Thompson, Nick Mardner, Josh Whylie, Lenny Tyler, Chamon Metayer, etc.

Agree with you both. From everything I've read/heard, I think Ben gets 1st string at Arkansas and with our weapons, experience and consistency difference, that's what I'd prefer. I do not want inconsistency at QB position whatsoever and that seems to be the key difference. Only way I expect Prater to play is if Ben has 2-3 turnovers in first half or we can't move the ball whatsoever. I do not expect any special packages besides maybe on the goal line and that's a big maybe.

Also, we never know until a QB plays in a real game, but I think one more year of development will be beneficial for Prater and he should be more than ready to take over the team next year. Whether that be throwing fundamentals, going through progressions, or working on his body there is a lot he can still improve on.

One thing to note, Bryant technically has two years of eligibility remaining, not one.

2018: Redshirt
2019: RE Freshman
2020: RS Sophomore
2021: Covid Transfer to EMU RS Junior
2022: Grad Transfer to UC RS Senior
2023: Has Covid Super-Senior year remaining

Darn I thought it was one (assuming Ben doesn't end up Drew Beers type of QB for us).

That could get tricky for sure then re both wanting the playing time. May the best guy win the job!

Yeah, I guess I don't get the sentiment of being disappointed if he were to get the job and have two years remaining. That's a good thing people .

Definitely. Only reason I was a darn is everyone could be happy if it was one year. A lot of people/fans want Prater in there for the sole reason he was a high recruit and what his game brings to the table along with the kid himself wanting playing time.

This ain't little kids though. Best guy wins and no hard feelings about it.