I was reading the VIP SEEN/ETSU Football magazine, and while reading I was reading about our QB situation, and I wanted to see what you guys on here think about our QB situation. Do you'll think it'll be Herink, Sexton, or someone else? Personally I think Herink will be starter as he is more ready to be a college starter and has the better skill-set at the moment, and Torbush will redshirt Wieger and Williams. The other guys will be back-ups except Sexton until Herink graduates or other circumstances (preferably the former).

It's either Herink or Wieger.

We have Austin Herink, Nick Sexton and Hagen Owenby(who played baseball) all coming back at QB. I think Herink looked like the probable starter from the Spring game. But I have to remember we have a very talented young man ,Dylan Wieger, coming in as a Freshman. If he can make the jump from high school to college then I think he could be really special. As of now though, I think Austin may have the nod.

If Wieger is as good as advertised then I hope he redshirts so we'll have him for 4 seasons that really count.

(07-18-2015 09:35 AM)ETSU-07 Wrote:  If Wieger is as good as advertised then I hope he redshirts so we'll have him for 4 seasons that really count.

Yeah Wieger will most likely be redshirted to save as much talent/deptg as possible for when we begin SOCON league play, and because Herink is more ready to be a starting college QB (although that could change as we still have fall practice).

Make no mistake gentlemen..... this year DOES count. True there is no conference title on the line, but I wouldn't hold back any player that game me a chance to win THIS year. Win 'em all this year, and recruits will be beating the paint off the door to come here. Lots of eyes looking at JC right now to see what's gonna' happen. I say play your best 22 and make as big a splash as possible.

(07-21-2015 10:18 AM)bucdad Wrote:  Make no mistake gentlemen..... this year DOES count. True there is no conference title on the line, but I wouldn't hold back any player that game me a chance to win THIS year. Win 'em all this year, and recruits will be beating the paint off the door to come here. Lots of eyes looking at JC right now to see what's gonna' happen. I say play your best 22 and make as big a splash as possible.

I predict we will see mostly redshirt freshmen and upperclass transfers/JuCo kids play this year. Makes no sense to burn eligibility on kids you can develop to be better as the program improves. They'll be out-manned in several games regardless of who they put out there...so get through this season respectably, with everyone understanding what they're working with, and build out.

(07-21-2015 10:18 AM)bucdad Wrote:  Make no mistake gentlemen..... this year DOES count. True there is no conference title on the line, but I wouldn't hold back any player that game me a chance to win THIS year. Win 'em all this year, and recruits will be beating the paint off the door to come here. Lots of eyes looking at JC right now to see what's gonna' happen. I say play your best 22 and make as big a splash as possible.

I tend to agree. This strategic planning for a future team, if overdone, could backfire. Average fans will not, I repeat, will not understand, appreciate, or actually care about any season past the 2015 season. Most will not be there in 2015 with an eye on 2016 and/or 2017. They will be there to see football games and the home team going all out to win, nothing less. Like another poster pointed in another post, it is a tightrope act, red shirting and getting a 2015 winning team on the field at the same time. Bottom line, there is no substitute for winning.

(07-21-2015 03:03 PM)Buc66 Wrote:  

(07-21-2015 10:18 AM)bucdad Wrote:  Make no mistake gentlemen..... this year DOES count. True there is no conference title on the line, but I wouldn't hold back any player that game me a chance to win THIS year. Win 'em all this year, and recruits will be beating the paint off the door to come here. Lots of eyes looking at JC right now to see what's gonna' happen. I say play your best 22 and make as big a splash as possible.

I tend to agree. This strategic planning for a future team, if overdone, could backfire. Average fans will not, I repeat, will not understand, appreciate, or actually care about any season past the 2015 season. Most will not be there in 2015 with an eye on 2016 and/or 2017. They will be there to see football games and the home team going all out to win, nothing less. Like another poster pointed in another post, it is a tightrope act, red shirting and getting a 2015 winning team on the field at the same time. Bottom line, there is no substitute for winning.

Well that's why most of the home games we play are lower-level teams, fellow start-ups, or crappy low scholarship teams.

Just picked up the Game Time magazine and would recommend it to any fan. It is very well done.

(07-22-2015 05:51 PM)etsubuc Wrote:  Just picked up the Game Time magazine and would recommend it to any fan. It is very well done.

Nice publication to introduce the coaches and the season...and a few players to watch this season. Wish there was more about the rest of the team and the newcomers, but I honestly believe they don't know much about them to be able to discuss them with authority... Eager for August to get here and the real practices to begin.

As you learn more about the squad head over to Kennesaw State's fan site (KSU Owl Howl) to engage in some some friendly banter before our big game. Would love to hear some thoughts on some players we will be going up against in our innagural game.

in the meantime I'll answer anything i can regarding Kennesaw State's team here. It sounds like this new qb may make fall camp fun for you guys. How was Wieger ' s competition in high school?

Link:

http://www.ksuowlhowl.com

I see a couple people voted Nick Sexton to be different, but it's definitely down to Herink or Wieger, still think it's likely that Wieger gets a redshirt.

From what it sounds like, Austin Herink will be the starter next Thursday.

Herink looks the part. I'd say it'll be his to lose.

The South kid wasn't getting reps with the first team during the scrimmage I watched, so I don't see why he's being discussed as a candidate. I'd guess he's a good candidate for a redshirt.

(08-26-2015 12:31 PM)prosec34 Wrote:  Herink looks the part. I'd say it'll be his to lose.

The South kid wasn't getting reps with the first team during the scrimmage I watched, so I don't see why he's being discussed as a candidate. I'd guess he's a good candidate for a redshirt.

I think he's already being redshirted, that's why he wasn't playing reps with the first team.