True Freshman QBs are largely unsuccessful

Obviously the goal is to win. And logic would dictate that the coaches are playing the QB who gives us the best chance to win. That said, it seems the coaches sometimes don’t understand logic.

I think playing a FR is partly to win, but also partly to win in the future (keep them here). Coaches always talk about playing the best player, but if there is a tie(ish), I can see why they went with IW perhaps based on promises or expectations or getting something out of NIL offer. They usually try to act impartial, but I’m sure there is some bias in decision making, especially in this new world that is kind of new and difficult to navigate.

In general, I think it takes someone really special to play as a FR and not hurt their confidence and help them develop as they need to. They definitely need a long leash and usually the most successful (and still have plenty of losses, mistakes) are the ones that just play freely without being concerned with being perfect.

You aren’t wrong. I think most fans who are rational are trying to be patient with Isaac, but he also hasn’t shown much other than a few flashes here and there. A lot of frustration and disappointment comes from the fact that if he had played average, the team would probably be something like 6-2 or 5-3, and if he’s supposed to be the next guy, shouldn’t he be able to show enough to win the TCU/Houston games?

Ultimately, Rising’s injury put the team in a really tough spot having to juggle the present and future of the program at the same time, and I think we’re seeing the results. Who knows if Rose has been outplaying Wilson for most of the season, but it definitely feels like the team gave Wilson the keys regardless of if he “deserved” it or not, probably because they are concerned about him transferring out. Hindsight is 20/20 but it feels like they’ve really mismanaged the QB position the last few years, which is close to unforgivable given that it is the most important individual position in sports.

I remember Jayden Daniel’s coming in with asu and only throwing for 25 yards in the entire game against Utah as a true freshman, and look at him now.

Players take time to develop, it’s tough to be patient about it though.

I have seen some very good plays by Isaac and some very bad plays. He is young and I believe he will grow into a fine QB. I would like to see an offense installed that is more like what he ran in high school. He is a decent runner and it was key to his success at Corner Canyon. I am hoping he stays, hits the weights and training table hard and puts on about 20+ pounds of weight. He needs to work on his short game quite a bit but he has the tools to build on.

However, if we do not hit the portal HARD for a serious, experienced and proven QB this off season then I will be jumping on the Whitt has to go bandwagon.

What the hell is the deal with his knee, I’ve heard he was supposed to have surgery right after senior season but as far as I’ve heard he hasn’t.