Whittingham meeting with Cam

[press-on]

Whittingham on Rising, at the pressor Monday following the ISU game.

“I talked to Cam after the game Saturday,” Whittingham said. “We’re going to visit this week and catch up. I have no inside scoop or anything right now as to what he’s thinking. Obviously, we’ve got to at some point make our own decisions on what, what’s going to happen if he’s still indecisive.”

….”What HE’s thinking, says Whitt.” …. “If HE”S still indecisive, says Whitt”.

Um, reminds of a beautiful old vintage car I had years ago that I loved. Was a real head turner! Only problem, ….. was always in the shop. Mechanic constantly promised ‘she’ would be better than new when he finally got the right parts installed. The reality….. never worked and I was always having to bum rides with other people to get to school. Meanwhile, I was stuck paying my monthly car payment and repair bills. Bummer!

A good friend finally set me straight. Said, “you’re and idiot! That car will never run right. Get rid of it and get one that works!” Was Great Advice!

I might respectfully suggest the same for Whitt and Cam.

[RoboUte]

It’s like he’s learned nothing. He’ll let this program whither for the convenience of Cam Rising

[SteelUte]

What kind of car was it? Did you drive it to any Rose Bowl parades?

[RoboUte]

Is it traditional for the losing team to have a parade?

[RUUTES]

Somewhat like a thought this season (before it started) given Cam’s durability history….

IF he wanted to return then I think it would have to be in a backup capacity. Tell him he’s the senior QB who will go out and take the second half snaps every game if he can but he’s not starting unless our new QB goes down. Why? Because his role will become the closer. This happens in Baseball…maybe it would work in Football too.

But I would not bring him back with the expectation that he’d be the starter over our future talent because frankly there is no future in it. Also we’d be fools to believe he could play a whole season at this point.

A lot rests on what his own career goals are. I can’t see him being viable in the NFL but maybe he’d be a great coach. If so then he needs to learn to lead from the sidelines sometimes. If his ego tells him he must always start…then I just wouldn’t do it

And I respect all he has done for us….he’s a great baller. But this game is about the whole team and winning games throughout the season and also next season. So plan accordingly.

[belli1976]

I am fine with Cam coming back. But little to no NIL money. He has couple million to live off of.

[UteBaron89]

If he wanted to return, I would tell him he can compete for the job with everyone else, BUT there will be no money for him from our NIL. He’s uniquely situated in this market to get “real” NIL on his own due to his popularity. Ya know, endorsements negotiated outside the program with an agent like every other pro athlete does? We’ve given him a significant portion of our funds for two years with no ROI. Can’t roll the dice on the programs future again. You’re welcome back, but we need to use these funds to build a team that can succeed. We’ll sign another experienced guy and you may even win the job; however, you will only be on scholarship. No NIL funds from the program. I assume this would drive him elsewhere. If it didn’t, you have an extra experienced QB in the room at no cost.

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