2021 QB

[Yosef84]

I think we are doing ourselves a major disservice by not giving DBG a chance. He may leave or may not. Not giving the *Highest rated recruit in school history* a chance to compete with other less athletic QBs is what holds teams back imo

The coaches know Zac's record so he is a known commodity. That isn't the only reason he is our starter though, although his performance has been stellar! Coaches will play the players who give the team the best chance to win. DBG was certainly an exciting recruit and I personally assumed he was the heir apparent, but sometimes things just don't work as expected. Lots of reasons that can happen and I won't speculate since I have zero inside information. Sometimes it just doesn't work out.

[bigdaddyg]

I for one tried to stay at App as long as possible. This working life sucks compared to college.

I hear ya. But seriously how many guys want to go through the grind for 6 years especially if they have earned a degree and just want to move on?

[WVAPPeer]

if a player like Zac decides to come back - he could enter App grad school and play - correct?

[AppSt94]

I for one tried to stay at App as long as possible. This working life sucks compared to college.

I hear ya. But seriously how many guys want to go through the grind for 6 years especially if they have earned a degree and just want to move on?

I get that. But some guys live for the grind. And don’t underestimate the lure of hanging out with your brothers for another year.

[Stonewall]

Shuler was less than advertised when I saw him play in high school.

[AppStFan1]

I highly doubt we see DBG in black and gold next season. Shuler already passed him on the depth chart -- before he opted out.

Shuler can make every throw, but still has to catch up to the college game.

I'm really interested in Tabscott. His tape looks very good. But again, college game is way different than high school so it's a matter of how he adapts.

Don't be surprised if enough of the team comes back if ZT decides to come back too. Especially after that Marshall loss. The leaders feels like they have more to prove.

I was about to say the same on DBG. I think he is already gone. Shuler probably would leave depending on if he is fine being like Huesman or depending on the battle with Tabscott, correct?

[AppStFan1]

I see Huesman and Gibbs as the 20 backups and I see them on the sidelines, but who do you see as the 21 QB? Anyone hear anything about that dual threat QB freshman from last yr?

I'm like many of the others that it will be Thomas or the winner of the Shuler/Tabscott battle.

The buzz going around is that most of our seniors are coming back as long as Zac Thomas returns. This team knows they can make huge waves next year and are very mad after the Marshall game.

[AppStFan1]

Shuler was less than advertised when I saw him play in high school.

It will be interesting to see who is #2 next year, if Zac indeed comes back. If we lose Zac then I am pretty sure the winner of Tabscott and Shuler will be the guy, assuming Tabscott is not poached by a P5. I am still nervous we lose 2-4 commits between now and signing day.

[GregPercussion]

Huesman stays another year (and starts) and Shuler is the back up.
You heard it here first folks.

[yosef69]

Huesman stays another year (and starts) and Shuler is the back up.
You heard it here first folks.

We will be in trouble then.

[MtnMan09]

I think we are doing ourselves a major disservice by not giving DBG a chance. He may leave or may not. Not giving the *Highest rated recruit in school history* a chance to compete with other less athletic QBs is what holds teams back imo

What are you talking about? We did give him a chance. It was called practice. He couldn't get the playbook and had some other issues. Nothing about how this situation was handled has "held back" this team. I would have loved for him to have shown up and been the second coming of Cam Newton but thats just not what happened.

[9Steelman]

ZT redshirted 2016, this is his fourth year playing , don't believe he has another year available?

[NavyApp]

ZT redshirted 2016, this is his fourth year playing , don't believe he has another year available?

This year does not count towards eligibility. Basically this year is a freebie for all that play.

[AppStateMtneer]

ZT redshirted 2016, this is his fourth year playing , don't believe he has another year available?

[9Steelman]

thanks I did not know this year does not count even if you play a full schedule! I thought you had to opt out to save the year.

[huskie3]

Shuler with Tabscott backup.

[asu66]

DBG is still in the university student database and is still listed as a freshman. Sounds as if he'll be around at least until the semester is over. He'll need to attain enough hours to qualify as a first semester soph plus a min. 2.00 GPA to transfer anywhere other than to a JuCo or a CC.

[asu66]

DBG is still in the university student database and is still listed as a freshman. Sounds as if he'll be around at least until the semester is over. He'll need to attain enough hours to qualify as a first semester soph plus a min. 2.00 GPA to transfer anywhere other than to a JuCo or a CC.

[Tatedc]

Just out of curiosity is anyone in the know under the impression that Zach or anyone else would really consider this? I get he has 1 more year and I'd love to have everyone back. But doesn't seem realistic at all.

[SayYesToTheRock]

The Walker College of Business has a unique 1-year MBA program. I would encourage all our seniors to consider that graduate program should they wish to stay and play again in 2021.