Not to be a downer but this sounds eerily similar to Roberson coming out of HS. Will hope it works out better for both sidesEVERS: consensus four-star prospect … touted as the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback in the class by Rivals, the No. 7 pocket-passer QB by ESPN, the No. 7 QB by On3 and the No. 8 QB by 247Sports … ranked the No. 77 player in the country by On3 … rated as the 17th-best prospect in the state of Texas by On3, No. 24 by 247, No. 28 by ESPN and No. 37 by Rivals … 2021 Elite 11 Finals participant … 2020 Texas District 6-6A First Team selection … threw for nearly 5,000 yards and 44 touchdowns and rushed for 18 TDs over his junior and senior seasons … rushed for 648 yards his senior year … chose OU over Auburn, Florida and others ... originally committed to Florida
I mean what kind of injuries is this guy facing?Not to be a downer but this sounds eerily similar to Roberson coming out of HS. Will hope it works out better for both sides
I mean what kind of injuries is this guy facing?
Yeah except Evers went to Oklahoma under a coach who knew how to develop QBs and not Penn State.Not to be a downer but this sounds eerily similar to Roberson coming out of HS. Will hope it works out better for both sides
The thing with a lot of these guys is they commit to big name programs and in some ways it is just luck as to whether they get a real chance because Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio State, Michigan… they probably recruit 4-5 guys/year. And now with the portal coaches sort of figure why bother developing a freshman if we can just hire somebody with experience from another place. Even though it was pre-portal, we got Zach Fraser from Notre Dame I think he was one of 5 freshman qbs or something. It’s worse now. I wonder if it might make sense to do it the other way now with the portal. Sign out of high school with a g5 or mid tier P4, have a better shot at getting playing time and if you are really good go that a big time program through the portal. He was never going to be the starter at Wisconsin. They brought in the kid from Miami. If he wins the job it gives Welliver a year to develop and even if he leaves next year we have a replacement. My concern has been that we Tim Boyle him and he never quite develops properly.EVERS: consensus four-star prospect … touted as the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback in the class by Rivals, the No. 7 pocket-passer QB by ESPN, the No. 7 QB by On3 and the No. 8 QB by 247Sports … ranked the No. 77 player in the country by On3 … rated as the 17th-best prospect in the state of Texas by On3, No. 24 by 247, No. 28 by ESPN and No. 37 by Rivals … 2021 Elite 11 Finals participant … 2020 Texas District 6-6A First Team selection … threw for nearly 5,000 yards and 44 touchdowns and rushed for 18 TDs over his junior and senior seasons … rushed for 648 yards his senior year … chose OU over Auburn, Florida and others ... originally committed to Florida
The thing with a lot of these guys is they commit to big name programs and in some ways it is just luck as to whether they get a real chance because Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio State, Michigan… they probably recruit 4-5 guys/year. And now with the portal coaches sort of figure why bother developing a freshman if we can just hire somebody with experience from another place. Even though it was pre-portal, we got Zach Fraser from Notre Dame I think he was one of 5 freshman qbs or something. It’s worse now. I wonder if it might make sense to do it the other way now with the portal. Sign out of high school with a g5 or mid tier P4, have a better shot at getting playing time and if you are really good go that a big time program through the portal. He was never going to be the starter at Wisconsin. They brought in the kid from Miami. If he wins the job it gives Welliver a year to develop and even if he leaves next year we have a replacement. My concern has been that we Tim Boyle him and he never quite develops properly.
One could make that case. On the other hand he did spend time in the NFL.What if I told you Tim Boyle was as developed as he could be.
A healthy Roberson couldn't clearly beat out Fagnano as Fagnano was recovering from injury. And Fagnano wasn't good even when he was the starter.
I have no idea if Evers is the right answer or just another wrong answer. But, UConn wasn't going anywhere with Fagnano at QB and Roberson clearly hadn't inspired trust or confidence.
I'd rather have a different wrong answer than stick with a known wrong answer.
Yup. It'll be nice knowing that at least we'll have a new OC/QB going into the year rather than running it back with Roberson and Charlton which did not work.Exactly. Change was needed. Change was made. Let's be hopeful.
One could make that case. On the other hand he did spend time in the NFL.
Strong wheels to boot. DBs will feel the blow when he falls forward.He may or not be a prolific passer, but he has wheels. Tyler Lorenzen brought us a long way with his legs.
We've doubled dipped on the TX QBs. Hopefully they can push and help each other.I've been out if the loop on UConn Football recruiting. Didn't we land a top recruit from Texas who's a freshman this Fall. Isn't he the future?
Agree with this. If there was one area where Roberson really disappointed it was the lack of a legitimate run threat to his game. When he was recruited to UConn we were sold on him being a true dual threat quarterback. It's possible that the injury derailed that part of his game. Last season it seemed that there were numerous instances where Roberson could have kept it for long runs and chose not to. If Evers has that in his arsenal that could be a real game changer for our offense.He may or not be a prolific passer, but he has wheels. Tyler Lorenzen brought us a long way with his legs.
Additionally trick shot's sister was going out with the center at the time. Nebrich did not get quality snaps from him. It was very noticable. But Michael did commit one mortal sin. He missed a wide wide open receiver that would have easily gone for 6 at a critical juncture. Missed him badly.Perhaps. But P's attachment to Johnny McEntee was always a puzzlement. JM failed to produce but P kept sticking with him for virtually every snap. Nebrich went on to become a record setting QB at Fordham.