Who may replace Wells at QB

[bbneutralfan]

Huff has recruited a number of quarterbacks for next year. Cam Fancher (if he’s still on the team) plus Cole Pennington, Pete Zamora, and Chase Harrison. Spring ball in 2022 should see much better competition for our quarterback and competition should make Grant Wells even better.

 

[Pioneer_PA]

Huff has recruited a number of quarterbacks for next year. Cam Fancher (if he’s still on the team) plus Cole Pennington, Pete Zamora, and Chase Harrison. Spring ball in 2022 should see much better competition for our quarterback and competition should make Grant Wells even better.

If anyone questioned taking 3 QBs in this class, I believe yesterday showed why. That position requires depth, regardless of who is QB1 come time for next regular season.

 

[TwolfHerdfan]

We know it’s not Zban.

 

[1herdfifteen]

It won’t be Fancher either, he will play at Marshall , outstanding athlete, but it won’t be at quarterback. He was given an opportunity at QB but was not recruited for that position.

 

[ilmherdfan]

It’s going to be hard to start a true freshman next year unless he is some kind of special.

I’ve been critical of QB play this year but it’s clearly not all on Grant.

 

[whs-softball]

If anyone questioned taking 3 QBs in this class, I believe yesterday showed why. That position requires depth, regardless of who is QB1 come time for next regular season.

I often wonder if some on this board were in charge of recruiting, what it would look like. I’ll stay in the natural gas industry and trust that Coach Huff is better to make those decisions.

 

[Treadmill MUsic]

I really do not know where you get your information about Cam. He absolutely, most certainly was recruited to play (QB) at Marshall. This young man will push Grant in the Spring. Cam is also way better than Luke.

 

[bbneutralfan]

I really do not know where you get your information about Cam. He absolutely, most certainly was recruited to play (QB) at Marshall. This young man will push Grant in the Spring. Cam is also way better than Luke.

Agree. I sass was where he was recruited to play quarterback for the Herd. Sad we could have used his skills yesterday.

 

[herdfan429]

Agree. I sass was where he was recruited to play quarterback for the Herd. Sad we could have used his skills yesterday.

Yeah because coaches NEVER tell athletes what they want to here to get them to sign on the dotted line

 

[MUCO68]

I often wonder if some on this board were in charge of recruiting, what it would look like. I’ll stay in the natural gas industry and trust that Coach Huff is better to make those decisions.

Well said!

 

[19MU88]

Yeah because coaches NEVER tell athletes what they want to here to get them to sign on the dotted line

Except the guy that recruited him is gone and the new guy still has him at QB….so there is that

 

[Treadmill MUsic]

Again, the guy that recruited young Cam is Timmy Cramsey.

 

[19MU88]

Again, the guy that recruited young Cam is Timmy Cramsey.

He didn’t sign anyone Doc didn’t agree to. In any case, doesn’t look like the OC recruited him to simply switch positions which was 429s point. Maybe that happens in future maybe not but I’m guessing he’s a QB here next year if on our roster.

 

[Treadmill MUsic]

Then there seems to be a slight misunderstanding. He’s better than the Harrison kid you have coming. Zambora is on another level than all of the (QB’s).

 

[herdfan429]

Then there seems to be a slight misunderstanding. He’s better than the Harrison kid you have coming. Zambora is on another level than all of the (QB’s).

What are you basing your claim about Zamora on?

 

[1herdfifteen]

Cam was an average QB in high school,

Except the guy that recruited him is gone and the new guy still has him at QB….so there is that

 

[1herdfifteen]

I am no expert on Fancher, I saw in person fifteen of his games in his junior and senior season, but of course several of you on the board know much more about him than I do. Harrison and Fancher played in the same league in high school and football people will tell you Harrison is easily the better prospect of the two.

 

[ThunderCat98]

None of them will replace Wells next year. Sorry to disappoint you.

 

[Josh Stowers]

I guess I’m a little confused as to why this is even a topic.

In 12 games, Grant completed 67% of his passes (418 att) for 3,436 yards and 16 TD’s. He also rushed for 7 TD’s.

Sure he threw 10 INT’s but Huff would tell you that near half of those weren’t on Grant, so he’s looking at a 2:1 ratio.

Grant Wells is our QB. People need to understand that. Does competition help? Sure it does, but there’s no one on the roster (currently or expected to sign) that is going to supplant him from the starting position. That’s not me taking a shot at anyone one of the 5 potential guys, it’s just the truth.

Also, Cam Fancher may not play QB here but it will not be because he’s not able to. The coaching staff loves Cam. Sure he’s raw, but they think he has tremendous upside.

 

[Chris McLaughlin]

Then there seems to be a slight misunderstanding. He’s better than the Harrison kid you have coming. Zambora is on another level than all of the (QB’s).

Don't bet on it. Feedback I've gotten from coaches who have played against Zamora is lukewarm. They like his moxy but he's very small with a mediocre arm. I'm not saying the kid won't succeed at Marshall but he has an uphill battle in front of him.

 

[RhinoD]

I guess I’m a little confused as to why this is even a topic.

In 12 games, Grant completed 67% of his passes (418 att) for 3,436 yards and 16 TD’s. He also rushed for 7 TD’s.

Sure he threw 10 INT’s but Huff would tell you that near half of those weren’t on Grant, so he’s looking at a 2:1 ratio.

Grant Wells is our QB. People need to understand that. Does competition help? Sure it does, but there’s no one on the roster (currently or expected to sign) that is going to supplant him from the starting position. That’s not me taking a shot at anyone one of the 5 potential guys, it’s just the truth.

This is the kind of thinking that gets you consistent mediocrity as a program... Wells has been anointed the starter for the next 2 years regardless of how he is playing? I highly doubt that.

Coach Huff has been around the block, including with Nick Saban, who would bench his own grandson if a freshman gave him a better chance at a win.

Every position needs to be open for honest evaluation every year. Is it very likely that Wells takes the first snap next year? Absolutely... Is it already set in stone? I can't imagine that it is.

 

[TwolfHerdfan]

Wells is still classified as a Freshmen. Even if he is a sophomore, he still has two years to get better, which I think he will. Cramsey is more of an issue than Wells in my opinion.

Don't sleep on Pennington, he is bigger than Zamora and most likely has the highest football IQ of any QB recruit we have had in some time.

We all think every QB recruit is the next great one but usually they don't come close to the build up. Cato was the exception. I think Cole is flying under the radar a bit compared to the other retruits. jmo

 

[raleighherdfan]

This is the kind of thinking that gets you consistent mediocrity as a program... Wells has been anointed the starter for the next 2 years regardless of how he is playing? I highly doubt that.

Coach Huff has been around the block, including with Nick Saban, who would bench his own grandson if a freshman gave him a better chance at a win.

Every position needs to be open for honest evaluation every year. Is it very likely that Wells takes the first snap next year? Absolutely... Is it already set in stone? I can't imagine that it is.

Every position is open. I dont think Josh is making that claim. But expecting a true freshman to come in and start is a big expectation most fans need to get over.

 

[Josh Stowers]

Every position is open. I dont think Josh is making that claim. But expecting a true freshman to come in and start is a big expectation most fans need to get over.

Agreed.

 

[Diamond Duke]

Huff has recruited a number of quarterbacks for next year. Cam Fancher (if he’s still on the team) plus Cole Pennington, Pete Zamora, and Chase Harrison. Spring ball in 2022 should see much better competition for our quarterback and competition should make Grant Wells even better.

I expect Wells to say bye bye via the transfer portal. Strictly my opinion.

 

[Josh Stowers]

I expect Wells to say bye bye via the transfer portal. Strictly my opinion.

This would be my least of worries.

Grant loves Marshall. He's 45 minutes from home. His family attends every game. Etc......

Would be shocking to say the least.

 

[raleighherdfan]

I expect Wells to say bye bye via the transfer portal. Strictly my opinion.

Shit. I'm more concerned with Ali hitting the road.

 

[whf2]

Our QB play at times did need higher performance this year, but Wells is a good QB and he showed that on Saturday. Our problem this year, in a nut shell, was our defensive backfield, and more specifically, the lack of CB coverage capabilities.

 

[johns1124]

They like his moxy but he's very small with a mediocre arm.

Then why did we recruit him? That sounds like any HS QB. They (compared to college) are all small and mediocre.


What's the word on Wells? How is he doing? Was it a concussion or something else?

 

[Chris McLaughlin]

Then why did we recruit him? That sounds like any HS QB. They (compared to college) are all small and mediocre.


What's the word on Wells? How is he doing? Was it a concussion or something else?

Recruiting isn't a science. One man's opinion doesn't necessarily have to be shared by another.

There's a lot to like about Zamora. He's a leader and his intangibles are off the charts but he is limited physically. I didn't mean for my post to be overly critical of him (after re-reading it I realized it was), I simply meant to disagree with the notion that Zamora is on a different level than Pennington, Harrison, Wells and Fancher.

And yes, Grant suffered a concussion.

 

[TwolfHerdfan]

Recruiting isn't a science. One man's opinion doesn't necessarily have to be shared by another.

There's a lot to like about Zamora. He's a leader and his intangibles are off the charts but he is limited physically. I didn't mean for my post to be overly critical of him (after re-reading it I realized it was), I simply meant to disagree with the notion that Zamora is on a different level than Pennington, Harrison, Wells and Fancher.

And yes, Grant suffered a concussion.

I assume he will be back for the bowl game?

 

[HerdGreen]

Recruiting isn't a science. One man's opinion doesn't necessarily have to be shared by another.

There's a lot to like about Zamora. He's a leader and his intangibles are off the charts but he is limited physically. I didn't mean for my post to be overly critical of him (after re-reading it I realized it was), I simply meant to disagree with the notion that Zamora is on a different level than Pennington, Harrison, Wells and Fancher.

And yes, Grant suffered a concussion.

I think all QBs have limitations. I've seen big QBs with weak arms, I've seen QBs that can't read defenses, seen QBs that can't handle pressure, seen many QBs under 6 ft out play big QBs, etc.

Bottom line is they all stand an equal chance to be good or not. Whichever adapts best to the college speed, will succeed.

 

[Chris McLaughlin]

I think all QBs have limitations. I've seen big QBs with weak arms, I've seen QBs that can't read defenses, seen QBs that can't handle pressure, seen many QBs under 6 ft out play big QBs, etc.

Bottom line is they all stand an equal chance to be good or not. Whichever adapts best to the college speed, will succeed.

Absolutely!

 

[Diamond Duke]

Shit. I'm more concerned with Ali hitting the road.

Good point!