The Lions' Pride

I'm worried about our QB depth, but I think the transition is going to be permanent (JMO).

I have to agree, I could see him as an emergency third QB (some sort of "wild cat" package)...if we can't add a JC QB.

He had a myriad of shots to get into an actual game and blew every single one.

Whether it was a lack of focus on academics coming into college or not being able to grasp the playbook or not impress in practice - it's no ones fault but Pauls. But don't feel bad, kid will get out of college debt free with a ton of alumni connections

I don't think anything is being overblown. He is in his 3rd year and lost his job to a true frosh. He enrolled early and lost his job to Bolden who arrived in the summer. I'm not really sure how true this is, but I think it has to do with knowing where to go with the ball and the timing. We need to hope that Hack does come and we find another good walkon to provide depth at QB. Where Bench was going is irrelevant as HS offers mean crap and that doesn't determine PT. If it did, Bolden and PJ would have been the QB.

I agree with most of you on the topic. He had every opportunity to come in and start as a true freshman, but shot himself in his foot over and over again when it came to his opportunities. He is a huge guy anyway at 260lbs so he fits the mold of a prototypical TE, but no way he will ever become the next Daryll Clark.

He apparently doesn't know the playbook, so physical talent aside, what's the point?

I agree this presents a problem, especially if the plan is to redshirt Hack next year (which should 100% be the case). That means we would only have Bench on the depth chart (I am not sure what class MacGregor is in, but it feels to me he has been with the team since I graduated in '03). We need a second QB, it should be Jones if only to keep Hack redshirted. Not to mention the fact that TE has become our deepest position overnight and we do not need him there.

I understand that on September 24, 2012 that yes, Paul Jones has been switched to another position. I also understand that there was an article in the Trib a few weeks back when it happened where he said he hopes that he gets his shot to play QB in the spring and that for right now he will do whatever he can in order to help the team. I also underswtand because of the ***hole Mark Emmert that some kids may have a little more negotiating room when it comes to things like Spring Ball.

Plus I really believe Hack needs to redshirt. It will give him hopefully two years to play for the big one whcih in this case is a Big Ten Title and a BCS birth.

I also do not think it is possible to go through a Spring Ball Season with really only 1 QB. So what you are saying is they have Bench. If Bench hurts himself the first day does the team not have another QB for Spring Ball?

Just looked it up, they could have this guy if Bench goes down: Venuto, Garrett.

By the way, what if Hack doesn't sign? Or what if he does sign is he still under the sanctions where he could get out of his LOI with no penalty?

It's his first year in the playbook... Plenty of time, and eligibility to learn the playbook... I agree with the others... Bench needs competition. I wouldn't be surprised if they duke it out... If Bench wins, no one should be surprised. BUT there still has to be a competition in spring.

Still need competition for the spring. And they are the only 2 QBs on the roster. He had to focus on his academics to get it done, and he did. He is fine with that now... Why bring up a mistake he made? And KEEP bringing it up. Playing playstation instead of studying has nothing to do with his abilities on the field or in the playbook. He has been a good student since he has been fine. Everything BOB says in interviews is that he needs to be more consistent in his throws/accuracy (there are videos looking in on practice that show the same thing). He needs reps. And IMO he will get them with Bench in the spring.

Who gets reps in the spring to challenge Bench and create competition if thats the case? I just don't think that there is any way that PJ doesn't at least challenge for the job. After that, probably back to TE. But he will at least get one last shot (there is no one else on the roster to give Bench competition). Hack won't be in until the rest of the freshmen are.