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Most influential college football player last 30 years?
Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:00 pm
I say Tebow
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Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:02 pm to OliverQueen81
Can't really go too far from Burrow, Cam, or Tebow.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:25 pm to OliverQueen81
Not sure what you mean by "influential".
Some thoughts:
Christian McCaffery/Leonard Fournette. Sitting out a bowl game for NFL draft position started a trend. Those two were the ones who started that happening.
I'd put Justin Fields here too but I'm not sure he was the first QB to transfer to start immediately without being a grad transfer or not. He's the first I remember, but that might be because he transferred out of UGA. Before when you sat out a year it didn't feel as much of a playing time decision, but Fields was the first time I recall it being all about wanting to start right away and being able to do so by transferring. UGA had Eason transfer away the year before but he had to sit out a year. It was more about being closer to home.
Now QB's transferring to play sooner is pretty much expected. Not that long ago that wasn't the case.
Some thoughts:
Christian McCaffery/Leonard Fournette. Sitting out a bowl game for NFL draft position started a trend. Those two were the ones who started that happening.
I'd put Justin Fields here too but I'm not sure he was the first QB to transfer to start immediately without being a grad transfer or not. He's the first I remember, but that might be because he transferred out of UGA. Before when you sat out a year it didn't feel as much of a playing time decision, but Fields was the first time I recall it being all about wanting to start right away and being able to do so by transferring. UGA had Eason transfer away the year before but he had to sit out a year. It was more about being closer to home.
Now QB's transferring to play sooner is pretty much expected. Not that long ago that wasn't the case.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 8:57 pm to OliverQueen81
Influential how?
Most impact on the game? Made kids wanna be like them?
Brandon Avalos comes to mind
Most impact on the game? Made kids wanna be like them?
Brandon Avalos comes to mind
Posted on 7/16/23 at 9:13 pm to OliverQueen81
Tim Tebow ripped off lines from Varsity Blues in his “famous” locker room speech.
He is disqualified from any distinction but a thief.
He is disqualified from any distinction but a thief.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 9:14 pm to OliverQueen81
Peyton Manning and it ain't even close.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 9:25 pm to OliverQueen81
Nick Saban was a college football player.
He is the most influential person in college football the last 30 years.
I give it to Nick on a technicality.
He is the most influential person in college football the last 30 years.
I give it to Nick on a technicality.
Posted on 7/16/23 at 11:08 pm to OliverQueen81
Joe Burrow. End of question. No one else comes even close. Stupid question
Posted on 7/17/23 at 12:12 am to OliverQueen81
Influence what though? Influence CFB? NFL? Very different answers depending on what that is. I'd say Tebow if it's confined to CFB.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 2:32 am to OliverQueen81
It was a little over 30 years ago but Eric Zeier's early enrollment at UGA in the Spring of '91 seems influential. Don't think he was the first but he was the most notable at the time and we've certainly seen the practice flourish.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 6:05 am to OliverQueen81
Stetson Bennett
Posted on 7/17/23 at 6:31 am to OliverQueen81
Here's my vote: WVU RB Shawne Alston.
As in NCAA v. Alston. As in, NIL knockout blow.
As in NCAA v. Alston. As in, NIL knockout blow.
quote:
The Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in the Alston vs NCAA case has far-reaching effects on college athletics and its student-athletes. This landmark decision sanctions athletes to receive payment for the use of their name, picture, and likeness, therefore challenging existing NCAA limits on compensation.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 7:01 am to OliverQueen81
I’m going to try and add something new and not piggyback on some solid answers.
I know it started before Cam Newton, but whoever was the QB/OC combo that got everyone in the shotgun formation. College offenses are almost exclusively running out of the shotgun now.
I know it started before Cam Newton, but whoever was the QB/OC combo that got everyone in the shotgun formation. College offenses are almost exclusively running out of the shotgun now.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 7:52 am to OliverQueen81
Wade “MFing” Christopher.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 9:28 am to OliverQueen81
Reggie Ball was the best UGA player of the last 30 years. Don't know about the most influential though.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 9:29 am to OliverQueen81
Tebow probably. Everyone knew Tebow
Posted on 7/17/23 at 9:34 am to OliverQueen81
Depending on the adjective you use for "influential" there are multiple acceptable and indisputable candidates.
Tim Tebow is most certainly deserving to be on the list. he is a consensus "all-timer" found on any list of the greatest of all time in college football.
Tim Tebow is most certainly deserving to be on the list. he is a consensus "all-timer" found on any list of the greatest of all time in college football.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 9:42 am to OliverQueen81
Michael Sam.
He proved you can get drafted into the NFL only because you suck dicks.
He then proved if you suck dicks and get cut by the NFL. The national media will spew faux outrage and demand that someone sign you.
He proved you can get drafted into the NFL only because you suck dicks.
He then proved if you suck dicks and get cut by the NFL. The national media will spew faux outrage and demand that someone sign you.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 12:38 pm to OliverQueen81
Burrow, Tebow and Newton.
Posted on 7/17/23 at 12:49 pm to OliverQueen81
Stetson Bennett
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