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Justin Fields Dad is already giving input about the UGA qb position
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:16 pm
and his son hasn't even taken a snap in a college game.
This will be much more interesting than Alabama's qb battle.
The Bulldogs’ quarterback situation has been closely monitored through spring and fall drills, and the scrutiny figures to increase after Fields’ father spoke indirectly about the competition.
Pablo Fields said Alabama’s decision to bench Jalen Hurts in favor of Tua Tagovailoa “wasn’t an Einstein move” in an article angled at his son taking over for Jake Fromm.
“They weren’t going to win that game without the switch,” Pablo Fields said. “They just weren’t. But I hope that opens eyes because teams will do it in every [other] spot — tackle, guard, center. They’ll figure a way. But playing the best quarterback, sometimes there’s a big blowback — especially if it’s an unseen commodity.”
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This will be much more interesting than Alabama's qb battle.
The Bulldogs’ quarterback situation has been closely monitored through spring and fall drills, and the scrutiny figures to increase after Fields’ father spoke indirectly about the competition.
Pablo Fields said Alabama’s decision to bench Jalen Hurts in favor of Tua Tagovailoa “wasn’t an Einstein move” in an article angled at his son taking over for Jake Fromm.
“They weren’t going to win that game without the switch,” Pablo Fields said. “They just weren’t. But I hope that opens eyes because teams will do it in every [other] spot — tackle, guard, center. They’ll figure a way. But playing the best quarterback, sometimes there’s a big blowback — especially if it’s an unseen commodity.”
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Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:17 pm to John Milner
We will find away to survive this....
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:19 pm to John Milner
It's not controversial because it has been said from Day One he is going to play. If he plays better than Fromm, he will take the job. This has been the narrative. There is no controversy.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:19 pm to John Milner
Social media has given parents an outlet to display their issues on so many levels ... and it's not always a flattering look that we are getting from the parents.
SC had to deal with a similar issue from Brandon McElwain's butthurt Mom when he was benched midway through the 2016 season and replaced by Bentley.
The parents have always been out there talking, but social media has given them a huge platform from which to rail these days unfortunately.
SC had to deal with a similar issue from Brandon McElwain's butthurt Mom when he was benched midway through the 2016 season and replaced by Bentley.
The parents have always been out there talking, but social media has given them a huge platform from which to rail these days unfortunately.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:21 pm to John Milner
Having a 5 Star qb’s dad meddling is nothing to worry about
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:21 pm to John Milner
If Fields dad cared so much about his son playing he would have sent him to Florida, the moment they signed that letter of intent they should have known Justin was going to be the backup for at least two years, it’s nobodies fault but his own.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:21 pm to John Milner
This kid is never taking over from Fromm
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:21 pm to scrooster
That situation was different though. I think mcelwains parents were upset because Jake Bentley was 15 years old at the time and it seemed crazy for such a young QB to step in
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:22 pm to scrooster
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SC had to deal with a similar issue from Brandon McElwain's butthurt Mom when he was benched midway through the 2016 season and replaced by Bentley.
Not a good comparison. Most college football fans don't even know who is Brandon McElwain, and USC in 2016 was a SEC also ran.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:23 pm to John Milner
No mention of biggest free agent in college football history by dad. I'm already bored.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:25 pm to MoarKilometers
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No mention of biggest free agent in college football history by dad. I'm already bored.
Speaking of which, it is clear to about any observer that Tua is much better than Hurts, but Fromm is also better than Hurts, so this has the potential to be much more interesting.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:31 pm to John Milner
Kirby has stated over and over again its going to be whoever gives UGA the best chance to win. If its Fromm then he will start and play....if Fields is better he will play, if not he wills till play, but won't start.
Its pretty simple and if he is as good as advertised and as poppa fields thinks, then there should be nothing to worry about
Its pretty simple and if he is as good as advertised and as poppa fields thinks, then there should be nothing to worry about
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:34 pm to scrooster
What happened to McElwain? I forgot about him, but I figured he would catch on as a QB somewhere.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:36 pm to John Milner
nmsg
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Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:40 pm to jimdog
I suppose UF is still an option for next year if Fields isn't starting by the 4th game.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:44 pm to John Milner
nmsg
This post was edited on 8/17/18 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 8/17/18 at 1:49 pm to jimdog
I think he's already enrolled, but with the new ncaa redshirt rule I think he can play in 4 games and still be eligible to transfer and play next year at UF.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:01 pm to armtackledawg
quote:hes gone back to school to study marine biology
What happened to McElwain? I forgot about him, but I figured he would catch on as a QB somewhere.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:02 pm to jimdog
Man, jimdog has really set himself apart as this board's worst poster.
Posted on 8/17/18 at 2:03 pm to John Milner
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I think he's already enrolled, but with the new ncaa redshirt rule I think he can play in 4 games and still be eligible to transfer and play next year at UF.
Don't think the new redshirt rule would apply since you still have to sit out one calendar year from last playing in a contest.
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