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I don't know if he's better than Sullivan. But Sullivan played under a previous OC, and this QB was recruited by the current OC for a different system. So I think it's fairly safe to assume he's a better fit for the system NU now runs, at least.Clearly better than Sullivan!!
And now I'm going to turn off my computer so I can never learn anything that dissuades me from this position.
He’s busy googling Wrights stats to back up his claim that Sully is better.You ok @FeralFelidae ?
He’s busy googling Wrights stats to back up his claim that Sully is better.
Wright won’t be JJ McCarthy, but he is clearly an upgrade to our QB room.That’s exactly why I did my Player A/Player B comparison earlier.
Player A — 13 career games (6 starts), 134/195 (68.7%) for 1,303 yards and 10:5 TD:INT passing, 129 rushes for 250 yards and 3 TDs
Player B — 38 career games (14 starts), 232/418 (55.5%) passing for 2,520 yards and 24:14 TD:INT, 247 rushes for 1,229 yards and 10 TDs
Player A = Sullivan
Player B = Wright
Wright won’t be JJ McCarthy, but he is clearly an upgrade to our QB room.
"Northwestern has its quarterback for 2024"The quickie from @mshelton33:
WildcatReport - Grad transfer quarterback Mike Wright commits to Northwestern
ESPN's Pete Thamel reports that Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright has committed to the Wildcats.northwestern.rivals.com
I still think we can see that but given Lujan's only been here a few months and Braun's basically been here little more than a year; just need to give these guys some time and stability; they had to grab a transfer QB this year given the QB room situation. It's going to take time to rebuild the QB room. We missed on way too much the past couple of years (some of the misses due to no fault of our own with recruiting issues that popped up).I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
I don't think that's by choice. NU just hasn't been able to recruit high school players and develop them into starters. Braun said he'd much rather have a QB from high school to start for multiple years. But they're high school recruiting and development has been...let's just say lacking.I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
It looks like you’re trying to show that Sullivan is better than Wright - better completion %, YPA, TD INT ratio.That’s exactly why I did my Player A/Player B comparison earlier.
Player A — 13 career games (6 starts), 134/195 (68.7%) for 1,303 yards and 10:5 TD:INT passing, 129 rushes for 250 yards and 3 TDs
Player B — 38 career games (14 starts), 232/418 (55.5%) passing for 2,520 yards and 24:14 TD:INT, 247 rushes for 1,229 yards and 10 TDs
Player A = Sullivan
Player B = Wright
I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
It looks like you’re trying to show that Sullivan is better than Wright - better completion %, YPA, TD INT ratio.
Sully could have stick around to fight for the job and show he is the better QB. He chose to leave. I do not blame him as he needed to do what was best for his career. Wright is obviously the better runner. And has more experience. That should make the difference for this new offense (I just hope it turns out that way).It looks like you’re trying to show that Sullivan is better than Wright - better completion %, YPA, TD INT ratio.
Exactly. This isn’t a “home run” at all, much more “solid double.” The arm is a question, but at leas the can run-run. Competition in the QB room is a good thing, apparently Sully wasn’t up for it.
The season ahead will answer those questions.He’s busy googling Wrights stats to back up his claim that Sully is better.
Not sure about that. Actually the heartening thing about the announcement from Wright is that Lujan will tailor the offense to the player and not stick to a rigid system that doesn’t consider the skills of his players. Music to my ears.I don't know if he's better than Sullivan. But Sullivan played under a previous OC, and this QB was recruited by the current OC for a different system. So I think it's fairly safe to assume he's a better fit for the system NU now runs, at least.
#wishboneExactly. This isn’t a “home run” at all, much more “solid double.” The arm is a question, but at leas the can run-run. Competition in the QB room is a good thing, apparently Sully wasn’t up for it.
Lausch & Wright = wishbone on the LakefillI’m trying to show that they are two different players with different strengths. Wright is clearly a more accomplished runner (which is more important in Lujan’s scheme than in Bajakian’s) but with more experience and worse stats as a passer. Schematic fit is very VERY important.
How ironic - their touchdown to interception ratio is exactly the same. Suggests both equal as throwers but Wright gets the edge for rushing.That’s exactly why I did my Player A/Player B comparison earlier.
Player A — 13 career games (6 starts), 134/195 (68.7%) for 1,303 yards and 10:5 TD:INT passing, 129 rushes for 250 yards and 3 TDs
Player B — 38 career games (14 starts), 232/418 (55.5%) passing for 2,520 yards and 24:14 TD:INT, 247 rushes for 1,229 yards and 10 TDs
Player A = Sullivan
Player B = Wright
#wishbone
Lausch & Wright = wishbone on the Lakefill
A decade isn't a couple of years.We missed on way too much the past couple of years
If it makes you feel better, the truly elite programs mostly keep their high school recrhits and use the portal to fill in gaps. If you want to win at the highest level, high school recruiting is paramount.I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
I don’t think it’s “the way it’s played” that’s caused this run of transfers as much as it’s “No P4-level high school quarterback envisioned himself in a Bajakian-Fitz offense.”I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
Might be a winning strategy with the wind problems. Our opponents won't be able to complete any long passes, and we won't need to attempt any passes.#wishbone
Lausch & Wright = wishbone on the Lakefill
Might be a winning strategy with the wind problems. Our opponents won't be able to complete any long passes, and we won't need to attempt any passes.
What about the other 8 games not located next to Lake Michigan?Might be a winning strategy with the wind problems. Our opponents won't be able to complete any long passes, and we won't need to attempt any passes.
I miss the days I didn’t have to lock my front door at night too.I am absolutely thrilled we signed him and have some relief on this unresolved issue.
That being said, I will be honest: it makes me sad that we have effectively become one of those schools just booking free agents for one-year deals. I get that we're just playing the game the way it needs to be played now, and there's certainly nothing "wrong" with it, but I miss the days of watching a QB develop and see a Baz or Thorson mature over the years.
You have been pushing for the Wishbone for a decade. Be careful what you wish for?#wishbone
Lausch & Wright = wishbone on the Lakefill
I’ll let Joe Burrow knowIf it makes you feel better, the truly elite programs mostly keep their high school recrhits and use the portal to fill in gaps. If you want to win at the highest level, high school recruiting is paramount.
Can Newton, Russel Wilson, Bo Nix, Michael Penex, and many more this year. It is college football for the last 20 years.I’ll let Joe Burrow know