That's reasonable, because he has some pretty impressive junior year HS clips. Especially passing, where he at least displayed some gorgeous throws and effortless arm talent. Which is not the same thing as going through progressions and making the right reads it must be said.Tyler Buchner is a good kid. I hope he decides to stay, if he leaves, I’ll certainly be rooting for him.
The truth is that he hasn’t shown anything in his time at ND to prove he should be a starter. We have high expectations here. He’s a decent runner. Some on the board post that he’s basically Michael Vick. He’s not. I don’t even see him as much more effective than Ian Book when running the ball. Both solid, nothing exceptional. The difference is Ian could read a defense, go through a progression, and make good decision throwing the ball. “Dual-Threat” is only effective when the players excels in both categories.
Sam Hartman was more effective in 1.5 quarters in a spring game than I have ever seen from Buchner in college. If anyone disagrees, then they’re still caught up on his high school highlight tape.
And you're right, I don't think he's really any better of a runner than Book. Maybe a little more gung ho about it....