ok, I don’t claim to have the answers but I have some questions that others on this board are encouraged to respond to -
The questions have direct impact on whether ND can compete at the highest level next season and seasons to come.
1. Book versus Phil-
Can Phil win the starting job this Fall? I say no because based on history, Kelly would never start Phil over the incumbent. Ie; Zaire/Kizer, Golson/Rees, Wimbush/ Book. Maybe by game 3 but I think Book is solid in Kelly’s head. That is a big minus for us unless Book can develop the long ball Doubtful
2. Would Tee Higgins or Justyn Ross be accepted to ND?
This is speculation but I think we miss out on roughly 80 per cent of 4-5 star recruits due to academics. Either they don’t qualify or they want basket weaving
3. Can we raise the performance of our O Line?
This speaks to recruiting and development. I think our strength program is fine but is Quinn the guy who can develop and recruit?
4. The Game Changer
What is the biggest reason we would not attract a top QB or Speed Receiver or elite back? A top D lineman?
Is it the small pool of athletes who value the ND culture and experience? Ie- For every Clausen, Rudolph, Quenton Nelson - there are many more who prefer a more fun and easier academic environment
5. Coaching
Is Kelly able to win the big games? This has yet to be proven. He has won more big games recently than he had but his game planning remains suspect. Can the right coach make the difference at collegiate level and minimize the liability of the first 4 questions I raised?
I see these as the 5 questions that will define our success next year and years to come
Thoughts?
The questions have direct impact on whether ND can compete at the highest level next season and seasons to come.
1. Book versus Phil-
Can Phil win the starting job this Fall? I say no because based on history, Kelly would never start Phil over the incumbent. Ie; Zaire/Kizer, Golson/Rees, Wimbush/ Book. Maybe by game 3 but I think Book is solid in Kelly’s head. That is a big minus for us unless Book can develop the long ball Doubtful
2. Would Tee Higgins or Justyn Ross be accepted to ND?
This is speculation but I think we miss out on roughly 80 per cent of 4-5 star recruits due to academics. Either they don’t qualify or they want basket weaving
3. Can we raise the performance of our O Line?
This speaks to recruiting and development. I think our strength program is fine but is Quinn the guy who can develop and recruit?
4. The Game Changer
What is the biggest reason we would not attract a top QB or Speed Receiver or elite back? A top D lineman?
Is it the small pool of athletes who value the ND culture and experience? Ie- For every Clausen, Rudolph, Quenton Nelson - there are many more who prefer a more fun and easier academic environment
5. Coaching
Is Kelly able to win the big games? This has yet to be proven. He has won more big games recently than he had but his game planning remains suspect. Can the right coach make the difference at collegiate level and minimize the liability of the first 4 questions I raised?
I see these as the 5 questions that will define our success next year and years to come
Thoughts?