I don’t really know much about this kid from high school to PSU. Is he a pocket passer or dual threat? Does he have a good arm? Last time we had an unexpected QB change it was mid game versus Iowa, and it did not go well. With all the external chatter, I hope the staff is still able to prepare him for what he will face .
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With free agency a team can go out and sign a quarterback from anywhere. This is the time for Grunkemeyer to show he has the talent to be the quarterback for the forseeable future. If he does not impress they can bring someone with a proven record in to replace him.
Did he look like a dual threat on his play Saturday? lol
Yeah I’m with you.
I think one of the most important qualifications for the next coach is willingness to use the portal.
Yeah, he's listed as 6' 2" 207. If accurate, he sure is a lean looking 207.
...and if he goes down, Smolik is less talented and just as slight at 6'1" 205lbs.
Should we start calling for Grunkemeyer’s back up to play yet, or do we have to wait until his first start?
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And in both cases, they don't seem to be as elusive as they'd need to be to be safe with this O line.
No QB is safe with this OL
I guess we are just miserable the day after the bottom fell out. There is nothing at all deficient with Grunk’s height and build. Dillon Gabriel is significantly smaller and was wildly successful in college. Bo Nix is roughly the same height and build and succeeded in college and currently in the NFL. There are many more examples. Can Grunk complete passes under pressure? Can he get it downfield? Those are my concerns, not his height.
Not quite. Grunk graduated from a Central Ohio HS (Olentangy). Drew is from Medina, which is more of a Cleveland suburb. About 1.5-2 hrs drive apart.
1. inured:
accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.
I know it was a typo, but it somehow works.
Yeah, his “play.” Not as in “overall play” but literally a single snap. C’mon dude. We’re talking a sample size of ONE play here in a very high-pressure situation and it was a need to scramble when he had no protection.
With so many other things out there to legitimately complain and be sarcastic about, surely we can cut this young man some slack for a while as he attempts to step into a really tough situation.
Are you referring to the greatest OLine College Football? Lol
Oh absolutely agree. But Grunk is a pocket passer ala Drew.
We’ll see what he has got. Tough spot.
I lived in the Olentangy school district for 18 years. Had season tickets to the original high school, Olentangy high, before they built the second high school, Olentangy Liberty, from which my kids graduated. Watched both high schools play over the years (Liberty won the state championship last year) and it was quality high school football. However, I don't know anything about how Grunk played or performed, but it was against good competition. Whether this translates into quality play at the higher level Div 1 level, who knows.
I noticed your comment about Drew's injury last night and noticed his swollen ankle. Did you or anyone notice the NW
player apply forearm pressure on Drew's upper ankle during the end of the play, totally unnecessary.
I noticed but didn't know if it was intentional or not.
True, but the QB coaching and offensive scheme were contributing factors.But Drew’s game went south.
Aren't you a scone man? Didn't think you'd be that familiar with cuisine for the proletariat.
No he isn't. Remember who was making the player evaluation. Same guy we just fired. Smolik is a good quarterback who CAN win in AKs system
I'm calling for it right now. Smolik is a dual threat. Grunk isn't.
Smolik was a Tulane commit before switching to PSU. I think he was a dual-threat in HS.
We're still suffering from the sanctions/loss of scholarships.
