Tulane transfer QB Tanner Lee to visit this weekend.

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He isn't eligible for 2016. But would be a senior for 2017. He's transferring from Tulane due to their coaching change and moving to an option attack under Willie Fritz.

Lee threw for 1,639 yards, 11 TD's and 7 INT's last fall. It seems more for depth purposes and to push POB on 2017.
 
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He isn't eligible for 2016. But would be a senior for 2017. He's transferring from Tulane due to their coaching change and moving to an option attack under Willie Fritz.

Lee threw for 1,639 yards, 11 TD's and 7 INT's last fall. It seems more for depth purposes and to push POB on 2017.
He would be a Junior in 2017. He got a medical hardship.
 

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I haven't seen anything about a medical redshirt. He played as a redshirt freshman in 2014 and played this past fall.
 

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There was an article about him that said he would seek an additional year, but I don't recall the citation. So it sounds like he is only a sure thing for one year.
 

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I know nothing about his specific situation, but it is true with a medical hardship waiver (a.k.a. medical redshirt) that you don't actually apply for it until your regular eligibility is used up, then you apply to get an additional year. Like I said, I know nothing about his specific situation, but if his injury qualifies under the criteria, there's no reason to think he wouldn't get it.
 

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Not the best TD to INT ratio each year, but 2 years of starting experience is better depth than 3 series in a blowout game over a season or no in-game reps whatsoever.

One would think the QB whisperers could do some actual advanced QB coaching instead of having to teach the basic mechanics and could make him better.

Depth is depth and a 6'3" pro-style QB with a lot of starting experience is better than nothing.

Maybe one of the TA&M transfers would have been better, but in looking at our 2017 situation, this makes sense.
 

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Aren't medicals only given after one's eligibility is up?
He currently has a broken thumb. He said that he may stay at Tulane for the spring because, 1. He is already in classes, 2. He has a broken thumb and couldn't really do much, 3. He has to sit the year anyway.

The article made it sound like his medical was already approved. But upon further reflection, I do think that they are always approved at the end of the year. So it must meet all the criteria for a medical and it's a slam dunk to get it.
 

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Not the best TD to INT ratio each year, but 2 years of starting experience is better depth than 3 series in a blowout game over a season or no in-game reps whatsoever.

One would think the QB whisperers could do some actual advanced QB coaching instead of having to teach the basic mechanics and could make him better.

Depth is depth and a 6'3" pro-style QB with a lot of starting experience is better than nothing.

Maybe one of the TA&M transfers would have been better, but in looking at our 2017 situation, this makes sense.
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He currently has a broken thumb. He said that he may stay at Tulane for the spring because, 1. He is already in classes, 2. He has a broken thumb and couldn't really do much, 3. He has to sit the year anyway.

The article made it sound like his medical was already approved. But upon further reflection, I do think that they are always approved at the end of the year. So it must meet all the criteria for a medical and it's a slam dunk to get it.
I'm pretty sure it is not the end of the year but the end of their five years of eligibility.
 

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He currently has a broken thumb. He said that he may stay at Tulane for the spring because, 1. He is already in classes, 2. He has a broken thumb and couldn't really do much, 3. He has to sit the year anyway.

The article made it sound like his medical was already approved. But upon further reflection, I do think that they are always approved at the end of the year. So it must meet all the criteria for a medical and it's a slam dunk to get it.
I'd stay in New Orleans in January, too.

This is an important development. Nobody would be surprised if Bush or Darlington transferred, Armstrong and Fyfe both graduate next year. They need to build depth or they could be stuck playing Gebbia or whoever as a true freshman if O'Brien got hurt.
 

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Why would a guy that was a two year starter go somewhere to sit on the bench? I don't see it happening.
Because Bush could transfer after spring ball for playing time at a lower level and after this year TA and Ryker are gone. We need another QB to compete with POB in 2017.
 

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If he is talented, bring him in. Its about stockpiling talent and assuming nothing from any incoming player at any position.
 
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Tanner Lee wants to find out if he may have greater potential than what he was able to show at Tulane. NU needs another more mature QB on the roster for 2017 (obviously). Tanner has shown glimpses of being a very capable passing quarterback, without having an opportunity of playing within a system like that of DL and MR. If Tanner has a chance of maybe having a shot at the next level, NU would be a very good place to test this notion out. If Lee doesn't have the necessary skill set, DL and MR won't try to bring him in. He throws the ball well and has good size (6'4"). They would have almost two years to develop him. Each year counts and be as ready as you can be.
 
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I understand all of that, but people on here are sure that POB is the future of this program and are talking about this guy adding depth - not a starter. I fully understand why the staff (and fans) would want some depth two years down the road, and I know that POB could get hurt, kids could transfer, etc. But, if I was a two year starter at Tulane, am I going somewhere that just signed POB, particularly given he will also have had a full year in the program under his belt before I am eligible? Yes, Bush could transfer, and TA and Ryker will be graduated after next year, but those are reasons why we want him, not reasons for him to come here unless he is fine with being POB's backup. Plus, as was said before, he has played two full years and already took his redshirt year. Only thing he could request a waiver on, I think, is to be allowed to be eligible next year without sitting out a transfer year due to change coach. He sure as heck isn't going to replace Tommy. Again, us wanting him for DEPTH is a whole lot different than HIM wanting to go somewhere TO BE DEPTH. Sure, he will visit to keep his options open, but unless no one wants him, I think its a non-starter. (Plus, his stats really aren't much, particularly considering the competition he was playing against). Just my own little opinion.
 

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I wonder how much of a relationship that he has with Keith Williams...I would assume that they are close but I wonder if the two are close. Could be the reason why he's giving the Huskers a look?
 
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I wonder how much of a relationship that he has with Keith Williams...I would assume that they are close but I wonder if the two are close. Could be the reason why he's giving the Huskers a look?
It defiantly helps the situation with Coach Williams in Lincoln.
 

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I wonder how much of a relationship that he has with Keith Williams...I would assume that they are close but I wonder if the two are close. Could be the reason why he's giving the Huskers a look?

Good point. Could also be the reason why we're giving HIM a look.
 

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I understand all of that, but people on here are sure that POB is the future of this program and are talking about this guy adding depth - not a starter. I fully understand why the staff (and fans) would want some depth two years down the road, and I know that POB could get hurt, kids could transfer, etc. But, if I was a two year starter at Tulane, am I going somewhere that just signed POB, particularly given he will also have had a full year in the program under his belt before I am eligible? Yes, Bush could transfer, and TA and Ryker will be graduated after next year, but those are reasons why we want him, not reasons for him to come here unless he is fine with being POB's backup. Plus, as was said before, he has played two full years and already took his redshirt year. Only thing he could request a waiver on, I think, is to be allowed to be eligible next year without sitting out a transfer year due to change coach. He sure as heck isn't going to replace Tommy. Again, us wanting him for DEPTH is a whole lot different than HIM wanting to go somewhere TO BE DEPTH. Sure, he will visit to keep his options open, but unless no one wants him, I think its a non-starter. (Plus, his stats really aren't much, particularly considering the competition he was playing against). Just my own little opinion.
Of course he won't replace Tommy because he isn't eligible until 2017. As for the assumption of people here that POB will be an instant star, maybe Tanner Lee won't consult this board about his prospects for playing. If he wants assurance that he will play he wouldn't sound so excited about NU and LSU. He'd be looking at FCS schools.
 
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If he is requesting a waiver, I assume it is to avoid sitting out a year and to therefore be eligible next year. I have not heard of the NCAA giving someone a 6th year to complete his four where he hasn't been injured, redshirted before transferring and is voluntarily choosing to transfer. In some cases, NCAA will waive the one-year sit out rule, but I am not aware of a case where he could get two more years after sitting out next year. But, I could be wrong. Nevertheless, I will be shocked to see him here in the fall.