Perhaps since he's a QB, he's got good recognition in a "inverted" sort of way. Or perhaps hes knows the ISU offense well enough to give him a head start on things. I have no F'n clue what this means, and it's very confusing.
Joel Lanning is the Mike Linebacker
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This is why I'm willing to trust the coaches, they know far (far, far more) than I do (and far more than you iSu partisans know, too). It would be embarrassing, and humiliating, for me to criticize personnel decisions the coaches make and substitute my own view because I am not a professional college football coach.
But, humans gonna be human, humans gonna criticize even if they don't know much about what they're criticizing.
The only hesitation I have is that I thought Joel was a great option at QB situationally...but it shouldn't shock any of us that he'd switch to mike. He was recruited as one, after all. I know he's able to be the QB of the defense, now it sounds like he's ready and willing too. I hope he makes Campbell look like a genius.
Well if OU is dying laughing I wonder what Texas thinks, I mean are they shrugging, giggling, sighing, rolling their eyes?
Well Im sure this just lit a fire under Sutton or whoever else that is currently second string. Plus Joel can always still be used situationally as a QB or in an emergency. This is a great move, last I checked its only the spring. its not like we have a game Saturday. People need to R-E-L-A-X.
This isn't even directed at me but I find it ridiculous when people post it. Someone posts a differing view and they are told to relax. The majority of the time the recipient of this advice isn't even worked up. It is just stupidly condescending.
/rant
It'll be interesting to see him play there during the spring game. Makes you wonder about Sutton. He's got the ability to be one of the better LB's we've had in awhile just like Harvey does... but he's also only a freshman and sometimes it takes players a few years and some experience to click.
Hopefully it just means Lanning is a baller.
Hopefully it just means Lanning is a baller.
Someone had to be that guy.Believe me, I fully expected that when I posted.
I think everyone is reading into the #1 position too much.
Firstly, the reason you move him over is to get him playing time. You don't move him from backup QB to backup LB. You switch him with the assumption that he could be a main contributor from day 1.
Secondly, if you want the guy to learn a new position in this short amount of time, you can't ease him in like a freshman. You throw him into the starter spot and hope he learns quickly. At this point I doubt he is actually better than Sutton, and the two will likely split snaps throughout the year.
I'm guessing it was in the plan from the beginning for him to be the "starter" no matter what. At the very least it is a great story that will attract tons of attention and fan support. Hope it all works out for the best!
Firstly, the reason you move him over is to get him playing time. You don't move him from backup QB to backup LB. You switch him with the assumption that he could be a main contributor from day 1.
Secondly, if you want the guy to learn a new position in this short amount of time, you can't ease him in like a freshman. You throw him into the starter spot and hope he learns quickly. At this point I doubt he is actually better than Sutton, and the two will likely split snaps throughout the year.
I'm guessing it was in the plan from the beginning for him to be the "starter" no matter what. At the very least it is a great story that will attract tons of attention and fan support. Hope it all works out for the best!
I think this is a conflict needing settled. G string mud wrestling for these two.
Two dudes mud wrestling in G-strings?
There is no way that CMC will ever put a player on the field who hasn't earned the starting role....dead issue!
OK, so it looks like "He's awesome" was the right call...
Love this bump. I remember this thread...and fairly, most said "uh oh, our LBs must not be good if he can walk in and start"
Such a cool story. CMC, great eye for talent...Joel, way to be the ultimate team player..SO glad he is getting some deserved recognition. He may make some $$$
Such a cool story. CMC, great eye for talent...Joel, way to be the ultimate team player..SO glad he is getting some deserved recognition. He may make some $$$
