Shane Morris: "not going to let (Rudock) take my job"

It shows a strong competitive fire we need at the QB position.  I've felt that many years here, there just hasn't been enough true competition at the quarterback position.  And sometimes, it's been the case where someone has been "anointed" as the starter which resulted in sub-par performances.   Harbaugh will not let that happen.  And I think that's just one of the many huge upgrades we will see with him as coach.  

I am all for the best player playing regardless of class seniority...

However as a fellow DLS Pilot lets go Shane.

Love the confidence and can't wait to see how this plays out.

My predictions:
1. Ruddock
2. Morris
3. Malzone

Good. Fight for your chance to play.

I just saw this over at another site comparing Shane in HS to Ruddock:

Shane Morris:    17 tds  8 ints   1340 yards  49% completion    79.34 QB rating

Jake Rudock:    70 tds   8 ints   3729 yards  65% completion   183.59 QB rating

 

Wow talk about over-freakin-rated.

I love Shane and hope he proves all his naysayers wrong.  Having said that, I am so glad he's not just the presumptive starter by default because there's no one else other than freshmen to battle for the starting spot (and that would go for anybody at QB, not just Shane).  It really is nice to have some competition at the QB position for a change.  What has it been, six years now since there was any true competition for starter at QB?  And then, even if the starter turns out to be really good, the team is screwed if he gets injured or is ineligible for any reason.

 

and I'm glad there is QB competition.  Win - win.

I know Shane hasn't done anything yet to make us feel confident with him taking the reigns as QB, but we also have to remember that even though he has struggled severely, he had a paper thin offensive line, and a coaching staff that never proved to improve players from the second they stepped foot on campus. Personally, I love the fact that Shane is going out and saying that he's not going to let the new guy take "his job". Even if it's not "his job" yet, I love the fact that he's confident enough to believe in himself enough to say it. Whether he is the QB this year or not, I trust harbaugh and know the QB will be ready and fully prepared to lead this team.

I'm glad that he'll finally be putting his trademark cockiness that he's famous for on campus to good use. No sarcasm here, the best football players are cocky assholes.

I think if it is close Rudock will start just do to his past experience but if he does not perform on the field at times I could see Morris stepping in. Though, Morris has the skills to be the cream that rises to the top and take the job this fall!

Well he didn't come to Michigan University to play skool.

I wonder what you'd expect him to say if you think it's a lock that Rudock will start.

"You know it's cool working with the ones right now, can't wait for Jake to come in and right the ship though. Just don't want our guys getting too confused because I'm a lefty. I mean we all know Borges can't recruit any QBs that amount to anything. But ahhhh had fun at this passing academy today though, so I got that going for me. You guys see my sweet beard? It's cool right."

Good for him to have the mentality of the Week 1 starter, kid has a rifle and some wheels. Best of luck to him. 

I love the attitude.  He is definitely being pushed and sees what is happening.  

The same thing with Rudock.  He wants to prove himself once again and earn the job.  

Both of these guys want the job, and will have to do everything Harbaugh demands to get the nod.

The big thing some are missing is the winner of the job will have earned the nod from Harbaugh.   That is no small feat.

Because of that , the winner will be prepared and able to meet the demands of Harbaugh.  

That should make us happy.

He's right, Rudock won't take the job.

Malzone will.