Starting QB prediction thread

He will run around shirtless screaming "PLANT THROW" as he delivers bullets down the field to Gentry, Peppers, and Norfleet, who is riding the shoulders of Funchess, returned from the NFL.

This is my dream.

I will take, "Baseless Speculation" for $200, Alex.

Morris wins it. Harbaugh has turned raw QB potential into gold everywhere he's been. Why is Michigan any different?

Rudock this season and then O'korn the next two years.  

Morris was such a disaster that I think it takes more than 1 off season to get him and his head back to where it needs to be.

I got Speight with the surprise win!

Experience, minimal turnovers, plus he has played pretty well in a few big games such as OSU and Wiscy. Whoever wins will get my support, as I will expect them to win the Heismann, National Championship then Super Bowl.

That poll asks who you want to see start, not a prediction of who will start.

 

I want to see Shane start, that means he has shown a tremendous amount of growth and Harbaugh has complete faith in him over a guy he probably told would get the job when he was transferring.

 

That being said, I think Rudock starts.  The odd thing is this tough OOC schedule won't provide many chances for a backup QB to get in unless the team is struggling most likely.

Wasn't there a 300-post thread about this topic earlier today?

Morris. Shane is the most talented QB on the roster and Harbaugh will help him live up to that potential.

Rudock

Would be fine if Morris wins it, just can't seem to forget his dreadful performances and don't see how he can improve so soon. Rudock just seems to be Exactly what we need right now. Gonna find out really soon! Can't Freaking Wait!

I believe Morris will get the start for the opener, but I think the competition throughout the non-conf schedule will remain open. Rudock and possibly others could see significant playing time early on until somebody sets themselves apart. The same could be said for the starting RB battle.

although my hope is Morris because Rudock is the safe guy with lower ceiling. I hope Morris comes through and takes the job. If they are equal at the start of the season, I think Morris will be much better by the end of the year.

Rudock leads us to a 9-3 season and a bowl win.

Jake

I hope it's Morris for the future of the program, but man if you are Rudock it would suck to transfer here from Iowa because you were relegated to the bench . . . only to be relegated to the bench here.

You pays your money, you takes your chances I guess.

 

Ray Finkle

I wonder how many people will say Ruddock instead of Rudock

1) I think Rudock is most likely to start.  I think his experience will win out.  Fisch was praising his ability to avoid sacks and not throw picks.

2) I think Rudock will maintain his position as the primary QB.

Sadly, I'm not overly convinced we see Morris throw a meaningful pass at Michigan ever again.

I think Rudock gets the nod because he's got the experience, makes smart decisions, and most importantly, he doesn't turn the ball over. I'd like to see Moreis get the nod because he's got a much higher ceiling, but I'm not sure he'll beat out Rudock. This year's Q? Doesn't need to be a hero. Just needs to manage games and not commit turnovers.

Starting next year. I think the job comes down between O'Korn and Gentry, with Gentry ultimately getting the nod. He is built like a Harbaugh QB.

That the noise we are hearing from "insiders" is just noise. Harbaugh is a master of competition. I think Ruddock will be the starter. I believe Harbaugh will use Morris to push Ruddock to get better. Think about how much publicity Ruddock has gotten as the shoe in to start. If I were Harbaugh I would talk up Morris in practice, I would SPend a few extra minutes with Morris at the beginning of camp just to see how Ruddock responds. This is what I love about football and we have a coaching staff that will find a way to push the right buttons. 

 

On another note before this response turns into a diary, I think Morris has a shot if Ruddock is not performing at least as equally as Morris. 

Prediction that I hope is incorrect. Morris loses to Rudock. Morris transfers after fall camp with two years eligibility from not receiving a redshirt year.

1. Rudock with one "D."
2. Rudock with one "D." If he's injured, Morris.

That there is more than one possible answer to this question. That's a win right there.

Shake Mordock. I envision the u of m doctors transplanting Shane's arms on to Rudocks body.

Rudock. For all the reasons lister above.

Morris, because he's determined to get that spot. Kid committed really early and loves Michigan. He wants to look good for the new coaches and he just straight up wants this the most, IMO.

Morris overtakes sometime during the season has always been my prediction. However, I am increasingly convinced Harbaugh chooses to go with Morris, the better talent, sooner rather than later