August 31st, 2018 at 6:16 AM ^
Speight is a dual threat: incompletions and interceptions.
August 30th, 2018 at 6:47 PM ^
I don't get being surprised that he's starting. I don't think he would have transferred there if he wasn't going to win the starting job.
In the NFL he only briefly had Vick and Kaep as mobile QBs in the NFL so his system can be worked with a guy like Speight. His biggest success was with Foles. And it's not like UCLA had great options besides him.
August 30th, 2018 at 6:51 PM ^
Good for him, hope he does very well for them and that he got an opportunity to keep playing. UCLA is a great school and great place to get a grad degree from.
August 30th, 2018 at 6:57 PM ^
Enjoy your sushi Wilton. Make sure to play lots of golf!
August 31st, 2018 at 6:25 AM ^
Pretty sure that’s why he transferred. Can’t beat SoCal for sushi and golf.
August 30th, 2018 at 6:59 PM ^
Now he's going to get ALL the pussy!
August 30th, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
I think he will do well. Good luck Wilton!
August 30th, 2018 at 7:04 PM ^
KInd of unexpected, but good for Wilton. Hopefully, he fares well at UCLA this season.
My only concern, I guess, would be how he fits into what Kelly wants to do, but then I haven't followed UCLA's camp outside of the anecdotal stuff I get from family out that way, so I haven't a clue.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:05 PM ^
I really hate how people act like Speight was never good at UM. He made some critical mistakes, and never quite won a big one obviously, but he was great at times, especially in 2016. Had some big time clutch moments too. 4th and Goal to Darboh at OSU, 4th and Goal in OT against IND for example. He deserves some respect. Good luck Wilton
August 30th, 2018 at 7:31 PM ^
Did you read the posts or just rush to condemn? Speight is getting nothing but well wishes and respect in this thread.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
No, he's not actually. Alot of well wishes but I scrolled past 4 negative comments just on my way to mine. And beyond this thread, he was getting almost OKorn level hate all throughout social media last year and in the offseason.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
And to be clear, I want him to get well wishes lol. I've read ALOT of negative stuff about him over the past year, and the negative comments on this thread is actually what led me to comment that. But it's an opinion I've held for a while.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:37 PM ^
You have a point. He had overall good numbers in 2016 and in some games played really well, even suggesting that he might possibly develop into a really top QB in 2017. Fact that it did not happen does not mean he was terrible
OTOH, players are really defined/remembered for how well they did in the biggest moments in the biggest games. And by that measure, WS's worst games were in the biggest games. Only natural that this is how fans define him. That is part of being the starting QB.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:11 PM ^
@Ghost yup, can't argue there. The TOs against OSU really hurt, and the Iowa game was just unacceptable. Wish a couple of those games went the other way, obviously.
August 31st, 2018 at 10:48 AM ^
People forget that Speight made big time throws against OSU and FSU. It was the defense and lack of running game that let him down in key moments.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:32 PM ^
IND? You're thinking of Rudock in 2015.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:09 PM ^
Dooh. You're right, my b. I'll replace that example with him coming in for an injured Rudock and throwing the GW TD @Minnesota. That was after a terrible 1st drive or 2. I remember feeling like we were about to lose that game until he did that.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:09 PM ^
Dooh. You're right, my b. I'll replace that example with him coming in for an injured Rudock and throwing the GW TD @Minnesota. That was after a terrible 1st drive or 2. I remember feeling like we were about to lose that game until he did that.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:05 PM ^
I liked him thought he had nfl potential. He played injured end of 16 and had no oline and young wide receivers in 17. Wish him nothing but the best not surprised by this at all
August 30th, 2018 at 7:07 PM ^
This is very telling
August 30th, 2018 at 7:39 PM ^
Of Greg Frey? That's how I take what you say.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:12 PM ^
Good Luck Wilton. Hope he kills it for them.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:21 PM ^
Very interesting. Lets see if his accuracy is improved in a new system. I hope for his sake he can stay healthy. I'm still very nervous about his neck and shoulder injuries long term.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:22 PM ^
For a moment, I thought to myself "Did Patterson get hurt in practice?" and panicked.
I'll see myself out.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:27 PM ^
Josh Johnson
Andrew Luck
Colin Kaepernik
Jake Ruddock
Wilton Speight
The Harbaugh Effect.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:21 PM ^
Those guys are all terrible
August 30th, 2018 at 8:22 PM ^
Ah, more of that KGB propaganda I see Mr. Put!
August 30th, 2018 at 8:24 PM ^
Use Google to check your spelling and the edit button FERGODSAKES!
August 30th, 2018 at 7:31 PM ^
Congratulations Wilton!!!
As recently as a few weeks ago, the media were (rather, weren't) talking about him as if he wasn't even in the race.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:32 PM ^
I am still in disbelief that he left... he looked so promising for a stint, and then Pep comes in, he gets hurt, and faded away.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:33 PM ^
Go Wilton.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:45 PM ^
Hope he does well. Glad we have Patterson.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:23 PM ^
You win the internets today.
August 30th, 2018 at 7:46 PM ^
I would absolutely love to see him light up the PAC12.
And I'm definitely going to catch as many UCLA games that I can.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:03 PM ^
Best of luck to Wilton. He was our best QB last year. Too bad he was injured. He could have easily gone 12-1. Was surprised he bailed so quickly after the Shea transfer but clearly it was the smart move.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:44 PM ^
Yep. No one can fault him on brains. We'll always have 2016.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:03 PM ^
Good for Wilton, I hope he has a great season at UCLA.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:06 PM ^
Good for him. I hope he does really well there. I always liked him, but he never seemed to recover from that nagging injury.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:11 PM ^
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August 30th, 2018 at 8:27 PM ^
Wow, what a wild ride for Wilton! From Virginia to Michigan to California. We watched him slowly develop into a pretty good QB until his unfortunate injuries at Iowa ('16) and Purdue ('17). UCLA is benefiting from the hard work he's put in to overcome a ton of adversity, not the least of which was being surrounded by a shaky OL in combination with questionable blocking schemes and play calling for two years by coaches we no longer employ. And yet he maintained a good attitude and now has landed on his feet at UCLA. I sincerely hope he surprises everyone in the PAC-12 and leads UCLA to some good wins. That would reflect positively on Harbaugh's development and mentoring.
August 30th, 2018 at 9:00 PM ^
Hi, Mr. Speight
August 30th, 2018 at 8:27 PM ^
Wish him luck - my guess is Robinson takes over at some point in the year, but Speight makes a lot of sense for a first-year coach who just needs someone who can execute a playbook.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:35 PM ^
Good luck to Wilt. He busted his behind for M. Hope for a good season at UCLA. Will check out a game or two.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:42 PM ^
I'll be the one to admit it - I love the idea that a guy who left Michigan because of the QB competition shows up and wins the starting job at a PAC-12 program.
August 30th, 2018 at 8:59 PM ^
I’m so confused
August 30th, 2018 at 9:18 PM ^
Rooting for you Wilton. Go Blue!
August 30th, 2018 at 9:57 PM ^
Wish him well. Sad he didn't stay
August 30th, 2018 at 10:14 PM ^
13-3 as a starter with a rivalry win here. Would take Shea in a heartbeat but his record as a player is impeccable
August 30th, 2018 at 11:06 PM ^
Good luck with that, UCLA.
August 30th, 2018 at 11:18 PM ^
Good for him. Let’s not forget that he led us within an inch (literally) of the Big Ten title two years ago.