Boy what a lot of changes since the beginning....

[PotatoCreekPete]

At the beginning of the 2012 season the only thing that I was thinking about Dave Christensen and Brett Smith was that we would have 3 more years of seeing Brett Smith play at the War and Dave Christensen had the Wyoming football program headed in the right direction. How wrong could I have been!

First of all, Dave Christensen basically shot himself in the foot with his outburst against Air Force, even though I think that it was justified given what the Air Force coaches did, but even so that was a huge issue and Dave Christensen put him self behind the 8 ball after that incident. It appeared that Christensen lost the team this last year as he became so detached from the players and the fans and if you don't win that is like signing the death certificate by a coach.

Brett Smith I was looking forward to watching him shatter every QB record at Wyoming and his senior season would be truly very special and one that every Wyoming fan would remember. Well we know now that he has decided to explore his future in the NFL and more power to him. I don't have anything against him for doing it, but Jason Thompson is a different matter. He proved out to be less than an upright and honest person and showed that the only thing that he really cared for was himself. With those personal characteristics he found the right school for himself at Utah and after this coming season and the whole coaching staff at Utah is fired then he will realize what a horrible mistake he made by transferring and losing another year of eligibility.

But this brings me to my main point, Wyoming will now have 6 QB's on its roster for next season and considering that Coach Bohl is changing Wyoming from a Spread Offense to a Pro Offense I think this could spell difficulty for several of those 6 QB's that are presently on the team.

Next season Wyoming will have the following QB's on its roster as of today:

Tommy Thornton 6-1 205 So.
Aaron Young 6-2 208 So.
Colby Kirkegaard 6-3 205 Sr.
Austin Fort 6-4 210 Fr.
Nick Smith 6-4 212 Fr.
Pete Thomas 6-6 236 Sr.

My gut tells me that some of these QB's possibly change positions and another will maybe leave Wyoming. I don't see Colby Kirkegaard going anywhere and he will probably be a back-up this season and then he will graduate and be on his way. Tommy Thornton is not a Pro Type pocket passer and I see him ending up changing positions and/or going to another school. Pete Thomas will be here only one year and will either be the starter or the primary back-up IMO. Aaron Young will be the other of that tandem, and will either end up being the starter or the primary back-up as well this coming season. Then comes the two young freshmen who I think are the future at the position and I would be surprised if I didn't see one of them be the starter his redshirt freshmen season. Either way, I see a lot of competition and at the QB position and it will sort itself out during these spring drills and the fall camp and either way I see a lot of changes in the make-up of the QB position. One last note, I am not sold on Aaron Young like maybe some others, but he might surprise me, who knows. The bottom line it will be good competition.

 

[MrTitleist]

Don't forget that Sam Stratton is also getting a shot at playing QB.

 

[PotatoCreekPete]

Don't forget that Sam Stratton is also getting a shot at playing QB.

I kind of forgot about Sam....I believe that Coach Bohl said after he met Sam Stratton that he had never met a player who had a scholarship for being a holder. So that makes it 7 guys listed as QB's now....there won't be enough reps or footballs for all of these guys.

 

[johnywyo]

At the beginning of the 2012 season the only thing that I was thinking about Dave Christensen and Brett Smith was that we would have 3 more years of seeing Brett Smith play at the War and Dave Christensen had the Wyoming football program headed in the right direction. How wrong could I have been!

First of all, Dave Christensen basically shot himself in the foot with his outburst against Air Force, even though I think that it was justified given what the Air Force coaches did, but even so that was a huge issue and Dave Christensen put him self behind the 8 ball after that incident. It appeared that Christensen lost the team this last year as he became so detached from the players and the fans and if you don't win that is like signing the death certificate by a coach.

Brett Smith I was looking forward to watching him shatter every QB record at Wyoming and his senior season would be truly very special and one that every Wyoming fan would remember. Well we know now that he has decided to explore his future in the NFL and more power to him. I don't have anything against him for doing it, but Jason Thompson is a different matter. He proved out to be less than an upright and honest person and showed that the only thing that he really cared for was himself. With those personal characteristics he found the right school for himself at Utah and after this coming season and the whole coaching staff at Utah is fired then he will realize what a horrible mistake he made by transferring and losing another year of eligibility.

But this brings me to my main point, Wyoming will now have 6 QB's on its roster for next season and considering that Coach Bohl is changing Wyoming from a Spread Offense to a Pro Offense I think this could spell difficulty for several of those 6 QB's that are presently on the team.

Next season Wyoming will have the following QB's on its roster as of today:

Tommy Thornton 6-1 205 So.
Aaron Young 6-2 208 So.
Colby Kirkegaard 6-3 205 Sr.
Austin Fort 6-4 210 Fr.
Nick Smith 6-4 212 Fr.
Pete Thomas 6-6 236 Sr.

My gut tells me that some of these QB's possibly change positions and another will maybe leave Wyoming. I don't see Colby Kirkegaard going anywhere and he will probably be a back-up this season and then he will graduate and be on his way. Tommy Thornton is not a Pro Type pocket passer and I see him ending up changing positions and/or going to another school. Pete Thomas will be here only one year and will either be the starter or the primary back-up IMO. Aaron Young will be the other of that tandem, and will either end up being the starter or the primary back-up as well this coming season. Then comes the two young freshmen who I think are the future at the position and I would be surprised if I didn't see one of them be the starter his redshirt freshmen season. Either way, I see a lot of competition and at the QB position and it will sort itself out during these spring drills and the fall camp and either way I see a lot of changes in the make-up of the QB position. One last note, I am not sold on Aaron Young like maybe some others, but he might surprise me, who knows. The bottom line it will be good competition.

Decent insight, my gut tells me that Aaron is not the shoe in candidate, and I doubt Pete Thomas is coming here.
Based on game film, I like this new Smith kid. Young, big, and a good QB at a competitive HS program. Looking back to recent success; both ACS and Brett experienced remarkable performances their Freshman years. The "newness" of Bohl is having positive effects already. If these returning Cowboys can carry the torch, and our Defense becomes even marginally improved, young Smith and Wick/May tandem can offer him the ability to win some key games early. Building on early success, we can play competitively in the MWC and garner momentum throughout the season. Each game becomes critical in the early part of the season. I may be wrong but this is a two man race at QB early on, and I don't know who's competing with the Florida boy who has the right stuff to replace a legend ironically both of the same family crest.

 

[Slow Hand]

Ok, So my big prediction in the fall didn't pan out as of yet... we didn't see a mass exodus at the receiver spot, although we haven't got through spring ball yet. But I will make another bold prediction, which may have the same impact as my last one! LOL I bet Aron Young doesn't ever see the field at Wyoming after spring ball. After talking to some of the players it seems he doesn't come across as a player who can get it done. He is soft out of shape and seems to carry this I am better than you attitude. I think some people on here are getting a "chip on his shoulder" confused with "my sh** doesn't stink" attitude. At any rate it seems we got a average DII or DIII player out of desperation. I think one of the QBs that are already on the roster will play this year unless the Florida kid pans out. Just my two cents. For all of the Young fans on here I sincerely hope I am wrong.

 

[jcueva6]

Ok, So my big prediction in the fall didn't pan out as of yet... we didn't see a mass exodus at the receiver spot, although we haven't got through spring ball yet. But I will make another bold prediction, which may have the same impact as my last one! LOL I bet Aron Young doesn't ever see the field at Wyoming after spring ball. After talking to some of the players it seems he doesn't come across as a player who can get it done. He is soft out of shape and seems to carry this I am better than you attitude. I think some people on here are getting a "chip on his shoulder" confused with "my sh** doesn't stink" attitude. At any rate it seems we got a average DII or DIII player out of desperation. I think one of the QBs that are already on the roster will play this year unless the Florida kid pans out. Just my two cents. For all of the Young fans on here I sincerely hope I am wrong.

LOL you say this every time the QB comp question comes up. relax. we get it you dont like him. shut up and wait for spring ball.

 

[PotatoCreekPete]

Ok, So my big prediction in the fall didn't pan out as of yet... we didn't see a mass exodus at the receiver spot, although we haven't got through spring ball yet. But I will make another bold prediction, which may have the same impact as my last one! LOL I bet Aron Young doesn't ever see the field at Wyoming after spring ball. After talking to some of the players it seems he doesn't come across as a player who can get it done. He is soft out of shape and seems to carry this I am better than you attitude. I think some people on here are getting a "chip on his shoulder" confused with "my sh** doesn't stink" attitude. At any rate it seems we got a average DII or DIII player out of desperation. I think one of the QBs that are already on the roster will play this year unless the Florida kid pans out. Just my two cents. For all of the Young fans on here I sincerely hope I am wrong.

Personally I am happy that your prediction about the wide receivers did not pan out. If you look at the position there is great opportunity for the young WR's. You have a change of coaches and I think that the younger WR's are seeing this as an opportunity to shine and get some playing time that they weren't expecting from the old staff. Secondly, sorry to have Dominic Rufran out for spring but this will certainly open up some reps for the younger guys. Lastly, there are 5 seniors in the WR position so they will be gone after one year and a couple of the WR's came as walk-ons and I feel that they can be beat out for playing time. In particular I am high on three young guys: Nico Brown, Trent Sewell and Jake Maulhardt and with proper coaching I think that these three guys can have a break out year. Especially since Brett Smith is gone. It appeared to me that Brett got his favorite WR's and they were the ones that he went to on a regular basis and the other guys rarely got something thrown toward them. I am expecting to see Tanner Gentry come back and have a solid sophomore season, and Dominic will be back in the fall. I am not sure about Eric Nzeocha even though I have heard some good things about him. Jalen Claiborne has some decent quicks but he is pretty short and appeared to get lost in the shuffle as this last season went on. Confidence is a huge thing for a young athlete especially at the WR position and I feel that we have coaches now that really know how to instill that confidence and get the most out of these guys abilities. I thought that the WR position was the most disappointing position last season on the team as it had the most talent for any group on the team but failed constantly to get open and make separation as the season went on. Nico Brown and Jake Maulhardt both have excellent height and this could and should be used to our advantage, and Trent Sewell is not far behind.

About the QB position. I would be surprised if there was a clear leader coming out of spring ball and this would make it an interesting battle in the fall when the freshmen join the team. I am kind of with you about Nick Smith as I think that this kid has a real opportunity, and from what I am hearing as well, it does appear that Aaron Young is far from being a shoe-in at QB, you got to be able to back up your talk with action. I wouldn't count Pete Thomas out just as yet, but who knows.

 

[PotatoCreekPete]

Ok, So my big prediction in the fall didn't pan out as of yet... we didn't see a mass exodus at the receiver spot, although we haven't got through spring ball yet. But I will make another bold prediction, which may have the same impact as my last one! LOL I bet Aron Young doesn't ever see the field at Wyoming after spring ball. After talking to some of the players it seems he doesn't come across as a player who can get it done. He is soft out of shape and seems to carry this I am better than you attitude. I think some people on here are getting a "chip on his shoulder" confused with "my sh** doesn't stink" attitude. At any rate it seems we got a average DII or DIII player out of desperation. I think one of the QBs that are already on the roster will play this year unless the Florida kid pans out. Just my two cents. For all of the Young fans on here I sincerely hope I am wrong.

LOL you say this every time the QB comp question comes up. relax. we get it you dont like him. shut up and wait for spring ball.

If he is actually hearing stuff from the players I personally want to hear about it. We all know that Spring Ball will have a big impact on the QB competition. My take is that the QB position will probably be settled sometime during after fall practice starts and the coaches have at least one scrimmage to judge all of the QB's with. When you think about it and look at the list of guys at the QB position and especially the guys competing in the spring, none of them have shined on a FBS field. Tommy Thornton has always worked in a spread offense and really doesn't have the height that you want in a pocket passer and Colby Kirkegaard did not exactly shine when he got his opportunity. A lot of mixed signals on Aaron Young and the negative ones are troubling to me. Who knows if Pete Thomas will come and if either one of the freshmen works his backside off and really works hard this summer I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them pull a Brett or ACS repeat. The one thing that is a guarantee is that the competition will be interesting.

 

[BeaverPoke]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

 

[fromolwyoming]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

Beav, our last 2 QBs had no prior Div 1 experience and did pretty well. And the first one was 2-0 against him, including a 44-0 beat down. Thomas, even in the ACC, was not that good and only started because the actual starter was injured for several games.

So to expect him to magically be better is setting your hopes WAY too high. I don't have anything personal against Thomas, but when I've watched him play, he is not good.

 

[BeaverPoke]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

Beav, our last 2 QBs had no prior Div 1 experience and did pretty well. And the first one was 2-0 against him, including a 44-0 beat down. Thomas, even in the ACC, was not that good and only started because the actual starter was injured for several games.

So to expect him to magically be better is setting your hopes WAY too high. I don't have anything personal against Thomas, but when I've watched him play, he is not good.

I don't think my hopes are too high at all, it's quite the opposite. I think I am actually just really down on all of our QBs and am simply banking on his experience.
That was a very negative post on my part, and my apologies to all the QBs I just disrespected.

I realize ACS and Brett didn't have any experience but DC knows how to find college QBs and that can not be disputed.
Brad Smith, Chase Daniel, Blaine Gabbert, ACS, Brett Smith.
With DC there was this optimism with the offense, and that is what erased the QB worries.

With Bohl, all the optimism is on the defense.
I am not down on our defense at all, and think we have the athletes and the coaching to have a respectable to good defense. Players like Wacha, I think are going to be absolute bad asses under Bohl.
But, Wacha does not play QB, and I am worried all our QBs suck.

I think Wick will be the man and put up 1200 yards next season, but I don't know if our QBs can do their part.

 

[PotatoCreekPete]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

Beav, our last 2 QBs had no prior Div 1 experience and did pretty well. And the first one was 2-0 against him, including a 44-0 beat down. Thomas, even in the ACC, was not that good and only started because the actual starter was injured for several games.

So to expect him to magically be better is setting your hopes WAY too high. I don't have anything personal against Thomas, but when I've watched him play, he is not good.

I don't think my hopes are too high at all, it's quite the opposite. I think I am actually just really down on all of our QBs and am simply banking on his experience.
That was a very negative post on my part, and my apologies to all the QBs I just disrespected.

I realize ACS and Brett didn't have any experience but DC knows how to find college QBs and that can not be disputed.
Brad Smith, Chase Daniel, Blaine Gabbert, ACS, Brett Smith.
With DC there was this optimism with the offense, and that is what erased the QB worries.

With Bohl, all the optimism is on the defense.
I am not down on our defense at all, and think we have the athletes and the coaching to have a respectable to good defense. Players like Wacha, I think are going to be absolute bad asses under Bohl.
But, Wacha does not play QB, and I am worried all our QBs suck.

I think Wick will be the man and put up 1200 yards next season, but I don't know if our QBs can do their part.

Don't worry Beav, we all know that you are a great Wyoming fan. What we are dealing with here is a lot of unknowns. We know that Bohl has a track record of building tough teams with outstanding defenses. His last team at NDSU had a very experienced QB at the helm who made outstanding decisions. Bohl has many components already in-place here at Wyoming IMO to have an outstanding team next season but an experienced QB is not one of them. There are some components in place on the offensive side like Wick that you pointed out and an outstanding offensive line to block for whomever gets the QB job. We all care so much about Wyoming athletics and are so ready for a winner that we can get really emotional about the team and some of the positions. Personally I think that we should sit back and just wait and see how things can shake out. I have confidence in Bohl that he will find the right fit at QB it just may take a while due to so much new happening. If no QB emerges out of Spring Ball as the clear #1, I would not be surprised at all, and in fact I would be very surprised if a clear #1 was to be named. The real issue is that we don't know how Bohl handles situations like this as this is the first spring ball he has been at here at Wyoming. I will follow this spring ball a lot closer than have in years.

 

[Slow Hand]

Ok, So my big prediction in the fall didn't pan out as of yet... we didn't see a mass exodus at the receiver spot, although we haven't got through spring ball yet. But I will make another bold prediction, which may have the same impact as my last one! LOL I bet Aron Young doesn't ever see the field at Wyoming after spring ball. After talking to some of the players it seems he doesn't come across as a player who can get it done. He is soft out of shape and seems to carry this I am better than you attitude. I think some people on here are getting a "chip on his shoulder" confused with "my sh** doesn't stink" attitude. At any rate it seems we got a average DII or DIII player out of desperation. I think one of the QBs that are already on the roster will play this year unless the Florida kid pans out. Just my two cents. For all of the Young fans on here I sincerely hope I am wrong.

LOL you say this every time the QB comp question comes up. relax. we get it you dont like him. shut up and wait for spring ball.

Its not that I don't like the kid, hell I have never even met the guy. I am just telling you what I have heard and what I see with my own two eyes. He is soft, has a weak arm, and the whole package comes with a terrible attitude towards his team mates. Rumor is he is the weakest kid on the football team! He is lifting weights you would expect from a sophomore in high school. Oh did I mention he is slow? The only asset he has as I can see it is perhaps he has some measure of accuracy in his throwing. However that cannot be confirmed at this point since he only throws in drills and not under pressure. Even if he was the best we have, which he may be, when your team mates think you are a dip Sh#$ usually only bad things will develop.

 

[fromolwyoming]

In a pro style offense, athleticism is not required. Hell, you don't even need to be an incredible QB, you just need to be a game manager (take care of the ball, don't force things, and read what the defense gives you).

 

[Slow Hand]

In a pro style offense, athleticism is not required. Hell, you don't even need to be an incredible QB, you just need to be a game manager (take care of the ball, don't force things, and read what the defense gives you).

Yeah I get that, I just question his ability to lead and be that game manager. At this point not too many respect him because of his lack of ability and inability to perform in the weight room. Trust is built with iron in the off season. Anyone who has been around the game understands that. Trust is also built by treating your team mates well. I just don't see that happening right now. Perhaps he will earn that trust and respect in Spring Football but with so many competing for that position I just don't see it. But I have been wrong more than I have been right!

 

[mwc fan]

Its going to be hard for any Qb to fill Bretts shoes. He did his job in the weight room and said all the right things. What made teammates respect Brett was his passion on the field and competitive nature, you would literally have to drag his body off the field. The players need a Qb who they they can respect.

 

[wyoforever]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

I am surprised to see such negativity for Austin Fort, the ONLY Wyoming recruit this year.

He was 2 time Super 25, and 2 time First team All-State. I think his coaches know who was the best QB on the team.

Keep in mind that Austin Fort is the only QB who worked out in front of DC at the recruiting camp. Aaron Young nor Smith were there and non of Bohl's staff actually saw them throw in person before they were recruited. And you can say what you want about DC but he has a good record of recognizing and recruiting good QB's.

Fort was the first commitment of the class of 2014 and stuck with his commitment after DC was fired. Everyone talks about how they want more Wyoming kids on the team so its surprising to see such negativity (undeserved) for Austin Fort.

 

[BeaverPoke]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

I am surprised to see such negativity for Austin Fort, the ONLY Wyoming recruit this year.

He was 2 time Super 25, and 2 time First team All-State. I think his coaches know who was the best QB on the team.

Keep in mind that Austin Fort is the only QB who worked out in front of DC at the recruiting camp. Aaron Young nor Smith were there and non of Bohl's staff actually saw them throw in person before they were recruited. And you can say what you want about DC but he has a good record of recognizing and recruiting good QB's.

Fort was the first commitment of the class of 2014 and stuck with his commitment after DC was fired. Everyone talks about how they want more Wyoming kids on the team so its surprising to see such negativity (undeserved) for Austin Fort.

Like I said, I apologize for disrespecting the QBs I did.
And the thing about Fort, is that I read on here that he wasn't even the best QB on the team.
I know he was Super25 but wasn't it just at ATH not QB?

 

[wyoforever]

Yeah this QB competition sure is going to be interesting. The winner of the competition might be able to be 3rd string at most other MWC schools.

At this point, the rumors about Young have been told to multiple people by multiple players; it isn't a rumor anymore, it's a fact. Hell, people think he is posting on here talking himself up.

Kirkgaard...truly sucks.

Thorton...truly sucks as well.

Stratton...is not a real QB; his job was to go in and run the ball when Brett was out.

Pete Thomas...who isn't even enrolled and wouldn't be until summer, is the only QB on the roster with D1 experience, if he comes to Wyo and isn't the starter I would be very surprised.

Austin Fort...wasn't even the best QB for Gillette.

So that leaves the Florida kid. I don't know much about him, but the fact that others are still talking about this QB battle, it must mean he is in the same league as the others.


Pete Thomas, please come here and help us win some games. If you don't come here, then I expect like 4 wins.

I am surprised to see such negativity for Austin Fort, the ONLY Wyoming recruit this year.

He was 2 time Super 25, and 2 time First team All-State. I think his coaches know who was the best QB on the team.

Keep in mind that Austin Fort is the only QB who worked out in front of DC at the recruiting camp. Aaron Young nor Smith were there and non of Bohl's staff actually saw them throw in person before they were recruited. And you can say what you want about DC but he has a good record of recognizing and recruiting good QB's.

Fort was the first commitment of the class of 2014 and stuck with his commitment after DC was fired. Everyone talks about how they want more Wyoming kids on the team so its surprising to see such negativity (undeserved) for Austin Fort.

Like I said, I apologize for disrespecting the QBs I did.
And the thing about Fort, is that I read on here that he wasn't even the best QB on the team.
I know he was Super25 but wasn't it just at ATH not QB?

Selected QB for Super 25 and ATH for FIrst Team All-State. The reason he was selected ATH was because of Stats. He only played 3 complete games due to injury and due to coaches decision because they usually had a big lead at half time and took him out of the games. So his total passing yards and TD's were less than other QB's on other teams. Despite this he still lead the league in points scored per game.

So who knows who is going to emerge from the QB's but Fort will in the mix in my opinion. I also think Smith has excellent tools and it could be a battle between the two of them in a year or two.

 

[laxwyo]

You guys mind deleting the old quotes and only quote the one u are responding to? Thanks