Matt Winkeljohn on Threet

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This is an exert taken from Matt's blog yesterday


Count me surprised that Steven Threet is leaving Tech to transfer (I don’t know where yet, and neither did coach Gailey when I spoke with him this morning).
Steven has been engaging every time I’ve spoke with him (not having any luck reaching him today, though), always seemed genuinely happy to end up at Tech and he enrolled early. How often do early enrollees transfer? And especially before their first season rolls around! I still hope to speak with him.
No need, though, for alarm. Threet might have been No. 2 this season, but that’s a definite “might.” If he won that job, and I don’t think he was going to, it would have been by a hair over Calvin Booker and/or Josh Nesbitt. With Taylor Bennett in position to handle the next two seasons, there is plenty of time for Tech to plan/recruit so that two years from now, when Threet most likely would’ve been a real factor, the Jackets will have filled in that hole.
My hunch is that after having a so-so spring when it became apparent that Bennett would be the man for the next two seasons and that Calvin Booker is at least a little (and maybe more) better than some thought, Threet gave matters some thought.
He was, from what I have been told, an outstanding student, but I think fellow freshman QB Josh Nesbitt showed up last month and began working out with other players, and although those workouts are limited in their form by NCAA rules, there is a pretty good chance that Threet got an eyeful.
Next, a top QB prospect, Renfree of Scottsdale, Ariz., commited to Tech and said he was going to redshirt in 2008, and begin competing in ‘09. I know some have said he was homesick, and I haven’t spoken with Steven so you can call me crazy (and be right). But my theory is he didn’t like the writing he foresaw on the wall.

I know others have said this on here and I kindof had the same feeling too. Although, who knows. But I'll say this, if the kid doesn't want to be here then he should go. I do think we will be just fine without him. Best of luck to him.
 
I agree. Not saying that I want him to leave, and he may end up being the best of all the QBs we have, but if his heart isn't in ATL he's better off leaving now. And if he really doesn't want to be here we will be better off without him as well. Wishing him good luck wherever he ends up, especially if it's back at Tech.
 
That sounds like it was written by AFR Jacket. If so, then the gold colored glasses are definitely being worn. Losing your #2 depth chart true frosh QB is NOT good any way you slice it.
 
He was #2 only because Nesbitt wasn't on campus for spring. He was probably headed for a redshirt, therefore it should have no effect for this year. BOR, you should wait until after noon to tap the keg.
 
Guys,
You can make a case for him going or staying.If he really is not a SOLID #2 with Nesbitt and others pressing then ok.Also the new QB AZ recruit will compete in 09.
If he is solid #2 then we may hurt if TB gets injured.
 
BarrelORum said:
That sounds like it was written by AFR Jacket. If so, then the gold colored glasses are definitely being worn. Losing your #2 depth chart true frosh QB is NOT good any way you slice it.
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So who has said it's good? It is what it is. But if he doesn't want to be here he should leave.
 
GT1992 said:
He was #2 only because Nesbitt wasn't on campus for spring. He was probably headed for a redshirt, therefore it should have no effect for this year. BOR, you should wait until after noon to tap the keg.
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Well no, I didn't tap the keg. I simply pulled up the current depth chart on Ramblin Wreck.com and see that Threet won the #2 spot. I agree, he probably WOULD have gotten redshirted, but like I said, losing your #2 is not good anyway you slice it, especially when that #2 is a true freshman who was touted as the future.
 
Best of luck to young Mr. Threet.

Question is where will he go?

Garner's gone to Marshall. U of M (that's Michigan) you would think would be covered up in QB prospects at least as well as Tech's current 'glut' as well as other top 20 progs.

Fresno? Boise? Ole Virginny? I heard he was an aspiring engineer. Football? Education? Where?

I hate it that he left but I'm wondering where he goes.
 
gnats67 said:
Best of luck to young Mr. Threet.

Question is where will he go?

Garner's gone to Marshall. U of M (that's Michigan) you would think would be covered up in QB prospects at least as well as Tech's current 'glut' as well as other top 20 progs.

Fresno? Boise? Ole Virginny? I heard he was an aspiring engineer. Football? Education? Where?

I hate it that he left but I'm wondering where he goes.
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It seems like he really wants to be close to home, so I would guess MSU or maybe some MAC school.
 
It's one thing to have someone transfer to directional Michigan, but the Michigan? He used us and that's horse****.
 
33jacket said:
look at the positive side. Nesbitt will be #2 and now there is no chance he leaves due to playing time/competition.
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33 saw your post on the %$$% and you called this one right. with all due respect, he seemed like a better fit for UM than GT. Stick him behind those behemoths and let him sit in the pocket and he could do quite well for his home state team. Stick him in a more varied offense with SEC and ACC defenses and he may be more like Suggs than Brady.

i think it will work fine for all but boy that was a quick transfer...it was obviously in the works for at least a few days/weeks.
 
thwg said:
33 saw your post on the %$$% and you called this one right. with all due respect, he seemed like a better fit for UM than GT. Stick him behind those behemoths and let him sit in the pocket and he could do quite well for his home state team. Stick him in a more varied offense with SEC and ACC defenses and he may be more like Suggs than Brady.

i think it will work fine for all but boy that was a quick transfer...it was obviously in the works for at least a few days/weeks.
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I hope he rides the pine for 4 years. This whole thing sucks and I hope it backfires in his face.
 
We got played on this deal. If you are happy about that fine. But this young man, i feal, disrespected an Institute that means alot to me. If you like it fine but this was a dirty move.
 
JacketDan said:
:rolleyes:

Some of you chodes are freaking ridiculous.
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What an education one can get reading these posts. I've learned new words here almost on a daily basis.
Now, let me find my ol' trusty Webster and look up "CHODES".

you all take another lap or two while I'm looking up some of these new words. I'll catch up later.
 
No need to get upset because Treet transferred. 33jacket got it right! Tech gets another schollie to give. Bond gets the kind of QB (Nesbitt) he likes, plus the splendid recurit of 2008. Treet gets to go home.

Win - Win.
 
Essobee said:
No need to get upset because Treet transferred. 33jacket got it right! Tech gets another schollie to give. Bond gets the kind of QB (Nesbitt) he likes, plus the splendid recurit of 2008. Treet gets to go home.

Win - Win.
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How is this win win. A great point that was posted on another site is that we gave Threet the majority of the #2 snaps in spring practice. Imagine now if we could have given those snaps to Booker. This team is now less prepared and Threet is more prepared. Yeah we get Nesbitt but we had him already and we already had a verbal from Renfree. So tell me how is it that GT football is better?
 
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