Hmmm you mean the guy that lead us to two of the biggest wins in program history might be coming back? Me like.
Next year and Kyle Kempt
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I think, regardless of outcome, that this is refreshing. How many seniors over the past 5-10 years looked forward to the end of their football career after burning out here? Now we are seeing a guy wanting to and trying to continue playing despite obviously having other non-football opportunities and knowing it's a long shot. To me, that speaks to the culture this staff and these players are starting to put in place.
If CW says it's a long shot I'll just not even think about it.
Besides, doesn't the NCAA automatically stamp every ISU request or exemption with great big red
REJECT
when the letter is opened?
Besides, doesn't the NCAA automatically stamp every ISU request or exemption with great big red
REJECT
when the letter is opened?
You think they open the letter? I think you are giving them too much credit.
Nothing against Park or Zeb...but they have a combined total of zero top 5 wins.
And Zeb is the future of our program. But yeah, lets wait to give him as many reps as possible when he has already shown he's ready to be the starter.
Like I said, I'm not trying to take anything away from Kyle, but I like to look into the future a little bit more than just next year.
Would it be good to have Kyle come back and push Zeb for the starter? Yes.
I think that if Kempt was to get a sixth year then the coaches would open up a competition for the starting QB spot in the spring. I would hope that Zeb would win it outright in that scenario for the long term interest of the program, but if KK is the better option then I'm good rolling with him. He's earned the chance to compete for the job should he get another season of eligibility.
To be fair, Zeb hasn't had the opportunity to play against any top 5 teams
There are way too many people who seem to think ISU having more than one starter quality QB is a problem. ISU has had maybe one season in a decade where one QB started every game. You need at least two, if not more, QBs who can win you games. Remember that ISU needed three this year.
I quickly browsed this and read it as "He was interviewing for a job this morning and he was told he would be starting against Okie". I thought, dang, the Big 12 must really be feeling guilty about the officiating last Saturday to promote ISU into the Big 12 championship game...
CycloneErik
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And he played well enough to beat Okie State in his only shot at a highly-ranked team.
Bruns said on Twitter a few weeks ago it was very unlikely Campos would have an extra year, either due to the NCAA not approving, but also Campos mobility and health may not be up to par.
I was just playing a little devil's advocate. I thought Zeb had a really nice game against OSU and should have started against KState. IMO quarterback consistency is the most important piece for an offense to function efficiently and bouncing back and forth with quarterbacks isn't a great strategy. Then again, I'm not Matt Campbell and I would trust he puts the quarterback on the field who gives the Cyclones the best opportunity to win.
