Next year and Kyle Kempt

[ChrisMWilliams]

Just want to let everybody know that this is in my opinion an extreme long shot, but I have heard rumblings from a couple of places now that Kyle Kempt is considering trying to get a 6th year of eligibility. I'm really not sure what grounds he has for one. I was told it is a "long, long shot." But I know the discussions are happening. Stay tuned, but don't get your hopes up.

 

[Clonefan32]

Go get that Jess Settles waiver!

 

[ZB4CY]

Give me Park or Zeb next year, please. Nothing against Kyle.

 

[jbindm]

Interesting. Has he ever talked about what he wants to do post-playing career? Kind of seems like the type who might be a football lifer, so maybe coaching?

 

[CtownCyclone]

Give me Zeb next year, please. Nothing against Kyle.

 

[bawbie]

Interesting. Has he ever talked about what he wants to do post-playing career? Kind of seems like the type who might be a football lifer, so maybe coaching?

He does have a computer science degree, I believe.

 

[ZB4CY]

I'd be 100% OK with this, too. Especially from a development standpoint.

 

[jbindm]

Give me Park or Zeb next year, please. Nothing against Kyle.

Getting a sixth year wouldn't necessarily mean he's the starter. It would just be good to have that steadying veteran presence in the locker room. They lose a lot of senior leadership after this year.

 

[isufbcurt]

He does have a computer science degree, I believe.

Yes. He was interviewing for a job the morning he was told he would be starting against Okie.

 

[ZB4CY]

Getting a sixth year wouldn't necessarily mean he's the starter. It would just be good to have that steadying veteran presence in the locker room. They lose a lot of senior leadership after this year.

I agree there, but like I just noted I'm looking at it from a development standpoint. Having Zeb as a (potential) 3 year starter would be fantastic for a program that lacks QB consistency.

 

[jsb]

Just want to let everybody know that this is in my opinion an extreme long shot, but I have heard rumblings from a couple of places now that Kyle Kempt is considering trying to get a 6th year of eligibility. I'm really not sure what grounds he has for one. I was told it is a "long, long shot." But I know the discussions are happening. Stay tuned, but don't get your hopes up.

Interesting. I’m a big fan of Kempt, so I’d be happy with it. I know a lot of people around here aren’t. But I was surprised how effusive Campbell was about him on Saturday.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Kempt might not be "the answer" for next year, but it would be a 100% positive development to have him in the mix.

 

[jsb]

I agree there, but like I just noted I'm looking at it from a development standpoint. Having Zeb as a (potential) 3 year starter would be fantastic for a program that lacks QB consistency.

That’s been my argument for having zeb as the starter over park so I can’t disagree with you.

 

[ZB4CY]

That’s been my argument for having zeb as the starter over park so I can’t disagree with you.

I do think Park is the most talented, though.

 

[Gunnerclone]

That would be great for the transition to the Zeb era!

 

[Cyclonepride]

Kempt might not be "the answer" for next year, but it would be a 100% positive development to have him in the mix.

To add to that, Kyle has basically sat on a bench for five years just patiently waiting for a shot. I think he'd be a positive influence for the team even if it was in a backup role.

 

[cyhiphopp]

That would be great for the transition to the Zeb era!

 

[Cyforce]

Got the feeling Zeb is going to be very difficult to keep off the field next year but having Kyle would be a huge safety net.

 

[cyhiphopp]

To add to that, Kyle has basically sat on a bench for five years just patiently waiting for a shot. I think he'd be a positive influence for the team even if it was in a backup role.

From what Kyle said about he and Zeb working together to prepare like a starter every week prior to when Park left, I believe he would be a great influence in any position on the depth chart.

 

[bosco]

Don't even know if Park will be with the team next year. If that's the case you have a RS soph with limited playing experience, A RS freshman coming off of knee surgery, and a true freshman. The staff would then have to bring in either a juco or grad transfer which can be box of chocolates. Kempt is a known commodity and you know you can win with him. This is a no brainer if it can happen.