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I think the roster as a whole is a lot better when your QB is at a minimum as mobile as Sean Clifford.

My case study is Nick Singleton. In 2023 and 2024 with Drew Allar he had 3 total games each season (MSU in 2023 and WVU and Big Ten Championship in 2024) where he was rushed for over 100 yards against a P4 defense.

With Clifford in 2022 as a freshman fighting for carries in a crowded rb room to start the season? 3 times going over 120 yards.

I think when a guy like Pribula or McSorley where you have a legit rushing threat causes the split hesitation for a half second by a linebacker/safety that allows that running back to get to the second level and break off a huge play. I think if Rocco had the mobility of even Clifford, you'd see the raw talent of guys like Peoples and Martin Jr. really be on display.

That type of performance feeds into recruiting more talented RBs, that type of recruiting leads to wins, those wins lead to recruiting better lineman and you build the pipeline. I think Franklin tried this but ended up getting so burnt by whiffing on Roberson, Bowens, Johnson Jr in the 20's and it spooked him into putting more emphasis on big arm instead of mobility to get explosive plays and it was a mistake.

It seems like way more things need to go right when you rely on a QB with less than Clifford mobility (see Allar: he had a good line, great TEs, those receivers performed well on other rosters, multiple established OCs, top running backs and it just seemed like nothing could get going). And even then, I think this line is okay enough, the play calling is good, receivers seem very talented. I find myself wondering if we had a Pribula-esque QB where you sacrifice the arm talent to open up more running lanes or force mismatches with your big TEs it erases a lot of mistakes.

Maybe Manske is the guy? They claim he's more mobile. But yeah, rant over. Thoughts?

I have two tickets in NC row 16 seats 2/4 with chair backs and lot 38 parking available for Saturday. I’d rather these get used then wasted since I can’t make this weekend. Willing to make a deal