Poll: Who would you start at QB @ SJSU if it were your decision?

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » October 20th, 2023, 7:34 am

Assuming both QB’s are healthy and ready to go, who would you start at QB against SJSU this Saturday if it were up to you?

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 8:10 am

Offense is playing pretty well right now. I am not messing with that this late in the season. Hillstead may be slightly better and certainly will be better later in his career, but as far as this season goes I don't think he Hames the trajectory of the season. It's not like we put Hillstead in and we are going to win the conference at this point. I would roll with what we have going on and try to use Hillsteads redshirt if possible.

Sl7vk · Post by **Sl7vk** » October 20th, 2023, 8:57 am

Keep Cooper. He's played well enough, and a few more weeks to recover from the concussion will not hurt Hillstead. I've seen too many young men get multiple concussions in one year and it's usually the trajectory towards the end of a career. There's no reason for that. And with our O-line being sketchy on a good day.... No need to put him out there.
Cooper has proven to be tough as nails.

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » October 20th, 2023, 9:18 am

Hillstead is the future but the way Cooper is playing right now he gives us the best chance get to a bowl this year.

ViAggie · Post by **ViAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 10:02 am

RS Hillstead

sstrasser · Post by **sstrasser** » October 20th, 2023, 10:31 am

cooper, but on a short leash, any hesitation or bad decisions and Hillstead goes in

Sl7vk · Post by **Sl7vk** » October 20th, 2023, 11:07 am

sstrasser wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 10:31 am
cooper, but on a short leash, any hesitation or bad decisions and Hillstead goes in

Is that a Legas short leash or a Bonner short leash?

sstrasser · Post by **sstrasser** » October 20th, 2023, 11:09 am

Sl7vk wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 11:07 am

sstrasser wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 10:31 am
cooper, but on a short leash, any hesitation or bad decisions and Hillstead goes in
Is that a Legas short leash or a Bonner short leash?

ha ha ha, hopefully a Lega short leash like at Air Force.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii · Post by **Aggie formerly in Hawaii** » October 20th, 2023, 1:41 pm

sstrasser wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 10:31 am
cooper, but on a short leash, any hesitation or bad decisions and Hillstead goes in

Yep, Cooper should start with Hillstead ready to go if things aren't going well.

GameFAQSAggie · Post by **GameFAQSAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 2:50 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 1:41 pm

sstrasser wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 10:31 am
cooper, but on a short leash, any hesitation or bad decisions and Hillstead goes in
Yep, Cooper should start with Hillstead ready to go if things aren't going well.

The weird thing is, not withstanding we did last week at least play Fresno to a 7-7 tie, is I have just as much faith in Legas doing well in relief if Hillstead starts with things not going well, as I do in Hillstead in relief of Legas.

pilotaggie · Post by **pilotaggie** » October 20th, 2023, 3:12 pm

ViAggie wrote:RS Hillstead

This would be me ideal.

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GameFAQSAggie · Post by **GameFAQSAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 3:22 pm

pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 3:12 pm

ViAggie wrote:RS Hillstead
This would be me ideal.

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It would be more ideal if we were in the old era where redshirting him meant we get him HERE for four more years.

gomretat · Post by **gomretat** » October 20th, 2023, 5:03 pm

I think Hillstead gives us a better chance to win. I love Coop and love his resilience but Hillstead seems to be quicker in his decisions and more precise with his throws. I will be surprised if one of the two don't leave after this year. I would not base the SJSU decision on trying to keep them but it is the simple reality.

pilotaggie · Post by **pilotaggie** » October 20th, 2023, 5:09 pm

GameFAQSAggie wrote:
pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 3:12 pm

ViAggie wrote:RS Hillstead
This would be me ideal.

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It would be more ideal if we were in the old era where redshirting him meant we get him HERE for four more years.

True. If he is going to stay then red shirt. If not then I say play him.

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ToastedFlakes52 · Post by **ToastedFlakes52** » October 20th, 2023, 5:12 pm

I would love to see Hillstead further develop chemistry with Royals and Vaughn and the rest of the receiver room. I think he has better potential to get them the ball and give them chances to make big plays. I also just think he's a bit more fun to watch. Wouldn't mind Cooper starting this week tho, he's earned a chance if it's a tossup.

GameFAQSAggie · Post by **GameFAQSAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 5:15 pm

gomretat wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 5:03 pm
I will be surprised if one of the two don't leave after this year.

After last year, albeit on the defensive side of the ball, I just hope to have ONE of them back for next year.

GameFAQSAggie · Post by **GameFAQSAggie** » October 20th, 2023, 5:26 pm

pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 5:09 pm

GameFAQSAggie wrote:
pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 3:12 pm

ViAggie wrote:RS Hillstead
This would be me ideal.

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It would be more ideal if we were in the old era where redshirting him meant we get him HERE for four more years.
True. If he is going to stay then red shirt. If not then I say play him.

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It's not just a matter of him staying for next year, it wouldn't make much difference in 2024 if we have him as a true sophomore or redshirt freshman. It's the likelihood of him being here in 2025 and 2026 where the odds get lower each year, then of course the odds get lower of him deciding to be here for his fifth-year senior season in 2027. He could have his mind made up that he is ONLY leaving for a guaranteed, no-competition starting spot at a P5 school which he probably won't get after the season but would have a better shot at after a whole year of staring in 2024. And, the P5 schools would be all the more likely to throw money at him after 2024 if he has 3 years left after that season as opposed to 2, or if he is here for 2025, 2 years left after that instead of 1.

pilotaggie · Post by **pilotaggie** » October 20th, 2023, 5:31 pm

GameFAQSAggie wrote:
pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 5:09 pm

GameFAQSAggie wrote:
pilotaggie wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2023, 3:12 pm

ViAggie wrote:RS Hillstead
This would be me ideal.

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It would be more ideal if we were in the old era where redshirting him meant we get him HERE for four more years.
True. If he is going to stay then red shirt. If not then I say play him.

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It's not just a matter of him staying for next year, it wouldn't make much difference in 2024 if we have him as a true sophomore or redshirt freshman. It's the likelihood of him being here in 2025 and 2026 where the odds get lower each year, then of course the odds get lower of him deciding to be here for his fifth-year senior season in 2027. He could have his mind made up that he is ONLY leaving for a guaranteed, no-competition starting spot at a P5 school which he probably won't get after the season but would have a better shot at after a whole year of staring in 2024. And, the P5 schools would be all the more likely to throw money at him after 2024 if he has 3 years left after that season as opposed to 2, or if he is here for 2025, 2 years left after that instead of 1.

Yep and my answer is the same. If I had a crystal ball and knew he would stay the entire time then red shirt and develope. If I know in advance he leaves early for another school then put him on the field now.

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mike1126 · Post by **mike1126** » October 20th, 2023, 6:04 pm

My question. If one of them is leaving at the end of the season, does this change who you put on the field. If you put coop in for the rest of the year, will Mccae leave?

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » October 20th, 2023, 7:13 pm

We also have some very very very talented QBs comin in. Would love to see if McCae is the guy. The season is already basically over. It’s time to see what the future will look like

Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » October 21st, 2023, 4:52 pm

Coach just said McCae is going to get the start

NoOline · Post by **NoOline** » October 21st, 2023, 7:25 pm

NoOline · Post by **NoOline** » October 21st, 2023, 7:26 pm

Leash lengths differ depending on who recruited you I guess

MWCFAN12 · Post by **MWCFAN12** » October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm

They are both $hitty

Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » October 21st, 2023, 7:29 pm

Blake started the wrong QB. Our offense has been humming with Legas & this defense isn’t that good. I don’t get what he has against Cooper.

He wouldn’t bench Bonner for him, he publicly throws him under the bus, and then he was so quick to bench him.

utahcountyaggie · Post by **utahcountyaggie** » October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

60% of votes were dead right. If I’m Jalen Royals, I’m threatening to riot if Blake keeps trotting Hillstead out there. COOPER has been getting the ball to Royals. Hillstead has not and is not.

NoOline · Post by **NoOline** » October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm
They are both $hitty

Not based on the statistics

MWCFAN12 · Post by **MWCFAN12** » October 21st, 2023, 7:33 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm
They are both $hitty
Not based on the statistics

Really.. cause the only stat that matters is on my side.

2004AG · Post by **2004AG** » October 21st, 2023, 7:37 pm

NoOline wrote:Leash lengths differ depending on who recruited you I guess

BA plays favorites

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NoOline · Post by **NoOline** » October 21st, 2023, 7:38 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:33 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm
They are both $hitty
Not based on the statistics
Really.. cause the only stat that matters is on my side.

Which stat is that??

MWCFAN12 · Post by **MWCFAN12** » October 21st, 2023, 7:39 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:38 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:33 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm
They are both $hitty
Not based on the statistics
Really.. cause the only stat that matters is on my side.
Which stat is that??

Hello, YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME.

NoOline · Post by **NoOline** » October 21st, 2023, 7:42 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:39 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:38 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:33 pm

NoOline wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:30 pm

MWCFAN12 wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2023, 7:28 pm
They are both $hitty
Not based on the statistics
Really.. cause the only stat that matters is on my side.
Which stat is that??
Hello, YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME.

I'm not sure you understand what a statistic is. Something quantifiable. Not just going with your gut.
BTW THERE'S THE SECOND INT

AgTime · Post by **AgTime** » October 21st, 2023, 7:44 pm

Looks to me like Blake lost a bunch of this team with the shift back to MH tonight.

2004AG · Post by **2004AG** » October 21st, 2023, 7:44 pm

Hillstead isn’t ready.

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Bullnamed_gus · Post by **Bullnamed_gus** » October 21st, 2023, 7:51 pm

Maybe if Cooper played the Defense wouldnt have been absolutely hot Garbage all night! Totally McCae's fault. You guys are right, he isnt ready!

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