'21 CA QB Tyler Buchner (ND FB -> Bama FB -> ND LAX???)

[Katzenboyer]

Most important part of ability is availability.

Guy can't stay healthy, and when the lights are on, I just don't see him being a #1 QB on a playoff contender. Hope he doesn't come back, as I think it sends a terrible message.

Hoped for the best with him, but time to move on.

 

[SoIll]

One would think he will try and go to a place that will promise he'll start.

Would think it would need to be a Power 5 place. So a place like SDSU wouldn't be smart.

Stanford? Will be horrendous and get his dick beat in

UCLA? Maybe, but you may lose Dante Moore

TCU? Maybe, but a Kendall Briles offense isn't preparing you for the NFL

Bama? Rumor is the QBs are dreadful, but if Rees is wrong and TB struggles, He's gone

Auburn? May be a solid fit.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

He probably realized the “quarterback competition” was actually between him, Angeli, and Minchey for #2 on the depth chart. And it’s an even race right now.

Steve looked good in spring 1 and decent in spring 2. Better the TB this spring game. I think he is a baller and maybe TB saw this too?

 

[stlnd01]

Sampson raising the prospect we now shop the portal for a QB2. Paging Drew Pyne?

 

[Free Manera]

Lloyd says he's watching TCU and Bama.

 

[Lberry]

Long time lurker breaking the silence here. On the surface I don't understand this move. The path to start is crystal clear for him in 2024 and factoring in beating out Hartman (doubtful) and injury, he probably has a 25% chance of starting 2023 as well. Just not sure where a top school is going to be looking for QB1 after spring practice unless he's comfortable going to a Cincinnati or some small school on the West coast. I don't love Buchner, always thought everything looked unnatural, but I certainly like him as a 4th year senior in 2024 if healthy.

Looking forward, I'm not as enamored with Angeli as others. I know it was fun when he ran in the unimportant TD in final seconds of the 2022 BG game but that doesn't move the needle. I know he throws a good ball but I thought he stood in the pocket too long in this year's game, coupled with a slow release. As talented as Minchey is, can't expect a kid who should be in high school to be the #2 on a contending team either.

Just an overall head scratcher and not great for ND 2023 or 2024. Gotta love ND football.

 

[ACamp1900]

Would be solid for UCLA

This was literally my first thought when I realized his thread being bumped this much most likely meant a transfer

 

[StPaul_Irish]

Long time lurker breaking the silence here. On the surface I don't understand this move. The path to start is crystal clear for him in 2024 and factoring in beating out Hartman (doubtful) and injury, he probably has a 25% chance of starting 2023 as well. Just not sure where a top school is going to be looking for QB1 after spring practice unless he's comfortable going to a Cincinnati or some small school on the West coast. I don't love Buchner, always thought everything looked unnatural, but I certainly like him as a 4th year senior in 2024 if healthy.

Looking forward, I'm not as enamored with Angeli as others. I know it was fun when he ran in the unimportant TD in final seconds of the 2022 BG game but that doesn't move the needle. I know he throws a good ball but I thought he stood in the pocket too long in this year's game, coupled with a slow release. As talented as Minchey is, can't expect a kid who should be in high school to be the #2 on a contending team either.

Just an overall head scratcher and not great for ND 2023 or 2024. Gotta love ND football.

WRONG.... QB2 is always the best QB on the roster. It's ok, you are new... and welcome

 

[IrishLax]

The decision by Kelly/Rees to pass on McCarthy for Buchner could end up as an all-time head scratcher. Thank god we got Hartman for this year which makes the point sorta moot.

 

[NDFAN2008]

The decision by Kelly/Rees to pass on McCarthy for Buchner could end up as an all-time head scratcher. Thank god we got Hartman for this year which makes the point sorta moot.

Regardless who you brought in you would be in the same situation. Do you think Mccarthy would stick around if Hartman was coming? Or we would have Mccarthy with Minchey and Angeli as backups. I'd rather have Hartman as QB1. Carr isn't coming here either to sit more than one year.

 

[arrowryan]

If he goes to Alabama, that would be so funny. Guaranteed 4-8 season.

 

[PutuporShutup]

One would think he will try and go to a place that will promise he'll start.

Would think it would need to be a Power 5 place. So a place like SDSU wouldn't be smart.

Stanford? Will be horrendous and get his dick beat in

UCLA? Maybe, but you may lose Dante Moore

TCU? Maybe, but a Kendall Briles offense isn't preparing you for the NFL

Bama? Rumor is the QBs are dreadful, but if Rees is wrong and TB struggles, He's gone

Auburn? May be a solid fit.

Buchner isn't beating out Dante Moore

 

[notredomer23]

 

[NorthDakota]

Kinda odd that Freeman will let him test the waters.

 

[stlnd01]

Kinda odd that Freeman will let him test the waters.

Well, sounds like maybe we’re looking too. But if both parties don’t find what they’re looking for…

 

[Sea Turtle]

Goodbye blue sky

 

[NorthDakota]

Well, sounds like maybe we’re looking too. But if both parties don’t find what they’re looking for…

Is ND looking is contingent on Buchner leaving?

Watch him go to Bama, win a Heisman, and Hartman breaks his leg week 2.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Kinda odd that Freeman will let him test the waters.

Freeman understands that he's going to need him. Whether it's this year or the next. He can't forbid him to transfer (lol), but it's good to leave the door open for a return.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Singer is saying Buchner is likely going to Bama.

 

[Free Manera]

How do Bama fans feel about the SCAN OFFENSE baby because it's comin to Tuscaloosa!

 

[stlnd01]

I’m sure Rees and Buchner are close but Bama feels like a real stretch here. He’s going there to start? Seriously?

 

[CanadalovesND]

I’m sure Rees and Buchner are close but Bama feels like a real stretch here. He’s going there to start? Seriously?

Buchner is Rees' guy.

Alabama QBs struggled during the spring.

Buchner knows Rees' system.

I mean, nothing sounds too far fetched here.

 

[Irishnuke]

Regardless who you brought in you would be in the same situation. Do you think Mccarthy would stick around if Hartman was coming? Or we would have Mccarthy with Minchey and Angeli as backups. I'd rather have Hartman as QB1. Carr isn't coming here either to sit more than one year.

If we had McCarthy we wouldn’t have needed Hartman

 

[dublinirish]

How do Bama fans feel about the SCAN OFFENSE baby because it's comin to Tuscaloosa!

they hated the spring game QB performances thats for sure

 

[Irishnuke]

TB is going to get absolutely murdered at Bama.

 

[Free Manera]

I’m sure Rees and Buchner are close but Bama feels like a real stretch here. He’s going there to start? Seriously?

I don't think he will be just handed the keys at any P5 school, he doesn't have that kind of juice. Bama has a wide open quarterback competition right now so an opportunity to compete there could be as good as any.

 

[stpeteirish]

Remind me next time a poster claims a player will stay for the degree or a player claims ND’s academics are the primary reason he’s there. It’s about football. Always, every time.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Buchner is Rees' guy.

Alabama QBs struggled during the spring.

Buchner knows Rees' system.

I mean, nothing sounds too far fetched here.

My first thought when I saw this was that Buchner doesn’t think he fits the new system.

 

[pumpdog20]

LOL, BAMA??
This will be great to watch from afar.

 

[Rack Em]

If Buchner goes to Bama, what's the over/under on when Saban is caught on camera doing this to Tommy?