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

[Free Manera]

But Buchner has a few years in Tommy’s offense so that’s a big bonus For TB and TR

That's true and I was actually expecting them to put Buchner in out of desperation in the Texas game with the hopes Rees and him could pull something together.

 

[FDNYIrish1]

Bold claim. Buch throws for 5 TDs. I’m not sure how many to each team, but that’s my guess.

 

[StPaul_Irish]

Bold claim. Buch throws for 5 TDs. I’m not sure how many to each team, but that’s my guess.

I am thankful for what Buchner did while he was Irish, and wish him the best. However, he did have a odd nack for throwing a Pick 6

 

[FDNYIrish1]

I am thankful for what Buchner did while he was Irish, and wish him the best. However, he did have a odd nack for throwing a Pick 6

I wish he’d stayed here. There’s talent there, and he seemed like a good kid. I wish him well.

 

[SDIrishFan]

But Buchner has a few years in Tommy’s offense so that’s a big bonus For TB and TR

But, we know it's not Tommy's offense that they are running, it's the "Alabama offense"

 

[SeekNDestroy]

But, we know it's not Tommy's offense that they are running, it's the "Alabama offense"

Yep. Saban even mentioned early in camp that Buchner was behind because he was still learning the offense.

 

[tko]

Buchner Heisman

 

[stpeteirish]

Who do they play this week?

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

But, we know it's not Tommy's offense that they are running, it's the "Alabama offense"

Is that a thing? Like it’s a product that Bama keeps under lock and key? I was unaware. I figured They bring in OCs to put new spins on their philosophy. I guess I would think TR would not have to learn a playbook like the kids would.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I my opinion, Buchner is EXTREMELY athletic. He just doesn't know what to do with it, and seems to lack certain "learned-in-action" instincts. ....... plus, are you guys serious about him starting for Alabama this week?

 

[SeekNDestroy]

Is that a thing? Like it’s a product that Bama keeps under lock and key? I was unaware. I figured They bring in OCs to put new spins on their philosophy. I guess I would think TR would not have to learn a playbook like the kids would.

I think they keep the same offense because they churn through so many coordinators and Saban would rather they learn a new offense and not the players.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

I think they keep the same offense because they churn through so many coordinators and Saban would rather they learn a new offense and not the players.

If that’s true I should probably know that haha. I guess I never got the memo. That’s probably true as they do have coordinators come through a lot and move the next year.

 

[Free Manera]

I my opinion, Buchner is EXTREMELY athletic. He just doesn't know what to do with it, and seems to lack certain "learned-in-action" instincts. ....... plus, are you guys serious about him starting for Alabama this week?

He hasn’t been named starter but he was allegedly splitting first team reps with Milroe this week. I bet they give them both snaps since they’re playing a completely overmatched USF.

 

[NorthDakota]

If that’s true I should probably know that haha. I guess I never got the memo. That’s probably true as they do have coordinators come through a lot and move the next year.

The most simple explanation is often the right one.

 

[Giddyup]

Reports out there that Buchner will be starting this weekend.

 

[SDIrishFan]

Reports out there that Buchner will be starting this weekend.

My guess is the Alabama coaches huddled and said, "well, it can't be worse than last weekend, right?"

 

[PANDFAN]

My guess is the Alabama coaches huddled and said, "well, it can't be worse than last weekend, right?"

until the 1st pick 6

 

[dublinirish]

My guess is the Alabama coaches huddled and said, "well, it can't be worse than last weekend, right?"

Saban chewing out a terrified Buchner on the sidelines in SEC play is about to be the defining meme of the 2023 season IMO

 

[notredomer23]

Buchner is going to be electric against USF. I am more curious what he does against Ole Miss.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

Buchner is going to be electric against USF. I am more curious what he does against Ole Miss.

He very well could be, we never really saw "electric Buchner". We often saw "up and down" Buchner. Some great throws followed by some headscratching plays. Look forward to watching this one.

Our 11 year plan of avenging the national championship game embarrassment via trojan horse has almost been fully realized.

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Buchner is going to be electric against USF. I am more curious what he does against Ole Miss.

Just like Marshall?

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

IF Buchner struggles - tide fans really really going to start to attack Tommy with him doubling down.

 

[NDpendent]

It's a pretty good feeling that our backup QB transfers to Bama to become their starter.

 

[Pops Freshenmeyer]

Just like Marshall?

2022 Marshall was a good defense. Unfortunately, the sports gambling gold rush killed football outsiders so I can't pull those ratings up any longer.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

35 pass attempts as a freshman. Gets hurt in second game last year, doesn't come back until bowl game.

The only thing I can say I saw of Buchner was not enough to really determine who or what he is. I suspect we find out soon enough.

 

[USMCVandy]

Reports out there that Buchner will be starting this weekend.

According to 247Sports' John Talty, Tyler Buchner is expected to make the start for the Crimson Tide at QB when the team heads to Tampa to face South Florida, marking an early change at quarterback for Alabama.

The change might appear to be coming early in the season, but Alabama now has its back against the wall with one loss already on the schedule before beginning the SEC portion of its 2023 campaign.

 

[PutuporShutup]

35 pass attempts as a freshman. Gets hurt in second game last year, doesn't come back until bowl game.

The only thing I can say I saw of Buchner was not enough to really determine who or what he is. I suspect we find out soon enough.

Agree... I just can't get over his throwing motion change causing inaccuracy and his decision making in such limited opportunities vs average opponents leading to 4 pick 6's.

 

[laughingirish90]

He very well could be, we never really saw "electric Buchner". We often saw "up and down" Buchner. Some great throws followed by some headscratching plays. Look forward to watching this one.

Our 11 year plan of avenging the national championship game embarrassment via trojan horse has almost been fully realized.

we saw electric Buchner for a quarter or half against V Tech then he went into the dumps in the second half i believe.

 

[Luckylucci]

We saw electric in his last start. Electric and inconsistent are not mutually exclusive.

He had over 330 yds of total offense and accounted for 5 td’s. That is electric against a top 25 SEC team. He’s just very inconsistent from play to play and throw to throw. He averaged 5 yds/rush and over 8yds/att. Those are good numbers. He was also 54.5% comp pct and has multiple turnovers.

 

[Domina Nostra]

We saw electric in his last start. Electric and inconsistent are not mutually exclusive.

He had over 330 yds of total offense and accounted for 5 td’s. That is electric against a top 25 SEC team. He’s just very inconsistent from play to play and throw to throw. He averaged 5 yds/rush and over 8yds/att. Those are good numbers. He was also 54.5% comp pct and has multiple turnovers.

And that SC team was seriously depleted.