GEORGIA
Now that Georgia QB Justin Fields seems to be on his way out of Athens (following the Sugar Bowl), many of the nation’s top programs will likely make a play for the former 5-star prospect.
Recently, there’s been a lot of momentum for Fields to end up at Ohio State, at it appears the Buckeyes are indeed the front-runner.
On Friday morning, Toledo Blade reporter Kyle Rowland tweeted that Ryan Day, who will replace Urban Meyer as the Buckeyes’ head coach following the Rose Bowl, is a big reason why Ohio State is solidly in the mix to land Fields:
Sources: Momentum for a Justin Fields-to-Ohio State transfer is increasing. Ryan Day’s impact cannot be overstated. Fields and those close to him are enamored by a potential pairing with Day.
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) December 21, 2018
Fields will try to get a waiver to play right away in 2019, but that might not end up happening, so he may have to sit next fall.
Whatever the case, he’ll have three years of eligibility remaining wherever he ends up, and that should make whatever team gets him very, very happy.
I would be surprised if Gus isn’t attempting to snatch him up
After seeing the mess that is Auburn, Fields does not want to be a punching bag for the SEC West d-lines.
Fields won’t decide anything until Haskins does. If Haskins declares for NFL, then you could a QB or two transfer OUT of OSU, expecting Fields to transfer in. Crazy
Fields isn’t currently in Athens-Clarke County jail, that’s the only place Gus knows where to recruit at.
Why not go JUCO where he knows he’s the immediate starter in 2019 and come back to Power 5 in 2020. If he goes to OSU and redshirts, there’s the risk of Haskins back up, Tate Martell, playing in 2019 and being much better than everyone thinks and keeps the job as Fromm did.
He might as well just stay at UGA and gamble that Jake will leave early. Then, he’ll have had 2+ seasons with the same receivers and O-line and playbook.
This is why I’m hoping he’ll stay if he doesn’t get the waiver. If he does, who knows what he’ll do. He shouldn’t get the waiver for any reason.
He has to have ben convinced he’ll get the waiver. Otherwise, to your point, it makes no sense. Maybe Jake told him, “I’m staying 4 years.”
I think Jake wants to win an NC very badly, to the point where he might stay an extra year if it doesn’t happen next year.
Yea sure, go to OSU and lose to teams like Rutgers and Iowa State by 20+ points while stat padding on teams like Indiana.
Maybe they just need Justin fields to beat those teams
I think Justin’s making a mistake. He won’t get the waiver, and will have to sit a year. He would be better off being patient at UGA, while learning a true Pro-style offense while improving his skills for the NFL.
On the other hand, going to Ohio St would simplify things greatly for Justin. The offense will be much easier to learn, and he’ll likely be the starter for the 2020 season. He just won’t be as advanced at his position when he arrives in the NFL.
Good analysis Tim. Similar thing with Jalen Hurts. This last year has put him on an NFL development path. He can now transfer to a school that will use him in a pro-style offense and get ready for the league.
I hope he goes wherever he feels will be best for him…except FSU, don’t go to FSU.
I don’t know how he is even considering FSU that would not be the best decision for him I’d rather Georgia have him
He wants to play…
He could play at a lot better schools than FSU
Maybe but he can still get to the next level by being a Great QB for FSU. He will end up with the team that gets him in the field the fastest.
I have no idea why he would get a waiver. Play in most if not all the games. Didn’t miss time due to injury and the staff didn’t screw up his red shirt. But it is the NCAA so anything is possible (Blake Barnett). With the NCAA they are only rules when they decide to enforce them.