He's going to have to beat out Gordon. If he does, I'll be impressed. Gordon looks the part and I believe would be the starter if the first game was tomorrow. The good news for Gage is that the first game isn't tomorrow. Gordon was in command all spring and ran the offense beautifully. Rooting for Gage though.CDAEAGLE said:Gage should earn the starting job for WSU. Wazoo is lucky to have Gage. His heart will take the Cougs a long way and it will be exciting. Leach is an old river boat gambler with our old QB to match his personality.
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LDopaPDX said:Gage Gubrud did what was best for him. The Eagles had already moved on with Barriere, and no one can fault how Eric played when he got his opportunity. If Gubrud had stuck around, he certainly would've seen minutes, but it would have put the coaches in a weird spot with two seriously talented QBs. Plus, although each guy is similar to the other, it would've required two fairly different schemes offensively that would've been hard to maintain. You can find evidence for this in how much better Eric played when Gubrud officially became out for the season and the offense was retooled to fit him (and that's great coaching, btw). The Weber game, with Barriere running the Gubrud offense, was our only real disasterous outing on offense all season.
Given what Gage accomplished, being a part-time QB (it probably would've been like the Padron / Adams year where each guy started a few) wouldn't have been what he needed to take it to the next level. WSU presented him that opportunity, and I'd be absolutely shocked if he isn't starting week #1.
The only way Eastern really gets hurt by this is if Barriere gets injured along the way.
:thumb:LDopaPDX said:Gage Gubrud did what was best for him. The Eagles had already moved on with Barriere, and no one can fault how Eric played when he got his opportunity. If Gubrud had stuck around, he certainly would've seen minutes, but it would have put the coaches in a weird spot with two seriously talented QBs. Plus, although each guy is similar to the other, it would've required two fairly different schemes offensively that would've been hard to maintain. You can find evidence for this in how much better Eric played when Gubrud officially became out for the season and the offense was retooled to fit him (and that's great coaching, btw). The Weber game, with Barriere running the Gubrud offense, was our only real disasterous outing on offense all season.
Given what Gage accomplished, being a part-time QB (it probably would've been like the Padron / Adams year where each guy started a few) wouldn't have been what he needed to take it to the next level. WSU presented him that opportunity, and I'd be absolutely shocked if he isn't starting week #1.
The only way Eastern really gets hurt by this is if Barriere gets injured along the way.
Yes, he made a good move IMO. What does it matter where he went to? @ WSU he has a very good chance to be successful and Pac-12 exposure.HeavyIsTheCrown said:LDopaPDX said:Gage Gubrud did what was best for him. The Eagles had already moved on with Barriere, and no one can fault how Eric played when he got his opportunity. If Gubrud had stuck around, he certainly would've seen minutes, but it would have put the coaches in a weird spot with two seriously talented QBs. Plus, although each guy is similar to the other, it would've required two fairly different schemes offensively that would've been hard to maintain. You can find evidence for this in how much better Eric played when Gubrud officially became out for the season and the offense was retooled to fit him (and that's great coaching, btw). The Weber game, with Barriere running the Gubrud offense, was our only real disasterous outing on offense all season.
Given what Gage accomplished, being a part-time QB (it probably would've been like the Padron / Adams year where each guy started a few) wouldn't have been what he needed to take it to the next level. WSU presented him that opportunity, and I'd be absolutely shocked if he isn't starting week #1.
The only way Eastern really gets hurt by this is if Barriere gets injured along the way.
Goto Florida A&M, Iowa, UTEP or Old Dominion, not WSU. If he’s not starting at WSU week 1, would it still be a good idea??
Agree with you Sir. Gage and Eric on the same squad would have benefited neither of them or The Eagles. Winning situations now for all concerned. The Gage Eagles defeated the Cougs, and The Eric Eagles will have the opportunity to defeat the Dawgs. (Yeah, I admit The Gage Cougs will have the opportunity to beat the Dawgs too.) "All's fair in love an football." Who could ask for more? (Ya there, Heavy Crown?) GO EAGS!!!LDopaPDX said:Gage Gubrud did what was best for him. The Eagles had already moved on with Barriere, and no one can fault how Eric played when he got his opportunity. If Gubrud had stuck around, he certainly would've seen minutes, but it would have put the coaches in a weird spot with two seriously talented QBs. Plus, although each guy is similar to the other, it would've required two fairly different schemes offensively that would've been hard to maintain. You can find evidence for this in how much better Eric played when Gubrud officially became out for the season and the offense was retooled to fit him (and that's great coaching, btw). The Weber game, with Barriere running the Gubrud offense, was our only real disasterous outing on offense all season.
Given what Gage accomplished, being a part-time QB (it probably would've been like the Padron / Adams year where each guy started a few) wouldn't have been what he needed to take it to the next level. WSU presented him that opportunity, and I'd be absolutely shocked if he isn't starting week #1.
The only way Eastern really gets hurt by this is if Barriere gets injured along the way.
60s Savage said:Agree with you Sir. Gage and Eric on the same squad would have benefited neither of them or The Eagles. Winning situations now for all concerned. The Gage Eagles defeated the Cougs, and The Eric Eagles will have the opportunity to defeat the Dawgs. (Yeah, I admit The Gage Cougs will have the opportunity to beat the Dawgs too.) "All's fair in love an football." Who could ask for more? (Ya there, Heavy Crown?) GO EAGS!!!LDopaPDX said:Gage Gubrud did what was best for him. The Eagles had already moved on with Barriere, and no one can fault how Eric played when he got his opportunity. If Gubrud had stuck around, he certainly would've seen minutes, but it would have put the coaches in a weird spot with two seriously talented QBs. Plus, although each guy is similar to the other, it would've required two fairly different schemes offensively that would've been hard to maintain. You can find evidence for this in how much better Eric played when Gubrud officially became out for the season and the offense was retooled to fit him (and that's great coaching, btw). The Weber game, with Barriere running the Gubrud offense, was our only real disasterous outing on offense all season.
Given what Gage accomplished, being a part-time QB (it probably would've been like the Padron / Adams year where each guy started a few) wouldn't have been what he needed to take it to the next level. WSU presented him that opportunity, and I'd be absolutely shocked if he isn't starting week #1.
The only way Eastern really gets hurt by this is if Barriere gets injured along the way.
Eagledawg said:A Portland TV station did a story on GG. Here is the full interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XZ7AAh7kkg
When VA left for Oregon I was disappointed but with Gage, very different circumstances. He's very lucky to get another year and Eastern has a very capable replacement who might be even better than Gage. I think this has worked out for the best!
tomq04 said:Gage is not starting tomorrow.
Rip the dream
clawman said:tomq04 said:Gage is not starting tomorrow.
Rip the dream
That was announced a week ago
