Crabcakes&Football
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I didn't see this posted anywhere on board.
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Hennessey transfers to CWU
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InferNoMercy
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Good luck to him. EB3 ready for back up duties next year??
9MFEaglefan
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This has been a rumor for a couple of months now so it shouldn't come as a surprise. I wish him all the best.
Seattle Eagle
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The kid's a winner through and through. It's sad to see him go but I hope he tears it up at CWU.
dudeitsaid
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Sad to see him go. This is one of the potential unintended consequences of incredible depth, especially in such a critical position. I am sure that Reilly could have been outstanding as a starter, and will do incredibly well at Central, where he should be able to play immediately, assuming, as I do, that he wins the starting position. A lateral or FBS move would have forced him to sit a year, so I think this could be a very wise move on his part. What I've heard is that Berriere is solid, and would've challenged both Gubrud and Hennessey. I think this is the best way Reilly can insure maximum playing time on the field. I hope nothing best for him. I oversee a restaurant in Eburg, so I may have to go watch him play if the timing works out.
BLACKFALKIN1
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I would never in a million years step on CWU's campus. Why not transfer to MSU, UM, NAU, or even NDSU? You're dead at a D2. Hennessy had lots of talent & Baldwin left the program, doesn't that give you a free lateral transfer?
BLACKFALKIN said:
Grew up in Ellensburg. I actually went to EWU, because I liked all of the things EWU and CWU had in common.
Hennessey wants to play. That is why he transferred in the first place. If he makes a lateral transfer, he gives up a year of eligibility and has to sit on the bench... again. Obviously not going to help his goal of playing. As far as I know, you don't get a free transfer if your coach leaves.
ewueagle2010
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I wish him luck! It's a downside to having a deep and productive program, sometimes you lose really good players. But, he deserves a shot to play and that simply wasn't going to happen here.
BLACKFALKIN1
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Rjones61 said:
From "NCAA Div 1 Transfer guidelines & exceptions" page 14.
No disrespect to CWU, but he could have done better & still played D1 football. San Diego, Morehead St. the University of Dayton? Any of these would have been fine. He probably let some nerd convince him to play D2 ball, now he's dead. Hopefully he tears it up.
Good luck Hennessy!
BLACKFALKIN1
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Rjones61 said:
You said he'd have to ride the bench for a year to still play D1 football and that's not true. You'd realize that if you weren't so in love with Central. Must be your real alma mater. As for scholarships, a savvy coach can make sure that most of your stuff gets taken care of with financial aid. Point is, I hope he knew he had a choice, before selfish, unathletic, homers like yourself convinced him to give up playing a D-1 football.
GreatDayToBeAnEagle
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Since it was mentioned... I'll open this can of worms.
Does anyone see a real possibility that EB is the starter next year over Gage?
Does anyone see a real possibility that EB is the starter next year over Gage?
BLACKFALKIN said:Rjones61 said:
You said he'd have to ride the bench for a year to still play D1 football and that's not true. You'd realize that if you weren't so in love with Central. Must be your real alma mater. As for scholarships, a savvy coach can make sure that most of your stuff gets taken care of with financial aid. Point is, I hope he knew he had a choice, before selfish, unathletic, homers like yourself convinced him to give up playing a D-1 football.
Ah, I see why you're not missed in actual football talk. I don't follow the CWU football program at all. I just used to live in Ellensburg and it is a nice place to live.
You're pretty idiotic if you think a team like San Diego, Morehead St. or the University of Dayton are going to find under the table ways to fund his scholarship :lol: . I guess being a spoiled shit, you don't really know how much it costs to attend University.
EagerEagle
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GreatDayToBeAnEagle said:
With a new Qb's coach coming in, and EB3's development on the rise I would say anything is possible. The few practices that I was able to attend last year saw a very athletic and impressive EB3 as a redshirt. I would say it is similar to the end of last year when some felt the job was Hennesey's, some felt it was West's and some felt Gabrud was going to step in.
marceagfan5
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EagerEagle said:
Its Gubruds to lose...he should be the man, he had a helluva year. But...EB3 looks like a beast, should be some great competition this year, but don't you have to give it to your returning starter who was a Payton Finalist? I think Gage and EB are the two best in the Big Sky...
dudeitsaid
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BLACKFALKIN said:
Kitna found a way to make it to professional football from CWU. And one of the QB's Beau coached at CWU is a starting QB in the CFL. And, if professional FB doesn't work out, as it doesn't for the VERY vast majority of FCS players as well, it looks like you can play at CWU and still have a productive career in coaching football at the collegiate level. Seems like CWU is not "dead" if your goal is to have a future career in football in some way.
And, It's not too far of a drive for his family to see him play. For some, that is a very critical factor. If he is outstanding, he will get looks. There were several Division II, and I think even a Division III player in the senior bowls. I don't see this as a dead end move for him at all.
With Reilly Hennessey transferring to CWU that leaves us with only two active QBs on the roster going into Spring camp. The other two will be true Freshman next year which doesn't leave us with much depth. Assuming Gubrud is the starter next year and Barriere is the backup, do you pull a redshirt from one of the upcoming Freshmen? Tough position to be in.
