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Peach Bowl featuring potential 2nd tier QB Desmond Ridder

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#8 Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0) vs #9 Georgia (7-2)

New Year's Day - Noon ET on ESPN

UGA by 7.5

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Desmond Ridder

6'4"/215lbs

31-4 in 3 seasons at Cincinnati including 2 bowl game wins.

Looks to be a solid but raw talent. Lance athleticism with Wilson size. Could be an interesting option if we miss on a top tier prospect in the 1st. Just like Lance, we have a staff that can coach him up.

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9 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Not a fan. He has the kaepernick throwing motion 

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

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1 minute ago, Adb6368 said:

Reminds me of Tony pike for some reason. He’s a legend around here right?

Yes he was a legend because nobody can remember if he was real or not--wasn't he drafted in the Clausen draft?  I was thinking we took 2.  Might be wrong.

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13 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

I agree with this 100%. I’m big on big hands qbs and quick throwing motions. Luckily for the Bills Josh’s biggest challenge was lower body (clearing his hips), not release. It’s the release and wind up motion that is an uphill battle for change.

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36 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not trying to steal the focus, but I would not mind (on day 3) drafting Purdy of Iowa State.  He has excellent, calmness in the pocket--quiet feet, accuracy, and he reads the defense better than anyone in college right now.  His arm strength is average at best, however and he is about 6-1.  Quick delivery/release.  He sure sounds like a poor man's Brees.  To bring him in for a backup--or insurance--someone you can trade if your first rounder succeeds or someone who might take the reins should he fail or get injured.  I am just sold on him right now as an option should round 1 fall through -- or if we decide to find a reputable #3 for 2021 and possibly a #2 for 2022. 

The throwing motion thing is not worth it.  The Golden Calf of Bristol, Kaepernick--coaches thought they could change them.  It is nearly impossible--you can tweak it like they did Allen in Buffalo, but not change.

Seems a little too much like Teddy. After seeing the defenses figure out Teddy won’t throw deep, I really want a QB that can stretch the field. Imagine Anderson and Moore with a good deep ball being thrown their way.

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1 hour ago, top dawg said:

I'll watch this game! Ritter is intriguing! He's the main reason the Bearcats are undefeated and in the bowl (they're not without him). He'll be squarely in the same conversation as Jones and Trask with a decent showing tonight.

I know I sound like a broken record but this guy meets the criteria Rhule is looking for.  Smart, Fast and Athletic.  I would not be surprised if he shows well that he won't be our 2nd round selection.  Or possibly trade down and take him in the latter portion of the 1st. 

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I wonder how motivated Georgia is to play this game. They've already had a couple of opt outs.

For Cincinnati, this is their game to prove they should have been in the playoffs. 

I'd be careful about drawing too many conclusions on Rattler from this game. Cincinnati is going to be far more motivated to play.

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