Gavin Wimsatt Commits to Kentucky!!

[Knight Shift]

We are doomed.



"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football. New offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan has talked about how important it is for the quarterback to provide some value as a rusher. There is no doubt that Gavin Wimsatt can provide that, but a ton of development as a passer in the pocket will be needed for the transfer.


Wimsatt projects as a power conference backup who can provide a short window high floor to the offense thanks to his running ability. The redshirt junior has starter-level tools as a passer but must develop better accuracy quickly as constant misfires can make him turnover-prone and prevent an offense from playing on schedule."

Transfer Bio Blast: Gavin Wimsatt

Kentucky is hosting Rutgers transfer Gavin Wimsatt for a visit. What could the Big Ten transfer bring to Lexington?

www.on3.com

 

[Knight Shift]

Ouch:

Wimsatt

Rutgers quarterback transfer visiting today according to ksr

kentucky.forums.rivals.com

 

[RUTGERS95]

and in the SEC they say it's 'kentucky being kentucky'
taking a sub 50% cast off from Rutgers who lost his starting job to a QB with average numbers should open some eyes lol

 

[colbert17]

Not surprising

 

[retired711]

What is "a short window high floor?"

I wonder if he's going to be a first down/second down QB with a better passer coming in on third down except when it's third and short.

 

[Westcoast]

"KENTUCKY is recruiting Gavin Wimsatt..."

If at first you don't succeed...

 

[Kbee3]

We are doomed.

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"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football. New offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan has talked about how important it is for the quarterback to provide some value as a rusher. There is no doubt that Gavin Wimsatt can provide that, but a ton of development as a passer in the pocket will be needed for the transfer.


Wimsatt projects as a power conference backup who can provide a short window high floor to the offense thanks to his running ability. The redshirt junior has starter-level tools as a passer but must develop better accuracy quickly as constant misfires can make him turnover-prone and prevent an offense from playing on schedule."

Transfer Bio Blast: Gavin Wimsatt

Kentucky is hosting Rutgers transfer Gavin Wimsatt for a visit. What could the Big Ten transfer bring to Lexington?

www.on3.com

I was thinking more likely Morehead St.

 

[rutgersal]

Gavin could stay here and backup. If he’s going to transfer, he should transfer to a place where he can start.

 

[Yeah Baby]

Ouch:

Wimsatt

Rutgers quarterback transfer visiting today according to ksr

kentucky.forums.rivals.com

Wow they have idiot posters too. Lol

If the KU staff wants him I'm sure there's a good reason for it. He gets back home so probably a win win for him. He won't be getting much of a break playing great Defenses down there but I doubt KU plays the Top 3 Defenses in NCAaF next year like we did last year. Not to mention Iowa coming in at number 7 and Miami and VT also ranked in Top 25.

 

[Knight Shift]

Wow they have idiot posters too. Lol

If the KU staff wants him I'm sure there's a good reason for it. He gets back home so probably a win win for him. He won't be getting much of a break playing great Defenses down there but I doubt KU plays the Top 3 Defenses in NCAaF next year like we did last year. Not to mention Iowa coming in at number 7 and Miami and VT also ranked in Top 25.

What makes them idiot posters--questioning completion percentage and more INTs than TDs?

 

[retired711]

Gavin could stay here and backup. If he’s going to transfer, he should transfer to a place where he can start.

Maybe he cares a lot about being back home and would find it preferable to be a backup there than a backup here. It's one thing to be a starter when you're almost 700 miles from home but quite another to be a backup there. If you're going to be a backup anyway, maybe it's better to be home.

 

[rutgersal]

Maybe he cares a lot about being back home and would find it preferable to be a backup there than a backup here. It's one thing to be a starter when you're almost 700 miles from home but quite another to be a backup there. If you're going to be a backup anyway, maybe it's better to be home.

Let’s see what he decides. Admittedly, there’s no place like home.

 

[RUTGERS95]

Wow they have idiot posters too. Lol

If the KU staff wants him I'm sure there's a good reason for it. He gets back home so probably a win win for him. He won't be getting much of a break playing great Defenses down there but I doubt KU plays the Top 3 Defenses in NCAaF next year like we did last year. Not to mention Iowa coming in at number 7 and Miami and VT also ranked in Top 25.

so you think Greg is an idiot now?


better post here

Gavin Wimsatt transferring from Rutgers

kentucky.forums.rivals.com

 

[rurichdog]

"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football."

I cannot think of a better quarterback to have on your team if you want to run the ball more. You won't have much of a choice...

 

[Section124]

Gavin is by all accounts a great kid, had a calm presence in the pocket and looks the part. Greg probably put major handcuffs on the kid to limit turnovers. That being said he just can't even complete the most basic of passes. This team needs to get to the next level and never will with him at QB.

Good luck to Gavin and make the most of your next opportunity.

 

[RUScrew85]

"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football."

I cannot think of a better quarterback to have on your team if you want to run the ball more. You won't have much of a choice...

Except he almost never runs...

 

[Knight Shift]

Except he almost never runs...

Under Kirk and Greg. . . . .

 

[T2Kplus20]

Ouch:

Wimsatt

Rutgers quarterback transfer visiting today according to ksr

kentucky.forums.rivals.com

We all can watch the games and see his performance.

 

[rurichdog]

Except he almost never runs...

Right, but if you want any offense whatsoever your running backs and h backs will run the ball for you.

 

[LotusAggressor]

We are doomed.

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"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football. New offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan has talked about how important it is for the quarterback to provide some value as a rusher. There is no doubt that Gavin Wimsatt can provide that, but a ton of development as a passer in the pocket will be needed for the transfer.


Wimsatt projects as a power conference backup who can provide a short window high floor to the offense thanks to his running ability. The redshirt junior has starter-level tools as a passer but must develop better accuracy quickly as constant misfires can make him turnover-prone and prevent an offense from playing on schedule."

Transfer Bio Blast: Gavin Wimsatt

Kentucky is hosting Rutgers transfer Gavin Wimsatt for a visit. What could the Big Ten transfer bring to Lexington?

www.on3.com

Worst case scenario.

 

[AntiG]

well it is his home state, he's from Owensboro, home of Kentucky's best BBQ joint Moonlite BBQ Inn, famous for their mutton in particular. Really tasty spot and AYCE buffet. If you ever go there, try the burgoo stew

 

[Shelby65]

Gavin could stay here and backup. If he’s going to transfer, he should transfer to a place where he can start.

or start in 2025

 

[buffalochicken21]

well it is his home state, he's from Owensboro, home of Kentucky's best BBQ joint Moonlite BBQ Inn, famous for their mutton in particular. Really tasty spot and AYCE buffet. If you ever go there, try the burgoo stew

Are you suggesting Gavin is considering transferring to Kentucky for the Burgoo Stew?

 

[ashokan]

We are doomed.

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"Kentucky wants to get back to running the football. New offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan has talked about how important it is for the quarterback to provide some value as a rusher. There is no doubt that Gavin Wimsatt can provide that, but a ton of development as a passer in the pocket will be needed for the transfer.[/URL]

Article said he passes better long which is what I've been saying

"Wimsatt struggled with three-level accuracy last season on tape. Looks like he aims the ball on short passes around the line of scrimmage and misfires on slants. Better at pushing the ball downfield showing some good touch and ball placement on throws up the seam and down the sideline. Has velocity to drive the football down the middle."

RU did not have the OL/WR for long balls (Washington a bit)

Meanwhile, many people seem unaware that Kaliak portaled from Minn for same reasons Gavin portaled - a new starter portaled in (Max Brosmer who completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,459 yards and 29 touchdown passes in 2023 at New Hampshire).

He was already voted a captain by players

Fleck has already taken notice that players are buying into Brosmer.

"He’s already a captain, players vote on that. For him to be in the role that he is already, that takes a lot of work. He’s a really good player, the data is out there to support that. But we’ve got to continue to keep that arrow moving and needle moving for him to be able to close that gap," Fleck said."

Gophers name Max Brosmer captain for 2024 season

The Gophers football team held a spring practice on Saturday open to members of Dinkytown Athletes, the school's NIL collective.

www.fox9.com

SI College football article already naming Brosmer potentially the 6th best QB in B1G. Kaliak they had a 16th.

"Garbers and Kaliakmnis have both made a handful of starts, but haven't shown anything worth writing home about, while M.J. 15,16 out of 18. Morris is an inexperienced transfer from NC State."

Ranking 2024 Big Ten starting quarterbacks in six tiers

Where does Minnesota's QB1 stand within the conference?

www.si.com

So Minn's clunker moved to RU and RU moved theirs to Kentucky. I can understand people wanting an upgrade at QB but RU just got a cast-off. I was reminded of a three stooges skit

 

[Knight Shift]

Article said he passes better long which is what I've been saying

"Wimsatt struggled with three-level accuracy last season on tape. Looks like he aims the ball on short passes around the line of scrimmage and misfires on slants. Better at pushing the ball downfield showing some good touch and ball placement on throws up the seam and down the sideline. Has velocity to drive the football down the middle."

RU did not have the OL/WR for long balls (Washington a bit)

Meanwhile, many people seem unaware that Kaliak portaled from Minn for same reasons Gavin portaled - a new starter portaled in (Max Brosmer who completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,459 yards and 29 touchdown passes in 2023 at New Hampshire).

He was already voted a captain by players

Fleck has already taken notice that players are buying into Brosmer.

"He’s already a captain, players vote on that. For him to be in the role that he is already, that takes a lot of work. He’s a really good player, the data is out there to support that. But we’ve got to continue to keep that arrow moving and needle moving for him to be able to close that gap," Fleck said."

Gophers name Max Brosmer captain for 2024 season

The Gophers football team held a spring practice on Saturday open to members of Dinkytown Athletes, the school's NIL collective.

www.fox9.com

SI College football article already naming Brosmer potentially the 6th best QB in B1G. Kaliak they had a 16th.

"Garbers and Kaliakmnis have both made a handful of starts, but haven't shown anything worth writing home about, while M.J. 15,16 out of 18. Morris is an inexperienced transfer from NC State."

Ranking 2024 Big Ten starting quarterbacks in six tiers

Where does Minnesota's QB1 stand within the conference?

www.si.com

So Minn's clunker moved to RU and RU moved theirs to Kentucky. I can understand people wanting an upgrade at QB but RU just got a cast-off. I was reminded of a three stooges skit

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So are you predicting a fail based on past results?

Perhaps with an improved OL and improved WR Corps and Athan being reunited with his original OC (instead of newbie, 1st time OC (co-OC), Athan will show improvement over last year. Likewise, maybe Gavin would have seen the save improvement had he stayed and won the starting job.

 

[RUScrew85]

Under Kirk and Greg. . . . .

I guess we'll see next season...

 

[RUTGERS95]

Article said he passes better long which is what I've been saying

"Wimsatt struggled with three-level accuracy last season on tape. Looks like he aims the ball on short passes around the line of scrimmage and misfires on slants. Better at pushing the ball downfield showing some good touch and ball placement on throws up the seam and down the sideline. Has velocity to drive the football down the middle."

RU did not have the OL/WR for long balls (Washington a bit)

Meanwhile, many people seem unaware that Kaliak portaled from Minn for same reasons Gavin portaled - a new starter portaled in (Max Brosmer who completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,459 yards and 29 touchdown passes in 2023 at New Hampshire).

He was already voted a captain by players

Fleck has already taken notice that players are buying into Brosmer.

"He’s already a captain, players vote on that. For him to be in the role that he is already, that takes a lot of work. He’s a really good player, the data is out there to support that. But we’ve got to continue to keep that arrow moving and needle moving for him to be able to close that gap," Fleck said."

Gophers name Max Brosmer captain for 2024 season

The Gophers football team held a spring practice on Saturday open to members of Dinkytown Athletes, the school's NIL collective.

www.fox9.com

SI College football article already naming Brosmer potentially the 6th best QB in B1G. Kaliak they had a 16th.

"Garbers and Kaliakmnis have both made a handful of starts, but haven't shown anything worth writing home about, while M.J. 15,16 out of 18. Morris is an inexperienced transfer from NC State."

Ranking 2024 Big Ten starting quarterbacks in six tiers

Where does Minnesota's QB1 stand within the conference?

www.si.com

So Minn's clunker moved to RU and RU moved theirs to Kentucky. I can understand people wanting an upgrade at QB but RU just got a cast-off. I was reminded of a three stooges skit

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they never watched him as he never completed a long pass over the shoulder like we saw AK do in the spring game. c'mon.....

'Better at pushing the ball downfield showing some good touch and ball placement on throws up the seam and down the sideline'................on what planet was this guy watching Gav?

 

[Knight Shift]

I guess we'll see next season...

I'm pretty neutral on the whole situation. A change was needed. Whether that change will result in an improved passing game and overall offense remains to be seen. One would think that with an improved WR corps, the passing game should improve, and the running game should be improved with Sam Brown back at full strength. But stranger things have happened.
As for GW, don't blame him for leaving. He has 2 years left to make his mark on college football. Time will tell if his leaving was good for him. But the prospect of sitting on the bench is never exciting for a player who was the starter.

 

[SBP]

I was thinking more likely Morehead St.

He stop hatin on my Alma mater! 😂

 

[RUTGERS95]

I'm pretty neutral on the whole situation. A change was needed. Whether that change will result in an improved passing game and overall offense remains to be seen. One would think that with an improved WR corps, the passing game should improve, and the running game should be improved with Sam Brown back at full strength. But stranger things have happened.
As for GW, don't blame him for leaving. He has 2 years left to make his mark on college football. Time will tell if his leaving was good for him. But the prospect of sitting on the bench is never exciting for a player who was the starter.

good post

 

[ashokan]

So are you predicting a fail based on past results?

Perhaps with an improved OL and improved WR Corps and Athan being reunited with his original OC (instead of newbie, 1st time OC (co-OC), Athan will show improvement over last year. Likewise, maybe Gavin would have seen the save improvement had he stayed and won the starting job.

Could be true - I expected GW to be better with Dymere Miller and better OL long ball blocking.
This was supposed to be a "year of mastery" lol.

Fact is, comparing best seasons, Wimsatt was practically identical to Vedral (another Dual Threat recruit) for passing. Vedral had a few more clicks on accuracy (dump off passes to Pacheco and others can do that) but YDs/TDs/INTs practically same area. Wimsatt just added another 9 rushing TDs and more wins.

“Completions come as a result of protection, correct routes and then throwing and catching the football,” head coach Greg Schiano said during his press conference on Monday. “So everybody contributes. But at the end of the day, it goes on whose record? The quarterback’s. He gets the completion percentage. The receivers don’t; the line doesn’t. At the end of the day, we need to be more accurate with the ball for sure. So we’re working on it. But like everything else, we are developing, and I’m sure he’s going to get better at it.”

Greg Schiano speaks on accuracy issues of Gavin Wimsatt within offense

The Scarlet Knights quarterback is at the bottom of completion percentage rankings.

www.onthebanks.com

 

[MrsScrew]

And then he commits. Good luck to him

 

[ScarletKid2008]

Would be cool to see Gavin start . I’d be cheering for him. Can’t hate on him going back to his home state school

 

[Knight Shift]

Would be cool to see Gavin start . I’d be cheering for him. Can’t hate on him going back to his home state school

I wish him luck. A fine young man, who made a decision to move on.

 

[Knight Shift]

And then he commits. Good luck to him

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@Richie O -did you guys have any lead on this? In yesterday's pod, you guys thought it might be New Mexico State.

 

[Knight Shift]

Gavin Wimsatt transferring from Rutgers

kentucky.forums.rivals.com

 

[Caliknight]

If they want to get back to running the ball Gavin is the guy. He's automatic on the handoff. It's his best attribute.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Glad he found a landing spot, good luck to him!

 

[Yeah Baby]

What makes them idiot posters--questioning completion percentage and more INTs than TDs?

Nope. Bad question by you. You posted the thread go back and read it and figure it out.

Since they just signed him it should be easier for you to follow along.

 

[Yeah Baby]

If they want to get back to running the ball Gavin is the guy. He's automatic on the handoff. It's his best attribute.

Means a lot coming from a LAX fan where mediocre athletes can be D1 players lol.