OT - Alabama backup QB transfer

[RUchip]

5 star redshirt freshmen Blake Barnett to transfer out of Alabama. The California native is only a redshirt freshmen and he started vs USC, but he lost the starting job for 3.5 games. He ran the spread out of HS and initially committed to Notre Dame as was the #2 QB behind UCLA's Josh Rosen.

Side note he's engaged to a professional surfer chick who is from and currently lives in New Jersey.

 

[CornerTavern]

Lock it up

 

[ArminRU]

Can he play on Saturday?

 

[MikeR0102]

can he get a hardship exemption on a transfer?

 

[OC Knight]

He should have gone to USC but another CA QB committed first forcing him to look elsewhere and then ended up in Alabama.

Knowing our luck with CA QBs maybe we pass ...

 

[RUtix4me]

Can i be the first to say...do you think we have a chance?

I just want to say it so no one else will

 

[Knight Shift]

can he get a hardship exemption on a transfer?

Hardship? yes.

 

[MADHAT1]

can't wait to see #freeBlake posted on this site

 

[MYHATINTHERING]

Can he play on Saturday?

my thoughts too

 

[anon_ivydyf0amkzay]

First world problems

 

[NewJerseyHawk]

I don't know.....we have Laviano and he has this year and next year.....(sarcasm of course)....if there is a way.....Yes please....

 

[Bleed_Scarlet]

5 star redshirt freshmen Blake Barnett to transfer out of Alabama. The California native is only a redshirt freshmen and he started vs USC, but he lost the starting job for 3.5 games. He ran the spread out of HS and initially committed to Notre Dame as was the #2 QB behind UCLA's Josh Rosen.

Side note he's engaged to a professional surfer chick who is from and currently lives in New Jersey.

And even if he came here, Laviano would still start due to his performance during practice

 

[RUMcMahon]

Hardship? yes.

Obviously this kid is very bright as well #lockitup ^^^

 

[RUBlackout]

Can she just enroll at RU instead? Wow

 

[RUBand]

And even if he came here, Laviano would still start due to his performance during practice

Were you at these practices?

 

[RUsince52]

He should have gone to USC but another CA QB committed first forcing him to look elsewhere and then ended up in Alabama.

Knowing our luck with CA QBs maybe we pass ...

That's funny - ended up at Alabama. Would have been funnier if it was as a walk-on. We should have such luck.

 

[RUsince52]

Engaged to a pro surfer, he'll come, but will be on our swim team !

 

[RutgersMO]

He should have gone to USC but another CA QB committed first forcing him to look elsewhere and then ended up in Alabama.

Knowing our luck with CA QBs maybe we pass ...

The question is CAN HE RUN / PASS?

MO

 

[Debtbubble]

Because the last 2 big QB transfers worked out so well. It's got to work out eventually? Is that the theory?

 

[colbert17]

Because the last 2 big QB transfers worked out so well. It's got to work out eventually? Is that the theory?

Third time is a charm???

 

[PSU_Nut]

Because the last 2 big QB transfers worked out so well. It's got to work out eventually? Is that the theory?

On top of that do you think it would be a great idea to bring in a drop back passer for a offense that features a mobile qb? For that reason I doubt Barnett even gives Rutgers a look.

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Here is his early season highlights his senior HS year.. yes he runs

Sooo.. is the deal that Kifkin brought him and kifkin knows he's out so he gave this kid the heads-up to xfer so he can bring him whereever he lands next?

 

[Debtbubble]

Hard to say. RU had a QB that was benched. He plays in the NFL now. He was replaced by a guy that plays in Italy.

I stopped trying to figure out what they are trying to do. I'm just assuming at this point that the stadium is on Indian burial grounds.

 

[PhilaPhans]

His throws don't look strong or crisp. He doesn't seem super fast. I don't see five stars in just that video. (Of course there's more to the designation, but still.)

The girl gets a 6th star, though.

 

[G-Bake]

Because the last 2 big QB transfers worked out so well. It's got to work out eventually? Is that the theory?

3rd time's the charm...

 

[Knight Shift]

His throws don't look strong or crisp. He doesn't seem super fast. I don't see five stars in just that video. (Of course there's more to the designation, but still.)

The girl gets a 6th star, though.

Does Rutgers have a surfing team?

 

[e5fdny]

Maybe this Blake will really have "it" this time. :rolleyes:

 

[RUich]

RU seems to have a long history of not getting or developing decent QB's. Looks like we are not too great at getting kickers either.

 

[mdk01]

5 star redshirt freshmen Blake Barnett to transfer out of Alabama. The California native is only a redshirt freshmen and he started vs USC, but he lost the starting job for 3.5 games. He ran the spread out of HS and initially committed to Notre Dame as was the #2 QB behind UCLA's Josh Rosen.

Side note he's engaged to a professional surfer chick who is from and currently lives in New Jersey.

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5 star redshirt freshmen Blake Barnett to transfer out of Alabama. The California native is only a redshirt freshmen and he started vs USC, but he lost the starting job for 3.5 games. He ran the spread out of HS and initially committed to Notre Dame as was the #2 QB behind UCLA's Josh Rosen.

Side note he's engaged to a professional surfer chick who is from and currently lives in New Jersey.

And kick Oden and Lewis to the curb? At some point we just have to develop the talent we get. But I'm all for a RU women's surfing team.

 

[Knight Shift]

His throws don't look strong or crisp. He doesn't seem super fast. I don't see five stars in just that video. (Of course there's more to the designation, but still.)

Sounds like starting QB material for RU.

 

[ScarletStateofNJ]

We should have Rettig, a former 4 star California QB transfer, recruit him.
On second though....


Realistically, he and his fiance probably met in California. He'll probably go to college out there. That being said, I'm sure Ash and co will give him a call.

 

[RUPartisan]

For people saying we failed with transfers in the past so dont try again that is absurd. Should we stop recruiting Florida too because a lot of them transfer? I am sure the presense of Rettig who does not fit this offense wont deter Ash in he wants him. I guess other schools didnt get the memo that you dont take qb transfers. We need talent at all positions period.

 

[RUchip]

Because the last 2 big QB transfers worked out so well. It's got to work out eventually? Is that the theory?

While I usually agree with transfers not panning out. This kid was a 5 star. He started the first game this year but Bama's true freshmen is a stud. Wherever he will be the starter.

 

[AreYouNUTS]

The last thing we need is another QB on our roster who can't properly run our offense so, unless he ran a spread or power option - whatever you want to call it - in high school, then this is a "pass" IMHO.

 

[scarletschuyler]

Can he complete an 8 yard down and out??

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

It is now official. He is no longer at Alabama.

 

[newell138]

maddie Peterson from wildwood

 

[alex13rufan]

Never been a Barnett fan

 

[WhiteBus]

Just love these threads. Every transfer, every time should come to Rutgers. Laughable. And sad at the same time.

 

[newell138]

Just love these threads. Every transfer, every time should come to Rutgers. Laughable. And sad at the same time.

I would agree but there is a NJ connection here so its not really that laughable. His fiance still lives in Wildwood when she isn't traveling to surf. I'm posting this pic for Caliknight