Bud played for the Grey Eagle on those three national championship teams in the 30s. I think he was only an assistant coach for the Gophers for a short period. Maybe he learned the phrase from Bernie Bierman?
QB is big question. Untested red shirt freshman's competence is totally unpredictable. How will he react when those big, fast, quick, strong, nasty athletic guys are hunting him and big, fast, quick, strong, nasty athletic guys are flying all over the field? Huge test! I hope he embraces it...
Maybe he shies from contact. Many high school stars have no clue how physical and violent college football can be, especially at the highest level. And even physically big guys may not be mentally into contact. You only know once you get there. Do you seek contact? Or do you seek to...
So, a sports agent indicated those with seemingly no eligibility left are entering the portal for 2 reasons; 1), just in case litigation occurs that permits additional eligibility, and, 2), as a negotiation tactic with actual "professional" teams to obtain a guaranteed contract while the...