OrangeInKy
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I totally agree with you, but to be fair, they watched Hooker and Joe every day leading up to 2021 and chose Joe. There are many times a player doesn't win over the coach until he is thrust into action and shows he's a player. Having said that, being a 5 star doesn't mean the kid just plugs right in and starts on the road against a perennial SEC powerhouse. It's an insane idea for a team that is 5-1. We can sit here and cite many examples where it is disastrous, and few where it isn't. This is a top 25 team playing another top 25 team on the road, you don't just throw a freshman QB in right now if you don't have to. If the D and running game can give you a chance to win (it can, imo), then you run with that. There is so much more to the game/offense than just having a guy with raw talent.You may be forgetting the heupel and co get to watch nico every day. So they know what we have and they must not believe he’s ready. If it starts getting out of hand that’s when we may see him to give us a spark.
As far as Nico's NIL, it was an investment in the future. If he learns this year and is ready to go next year, paying him to sit and learn is worth every penny. Rushing him can do more harm that good, for all involved.