NorthKCHawk
Well-Known Member
I agree with Rob and Doch's thinking, but I think this statement at the end of your post is an overstatement. Even if Grownoski is the anointed starter and that fact is made plain to Sully, he would be wise to stay. The starter can get a serious injury, for sure. That happens in a lot of programs every year. But, beyond that, there a less serious injury scenario where there are spot duties, or the starter loses his helmet, or mop up duty or packages for the back up. All of those things are possible for the back-up and that gets you on the field.
It seems clear enough that if Sully stays, he is highly likely to be the #2 guy all year long. Just like Sully cannot go anywhere decent and be guaranteed the starting gig, he also can't go anywhere and be guaranteed he would be the backup. If he transfers over the Summer, shows up in Fall camp, he may end up being #3, as a guy with no more eligibility, and never see the field.
He seems like a bright kid. Staying at Iowa is by far the best move he can make.
