Re: Can we talk about the athleticism of Thorne?

by **StylesGShmooth** 2023-05-26, 12:31

AvgMSUJoe wrote:If a ceo can be bound by a non compete clause... does it take one school to successfully enforce one then BAM, they all do for NIL?

Jordan couldn't just jump to Adidas whenever he wanted...

If that non compete clause included anything about going to a specific school then it's against NCAA rules. You still can't pay players to go to a specific school.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-06-07, 14:03

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker shares thoughts on Payton Thorne’s transfer to Auburn

Spartans head coach Mel Tucker recently spoke to the media during a recruiting camp at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. During his availability, the topic of Thorne’s transfer was discussed. Tucker says that he feels that his team will rebound following the loss of Thorne, but has nothing but great things to say about him.

“I just wish Payton the very best of luck,” Tucker said. “He’s a really good player, a better person, got a great family. We wish him well.”

Tucker also shared his thoughts on the transfer portal as a whole. Of course, there are plenty of reasons for a college athlete to transfer to another school, could one reason be the idea of “greener pastures?” Tucker says yes.

“We’ve seen it right? We’ve gotten guys out of the portal, and it’s really common. So, I don’t think it’s anything that anyone should be surprised about,” Tucker said.

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-head-coach-mel-170052334.html

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-06-07, 14:44

Turtleneck wrote:Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker shares thoughts on Payton Thorne’s transfer to Auburn

Spartans head coach Mel Tucker recently spoke to the media during a recruiting camp at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. During his availability, the topic of Thorne’s transfer was discussed. Tucker says that he feels that his team will rebound following the loss of Thorne, but has nothing but great things to say about him.

“I just wish Payton the very best of luck,” Tucker said. “He’s a really good player, a better person, got a great family. We wish him well.”

Tucker also shared his thoughts on the transfer portal as a whole. Of course, there are plenty of reasons for a college athlete to transfer to another school, could one reason be the idea of “greener pastures?” Tucker says yes.

“We’ve seen it right? We’ve gotten guys out of the portal, and it’s really common. So, I don’t think it’s anything that anyone should be surprised about,” Tucker said.

https://sports.yahoo.com/michigan-state-head-coach-mel-170052334.html

Hoping for a NC for him, if MSU doesn't win it.

by **The Pantry** 2023-07-26, 20:17

Former MSU QB Payton Thorne not projected to start for Auburn

by **Motown Spartan** 2023-07-26, 21:15

The Pantry wrote:Former MSU QB Payton Thorne not projected to start for Auburn

Oh boy…

by AvgMSUJoe 2023-07-26, 21:44

The Pantry wrote:Former MSU QB Payton Thorne not projected to start for Auburn

The kids will eventually learn, right?

Wonder if his NIL bump was guaranteed?

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-07-26, 22:27

The Pantry wrote:Former MSU QB Payton Thorne not projected to start for Auburn

Maybe Tucker's evaluation was spot on?

by **DWags** 2023-07-26, 22:30

Compete. Nothing is given.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-07-26, 23:41

More evidence that Kenneth Walker should have won the Heisman. He carried MSU that entire year.

by **DWags** 2023-07-26, 23:46

Turtleneck wrote:More evidence that Kenneth Walker should have won the Heisman. He carried MSU that entire year.

I agree about the Heisman, but Thornes dime to Reed on 4th and one. Then following it up with a 2 pointer to Moseley weren’t flukes. He’s a good qb.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-07-27, 00:21

DWags wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:More evidence that Kenneth Walker should have won the Heisman. He carried MSU that entire year.

I agree about the Heisman, but Thornes dime to Reed on 4th and one. Then following it up with a 2 pointer to Moseley weren’t flukes. He’s a good qb.

No doubt, DWags. Definitely a good QB.

by **Nordic** 2023-07-27, 00:26

Trapper Gus wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Former MSU QB Payton Thorne not projected to start for Auburn

Maybe Tucker's evaluation was spot on?

Or maybe Spartanwire clickbait

https://www.si.com/college/auburn/football/payton-thorne-new-favorite-to-win-auburn-football-quarterback-battle-over-robby-ashford

BetOnline released odds for college football week one starting quarterbacks, with Robby Ashford over Payton Thorne. Ashford was -140, Thorne +100.

Overnight, the line has shifted dramatically in Thorne's favor. On July 25th Thorne became the favorite to win the battle:

Payton Thorne: -200

Robby Ashford: +150

Setting odds on who win the job before he’s been through an official practice is pretty silly.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-07-27, 00:53

While I wish Thorne well, he’s old news. Moving forward, focusing on Noah Kim or whomever wins the QB job. Let’s get this.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-07-30, 12:22

Things fell apart’ for Auburn transfer at previous school: Analyst

https://flywareagle.com/2023/07/30/fell-apart-auburn-football-transfer/

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-07-31, 14:28

Turtleneck wrote:Things fell apart’ for Auburn transfer at previous school: Analyst

https://flywareagle.com/2023/07/30/fell-apart-auburn-football-transfer/

Really hoping Thorne does well at Auburn and the new MSU QB does better at MSU.

by **DWags** 2023-07-31, 16:16

Trapper Gus wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Things fell apart’ for Auburn transfer at previous school: Analyst

https://flywareagle.com/2023/07/30/fell-apart-auburn-football-transfer/

Really hoping Thorne does well at Auburn and the new MSU QB does better at MSU.

Yep. Both him and Rocky never need to buy a beer in a bar I’m in because of their Michigan victories. I really think Thorne can play.

by Spartytruth 2023-08-01, 09:27

Turtleneck wrote:Things fell apart’ for Auburn transfer at previous school: Analyst

https://flywareagle.com/2023/07/30/fell-apart-auburn-football-transfer/

Is that even an article or news?

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-08-01, 09:40

Spartytruth wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:Things fell apart’ for Auburn transfer at previous school: Analyst

https://flywareagle.com/2023/07/30/fell-apart-auburn-football-transfer/

Is that even an article or news?

As an update on how he is doing at Auburn, sure it is.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-08-18, 09:55

Auburn names Payton Thorne starting QB: Michigan State transfer to run Hugh Freeze's offense

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/auburn-names-payton-thorne-starting-qb-michigan-state-transfer-to-run-hugh-freezes-offense/

by **NigelUno** 2023-09-02, 22:31

Auburn 59 - UMASS 14

Thorne:
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT QBR
10/17 141 8.3 1 0 69.9

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-09-03, 07:54

NigelUno wrote:Auburn 59 - UMASS 14

Thorne:
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT QBR
10/17 141 8.3 1 0 69.9

In what quarter was he replaced?

by **kingstonlake** 2023-09-03, 08:24

by **NigelUno** 2023-09-03, 08:44

Trapper Gus wrote:
NigelUno wrote:Auburn 59 - UMASS 14

Thorne:
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT QBR
10/17 141 8.3 1 0 69.9

In what quarter was he replaced?

3rd Quarter (after he threw his TD pass). Up 45-7.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-09-03, 09:10

NigelUno wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

In what quarter was he replaced?

3rd Quarter (after he threw his TD pass). Up 45-7.

That's what those numbers and the score told me. He is playing for a team that replaces the QB when the score is lopsided, regardless of when in the game it happens.

by **NigelUno** 2023-09-03, 11:51

Trapper Gus wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

3rd Quarter (after he threw his TD pass). Up 45-7.

That's what those numbers and the score told me. He is playing for a team that replaces the QB when the score is lopsided, regardless of when in the game it happens.

And Auburn said they were going to play their backup (more of a running threat). He actually got in, in the 1st quarter for goal line packages/plays and ran for 3 TDs in the 2nd quarter.

by **Turtleneck** 2023-09-03, 14:23

He's still got to flush some of that B1G 10 QB out of his system.

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by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-03, 17:48

Turtleneck wrote:He's still got to flush some of that B1G 10 QB out of his system.

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Seemed like PT was aiming the ball with that pass, as if he was mostly concerned with not throwing a pick. Gotta play smart and still be instinctive. Hesitation will get him and his teammates killed, and we don’t need any more dead CFB players.

by **Trapper Gus** 2023-09-03, 18:35

NigelUno wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

That's what those numbers and the score told me. He is playing for a team that replaces the QB when the score is lopsided, regardless of when in the game it happens.

And Auburn said they were going to play their backup (more of a running threat). He actually got in, in the 1st quarter for goal line packages/plays and ran for 3 TDs in the 2nd quarter.

Sort of sounds like two QB's might be better than one in this case. Thorne for before the red zone and the other one for scoring from the 20 on in.

by **NigelUno** 2023-09-03, 19:13

Trapper Gus wrote:
NigelUno wrote:

And Auburn said they were going to play their backup (more of a running threat). He actually got in, in the 1st quarter for goal line packages/plays and ran for 3 TDs in the 2nd quarter.

Sort of sounds like two QB's might be better than one in this case. Thorne for before the red zone and the other one for scoring from the 20 on in.

2 QBs might be better than 1, when you're playing UMASS.

We'll see how it works out when they play A&M and Georgia later this month.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2023-09-23, 14:35

Looks like he got benched. 46 yards in the first half at a&m and they put the backup in.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2023-09-23, 14:47

He’s back

by **Turtleneck** 2023-09-23, 15:08

We should all send thank you notes to Kenneth Walker. Thorne should give Walker the Chevy truck he got through an NIL deal at Auburn and Tucker should give Walker all the money he ever earned at MSU, and whatever he gets paid out. Also, Walker should be retroactively given a Heisman.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2023-09-23, 15:15

Turtleneck wrote:We should all send thank you notes to Kenneth Walker. Thorne should give Walker the Chevy truck he got through an NIL deal at Auburn and Tucker should give Walker all the money he ever earned at MSU, and whatever he gets paid out. Also, Walker should be retroactively given a Heisman.

It should teach everyone that the heisman (voted on by fat aging writers who don’t know anything) is a bullshit award and that the Walter camp award (voted in by fat aging coaches who know things) is the one that everyone should care about. Fuck the heisman.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2023-09-30, 17:29

Fighting Thornes are giving UGA a ballgame.

by **kingstonlake** 2023-09-30, 17:44

He’s gonna rush for over 100

by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-30, 17:49

kingstonlake wrote:He’s gonna rush for over 100

Thank you for rebroadcasting what Brad Nessler already told us. Can we talk about the athleticism of Thorne? - Page 2 2809484752

by **duffy munn** 2023-09-30, 18:56

Thorne played well enough for Auburn to win today. A bunch of drops on good throws. I still think he's way better than what we have now.

by **tGreenWay** 2023-09-30, 19:05

duffy munn wrote:Thorne played well enough for Auburn to win today. A bunch of drops on good throws. I still think he's way better than what we have now.

Floyd and Kingston put the jinx on him.

by **kingstonlake** 2023-09-30, 19:10

tGreenWay wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:He’s gonna rush for over 100

Thank you for rebroadcasting what Brad Nessler already told us.

I saw he had rushed for 91. I’m guessing he fell short?

by **Heat Miser** 2023-09-30, 19:14

kingstonlake wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:He’s gonna rush for over 100

Thank you for rebroadcasting what Brad Nessler already told us.

I saw he had rushed for 91. I’m guessing he fell short?

60 of it was 1 play early in the game.

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