A real head scratcher for sure. Along those same lines, I have not understood why Griffin Herbert was not utilized more. Hunter Lee/Trent Taylor/Griffin Herbert - I have always considered them to be great 3rd down short yardage options - any down really, but especially 3rd down when you had to have it.
Aaron Allen just announced he is entering transfer portal. Graduating with 2 yrs of eligibility left.
If true, hopefully an FCS school will pick him up and give him a chance. It appears to me that reality may be setting in about the evaluation skills and expectations of excellence related to our new coach. A few players will leave, replaced by higher level athletes who will excel in a new style led by the new coach. There is a new day @ Louisiana Tech and I am optimistic of better times ahead for both fans and athletes.
Id rather see A Allen leave than Head! Allen was given ample opportunities to prove his worth and failed! Now if Cumbie is a true QB whisperer and can make Allen a legit D1 QB then Im sold on Cumbie! It will take a herculean effort to make Allen a real QB!
Wishing Aaron the best at his new school. While he obviously wasn't a D1 level quarterback, I'll always remember his leading two fourth quarter scoring drives last season with us down by 14 to UAB, including the game tying 24 yard td pass with 10 seconds left as we beat UAB in OT in Ruston. Hope he's proud of his Tech degree even as we both move on.