Playing QB for the Cajuns not as easy for Chandler Fields as throwing to Ja'Marr Chase

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Playing quarterback at Archbishop Rummel near New Orleans, Chandler Fields often had it relatively easy. Having 2021 NFL Draft prospect Ja’Marr Chase as a receiver helped.

When Fields arrived at UL, however, nothing was simple. His first day practicing as a Ragin’ Cajun is a constant reminder.

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Tim Buckley

In reading this article and quotes from Fields, it still amazes me how so many kids come to a college program not understanding realistic expectations. This is not a knock on Fields as it is a persistent theme these days with young players hence the importance of the transfer portal but to be ____ed about running the scout team in your freshman year when we are really deep at QB especially when you were not a heavily recruited player at least at the D-1 level is surprising to me. I know you certainly need confidence in yourself but I'm just surprised more kids aren't willing to be patient when it comes to playing time.

I much rather a freshman come in with the mindset of playing scout team as disappointing than believing that’s where he will be, especially at QB

Wish I could read the article, but evidently the Daily Advertiser thinks their content is worth paying for. Pay for the privilege to read Tim Buckley??

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Originally Posted by zephyr

In reading this article and quotes from Fields, it still amazes me how so many kids come to a college program not understanding realistic expectations. This is not a knock on Fields as it is a persistent theme these days with young players hence the importance of the transfer portal but to be ____ed about running the scout team in your freshman year when we are really deep at QB especially when you were not a heavily recruited player at least at the D-1 level is surprising to me. I know you certainly need confidence in yourself but I'm just surprised more kids aren't willing to be patient when it comes to playing time.

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So you want kids to be ok with running a scout team? I would want my kids ____ed off that they are running scout team and hopefully that would drive them to continue to get better.

try incognito tab...or a different computer.. total starts over every month i think

now they can transfer without ever again sitting out i suppose. so theres that, thanks again ncaa. not sure what exactly about a portal magically alleviated all the previous reasons why transfers had to sit out

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Originally Posted by RougaWhite&Blue

now they can transfer without ever again sitting out i suppose. so theres that, thanks again ncaa. not sure what exactly about a portal magically alleviated all the previous reasons why transfers had to sit out

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Just making all the sports with the same rules. It's a one time transfer without sitting out.

In high school, he just had to get the ball to Koi Moore or run. Fields has come a long way.

That said we need to get him on the field in some position. Portal is too tempting nowadays. Nicholls would be my bet if it happens.

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Originally Posted by CajunAmos

Just making all the sports with the same rules. It's a one time transfer without sitting out.

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That is the way it should be. Coaches job hop all the time.

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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS

That is the way it should be. Coaches job hop all the time.

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I actually think a one time transfer would be OK, while a second transfer require you to sit a year unless there is a very special reason for an exemption like a serious illness in the family.

The one thing I would look at is how this could affect a teams APR rating as an early plan to leave could impact your class attendance or grades for some athletes.

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Originally Posted by cajuns80

So you want kids to be ok with running a scout team? I would want my kids ____ed off that they are running scout team and hopefully that would drive them to continue to get better.

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Did I say that? No, I don't want a kid here to just play around. I want a kid who wants to improve and get better but it also means having perspective and realizing that you are a freshman in a crowded position with upperclassmen. That's why I also noted the transfer portal as a means for guys to quickly jump out of a situation early if they are not going to be the man.