FSU football: How no spring practice affects QB competition

Final Thoughts

Whoever Mike Norvell selects as the starting quarterback will tell us a lot. I wrote a few weeks ago it’s possible Norvell could save James Blackman and name him the starter in 2020.

That sentiment wasn’t accepted my many FSU football fans at all. Most believe he’s not very good and will not be good under any circumstances regardless of the offense or who the coach is.

I disagree to an extent, playing as a true freshman and having a different offensive coordinator every year while playing behind a terrible offensive line didn’t help him at all.

The cancellation of spring practice is bigger than which QB is chosen to lead the team. This takes time to develop a rapport with the QB away from the offensive line, wide receivers, tight ends and running backs.

This means considerably fewer reps for all parties involved unless the NCAA grants permission to practice during the summer to replace spring.

The only problem is we have no way of knowing when this pandemic will be under control. Until then, it’ll be up to each play to be accountable in learning the playbook so they are ready to roll when practice resumes.