Spencer has started 11 games and is 4-7 (wins over Northwestern, SD St, Nevada and Rutgers).
The coaching staff seems to credit Petras for the 10 win season last year, but are we sure we win that Minnesota game if Spencer starts? I feel for Spencer and I understand why the coaching staff would want to give him every opportunity but this is insanity at this point. At minimum the mobility of Padilla or Labas could free up the line and run game a bit and allow us to not bleed from our eyes watching the last 6 games.
The willingness of Kirk and co to sacrifice a season because they like a kid's personality and work ethic marks the end of the competitive Ferentz era, and puts a tarnish on his legacy.
The coaching staff seems to credit Petras for the 10 win season last year, but are we sure we win that Minnesota game if Spencer starts? I feel for Spencer and I understand why the coaching staff would want to give him every opportunity but this is insanity at this point. At minimum the mobility of Padilla or Labas could free up the line and run game a bit and allow us to not bleed from our eyes watching the last 6 games.
The willingness of Kirk and co to sacrifice a season because they like a kid's personality and work ethic marks the end of the competitive Ferentz era, and puts a tarnish on his legacy.