[akiddoc]

I always find the criticism of the 2012 decision laughable.  Because no one knows if Hogan was ready game one.  Hell, a lot of people wanted Nottingham.  

Interesting point. As I remember it, as we entered into the 2012 season, almost everyone was saying the QB competition was between Nunes and Nottingham. Hogan wasn't viewed at the same level as the other two. IIRC Nunes and Nottingham were more highly regarded recruits. When the season began, Hogan was considered to be mostly a running QB who could be used in a change-of-pace package. I remember a few people saying that Hogan had potential, but I don't remember people saying that Hogan was ready to be the starting QB in game one.

Exactly. I don't remember a single post on any Stanford board suggesting Hogan was the guy. There was a lot of shock when Hogan emerged.

[akiddoc]

I always find the criticism of the 2012 decision laughable.  Because no one knows if Hogan was ready game one.  Hell, a lot of people wanted Nottingham.  

Interesting point. As I remember it, as we entered into the 2012 season, almost everyone was saying the QB competition was between Nunes and Nottingham. Hogan wasn't viewed at the same level as the other two. IIRC Nunes and Nottingham were more highly regarded recruits. When the season began, Hogan was considered to be mostly a running QB who could be used in a change-of-pace package. I remember a few people saying that Hogan had potential, but I don't remember people saying that Hogan was ready to be the starting QB in game one.

Exactly. I don't remember a single post on any Stanford board suggesting Hogan was the guy. There was a lot of shock when Hogan emerged.