{"id":19481,"date":"2024-10-10T15:27:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/?p=19481"},"modified":"2024-10-10T15:27:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:27:43","slug":"aidan-chiles-should-qb1-the-whole-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spartanshadows.com\/?p=19481","title":{"rendered":"Despite criticism, Aidan Chiles deserves patience as QB1"},"content":{"rendered":"

For what feels like the sixth week in a row, some Michigan State fans are clamoring for a fresh look at quarterback. Despite turnovers, sophomore quarterback Aidan Chiles<\/a> needs to remain at the helm.<\/p>\n

I think the turning point for some fans came after Chiles’ game-ending interception on the road against Boston College. After playing Ohio State and Oregon, two teams currently ranked in the top three, the voices previously whispering for grad-transfer quarterback Tommy Shuster have crescendo’d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, Schuster is a great backup option. Coming over from the FCS to play his final year for a home-state team, Schuster has played solid in limited snaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a game-manager style, he\u2019s shown command of the offense, although mostly in garbage-time situations. His experience shows with his quick decision-making. Personally, I think he is easily the best backup quarterback in the state, potentially the second best overall passer in Michigan, but that doesn\u2019t mean he should get the starting nod.<\/span><\/p>\n

After three quick wins, did Michigan State football fans change their expectations for this season?<\/h3>\n

Whenever I talk with folks about the 2024 season, I\u2019ve always said that Michigan State is essentially playing with house money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not forget everything that\u2019s occurred within the program the last 12ish months:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Head coach fired amidst scandal<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Program instability for 10 straight games<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. New staff hired in December<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Coming into this season, this football program wasn\u2019t expected to do\u2026 literally anything. Vegas expected them to win four games. There was no expectation to compete for the Big Ten or a College Football Playoff berth, or even make a dang bowl game.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In the offseason, one could argue the best quarterback in the portal found a home in East Lansing. Although young, everybody and their brother could see the upside for Aidan Chiles. There are plays he makes that rival any other player in the entire country.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

    Justin Thind with a great example here:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    42 air-yards from Aidan Chiles in the face of pressure, off the back foot. No more than 5% of QBs in college football can make this throw. <\/p>\n

    Also, that\u2019s true freshman WR Nick Marsh beating Jabbar Muhammad on the other end.<\/p>\n

    (Also: zero INT-worthy throws from Chiles vs Oregon.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/UXkqzyKi7p<\/a><\/p>\n

    — Justin Thind (@JustinThind) October 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n