At an OK level and transferring from WVU just means another ho hum nothing to see here transfer. WVU isn't what it used to be, and even then it wasn't special. In my book we need someone that can be starting material. Why should we be excited about a guy who couldn't cut the mustard at WVU?
WVU went 4-8 last year and got blown out in several games.
He’s coming here to be the backup. What starting level QB is going to sign up to be the backup at Northwestern??
Why don’t you cancel your Rock membership and donate that cash to the baseball program or Men’s Lacrosse?
After a little more reading: Marchiol also has two full years of eligibility left and was a four star recruit back in the day who has some athleticism and running ability. This is a better than usual off-cycle veteran backup/depth pickup with the upside to put it together and look like a future starter next year. The WVU fan base seems to like him too. This is a good pickup. I think Chiles is obviously our 1A option into the season, but if he gets dinged we may be very happy we have Nico available.
Chiles only has this year, Right? If so Marchiol has a full year to learn the system, heal his foot and bring some good competition to the QB room for 2027.
