I'd be shocked if Willy Korn plays tonight, other than in an injury situation or a mop-up role. I had high hopes last week, as reports surfaced that there was some discussion among the coaching staff about Korn seeing some time on the field to provide a "spark" for the team.
Why won't Korn play? It doesn't fit Bowden's MO. It doesn't fit Rob Spence's MO. They want no part of a quarterback controversy, even if it costs them games and eventually their jobs. Either Bowden and Spence deserve academy awards for their performance in hiding Korn's preparation for playing time, or tonight will be "same ole', same ole'", with Cullen Harper struggling and the Tigers most likely coming up just short.
Could Korn do any better than Harper? Who really knows? He could be far worse, he could be far better. He could be the same. My guess is that we'll never know until next year, after Harper (and most likely Bowden) is gone. Korn has looked sharp in all 4 appearances (two last year and two this year), albeit against lesser competition. But Harper hasn't looked especially sharp even when playing against that lesser competition, much less against the better teams on the schedule. The fact is Harper hasn't been the same since the Boston College game last November for whatever reason. That's a fact.
What it boils down to is Bowden trusts Harper's experience and mediocre play more than he trusts Korn's aggressive style and inexperience. It's a calculated gamble that paid dividends last year, but is severely lacking positive results this year. If I see Korn on the field by choice tonight, I will be the most surprised observer in the Tiger Nation. Make no mistake - I'll be happy about it, but surprised nonetheless.
Could Korn do any better than Harper? Who really knows? He could be far worse, he could be far better. He could be the same. My guess is that we'll never know until next year, after Harper (and most likely Bowden) is gone. Korn has looked sharp in all 4 appearances (two last year and two this year), albeit against lesser competition. But Harper hasn't looked especially sharp even when playing against that lesser competition, much less against the better teams on the schedule. The fact is Harper hasn't been the same since the Boston College game last November for whatever reason. That's a fact.
What it boils down to is Bowden trusts Harper's experience and mediocre play more than he trusts Korn's aggressive style and inexperience. It's a calculated gamble that paid dividends last year, but is severely lacking positive results this year. If I see Korn on the field by choice tonight, I will be the most surprised observer in the Tiger Nation. Make no mistake - I'll be happy about it, but surprised nonetheless.
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