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Michigan State Football: Each quarterback’s chance of starting in 2020

By Jack Williams

Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State football (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Rocky Lombardi, Michigan State football (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 27: Rocky Lombardi #12 of the Michigan State Spartans drops back to pass the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium on October 27, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – OCTOBER 27: Rocky Lombardi #12 of the Michigan State Spartans drops back to pass the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Spartan Stadium on October 27, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Rocky Lombardi

You can’t put too much trust in what we’ve seen from Rocky Lombardi in his past experience at the college level. The coaching staff didn’t help him at all. You don’t even need to watch his film to know that he never got the help he needed.

In fact, his experience as a Spartan quarterback to this point might even work against him. You only have to watch a single throw by him to realize that he doesn’t even know how to throw a football.

But his awful form can be fixed, as can the Spartan offense as a whole. There are good pieces in place and lots of potential for Jay Johnson to work with.

Lombardi’s strongest asset isn’t even necessarily his talent on the field, but rather his energy when he steps out onto the turf. I still remember how excited I was when I first saw this majestic, silky blonde-haired quarterback come into the game. He looks awesome, he gets into his celebrations, and he has potential.

Many people may be skeptical if he’s given the nod, but at the end of the day, it’s an opportunity he deserves.

Confidence Meter: 35 percent

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