Didn't say he was only his performance would lead most any observer to believe otherwise. I actually think he might be serving up some crow to the army of naysayers.
Btw I don't say it as much as some of the others but you are smarter than this.
Last season, U Free frequently said Thorne makes all the throws and looks the part in practice. That didn't always translate into success on Saturdays. I think the vast majority of that was due to the system in place, and the definite lack of talent around him. But not all, by any means. He did some stupid shit on more than one or two occasions.
As I said above, the O-line should be significantly improved. Not great, or dominant, but a hell of a lot better than we've had in maybe 5-6 years. U Free will definitely be 100% more involved than he was last season, along with new OC, Derrick Nix. And the "Juice" in the WR room?
Take away the studs in this freshman class, who, if at Alabama, would be the #1, #2, #3 and #4 top preseason Heisman contenders because, you know, Alabama. Forget them for a second. Take the combined 2023 numbers of transfers, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Robert Lewis alone.
123 receptions for 1,550 yards and 11 TD's
Now take the combined 2023 stats of the 9 (NINE) wide receivers for us.
98 receptions for 1,284 yards and 7 TD's.
So, take that production that transferred in, add who was by far, our leading receiver last year, TE Revolver Good Forecast, then bring the juice from Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, Malcolm Simmons, Bryce Cain and Sam Jackson, Jr. VIXXV.
I think Thorne should be able to fix most of his shortcomings from last season. If he does....