Don't hate this at all. In the transfer portal era, you need to make this kind of move to shore-up depth in the QB room. Odds are, we'll have at least one less QB in the room shortly after a new starter wins the job.
Yep, perfect fit to the specific need. And him having the opportunity to learn for a year under Day, Hartline, and Dennis will help him in his pursuit of coaching. Win, win.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
He's actually had great qb coaching already. Jonathan Smith was the Beaver qb who led Oregon State to a number 2 ranking and beat Notre Dame 41-9 in their bowl game. Smith was a qb coach under Dennis Erickson and is now the Beaver head coach. Guessing he is transferring because he wasn't the starter and Oregon State was the school that DJ Uiagalelei chose to transfer to from Clemson. If he was going to coach, guessing Ohio State adds a more complex passing scheme and has better connections than Oregon State.
You really think Day has already chosen Brown as the starter? That's a crock. Right now McCord is absolutely the frontrunner for the job. He has a year of experience in the program that Devin doesn't have, he already has a pre-existing chemistry with Marv from their time together in HS, and between the two of them he has the better arm (though Devin is more mobile for sure). McCord is not going to transfer unless he loses the starting job and right now the job is very much his to lose (Devin will have to make a huge impression in spring ball to start gaining ground on him in the competition). This kid is not going to be much of a factor in the QB competition (and if he is that's a problem because that would likely mean that McCord and Brown are struggling and the coaches don't have much faith in them).
It will be his third year. This transfer does not affect McCord's status in the program whatsoever, and it certainly does not make a departure "likely." Glad we've got this guy, but he's in the Gunnar Hoak/Jagger LaRoe category--a decent QB who can provide depth, play on scout team, etc. McCord and Brown know that.
Yes all for professional journeymen in the college game...hopefully some team will only field 7 year guys...Ryan Reynolds kicks in 5 Mil in NIL and they change the nickname to the Van Wilders...my gal Tara can run 'player development'.
i THINK IT'S GREAT. The others don't see him as a threat. More of a mentor and a solid go to on any set in a pinch. All stated reasons. Otherwise, I'd fear.
Feels like he was looking for a good grad school or future coaching opportunity. Learn under Day and team for his final year and possibly play a bit if needed.
...or just wants to play college football one more time. There's nothing wrong with that. He has the rest of his life to do something else. This is it for football. Let's support and welcome him to the Buckeyes.
Totally expected this! I was concerned if both McCord and Brown would stick around if they aren't picked to start next year. With only a true freshman as a backup depth would be a serious issue.
Welcome!
I saw a UFO once.......it told me to have a goodyear!
I actually like this move. He and the other guys know he’s a backup. If he wants to go into coaching afterwards, no better place to learn then from Day and Dennis. I see him becoming a graduate assistant here, just a smart move be him. Welcome.
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Does he have a home town or a state that he is from ?
Weirdly enough, no he doesn't. He was born at 18 years old on campus and just started playing QB for Nebraska immediately before transferring to Oregon State.
Just kiddin', Google says his HS was in Calabasas. Not sure about where he was born.
Gebbia was in the same 2017 class at Calabasas as Keyshawn Johnson, Jr. and Darnay Holmes. They each had over 1,000 yards receiving their senior season. WR Johnny Wilson, who tore it up at FSU his year, had over 800 yards receiving as a freshman. To say Gebbia had some weapons would be an understatement.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
Right now we only have two scholarship QBs on the team until Kienholz arrives (and he won't be here until the summer). Day has always preferred to have four.
I think they have a handle on it we seem to worry every year about the 85 and never have an issue. When push comes to shove if need be someone will be told your welcome to stay but you will not play one down.
We've lost 5 scholarship guys to the portal (Teradja Mitchell, Jantzen Dunn, Jaylen Johnson, JK Johnson, and Javontae Jean-Baptiste), we have a number of guys declaring for the draft and/or graduating/moving on (Stroud, Cage, Vincent, ZH, Hickman, McCalister, JSN, Rossi, Paris, Dawand, Wypler, Babb), and a number of other guys whose futures here are very up in the air (Josh Proctor, Tyler Friday, Jaden McKenzie, Palaie Gaoteote, potentially Gee Scott, Jayden Ballard, and Evan Pryor). Not to mention we have 23 recruits coming in with the 2023 class and if McCord loses the QB competition he's likely headed for the portal as well. I don't think being over the scholarship limit is going to be much of an issue.
Especially since if you look at the scholarship grid, there's a number of guys from the 2020 and 2021 classes who haven't yet sniffed the field and are potentially at risk of getting jumped by younger guys. Not going to name specific names of course because that's not really fair, but like...you can look at the scholarship grid and see some names where you go "hmmm, haven't heard much about him" or which seem to still be blocked by guys ahead/behind.
Plenty of scholarships will be available after taking another relatively small recruiting class. This won't stop OSU from taking transfers at other positions. Day, and most coaches, prefer having 4 scholarship QBs on roster if possible, although that's become more difficult in the portal era. This also protects against a scenario in which Brown wins the starting job and McCord transfers. Having only 2 scholarship QBs would be a bad place to be.
I agree that the numbers will be worked out but the handy-dandy scholarship grid shows that 'plenty' may depend on its definition. Currently at 88 (with the other-OSU QB). Granted the list suggests that 85 shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure that there are 'plenty' available. It's been funny to hear posters wanting to grab all these players from the portal and not understand the 85 limit. And to be sure, the scholarship grid is not always accurate. The X-man had a scholarship for nearly a year before it was announced and the grid updated.
There are 3 veterans still on that list who are almost certainly not coming back and I'd expect 5-7 more transfers by the end of the Spring transfer period. In the end the Buckeyes will be able to bring in another OT and CB if they are so inclined.
I agree that there isn't room to bring in 10 transfers or something like that (nor do they need to) but I could see 2-4 more guys being brought in by the start of next season, and I'd be surprised if the staff was looking for more than that.
I agree on your 3 and the ability to bring in a DB or OT but I hope we don't have 5 to 7 more transfers as that could really impact the depth. We can't afford losing any DBs. I could see a WR, OL, and maybe an LB though.
This might be the dumbest comment I've ever seen. Why are people here actually dense enough to think that we're bringing this guy here to start? Good God. He's here for depth and depth only. He falls into the Chris Chugunov mold of veteran presence in the QB room with starting experience.
Because right now they only have two scholarship QBs on the team (since Kienholz is not here yet) and they need the depth. He's not going to be a factor in the QB competition. That will be strictly between Brown and McCord.
They already missed on the best corners and tackles in the portal this go around. Hopefully there will be some good ones hitting the portal in the spring. They aren’t going to take a random body out of the portal just to say they did if the talent is there and/or they don’t fit what the team wants/needs…nor should you want them to.
My point exactly .... whiffing on the talented corners and tackles on the first go-round, while the Puke & Blue were able to upgrade their poor recruiting effort at the HS level, with some talent from the portal ....
….. I mean the transfer window for guys coming on campus THIS semester ended already , we are not waiting for the second wave , Aka grad transfers & players who decide to leave
If they end up choosing him as the starter that's a problem and doesn't bode well for next season. The other guys will have had to spectacularly flame out for that to happen.
As some have already pointed out, coaches are probably predicting that when the starting QB is announced QB2 is transferring. This provides additional depth in the event QB1 gets injured.
Needed another quarterback for next year, I'm fine with it, he won't play but having a veteran in the room is a good thing. Who knows maybe if we are up by a billion on someone he gets in for a few snaps. It'll most likely be McCord and then brown as the backup.
Successful people do what they have to, whether they feel like it or not
Fills a need and it’s a smart move for him as well. His value as a veteran backup helps us while the elite qb coaching he’ll receive will help him as a player and in the future as a coach. Win win!
Just looked him up on 247 sports. Top 200 recruit in 2017. Ranked 9 pro style qb. We took Martell that year. Maybe Day saw something in this kid but took Martell due to the hype and wants to try him out.
Day didn't take Martell. Day got the OC job a month to signing day in 2017 and Martell had been committed for 6 months and enrolled around the same time Day started. Tate was a guy Urban wanted.
Really like this move. Not to be lost is that he was coached by Jonathan Smith, who has been a miracle worker as head coach at Oregon State, which is such a tough place to win at. Smith is Oregon State's career passing leader, and he's known as a QB guru and a great teacher. Gebbia will be a terrific addition to the QB room.
I thought the name sounded kind of familiar, and being that he's been around for 7 years that is probably why; haha. Anyway, I assume at this point he is most likely a summer enrollee? Or is he able to get into class in time to be able to participate in spring ball?
For depth, emergency needs and mentoring our younger guys, this is about as good as you could get from the portal.. it’s what we needed and he can play a little if the situation arises.
This guy has been around forever. I remember seeing him in an Oregon State game one late night several years ago. He struck me as a good athlete; a try-hard guy who is fairly limited. But he fits the description of the sort of veteran QB we would be looking for.
I’m sure Ryan Day and Brian Hartline were really sweating it out yesterday. Had Stroud decided to come back there wouldn’t have been a scholarship available for Gebbia. Would love to see the high five they shared when CJ’s press release hit the wires.
Wasn’t there a seven year quarterback from Rutgers we could get. Noah Vedral, isn’t that his name? I just wonder why you would transfer somewhere and it’s likely you will never play. The impact on the team is so insignificant I can’t believe I am posting about it. I need some new hobbies.
The article said he wants to be a coach for his future career so that is what he is focusing on rather than playing for no name team. I would assume he wants to learn how to coach from Day and Hartline. Seems more like a coaching apprenticeship.
Welcome aboard. Since we assume he isn't winning the starting job, it is nice to get some experienced depth. Particularly if the McCord/Brown loser in the latest QB battle transfers and Keinholz not attending until summer.
I see this point, but if either McCord or Brown were to transfer -- this is not a prediction; there's a reason I said "if" -- then Gebbia in all likelihood becomes the primary backup in 2023. So he's more than just a glorified grad assistant.
How is it possible to be in college for seven years and not have graduated already? Is there not a minimum number of classes an athlete must take to remain on the team?
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Don't hate this at all. In the transfer portal era, you need to make this kind of move to shore-up depth in the QB room. Odds are, we'll have at least one less QB in the room shortly after a new starter wins the job.
Raises the level of the scout team looks with an experienced qb.
A point often overlooked by the casual fan.
Yep, perfect fit to the specific need. And him having the opportunity to learn for a year under Day, Hartline, and Dennis will help him in his pursuit of coaching. Win, win.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
He's actually had great qb coaching already. Jonathan Smith was the Beaver qb who led Oregon State to a number 2 ranking and beat Notre Dame 41-9 in their bowl game. Smith was a qb coach under Dennis Erickson and is now the Beaver head coach. Guessing he is transferring because he wasn't the starter and Oregon State was the school that DJ Uiagalelei chose to transfer to from Clemson. If he was going to coach, guessing Ohio State adds a more complex passing scheme and has better connections than Oregon State.
SalemBuckeye
If McCord wins the job I think Brown stays. If Brown wins not sure what McCord does but I think he’ll stick around
I should have read all the comments before posting….
Just win baby
McCord is outta here if he is not the starter.
If Brown wins the job, I can’t imagine McCord not hitting the portal. Nice depth add.
Just win baby
Great get for the team! We’ve seen from the RB room last year the importance of depth. This is high-quality depth. Welcome, Gebbia!
A seventh-year senior? He took longer than my relatives.../s
There is another name for a seventh year senior…..Van Wilder.
I thought it was Stetson Bennett
Bennett was a six year QB.
Great...now McCord is gonna hit the portal /s
likely, it'll be his 4th year. He's a 5 star QB, somebody will take him.
Let's not pretend day already knows who the starting QB is.
it will be his 3rd in the program. He was a true sophomore this past year.
What makes you think Day knows who is starting next year? there is zero reason to think that.
I saw a UFO once.......it told me to have a goodyear!
Going by last year it would be McCord he came in and played the most. O line do they have that figured out too interesting.
Denny
You really think Day has already chosen Brown as the starter? That's a crock. Right now McCord is absolutely the frontrunner for the job. He has a year of experience in the program that Devin doesn't have, he already has a pre-existing chemistry with Marv from their time together in HS, and between the two of them he has the better arm (though Devin is more mobile for sure). McCord is not going to transfer unless he loses the starting job and right now the job is very much his to lose (Devin will have to make a huge impression in spring ball to start gaining ground on him in the competition). This kid is not going to be much of a factor in the QB competition (and if he is that's a problem because that would likely mean that McCord and Brown are struggling and the coaches don't have much faith in them).
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Dstacify is correct: Day must be...Mr. O-H-I-Obvious, for the time being.
So, this is no time to be unO-H-I-Orthodox.
Day's been fuckin' up too much.
Day's gotta start gettin' things right!
TBDSNITL: The best damn screen name in the land!
Dstacify is correct: Day must be...Mr. O-H-I-Obvious, for the time being.
So, this is no time to be unO-H-I-Orthodox.
Day's been fuckin' up too much.
Day's gotta start gettin' things right!
This sounds like Bob Dylan hosting an episode of Wheel of Fortune.
It will be his third year. This transfer does not affect McCord's status in the program whatsoever, and it certainly does not make a departure "likely." Glad we've got this guy, but he's in the Gunnar Hoak/Jagger LaRoe category--a decent QB who can provide depth, play on scout team, etc. McCord and Brown know that.
If he ever leaves, it'll be to Rutgers where his father played. just my guess.
Smart move no one knows who will start next year but it will be asked 100 times and does it matter?
Denny
A 7th-year senior. He will be Stetson Bennett's age....
I saw 7th year senior and my thought immediately went to Todd Boeckman before Stetson Bennett lol.
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Yes all for professional journeymen in the college game...hopefully some team will only field 7 year guys...Ryan Reynolds kicks in 5 Mil in NIL and they change the nickname to the Van Wilders...my gal Tara can run 'player development'.
Justice delayed is justice denied....#FTP
7th year senior? He's here for the PhD.
I'd rather be an hour early than a minute late.
No NIL for him he collect's social security can't double dip.
Denny
NIL with the Columbus chapter of the AARP
Can't beat em join em
There are not enough jokes in these comments about a SEVENTH YEAR senior. Is he working on a postdoc or just auditing classes at this point?!
Kurt, haven't you seen Tommy Boy? Lol
TampaBayBone Doc
Shit, I'm bad at movies, I haven't seen that one but I know it's a classic.
Check Austin Aune who played QB at North Texas this year. 29 years old.
Every living OSU fan has a winning record against TTUN.
Sure but he played baseball before college football and did a pretty straightforward 4 years plus a redshirt year. Somehow Gebbia has 7 years!!!
Will his First Alert work when sacked?
You never lose to those pricks. Ever. Ever.
We needed another 'greybeard' to replace Bradley Robinson. Go Bucks!
He will be Ryan Day's age!!
TampaBayBone Doc
Outrage over seventh-year seniors, huh?
Considering that a student can earn an undergraduate, master and doctorate from OSU, we could see a thirteenth-year starter, eventually.
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i THINK IT'S GREAT. The others don't see him as a threat. More of a mentor and a solid go to on any set in a pinch. All stated reasons. Otherwise, I'd fear.
Et Too
Heard he is Justin Zwicks 2nd cousin
Mr. Figure Four
Justin Zwick's father's former roommate's best friend
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Yeah, they're called doctors :)
”…Tommy”
Ohio, the greatest state in the Union!
Feels like he was looking for a good grad school or future coaching opportunity. Learn under Day and team for his final year and possibly play a bit if needed.
JWilly3
He’s probably a PhD candidate at this point :)
Shatinkycat1
Or just afraid to go get a real job.
...or just wants to play college football one more time. There's nothing wrong with that. He has the rest of his life to do something else. This is it for football. Let's support and welcome him to the Buckeyes.
Excellent depth move for a guy who will be motivated to study hard and mentor his compatriots. It'll be like having an extra GA in the QB room.
"There is a force that makes us all brothers, no one goes his way alone." --Woody Hayes
Totally expected this! I was concerned if both McCord and Brown would stick around if they aren't picked to start next year. With only a true freshman as a backup depth would be a serious issue.
Welcome!
I saw a UFO once.......it told me to have a goodyear!
I actually like this move. He and the other guys know he’s a backup. If he wants to go into coaching afterwards, no better place to learn then from Day and Dennis. I see him becoming a graduate assistant here, just a smart move be him. Welcome.
Michael
Smart move by all parties
I'm not finished! Before we let you leave, your commander must cross that field, present himself before this army, put his head between his legs, and kiss his own arse.
You can never have enough QB's. Great addition! Welcome Tristan!
GO BUCKEYES!
1-2 sucks!
Pure 'depth/experience' player, it'd likely be a horrible scenario if he ever sees the field as a Buckeye.
I think McCord and Brown are both here next fall regardless of who wins the job, but just in case . . .
Does he have a home town or a state that he is from ? Any injuries in his past ? Basic info but part of what I am wondering
Weirdly enough, no he doesn't. He was born at 18 years old on campus and just started playing QB for Nebraska immediately before transferring to Oregon State.
Just kiddin', Google says his HS was in Calabasas. Not sure about where he was born.
Gebbia was in the same 2017 class at Calabasas as Keyshawn Johnson, Jr. and Darnay Holmes. They each had over 1,000 yards receiving their senior season. WR Johnny Wilson, who tore it up at FSU his year, had over 800 yards receiving as a freshman. To say Gebbia had some weapons would be an understatement.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
He's just here for the free OSU gear...and good seats to see the game.
Weird. Are we using a Scholarship roster spot? Might be good to save those for after spring ball for a OL or CB....
Gatt_Daddy
Right now we only have two scholarship QBs on the team until Kienholz arrives (and he won't be here until the summer). Day has always preferred to have four.
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We’ve only had four once (2020: Fields, Stroud, Miller and Hoak)
Though IIRC the coaches were high on JP Andrade (as far as walk ons are concerned) so maybe they thought of him as a fourth.
Not true. We had four in 2021 as well (Stroud, McCord, Miller, and Ewers).
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I think they have a handle on it we seem to worry every year about the 85 and never have an issue. When push comes to shove if need be someone will be told your welcome to stay but you will not play one down.
Denny
We've lost 5 scholarship guys to the portal (Teradja Mitchell, Jantzen Dunn, Jaylen Johnson, JK Johnson, and Javontae Jean-Baptiste), we have a number of guys declaring for the draft and/or graduating/moving on (Stroud, Cage, Vincent, ZH, Hickman, McCalister, JSN, Rossi, Paris, Dawand, Wypler, Babb), and a number of other guys whose futures here are very up in the air (Josh Proctor, Tyler Friday, Jaden McKenzie, Palaie Gaoteote, potentially Gee Scott, Jayden Ballard, and Evan Pryor). Not to mention we have 23 recruits coming in with the 2023 class and if McCord loses the QB competition he's likely headed for the portal as well. I don't think being over the scholarship limit is going to be much of an issue.
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Especially since if you look at the scholarship grid, there's a number of guys from the 2020 and 2021 classes who haven't yet sniffed the field and are potentially at risk of getting jumped by younger guys. Not going to name specific names of course because that's not really fair, but like...you can look at the scholarship grid and see some names where you go "hmmm, haven't heard much about him" or which seem to still be blocked by guys ahead/behind.
Plenty of scholarships will be available after taking another relatively small recruiting class. This won't stop OSU from taking transfers at other positions. Day, and most coaches, prefer having 4 scholarship QBs on roster if possible, although that's become more difficult in the portal era. This also protects against a scenario in which Brown wins the starting job and McCord transfers. Having only 2 scholarship QBs would be a bad place to be.
There were will be more transfers out after Spring practice. The question is, how many?
OSUtopia
I agree that the numbers will be worked out but the handy-dandy scholarship grid shows that 'plenty' may depend on its definition. Currently at 88 (with the other-OSU QB). Granted the list suggests that 85 shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure that there are 'plenty' available. It's been funny to hear posters wanting to grab all these players from the portal and not understand the 85 limit. And to be sure, the scholarship grid is not always accurate. The X-man had a scholarship for nearly a year before it was announced and the grid updated.
VA_Buck
There are 3 veterans still on that list who are almost certainly not coming back and I'd expect 5-7 more transfers by the end of the Spring transfer period. In the end the Buckeyes will be able to bring in another OT and CB if they are so inclined.
I agree that there isn't room to bring in 10 transfers or something like that (nor do they need to) but I could see 2-4 more guys being brought in by the start of next season, and I'd be surprised if the staff was looking for more than that.
I agree on your 3 and the ability to bring in a DB or OT but I hope we don't have 5 to 7 more transfers as that could really impact the depth. We can't afford losing any DBs. I could see a WR, OL, and maybe an LB though.
VA_Buck
Good to have an older leader in the QB room to set the example. Could care less if he's any good because we're boned if he ever sees the field anyway.
Natty!
Why? This dude is not the quality of player they need at OSU.
"and there he is... The Big Kat"
Hartline has been OC for like two days and the talent on offense has already plummeted. SMDH.
This might be the dumbest comment I've ever seen. Why are people here actually dense enough to think that we're bringing this guy here to start? Good God. He's here for depth and depth only. He falls into the Chris Chugunov mold of veteran presence in the QB room with starting experience.
11 Strong.
I believe that Brutus’ comment was 110% sarcasm in response to the original, non sarcastic comment.
He could always mark it as such (it's not that hard).
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Italics were not needed.
First you insult me, and then you have the nerve to insult Chris "Joe Montana" Chugunov?
Shame on you, sir. A pox on your household.
A pox on your household.
+1
Gonna need the Vax and boosters.
Justice delayed is justice denied....#FTP
And he says he wants to coach some day. Seems like a win win for the kid and tOSU.
Because right now they only have two scholarship QBs on the team (since Kienholz is not here yet) and they need the depth. He's not going to be a factor in the QB competition. That will be strictly between Brown and McCord.
11 Strong.
You're not the quality of poster we need on 11W.
Corners ?? ...... Offensive Tackles ?? ..... crickets .........
They already missed on the best corners and tackles in the portal this go around. Hopefully there will be some good ones hitting the portal in the spring. They aren’t going to take a random body out of the portal just to say they did if the talent is there and/or they don’t fit what the team wants/needs…nor should you want them to.
My point exactly .... whiffing on the talented corners and tackles on the first go-round, while the Puke & Blue were able to upgrade their poor recruiting effort at the HS level, with some talent from the portal ....
….. I mean the transfer window for guys coming on campus THIS semester ended already , we are not waiting for the second wave , Aka grad transfers & players who decide to leave
This guy is doing it right..get a free graduate degree and gets to play for THE Ohio State Buckeyes. Welcome aboard sir!
*slow clap* ummm…boom?
“You punish them again, and again, AND AGAIN”
-Coach Marotti-
Chug v2.0
Good for depth I suppose.....hm
Hmmmmm
*tap tap* Is this thing on?
The next Cardale Jones perhaps....
More like the next Chugunov. Cardale had far more upside as a player than this kid does.
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A bit presumptuous as the competition is wide open right now.
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
If they end up choosing him as the starter that's a problem and doesn't bode well for next season. The other guys will have had to spectacularly flame out for that to happen.
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So there's this thing called sarcasm ....
You've been around here long enough to understand the italics. You're just being a poop in the punchbowl.
To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
As some have already pointed out, coaches are probably predicting that when the starting QB is announced QB2 is transferring. This provides additional depth in the event QB1 gets injured.
Shatinkycat1
Good for depth.
I'll patiently await spring sessions to hear what shakes out order-wise.
From the pic, Gebbia was a captain in Corvallis - he should at least be able to provide some leadership in Cbus as well.
"Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness." - Yousuf Karsh
Enough talk.
We might lose a QB and we need someone to practice with the Scouting team.
Needed another quarterback for next year, I'm fine with it, he won't play but having a veteran in the room is a good thing. Who knows maybe if we are up by a billion on someone he gets in for a few snaps. It'll most likely be McCord and then brown as the backup.
Successful people do what they have to, whether they feel like it or not
This is an excellent transfer.
And he can punt too! Can he play DB…???
Fills a need and it’s a smart move for him as well. His value as a veteran backup helps us while the elite qb coaching he’ll receive will help him as a player and in the future as a coach. Win win!
Just looked him up on 247 sports. Top 200 recruit in 2017. Ranked 9 pro style qb. We took Martell that year. Maybe Day saw something in this kid but took Martell due to the hype and wants to try him out.
Day didn't take Martell. Day got the OC job a month to signing day in 2017 and Martell had been committed for 6 months and enrolled around the same time Day started. Tate was a guy Urban wanted.
Back in the day, Rivals had this kid as a 4* and the number 6 at QB. Smart move. Looks like mentorship and catastrophe insurance.
Alright and Welcome!
Really like this move. Not to be lost is that he was coached by Jonathan Smith, who has been a miracle worker as head coach at Oregon State, which is such a tough place to win at. Smith is Oregon State's career passing leader, and he's known as a QB guru and a great teacher. Gebbia will be a terrific addition to the QB room.
I thought the name sounded kind of familiar, and being that he's been around for 7 years that is probably why; haha. Anyway, I assume at this point he is most likely a summer enrollee? Or is he able to get into class in time to be able to participate in spring ball?
For depth, emergency needs and mentoring our younger guys, this is about as good as you could get from the portal.. it’s what we needed and he can play a little if the situation arises.
Good move. This is how you can get a veteran or two backup olineman.
Tell tail sign somebody is leaving
Tell tale sign day wants 4 in the room.
can't Xaiver Johnson play every position?
Good for depth. Welcome.
Boom! Will hopefully compete for the starting job. Plenty of experience for sure.
Good add, if one of the two top QBs leave after losing the starting job we will still have adequate backups.
DCharles
Does Commodore approve of this addition?
Nothing wrong with adding some depth and maturity. Particularly if the guy wants to be a coach.
Pigskins & Porkrinds
This guy has been around forever. I remember seeing him in an Oregon State game one late night several years ago. He struck me as a good athlete; a try-hard guy who is fairly limited. But he fits the description of the sort of veteran QB we would be looking for.
The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.
“I accidentally went to the wrong OSU.” Lol
Round on the ends and "HI" in the middle. O-HI-O.
I didn't think Day brought in guys to be backups?
Muck Fichigan
Going into coaching , what better place to come and learn offense from Day and hartline.
Great move for this kid both for his resume and the Buckeyes.
And we have a new winner of the Chuganov/Hoak scholarship!
Good news. We need the depth. Let the man compete and push guys to be better. Steer to scout team. Get a Master’s degree. Etc. win-win
You win with people.
And so forth...
9 Units Strong!
Boom!! Welcome to the real OSU young man
When telling the truth becomes a revolutionary concept, it’s wise to join the revolution
But, will he RUN?
But.....can he be a long snapper too? /s
OSU/Day are becoming nfl qb suppliers. Yes we will usually have an heir and a spare
ho hum. i think i'll wait til spring before i start wringing my hands.
klusewski
Welcome aboard young man, get ready to win a Natty this year!
... Welcome to the BUCKEYES....
"I'm a beaver believer"
I’m sure Ryan Day and Brian Hartline were really sweating it out yesterday. Had Stroud decided to come back there wouldn’t have been a scholarship available for Gebbia. Would love to see the high five they shared when CJ’s press release hit the wires.
Following in the footsteps of the great Tony Ranieri!
(I need to reconnect with him, he's done some interesting things since graduation)
It's 2023 and you're still calling him JTT?
I'm all for adding veterans/experience to help in the QB room or the scout team.....but is he getting a scholarship?
What did Jonn Belushi say in Animal House-“ 7 years of college down the drain. Might as well join the fucking Peace Corps. “
Michael
This guy may be this or that. This good or that good. I don’t know. But what I do know is he’s a BUCKEYE now. Welcome aboard!!!
Wasn’t there a seven year quarterback from Rutgers we could get. Noah Vedral, isn’t that his name? I just wonder why you would transfer somewhere and it’s likely you will never play. The impact on the team is so insignificant I can’t believe I am posting about it. I need some new hobbies.
Michael
The article said he wants to be a coach for his future career so that is what he is focusing on rather than playing for no name team. I would assume he wants to learn how to coach from Day and Hartline. Seems more like a coaching apprenticeship.
Dayton Buck 99
7th year senior? Will his NIL deal interfere with his social security checks?
Welcome aboard. Since we assume he isn't winning the starting job, it is nice to get some experienced depth. Particularly if the McCord/Brown loser in the latest QB battle transfers and Keinholz not attending until summer.
He’s a scholarship grad assistant in the qb room. Veterans presence is definitely appreciated
I see this point, but if either McCord or Brown were to transfer -- this is not a prediction; there's a reason I said "if" -- then Gebbia in all likelihood becomes the primary backup in 2023. So he's more than just a glorified grad assistant.
The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.
Just can't say 'no' to a beaver.
7th year he's basically a grad assistant at this point.
How is it possible to be in college for seven years and not have graduated already? Is there not a minimum number of classes an athlete must take to remain on the team?
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. -- Michael Jordan
Voted a Captain by the team for 3 years in a row without starting…serious leadership qualities
Does this mean no more Bennett jokes or is that still fair game?
Never too soon
When telling the truth becomes a revolutionary concept, it’s wise to join the revolution