""The only reason there's mixed reviews, and that they're not talking about him still being young, is because of the expectations coming out of recruiting," a Big Ten defensive coordinator said. "We've really put a bull's-eye on a lot of these kids because of the exorbitant amount that they're paying them."
Other opposing coaches were more blunt in their assessments.
"I'm not impressed," one coach said. "He just misses and misses. He's tall, so he's able to make certain plays that other guys can't, and he's big, so he can run. But I don't see him as someone that's dangerous at all. He's a guy who can lose you some games."
Another opposing coach doesn't think Whittingham is best equipped to boost Underwood's play.
"He's a good head coach, but in 21 years, they haven't had a quarterback drafted," the coach said. "Just because you pay somebody money doesn't make them good. There's going to be a little reality check on that."
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