If we don't get Freeman, we still have AE, and possibly Lopina.
All QB's would have truly received a fair shake, and the best QB likely would have won.
No matter who he would have played, it would be tougher for people to really get pissed at him for starting any of our QB's.
All of our QB's would have at least practiced against D1 players.
We wouldn't have to suffer through a season of a true freshman adjusting to D1 speed.
We don't have an offense that is likely catered to a true freshman's strengths - it is catered to our team strengths.
When you add it all up, I think we're more likely to go bowling this year if Freeman hadn't shown up.