I feel like I need to set the record straight.
On Saturday, Chris Laviano went down, writhing in pain. I though that he cracked his ribs or bruised his sternum and it looked pretty serious. As he walked off the field, fans cheered him on.
Then, golden boy Hayden Rettig trotted onto the field to a huge ovation. In his first meaningful snap against an FBS team in his college career, he handed the ball off for a minimal gain. Kyle Flood had the chance to unleash Rettig and try to save his job. The fans were clearly pissed off that their favorite QB got a shot and the stubborn head coach was probably afraid to see what would happen if Rettig performed well.