BYU was stuck without a viable alternative. Hill was a true freshman, Nelson a returning Sr. Nelson had played decently in the Utah game. Nelson thought he could go. Most coaches would have made the same decision.
And, if he wasn't accurate, how did he get a 153 PER in 2011?
Look back on his some of the 2011 games with an open mind. There's an element of anti-Nelson group think on this board that is trying to
turn a poorly founded opinion into fact. He played well. Not great, but good.