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How did Drayton Arnold look? How did Arnold, Bentley, and LaRussa stack up against each other? Curious if anyone has a review on their performances.

(06-05-2016 05:13 PM)Fatalisk Wrote: [ -> ]How did Drayton Arnold look? How did Arnold, Bentley, and LaRussa stack up against each other? Curious if anyone has a review on their performances.

Unfortunately I didn't make the Spring game this year. My take from posters here and other conversations is that Bentley looked much improved. That seems to be a consensus.

Drayton Arnold really impressed some people, but others were essentially non committal.

LaRussa was the enigma. Some posters said he looked great, others thought he looked good, but not as good as Bentley, and at least one poster said something to the effect that he looked so inept as to not be worthy of FBS at all. Away from this board, the people I spoke with thought he looked good but not as good as Bentley.

Again, as with last year. real-world likely will be as much or more dependent
on the performance of the OL as to which QB is the more effective.

I was at the spring game, and I think ODUA78 summed it up pretty well. I thought the best QB on the field was SB. Arnold had some good moments, but he looked pretty much like what he is -- a freshman. If I had to rank those three right now, I would go:

1. Bentley
2. LaRussa
3. Arnold,

Right now, I think the separation between Bentley and LaRussa is greater that the separation between LaRussa and Arnold.

I am sure there will be others who saw it differently.

(06-06-2016 10:28 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote: [ -> ]I was at the spring game, and I think ODUA78 summed it up pretty well. I thought the best QB on the field was SB. Arnold had some good moments, but he looked pretty much like what he is -- a freshman. If I had to rank those three right now, I would go:

1. Bentley
2. LaRussa
3. Arnold,

Right now, I think the separation between Bentley and LaRussa is greater that the separation between LaRussa and Arnold.

I am sure there will be others who saw it differently.

I think this is fair. We could have a more meaningful discussion if Washington was healthy, since it's probably going to be a battle between him and Shuler on who the QB's gonna be. I guess we'll find out more in the summer and pre-season workouts though.

I doubt LaRussa will even dress this year; no disrespect to a kid that walked-on and ran the scout team well...the two incoming FR and then the 2-3 next year will squeeze him out...he would benefit from a 1AA team opportunity...Hampton or Norfolk State

(06-06-2016 10:40 AM)Blue_Trombone Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-06-2016 10:28 AM)ODU AGGIE Wrote: [ -> ]I was at the spring game, and I think ODUA78 summed it up pretty well. I thought the best QB on the field was SB. Arnold had some good moments, but he looked pretty much like what he is -- a freshman. If I had to rank those three right now, I would go:

1. Bentley
2. LaRussa
3. Arnold,

Right now, I think the separation between Bentley and LaRussa is greater that the separation between LaRussa and Arnold.

I am sure there will be others who saw it differently.

I think this is fair. We could have a more meaningful discussion if Washington was healthy, since it's probably going to be a battle between him and Shuler on who the QB's gonna be. I guess we'll find out more in the summer and pre-season workouts though.

personally, I hope SB improves to the point that he wins the job outright. I thought he played pretty well at the end of the season (terrible at the beginning). I also think he has a weird throwing motion. regardless, if he's the QB and Washington is a WR it makes the offense better IMO. if Washington is healthy and looks to still be superior to SB, then I guess we'll roll that way.

either way I'm ready for a speedy offseason. baseball can only carry me over so much.

I have made this point on here before.

The QB decision will be an interesting one because it should shape the next few years.

Going with SB, even if he is a "small" notch below DW is ideal for the overall program. If we go with the senior in DW, we get to start this entire process over again next year. If SB can earn the job and play well enough to keep it the entire year, the program will be better for it.

DW will give us the best chance to win early in the season. I would rather take one less win this year, and not have to find a new starting QB next year. I think for the overall health of the program, SB would be the ideal choice.

(06-07-2016 06:13 AM)BigBlue23 Wrote: [ -> ]I have made this point on here before.

The QB decision will be an interesting one because it should shape the next few years.

Going with SB, even if he is a "small" notch below DW is ideal for the overall program. If we go with the senior in DW, we get to start this entire process over again next year. If SB can earn the job and play well enough to keep it the entire year, the program will be better for it.

DW will give us the best chance to win early in the season. I would rather take one less win this year, and not have to find a new starting QB next year. I think for the overall health of the program, SB would be the ideal choice.

If SB is NOT better than DW coming off complete knee surgery, than he is not the answer to this program. The fact that DW hasn't played since November and could be our best option at QB is concerning

Wilder has already named DW the starting QB for 2016 season.

(06-07-2016 06:19 AM)Justanodufan Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-07-2016 06:13 AM)BigBlue23 Wrote: [ -> ]I have made this point on here before.

The QB decision will be an interesting one because it should shape the next few years.

Going with SB, even if he is a "small" notch below DW is ideal for the overall program. If we go with the senior in DW, we get to start this entire process over again next year. If SB can earn the job and play well enough to keep it the entire year, the program will be better for it.

DW will give us the best chance to win early in the season. I would rather take one less win this year, and not have to find a new starting QB next year. I think for the overall health of the program, SB would be the ideal choice.

If SB is NOT better than DW coming off complete knee surgery, than he is not the answer to this program. The fact that DW hasn't played since November and could be our best option at QB is concerning

I'm not sure if DW was necessarily the "better" option but rather the most athletic and had the ability to live and have more success given the need to mask a leaky O Line. I too believe SB is improving and hope he ends up being the guy for the next few years. This would mean that we are moving in the right direction as a team.




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(06-07-2016 07:22 AM)AimHigh Wrote: [ -> ]Wilder has already named DW the starting QB for 2016 season.

When did that happen? Could you please post a link to the article? Thanks.

I believe Wilder said that if DW was healthy, he would go into camp the #1 QB. To me, that's a long way from being designated the starter for the season. There will be competition at the position and I hope SB wins it, because I, too, think we're more potent with DW at receiver.

If Washington's knee if ready to go, I think he gives us the best shot for a winning season if he is at QB. Here is the core of our wide receivers, and it is strong.

Pascal
Duhart
Hayes
Strong
Vaughn
Fulgham
Little
Harper

Add to that our tight ends:

Boothe
Swann
Cox
Verhaegh

And then there are some really good looking freshmen/red shirt freshmen that could unexpectedly surprise us with some high quality playing time (Patterson comes to mind).

Given this, I think DW's greatest contribution to the success of the team this year is a QB where his mobility and elusiveness in the pocket will be invaluable as he demonstated last year.

Now, don't get me wrong. As I said in an earlier post, SB was our best looking QB in the spring game, and I think he has come a long way since his early season problems last year. I like the fact that he is ready if DW goes down, and I think he will make his mark in his r/s junior and senior years.

The O-line is still suspect, but if they can come together (and hopefully juco signee Davison will help), we could put a pretty good, competitive team on the field. I am once again juiced up for ODU football.

Our best case would be Bentley lighting it on fire and moving Washington back to WR, where he can be a very good option. But, it all depends on how Shuler performs in the summer.

(06-07-2016 06:19 AM)Justanodufan Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-07-2016 06:13 AM)BigBlue23 Wrote: [ -> ]I have made this point on here before.

The QB decision will be an interesting one because it should shape the next few years.

Going with SB, even if he is a "small" notch below DW is ideal for the overall program. If we go with the senior in DW, we get to start this entire process over again next year. If SB can earn the job and play well enough to keep it the entire year, the program will be better for it.

DW will give us the best chance to win early in the season. I would rather take one less win this year, and not have to find a new starting QB next year. I think for the overall health of the program, SB would be the ideal choice.

If SB is NOT better than DW coming off complete knee surgery, than he is not the answer to this program. The fact that DW hasn't played since November and could be our best option at QB is concerning

Agreed.

The simple fact is, even if DW starts, with a mobile QB and a line that we hope gets to average... SB is very likely to play at some point this year. It may only be for a game or two, or even only a half...but odds are we will need the back up at some point. I think the position as a whole, top to bottom is a good bit stronger than it was last year. Which is a good thing.

We are obviously a more explosive and dangerous football team with David Washington at quarterback and I would love to see him there and healthy for the whole season. Regardless, he is the kinda player that will do what is best for the team. I do believe with our situation on offense more than one quarterback will be needed during the season. I hope a good one is still standing at the end of the season and we get to go bowling with a good healthy quarterback. Washinngton is a leader and you want a leader at quarterback. Just look at what George did.

(06-07-2016 07:35 AM)paintedblue2 Wrote: [ -> ]

(06-07-2016 07:22 AM)AimHigh Wrote: [ -> ]Wilder has already named DW the starting QB for 2016 season.

When did that happen? Could you please post a link to the article? Thanks.

At the Tidewater AGC meeting in February, Wilder was asked who the starting qb for 2016 would be Wilder said Washington if he returns healthy come summer. Between what he said at the meeting and what is being report from HM. DW will be the starter if healthy

“We’re having to hold him back” from working too hard, coach Bobby Wilder said. He hopes Washington can return to full-speed workouts in June or July. But it is uncertain whether Washington will be healthy by then. In spite of media speculation to the contrary, Washington will play at quarterback and not return to wide receiver, where he starred as a sophomore for the Monarchs. http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...d0557.html

David Washington is listed as the starting quarterback, but is recovering from knee surgery and won’t be available for practice until the summer.

Shuler Bentley, who started seven games last season as a redshirt freshman, is the backup. http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...d3d16.html

David Washington is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to start once he’s healthy. Scott said Bentley, the starter much of last season, is much improved over last season. http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...0a51c.html

David Washington, who is slated to start, is recovering from knee surgery and won't be available until the summer. http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...39f1f.html

Bentley split time starting last season with David Washington, who is recovering from knee surgery, but is scheduled to start. Nonetheless, Bentley clearly made big strides. http://pilotonline.com/sports/college/ol...6c5e9.html

(06-07-2016 08:30 AM)jumpshooter Wrote: [ -> ]I believe Wilder said that if DW was healthy, he would go into camp the #1 QB. To me, that's a long way from being designated the starter for the season. There will be competition at the position and I hope SB wins it, because I, too, think we're more potent with DW at receiver.

DW was dropping passes thrown right to him most of the season before SB was benched. Since we don't have an Offensive Line, we need a mobile QB. I like Drayton Arnold.