(09-10-2015 05:56 PM)Carolina Rocket Wrote:  Given the circumstances... What circumstances? That we're playing our toughest opponent of the year, on the road, in the SEC, and we have a starting QB that is chomping at the bit to get one over on his old conference? Yeah sure, we have some nicks and dings (and a couple of numbskulls), but if you don't think that Ely isn't going to be leading the charge this week and get these guys fired up then I have some swampland to sell you. Win or lose, I think this is the week that Ely solidifies himself as a name we remember for a long time to come. Never say never. GO FREAKIN' ROCKETS!

exactly, reminds me a bit of the arizona game we lost in OT a few years agp. we are playing a better opponent, but if we catch some breaks and our big play guys step up a few times we could have a shot. this is, potentially, ely's moment to show he can lead us. let's go

I bet the 1AA Jacksonville St, who was a 41 point underdog @ Auburn, wishes they sat their starting QB today...since they are only down 13-10 int he 4th qtr, and are currently driving and are close to taking the lead.

Goes to show that favorites mean NOTHING and you don't sit HEALTHY players because they MIGHT get hurt.

(09-12-2015 01:37 PM)Rocket4Life Wrote:  I bet the 1AA Jacksonville St, who was a 41 point underdog @ Auburn, wishes they sat their starting QB today...since they are only down 13-10 int he 4th qtr, and are currently driving and are close to taking the lead.

Goes to show that favorites mean NOTHING and you don't sit HEALTHY players because they MIGHT get hurt.

20-20 Going into OT.

(09-10-2015 10:12 PM)Springboromark Wrote:  

(09-10-2015 01:37 PM)Toledo Football 1st Wrote:  The coaches named him starter. Absolutely they should start him.

Its going to be long day for Rocket football.

How's that working out for ya?

(09-10-2015 11:46 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote:  

(09-10-2015 11:19 AM)falconplucker Wrote:  Granted injuries can randomly occur and happen during any matchup, would it be worth it to have a more mobile QB start against The Hogs? Toledo's O-line is very inexperienced and there is a 100% chance of opposing players in the backfield. Ely spent a lot of time and effort rehabbing his knee without the guarantee of another year of eligibility.

He could get hurt against any team. The Hogs are not NFL players, probably 5 to 10 pounds heavier on average on the defensive side. The bigger difference is their O-Line. Trust me, none of these guys are scared. What the opposing fans and the newspapers say is farther from the truth about David versus Goliath. The players love it!

I rest my case!!!!!