Let's all assume that the Nichols game is one that the TIGERS clearly control and win handily .... How do you handle your QB rotation for this game only ??

You have a new QB1 whomever it is ... Do you play him until you have a comfortable lead, then put in QB2 for the rest of the game; or do you stay with QB1 for the vast majority of the game to give him needed reps ...

and if there is indeed a blowout, do you reach down to QB3 to give him some "feel good" game time action ...

(08-25-2021 11:47 AM)DDrum1961 Wrote:  Let's all assume that the Nichols game is one that the TIGERS clearly control and win handily .... How do you handle your QB rotation for this game only ??

You have a new QB1 whomever it is ... Do you play him until you have a comfortable lead, then put in QB2 for the rest of the game; or do you stay with QB1 for the vast majority of the game to give him needed reps ...

and if there is indeed a blowout, do you reach down to QB3 to give him some "feel good" game time action ...

You definitely don't mess around playing QB3. Since Fuente, our QB2's barely get in, even when we are up 4 touchdowns. Last year in the Cincinnati game, White was still playing with 8 minutes left, when he was stinking it up and we were down 32 points.

If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

(08-25-2021 12:15 PM)griffin Wrote:  If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

Wont even need a qb other than for practice.

https://geauxcolonels.com/sports/footbal...le/2020-21

Nichols is godawful.

(08-25-2021 11:47 AM)DDrum1961 Wrote:  Let's all assume that the Nichols game is one that the TIGERS clearly control and win handily .... How do you handle your QB rotation for this game only ??

You have a new QB1 whomever it is ... Do you play him until you have a comfortable lead, then put in QB2 for the rest of the game; or do you stay with QB1 for the vast majority of the game to give him needed reps ...

and if there is indeed a blowout, do you reach down to QB3 to give him some "feel good" game time action ...

I think QB1 stays in the game until the 4th quarter and only comes out if we are up by 4 scores or so. Kind of like the game against South Alabama in 2019 when Connor Adair came in for a couple drives in the 4th quarter and I think Quinn came in for a couple of snaps also.

(08-25-2021 12:15 PM)griffin Wrote:  If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

Too bad we don't have QBs #3 or #4 or even #12 anymore to throw to WR #1 and WR #14 . But I think the new QBs #7 and #14 sound like they have potential. The teams in the past were so potent on offense, you didn't want to leave your seat to go #1 for fear you'd miss them scoring 6 plus 1. And if that didn't work, #35 was more than capable of getting us 3.

(08-25-2021 12:26 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(08-25-2021 12:15 PM)griffin Wrote:  If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

Wont even need a qb other than for practice.

https://geauxcolonels.com/sports/footbal...le/2020-21

Nichols is godawful.

Weird..they played their games from Feb to April 2021. I watched a video of their last game versus Southeastern Louisiana. They stayed in the game versus a team that was "respectable". Their 3 star QB Scott signed originally with LSU and then transferred to MISSOURI. He was named the 2015 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year after leading 14-1 Zachary High School to Class 5A state title . But in the game vs SE LA he threw 4 interceptions!!! So, it will be interesting to see if that is a recurring problem in 2021. Former TIGERS Makhail Hill and Titus Jones are on their roster.

(08-25-2021 11:47 AM)DDrum1961 Wrote:  Let's all assume that the Nichols game is one that the TIGERS clearly control and win handily .... How do you handle your QB rotation for this game only ??

You have a new QB1 whomever it is ... Do you play him until you have a comfortable lead, then put in QB2 for the rest of the game; or do you stay with QB1 for the vast majority of the game to give him needed reps ...

and if there is indeed a blowout, do you reach down to QB3 to give him some "feel good" game time action ...

Normally, we leave the new starter in to get game reps until 4th qtr. Then we put in QB2 and let him hand it off throughout the 4th Q.

With Gunnell dinged up, even if he is healthy to start, you probably pull him ASAP. Good for his health and good for QB2 to get reps. If that is 3rd qtr, then you can stick with the game plan and keep throwing it around. Then you put in QB3 in the 4th qtr to get game reps and protect QB2, but all he does in hand it off.

(08-25-2021 01:06 PM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(08-25-2021 12:15 PM)griffin Wrote:  If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

Too bad we don't have QBs #3 or #4 or even #12 anymore to throw to WR #1 and WR #14 . But I think the new QBs #7 and #14 sound like they have potential. The teams in the past were so potent on offense, you didn't want to leave your seat to go #1 for fear you'd miss them scoring 6 plus 1. And if that didn't work, #35 was more than capable of getting us 3.

The answer is 101!

Henigan takes the 2nd team reps until he hits his 4 games buring his red shirt

Get #1 as many reps as possible. Neither of the top 2 has taken a snap as a Tiger. It is imperative #1 gets ready for remainder of season. That said it would be good to get #2 game reps with full package. Gunnel seems to be suceptible to injury so you need a backup with game experience. Of course it is possible that Gunnel isn't #1.

(08-25-2021 04:10 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(08-25-2021 01:06 PM)TiminMem23 Wrote:  

(08-25-2021 12:15 PM)griffin Wrote:  If players were not injured:

1) Arizona transfer (who was a starter last year at Arizona) would start and as long as he was solid would start through the Miss State game
2) Back up which is very obvious who that is #14 freshman from Texas would see a lot of time, enough to see in live game what he can do
3) Anything else is clean up w a 3rd string

Injury now to #7 has delayed this above. Could start either top two guys based on injury.

Too bad we don't have QBs #3 or #4 or even #12 anymore to throw to WR #1 and WR #14 . But I think the new QBs #7 and #14 sound like they have potential. The teams in the past were so potent on offense, you didn't want to leave your seat to go #1 for fear you'd miss them scoring 6 plus 1. And if that didn't work, #35 was more than capable of getting us 3.

The answer is 101!

Dare I say, 2-shay?

The coaches can make this decision. It depends on a lot of factors: how solid is the # 1 guy’s lead? Is he head and shoulders ahead? If so, he needs all the experience he can get in game 1, to get prepped for games 2 and 3, when the competition steps up. If #1’s lead is shaky, maybe #2 needs to get in the first game some, in case the lead guy falters.

For us average Joe fans, who has the knowledge to make this call? Have you been at every practice? What’s your qualification that makes you able to evaluate QB talent? It’s interesting to read all of y’all’s thoughts, but I’ll trust Silverfield and his staff, thanks.

Dewayne Betts (#2) who is from KIPP Academy also plays for Nicholls. He will be excited to play at the LB...

Regarding QB situation, I think there is more to it than on-field performance and Mr. Johns/Mr. McIntyre said as much yesterday. Having a true (or even redshirt) freshman starting impacts recruiting. The staff has spent a lot of time getting a local highly rated QB to commit and, in a perfect world, the staff would want him to become a local hero to get a chance at more recruits.

Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson coming to Memphis was a big deal for MBB. They were awesome and the team was awesome. DeAngelo has been the closest thing to that for FB but the team was only respectable. Having a QB be the local star of a NY6 bowl team would be a big marketing/recruiting tool for the program.

I will say that Henigan looked special in the Spring Game and I think it will be hard to keep the keys away from him too long. And Brown may be really good down the road as well. I hope Carter keeps his commitment but I can understand how he may get flipped before the end of December if Grunnell doesn't hold off the competition.

Much will be revealed at the Monday game week presser.

1) If #7 is fully healthy and not at risk to the original injury to keep him safe - he will start
2) If not true freshman will

Ike wants a Dude who can throw the DEEP BALL

(08-28-2021 07:51 AM)marktheapostle Wrote:  Dewayne Betts (#2) who is from KIPP Academy also plays for Nicholls. He will be excited to play at the LB...

Regarding QB situation, I think there is more to it than on-field performance and Mr. Johns/Mr. McIntyre said as much yesterday. Having a true (or even redshirt) freshman starting impacts recruiting. The staff has spent a lot of time getting a local highly rated QB to commit and, in a perfect world, the staff would want him to become a local hero to get a chance at more recruits.

Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson coming to Memphis was a big deal for MBB. They were awesome and the team was awesome. DeAngelo has been the closest thing to that for FB but the team was only respectable. Having a QB be the local star of a NY6 bowl team would be a big marketing/recruiting tool for the program.

I will say that Henigan looked special in the Spring Game and I think it will be hard to keep the keys away from him too long. And Brown may be really good down the road as well. I hope Carter keeps his commitment but I can understand how he may get flipped before the end of December if Grunnell doesn't hold off the competition.

I guarantee they will not worry about Carter's commitment in playing QBs this season. Since he thinks there isn't any competition on our QB lineup anyway, it doesn't matter who Memphis plays according to him. (while I like the attitude, I honestly haven't seen the results to justify THAT level of confidence)

(08-28-2021 08:03 AM)griffin Wrote:  1) If #7 is fully healthy and not at risk to the original injury to keep him safe - he will start
2) If not true freshman will

Wondering if the fact that no one has been named is more to deter any transfers until after the season .... You never know when you need your #3 or #4 ... just ask Illinois as they're starter went down the 1st half ...

(08-28-2021 07:51 AM)marktheapostle Wrote:  Dewayne Betts (#2) who is from KIPP Academy also plays for Nicholls. He will be excited to play at the LB...

Regarding QB situation, I think there is more to it than on-field performance and Mr. Johns/Mr. McIntyre said as much yesterday. Having a true (or even redshirt) freshman starting impacts recruiting. The staff has spent a lot of time getting a local highly rated QB to commit and, in a perfect world, the staff would want him to become a local hero to get a chance at more recruits.

Larry Finch and Ronnie Robinson coming to Memphis was a big deal for MBB. They were awesome and the team was awesome. DeAngelo has been the closest thing to that for FB but the team was only respectable. Having a QB be the local star of a NY6 bowl team would be a big marketing/recruiting tool for the program.

I will say that Henigan looked special in the Spring Game and I think it will be hard to keep the keys away from him too long. And Brown may be really good down the road as well. I hope Carter keeps his commitment but I can understand how he may get flipped before the end of December if Grunnell doesn't hold off the competition.

Those 4 picks he threw the otter night did not help his cause.