It’s time for Hammock to swallow his pride and learn from his mistake and start Hampton.
Love rocky and all he has done, but last years injury changed his play.

Hampton has an arm. He was more decisive. Could move better. And will be the future unless we get a transfer next year. Might as well play him now and save what is left of the season.

Also time to shake up the line, WRs, and especially RB.

Any change will do.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results

It’s Hampton time

I’m certainly for putting Hampton in for a few series and see if the offense responds. I suggested this week one when noticing how “rusty” Rocky was. It was not well received. Maybe by week 5 it will be time.

If Tulsa can change their QB to a freshman there is no reason we can’t. I would love for TH to play like his job is on the line.

(09-16-2023 10:27 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  If Tulsa can change their QB to a freshman there is no reason we can’t. I would love for TH to play like his job is on the line.

Thing is Hampton is not a freshman and played a lot last year. They are keeping rocky because he’s a natural leader. Problem is he can’t play like he used to.

(09-16-2023 10:29 PM)JoeNovak Wrote:  

(09-16-2023 10:27 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  If Tulsa can change their QB to a freshman there is no reason we can’t. I would love for TH to play like his job is on the line.

Thing is Hampton is not a freshman and played a lot last year. They are keeping rocky because he’s a natural leader. Problem is he can’t play like he used to.

So we can go to someone who has experience and from what all coaches/players said have gotten better over a freshman. Sounds like we have a better alternative.

No one fears Rocky’s arm. So they stop the run and dare the pass. If you have a passing qb out there they at least have to respect the pass. It will open things up.

Nobody respects NIU running game is a bigger problem in my humble opinion

Some is Rocky, some is play calling. Play calling won't change with QB change. Last year, they brought in Lynch and only ran. The others were given only low risk pass plays. Makes defending a lot easier.

I’m not sold at all on Hampton honestly. 59% completion rate. 6 INT and 7 TD last year. Zero running threat. I do have a bias towards thinking we have more success with a duel threat QB.

That being said we have all seen how bad Rocky has struggled for 3 games now.

No issue giving Hampton a couple/few series next game, unless Rocky turns it around from the start (seems highly unlikely). IF the offense ignites with Hampton that kind of makes the decision easy from there.

You can’t tell me Lynch, Hampton, or Cremscoli hasn’t progressed to lead this offense better than the crap we have seen so far. Obviously, Rocky has regressed so much that this offense can’t score on an empty field. One of those guys have to be effective enough so the offense is at least average. Did they get the job done last year? Heck no. But that doesn’t mean one of them hasn’t progressed. Maddie wasn’t it for two years. But when he came in his last year, he had matured into a playmaker. Justin Lynch has been a QB for two years and he’s already seen the field and looked good. I wanna see if he can be Maddie.

It's time to put Hampton Inn. During game one I thought that Rocky's poor play was likely due to rust but he is a senior QB and he has had three bad games in a row ... whatever is going on is not rust.

(09-17-2023 07:19 AM)bikechuck Wrote:  It's time to put Hampton Inn. During game one I thought that Rocky's poor play was likely due to rust but he is a senior QB and he has had three bad games in a row ... whatever is going on is not rust.

Ok. You sold me if it includes free breakfast

(09-17-2023 06:41 AM)Lynchpin Wrote:  I’m not sold at all on Hampton honestly. 59% completion rate. 6 INT and 7 TD last year. Zero running threat. I do have a bias towards thinking we have more success with a duel threat QB.

That being said we have all seen how bad Rocky has struggled for 3 games now.

No issue giving Hampton a couple/few series next game, unless Rocky turns it around from the start (seems highly unlikely). IF the offense ignites with Hampton that kind of makes the decision easy from there.

I don't think he's the answer either. He got to play against the Nebraska 3rd string defense and they didn't even bother blitzing him. He has poor pocket presence and takes sacks and throws too many INTs but if we can't run the ball or pass well it's worth seeing what he can do out there. My concern was after Rocky's eligibility was over after this season so we might as well see if Hampton can lead this team or we need to go to the portal for a veteran QB.

I like Hampton. In fact I like most of the 4 back ups.

The Idaho kid has played, he seems mobile enough if you watch his high school highlights.

Kidd is young, but he has 4 games, I would love to see some series out of him.

Cream was forced in to action but he had tools. You could tell it was just moving wayyyy to fast for him early on last season.

Hampton - more than deserves his shot now. Rocky sucks, he’s broken, it’s done. I respect the heck out of him for trying to come back, but it’s done.

Let’s see what we got - hell one of these kids could salvage a season. A lot of the MAC is awful. If we give the new QB the next OOC game and the MAC games we still might have a season. Hammock needs to be a leader and act now.

The #1 Goal every season is to win the MACC.

And to have that chance you need to win the MAC West.

And arguably that only happens by winning at Toledo on 9/30. ITS A MUST WIN. (Weird that we play them to open conference play.)

I guess if you let Rocky start Tulsa…but if he has a bad first half….then you’ve gotta switch horses at halftime….whether it’s Hampton or someone else.

If they succeed you give them the keys to the car on 9/30….and pray.

It’s all about the MACC. We ain’t going to the Orange Bowl this year.

(09-17-2023 08:48 AM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  The #1 Goal every season is to win the MACC.

And to have that chance you need to win the MAC West.

And arguably that only happens by winning at Toledo on 9/30. ITS A MUST WIN. (Weird that we play them to open conference play.)

I guess if you let Rocky start Tulsa…but if he has a bad first half….then you’ve gotta switch horses at halftime….whether it’s Hampton or someone else.

If they succeed you give them the keys to the car on 9/30….and pray.

It’s all about the MACC. We ain’t going to the Orange Bowl this year.

Exactly. If rocky isn’t benched Hammock is not a leader and should not be a coach. Tough decisions need to be made from true leaders.

(09-17-2023 09:12 AM)BigChilla Wrote:  

(09-17-2023 08:48 AM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  The #1 Goal every season is to win the MACC.

And to have that chance you need to win the MAC West.

And arguably that only happens by winning at Toledo on 9/30. ITS A MUST WIN. (Weird that we play them to open conference play.)

I guess if you let Rocky start Tulsa…but if he has a bad first half….then you’ve gotta switch horses at halftime….whether it’s Hampton or someone else.

If they succeed you give them the keys to the car on 9/30….and pray.

It’s all about the MACC. We ain’t going to the Orange Bowl this year.

Exactly. If rocky isn’t benched Hammock is not a leader and should not be a coach. Tough decisions need to be made from true leaders.

Agree 100%. Time to swallow your pride Hammock and admit a mistake. Will he do it? TBD

(09-17-2023 08:48 AM)thxjoenovak Wrote:  The #1 Goal every season is to win the MACC.

And to have that chance you need to win the MAC West.

And arguably that only happens by winning at Toledo on 9/30. ITS A MUST WIN. (Weird that we play them to open conference play.)

I guess if you let Rocky start Tulsa…but if he has a bad first half….then you’ve gotta switch horses at halftime….whether it’s Hampton or someone else.

If they succeed you give them the keys to the car on 9/30….and pray.

It’s all about the MACC. We ain’t going to the Orange Bowl this year.

There’s really two seasons. The OOC part where you hope to build national recognition or maybe a chance to creep into the rankings by going 3-1 or 4-0. Then there’s conference play that’s all about a MACC. The OOC part is trashed and we now use the Tulsa game to get ready for Toledo. Doesn’t matter if we lose but figure out who your QB is, who your RB1 and if Rudolph's worth having out there. He looked like molasses on that KO return.

Rocky's problem is he likes to throw into crowds.

GO HUSKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(09-17-2023 08:08 AM)epasnoopy Wrote:  

(09-17-2023 06:41 AM)Lynchpin Wrote:  I’m not sold at all on Hampton honestly. 59% completion rate. 6 INT and 7 TD last year. Zero running threat. I do have a bias towards thinking we have more success with a duel threat QB.

That being said we have all seen how bad Rocky has struggled for 3 games now.

No issue giving Hampton a couple/few series next game, unless Rocky turns it around from the start (seems highly unlikely). IF the offense ignites with Hampton that kind of makes the decision easy from there.

I don't think he's the answer either. He got to play against the Nebraska 3rd string defense and they didn't even bother blitzing him. He has poor pocket presence and takes sacks and throws too many INTs but if we can't run the ball or pass well it's worth seeing what he can do out there. My concern was after Rocky's eligibility was over after this season so we might as well see if Hampton can lead this team or we need to go to the portal for a veteran QB.

Can't use his freshman year as a measuring stick for who he is as a player now. There's a lot of growth and development that can happen in an off season. Look at Zach Wilson when he lost to us, and the year before he was taken as a first round draft pick. Kids grow. These are the growing years. Rocky is what Rocky is. And he's not good, it's time to move on and accept whatever comes next, if we want to grow. Can't keep hanging on to the past.