Brandon Zermeno - late QB add for depth

[noeynox]

Do you think that Mora expected to be shut out and lose by 50 to Michigan? I don't. I think he has higher expectations for his players and team. I think he expected more of Zion.

Zion has a good running game to rely on. He has had clean pockets and time to pass. He has had a few wide open receivers. He simply has not performed. In four games he hasn't really shown anything. No one expects him to perform at a high level. But he received many reps with the ones all through fall practice. Expecting some level of competency and making plays when they are available is reasonable.

Puma was freshman last year. He was forced into action after an injury. That's a fair comparison. Much less was expected of Puma who played against lesser competition in high school. His stats were close to Zion's. But his production was much better. He flashed. He moved the team.

All people want is for Zion to give them some hope. I think that is not an unreasonable expectation to put on a freshman. By all accounts he is a great kid and very smart. He is being handed an opportunity as well as a challenge. The ball is literally in his hands.

This is a good post, but putting a true freshman on the field with a limited supporting cast is a recipe for the dish we are being served. I can't over how covered our guys were by their DBs. Like wet blankets.

 

[TRest]

A agree Puma had more agility, confidence and bounce, a more spirited approach to the position. In the meantime, a friend who just spoke to Puma's Dad said Puma is ready to play but "the coaches aren't putting him in." I'm sure there are reasons--and the new QB pickup is interesting. Something's afoot. Let's hope it shows soon.

I really hope this is false.

 

[freescooter]

Do you think that Mora expected to be shut out and lose by 50 to Michigan? I don't. I think he has higher expectations for his players and team. I think he expected more of Zion.

Zion has a good running game to rely on. He has had clean pockets and time to pass. He has had a few wide open receivers. He simply has not performed. In four games he hasn't really shown anything. No one expects him to perform at a high level. But he received many reps with the ones all through fall practice. Expecting some level of competency and making plays when they are available is reasonable.

Puma was freshman last year. He was forced into action after an injury. That's a fair comparison. Much less was expected of Puma who played against lesser competition in high school. His stats were close to Zion's. But his production was much better. He flashed. He moved the team.

All people want is for Zion to give them some hope. I think that is not an unreasonable expectation to put on a freshman. By all accounts he is a great kid and very smart. He is being handed an opportunity as well as a challenge. The ball is literally in his hands.

As I said on another thread, Zergiotis had over 250 yards several times as a true freshman.

 

[jdb50]

This is simply not true.

"The staff has turned to true freshman Zion Turner, who has done about as well as anyone could reasonably expect given the circumstances."

Palantine if Zion started for Michigan they would have beat our asses. Soundly.

 

[AzHusky]

Puma and his family may feel he is ready. But the question is "what does the medical staff think?" My grandson, who plays high school hockey, sprained his ankle. Told his coach he was ready to return to the ice and the coach asked him the same question, "what does your doctor say?"

 

[jdb50]

As I said on another thread, Zergiotis had over 250 yards several times as a true freshman.

After week 3 Zergioitas has lost to Holy Cross, beat Assumption and lost to Harvard. 98 attempts, 50 completions, 1 INT, 642 yds, 7 TD's. One rushing TD against Assumption. So far zero net yards rushing. Zacs problem was no escapability against top level competition and not that accurate either. They play CCSU Nov 12 at noon in New Britain.

 

[ZooCougar]

After week 3 Zergioitas has lost to Holy Cross, beat Assumption and lost to Harvard. 98 attempts, 50 completions, 1 INT, 642 yds, 7 TD's. One rushing TD against Assumption. So far zero net yards rushing. Zacs problem was no escapability against top level competition and not that accurate either. They play CCSU Nov 12 at noon in New Britain.

I watched him play the other night against Harvard. He looked sloppy to me.

 

[metsfan2323]

A agree Puma had more agility, confidence and bounce, a more spirited approach to the position. In the meantime, a friend who just spoke to Puma's Dad said Puma is ready to play but "the coaches aren't putting him in." I'm sure there are reasons--and the new QB pickup is interesting. Something's afoot. Let's hope it shows soon.

It's not complicated, when you don't have WR's who can get open your team is much better off with a dual threat QB.

Another thing PUMA showed last year is that he has outstanding QB instincts. Knowing where to move in the pocket to buy time, making quick decisions. My impression was that he has some innate Casey Cochran like instincts for the position. He will be a successful QB somewhere. My fear is it won't be here.

I do think its wise of Mora to not have our QB's run in games we have no chance to win anyway. Could Mora be saving PUMA for those games? Personally I doubt it, but it would be nice to see a surprise dual threat QB take the field versus FIU.

 

[CL82]

Something's afoot.

12 inches.

You’re welcome.

 

[freescooter]

After week 3 Zergioitas has lost to Holy Cross, beat Assumption and lost to Harvard. 98 attempts, 50 completions, 1 INT, 642 yds, 7 TD's. One rushing TD against Assumption. So far zero net yards rushing. Zacs problem was no escapability against top level competition and not that accurate either. They play CCSU Nov 12 at noon in New Britain.

After 4 games Zion is 44/86, 3 int, 4 tds, 390 yards. I’m not arguing Zergiotis is some great quarterback. Just that Turner’s stats are much worse compared to his. Ok, Zergiotis never played against a top 5 team, but jeez, with a worse oline and supposedly a worse OC, he had better production, as a true freshman. Which leads one to question whether the problem is with the system and thus 5he OC or with the player or both.

 

[mikedog10]

Reminds me of the year Pindell started. He was better year 2.

Yeah Pindell was better year 2, he also had to sit behind Bryant Shireffs in year 1. I wish there was a Bryant Shireffs on this roster!

 

[Woof 101]

He's been a victim of having ZERO playmakers and trash playcalling.

No attack @ThabeetDown, I get the first point in this sentence but the second one is simply ridiculous. Folks attacking the staff should be able to supply just what plays they would call differently. This just after saying there are no players to execute them. Again no attack just seems confusing to me.

 

[WestCoastHusky]

It's not complicated, when you don't have WR's who can get open your team is much better off with a dual threat QB.

Another thing PUMA showed last year is that he has outstanding QB instincts. Knowing where to move in the pocket to buy time, making quick decisions. My impression was that he has some innate Casey Cochran like instincts for the position. He will be a successful QB somewhere. My fear is it won't be here.

I do think its wise of Mora to not have our QB's run in games we have no chance to win anyway. Could Mora be saving PUMA for those games? Personally I doubt it, but it would be nice to see a surprise dual threat QB take the field versus FIU.

IF Puma is ready to play, I seriously hope coaches give him a chance to play. He was awesome last year, and it would be good to see if he can ignite the offense again. If Zion is doing badly against NCST, please put Puma out there and give him a chance to play.

 

[Hoophound]

Zermeno would pass for 380 yards if we played against him at Princeton.

 

[huskymedic]

Which leads one to question whether the problem is with the system and thus 5he OC or with the player or both.

What did his QB do when Charlton was OC/QB Coach in Maine?

 

[Bongo Fury]

Yeah Pindell was better year 2, he also had to sit behind Bryant Shireffs in year 1. I wish there was a Bryant Shireffs on this roster!

Actually pindell was named starter(their guy). Shireffs replaced him. He was good but many on here said he was just a fullback

 

[freescooter]

What did his QB do when Charlton was OC/QB Coach in Maine?

You know they weren’t incredible. Under 200/ game Passing. 14-13 record.

 

[ClifSpliffy]

new qb guy has his work cut out for him if he's gonna make it to 'Footsteps Falco' level. (legit. Santiago Chile.)

notsomuch if he's just aiming for ol teddy logan status.

pain heals. chicks dig scars. glory lasts forever.


and will sumone puhleeze fix the dang thread title?
b-r-a-y-d-e-n.
pretty lousy howdeedo for the man's first 'yard mention.

 

[kibblesnbits]

I'm still trying to figure out when we had open receivers against Michigan. I'll admit I only focused on the game for most of the 1st half and switched back and forth seeing relatively little of the second, but to me the overall play was embodied by one route where poor Jacob Flynn tried to do some variant of an-out-and-up route with the defensive back easily beating him to the spot when the ball arrived. He's obviously a nice kid and it was a great story when he got a scholarship. He may also add value on special teams with his hustle. However, he was hopelessly over-matched playing against top tier NFL candidate defensive backs. I thought we had more depth at WR than we obviously do as I've rarely seen anyone open in games against real D-I opposition (obviously leaving out CCSU) after Ross and Marion went down.

As for Puma, I like him. I was at the Army game and he did move the team in the second half - after we were down 42-0 and the second and third string defense were in the game. When we have to get excited about how we did against Army subs you know we have a long way to go.

 

[huskymedic]

You know they weren’t incredible. Under 200/ game Passing. 14-13 record.

He was only OC/QB Coach one year I thought?

 

[huskymedic]

He's obviously a nice kid and it was a great story when he got a scholarship. He may also add value on special teams with his hustle. However, he was hopelessly over-matched playing against top tier NFL candidate defensive backs.

Geesh…. How many other R-SO WR in FBS will be in the same position this year?

 

[freescooter]

He was only OC/QB Coach one year I thought?

Sorry looked at his hc record.

 

[Palatine]

Palantine if Zion started for Michigan they would have beat our asses. Soundly.

Specious at best.

 

[kibblesnbits]

Geesh…. How many other R-SO WR in FBS will be in the same position this year?

The point was to describe the situation Zion faced. We were sending out receivers that didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting open.

 

[Nostical]

Something’s afoot.
12 inches.
You’re welcome.

A baker’s foot is 13 inches.

 

[Nostical]

After week 3 Zergioitas has lost to Holy Cross, beat Assumption and lost to Harvard. 98 attempts, 50 completions, 1 INT, 642 yds, 7 TD's. One rushing TD against Assumption. So far zero net yards rushing. Zacs problem was no escapability against top level competition and not that accurate either. They play CCSU Nov 12 at noon in New Britain.

I actually watched the Merrimack v Harvard game online. They outplayed the Crimson and were up by two TD’s late in 4thQ. Jack Z threw two deep TD’s and the announcers talked about his UConn experience. He had a live arm and a command of the O. It was good to see him play well.

 

[CL82]

A baker’s foot is 13 inches.

Some facts just sound right this one dozen.

 

[ThabeetDown]

No attack @ThabeetDown, I get the first point in this sentence but the second one is simply ridiculous. Folks attacking the staff should be able to supply just what plays they would call differently. This just after saying there are no players to execute them. Again no attack just seems confusing to me.

I appreciate you not attacking! Yes I’m frustrated at the play calling. I was at the game. The play calling was designed to just get through 60 min of football, not to compete. It’s a disservice to the players who are there to compete. And embarrassing to anyone associated with the university.

Take the 4th down play in the 4th quarter, deep in Michigan territory. Millen gets put in, after a timeout. All 109K knew what was going to happen. Millen run play. Stuffed for -4 yards. That’s a terrible and lazy play call.

They tried one trick play, albeit it was a fumble that we recovered. You’re down 40-50 points try to make something. Zion only attempted 3-4 plays down field? When you’re down so many points, take some shots! Rather throw some picks then go 3 and out on 1-2 yard runs. Try to compete is all I ask.

 

[businesslawyer]

I appreciate you not attacking! Yes I’m frustrated at the play calling. I was at the game. The play calling was designed to just get through 60 min of football, not to compete. It’s a disservice to the players who are there to compete. And embarrassing to anyone associated with the university.

Take the 4th down play in the 4th quarter, deep in Michigan territory. Millen gets put in, after a timeout. All 109K knew what was going to happen. Millen run play. Stuffed for -4 yards. That’s a terrible and lazy play call.

They tried one trick play, albeit it was a fumble that we recovered. You’re down 40-50 points try to make something. Zion only attempted 3-4 plays down field? When you’re down so many points, take some shots! Rather throw some picks then go 3 and out on 1-2 yard runs. Try to compete is all I ask.

I don't get wanting the staff to ask players to execute plays they don't think the players are capable of executing. It would be like asking the basketball team, on a night they are getting blown out and can't get anything going inside, having Sanogo start chucking up threes just because nothing else is working.

 

[huskymedic]

Puma and his family may feel he is ready. But the question is "what does the medical staff think?" My grandson, who plays high school hockey, sprained his ankle. Told his coach he was ready to return to the ice and the coach asked him the same question, "what does your doctor say?"

The Doctor answered…