Why is that nuts? Turner’s average throwing game was better than Roberson’s was yesterday. And the offense as a whole played with more confidence with him behind center
Great point business lawyer… There is something about Zion that goes under the category of “intangibles.” He approaches the game knowing he has some limitations but he doesn‘t let that stop him from doing everything possible to try and win a game.
I too, had that same thought. Don’t hold on 4th and game on the line - there’s one.
BusinessLawyer is totally correct here. Turner came out of high school as a star quarterback and may even have improved since last year's decent effort.
There are six possible wins this season but Mora has got to take immediate action to get there. If the defense can keep most of our opponents to 28 or less, the offense has to score in the 30s. So far, we can't do that with mediocre teams and we have several good to excellent teams on the schedule. Getting a new OC, Zion in as QB are some options for Mora.
I would even give McDonald a shot. The Qbs in the spring show case were all under high duress and he showed the best. Tape looks like he can throw and can run when he has to. Last year reminded me of Diaco's six win season in that things broke right for them get to that many wins. Walker really needs to move back to H-Back and six OL sets.
I usually don’t bother with these threads where most people have lost their minds. i don’t think you are necessarily wrong, but i’m not so sure you are necessarily right. Roberson doesn’t have the look of a QB who can make things happen when plays aren’t perfect. Turner did get us to 6 Ws last year and does have a year of experience. We don’t know if that means squat if he doesn’t play. In fairness to Roberson (and the team overall) they played a way better second half. And he threw a tough pass with a great catch that potentially tied the game negated by a proper holding call that if it doesn’t happen the pass rusher is probably too late to get Roberson. And then Ross failed to run a route deep enough for a first down. The pass was there.
He actually doesn't have a lot of college experience - by that I mean game experience. He only played 30 snaps or so with Penn State and a handful last year before getting hurt.
Not nuts at all. I agree with you 100%. Despite being thrown into the fire last year, he became a decent QB by the end of the season.
agreed
Let's make sure we remember the URI OC when we are looking for our replacement
you bring up a good point I was really impressed by his performance. When you start 0-3 no one has earned the starting position. This is the time to give QBs a shot and not lock in on someone for the whole season. I like TR and I know he's trying his hardest, but I like your suggestion here.
we're just not blocking well enough to try to go east to west. And that's not all on the quarterback / Rb's our receivers and guys an on of line need to step it up either way. yesterday one of our receivers was standing there watching our running back get tackled after a short gain and I was like dude you're supposed to throw block there! Not get some popcorn and watch it
But after that we play … wait.. it’s coming….. almost… Tennessee, cupcake right…
He can play 2 games without losing RS?
I think it is 4.
If he was 3rd on Charlton’s depth chart, I would start Turner over #1 and #2.
Not sure if it’s been discussed or mentioned but Tucker’s Dad passed away unexpectedly a few months back. I don’t know that Mora would throw a freshman into the fire who is possibly struggling with grief.
It could be just the opposite. He could throw himself into football and so could his family. Kids are resilient and playing football is probably his happy place. Play the talented guys so they don’t bolt.