I mean it wasn't against maryland but ya know
If Evers has a concussion
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They need to stop running him so much. I've seen far too many athletes in all sports have their careers ended by multiple concussions. Air travel makes it worse too so a PAC 12 landing would be a problem. I read the other day that Joe Paterno didn't want Penn State to join the Big 10. He wanted to create a new conference for Northeast Football. Imagine how awesome a conference with PSU, West Virginia, Syracuse, BC, Pittsburgh, UConn, Rutgers, Temple and a few others would be? All a bus ride away.
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I’m starting to think the slide is more dangerous than just trying to keep running and make them tackle you. Is Evers really that inaccurate compared to Joe? Maybe a little but he doesn’t throw it that often and he has been a victim of a lot of drops when he has.
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Evers is a better runner. Joe throws two levels above Evers.
Both can win us games with this team because it’s solid throughout. It seems Fagnano is probably a bit better making our offense go. He uses myriad weapons better.
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He was very woozy after the hit. If he has sustained a second concussion this season, who knows when we might see him again. UConn is very conservative with injuries, as it should be.
Two levels? Based on what? Merrimack? I think Evers is a slightly better runner and Joe is definitely a better passer at this point but I’m just saying it’s closer in passing ability than people are giving Evers credit for. He really hasn’t had much opportunity. Even in a nice performance overall today Joe missed numerous times and made more or less easy completions that Bell turned into scores giving Joe some nice passing numbers. If Nick is QB of the future he needs to keep his job and get the reps. His biggest problem is staying on the field. I don’t see much daylight between them as far as winning and I trust the coaches to make the right decision.
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I hope it wasn't a concussion and maybe he sits out the next game to get some rest. It's great that we seem to have 2 QBs that bring out different aspects of the offense. Neither are a complete answer, but both have contributed to the wins so far. I'm ecstatic that of 5 games played, the offense scored over 40 in 3 games...as John Davison used to say, "That's Incredible!"
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Nope. Fignano should be QB1. The offense moves better with him. With him, UConn can run AND throw.
Evers is not built for hits. Good news is UConn does not play in SEC or BIG or Evers season would be over after two games. Until UConn plays a decent team which based on their schedule is not until Syracuse UConn does not need Evers.
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Based on Buffalo. This team needs a game manager that gets the ball our to his weapons with a chance to gain more yards and not diving on to the field to make a catch.
But i have no doubt Evers WILL improve in this area but at the moment Joe is better at routine throws especially the slants.
If Nick is healthy i would like to see them both play to be honest.
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Sounds great for all the teams but Penn State. Penn State in football has more interest and resources among those teams. Penn State is and should be in P2. The rest of the schools you list makes sense for conference and it would be a competitive conference but would not be competing for national championships in football. But again of 133 teams playing FBS there is probably 25 teams have a chance to win college football championship.
Playing a terrible Temple game. I think you could just put a QB in just to hand the ball off and win game.
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this would lead to a 100+ page QB thread, haha
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I look at it as way to limit Nick's potential to injury, develop him in game action, and have Joe out there to get the ball into the hands of these dynamic pass catchers. Win/win. The old adage of if you have 2qbs, you have none doesn't apply here.
I think there should be a rules change to protect a QB when he starts his slide. When he is starting his slide, if a DB or LB see that as an opportunity to get a free shot at the QB’s head, in my book that’s definitely targeting.
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I could not agree more.
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The entire sport is about protecting the qb and penalizing defensive players. It's impossible to pull up when you're full speed and the qb decides to awkwardly slide in the last split second. I've seen qb's fake a slide and keep going without penalty. Frankly, it's ridiculous how much qb's are coddled now.
It’s especially great that we actually have three QB’s who can lead this offense, not two, and the best of the three is a de facto freshman redshirt who has not seen one snap so far.
What I don't love is that there seems to be certain plays where the QB sees they're about to take a hit and then slide... by that point the defender is already committed and it's an impossible situation.
That said you could probably fix that (and many issues) by adopting a rugby tackle rule. The launch tackles are not legal tackles, you have to wrap and take the player down. Bring back form tackling.
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In the Maryland game those were were penalties against us.
First, let's hope Evers is okay. But we run the QB too much. It puts him at risk every time he carries. He is not 220 pounds he is 185. He can take only so much pounding.
That said. His legs can be a weapon. The coaches need to figure. out how to use, not overuse, that weapon.
First, let's hope Evers is okay. But we run the QB too much. It puts him at risk every time he carries. He is not 220 pounds he is 185. He can take only so much pounding.
That said. His legs can be a weapon. The coaches need to figure. out how to use, not overuse, that weapon.
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Fagnano can do it too.
I'd rather be able to pass the ball and not be run dimensional. Your comment is Randy Edsall level stuff.
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Fagnano is two levels better because he sees the field dramatically better. He uses our weapons. Evers is locked in on Bell. Fagnano just throws it better too.
Evers can become a great QB, he’s got time. I like him.
Evers can become a great QB, he’s got time. I like him.
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Right. He's not a finished product. We need wins now. Duke was there for the taking with a little more from the QB spot.
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He needs to focus on throwing a catchable pass, and becoming the string puller. He has good sleight of hand. He needs to stay in the pocket longer and use his progression.
I simply can’t believe he can’t find Sheffield in space.
When he runs he needs to make sure he doesn’t get hit unless it’s absolutely necessary.
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I wasn't even born. Lol.
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There are 6 players eligible to handle the ball on every play. A QB that can maximize the abilities of those 6 players is valuable. The only way to do that is to throw the ball. So a passer (pocket or otherwise) is the most important trait for a QB. It’s really hard to be good at that.
Being able to run is important, but not as important.
So Nick needs to become a better passer. If Joe is significantly better at passing, then he should be the starter. But Nick can run and only needs to be marginally better at passing to be a better option. If Joe can really light it up then a great passer is more valuable than a decent passer/good runner. I’d say he’s played well in optimal situations, but is not perfect.
I’m starting to confuse myself and trust coach Mora to make the right call.
Being able to run is important, but not as important.
So Nick needs to become a better passer. If Joe is significantly better at passing, then he should be the starter. But Nick can run and only needs to be marginally better at passing to be a better option. If Joe can really light it up then a great passer is more valuable than a decent passer/good runner. I’d say he’s played well in optimal situations, but is not perfect.
I’m starting to confuse myself and trust coach Mora to make the right call.
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