So who starts at QB next week?

[metsfan2323]

What are the chances the two deep has an "OR" for QB when it comes out tomorrow? Randy does love him some "OR."

99%

 

[UConnNick]

What are the chances the two deep has an "OR" for QB when it comes out tomorrow? Randy does love him some "OR."

Perhaps Randy derives some sadistic pleasure from reading this thread, and doesn't want it to end just yet.

 

[sportsart]

What are the chances the two deep has an "OR" for QB when it comes out tomorrow? Randy does love him some "OR."

If you were in charge of putting out the QB two deep, would the starting QB be listed as "see #2"?

 

[RedStickHusky]

not even 24hrs and this thread has 7 pages lol should be a great year

the beauty of a thread about what the coach should do is we can repeat it discussing the merits of what he did do.

 

[RedStickHusky]

Holy Cross came out stacking the box and run blitzing. Until we demonstrate a down field passing game, that's what we're going to see. With our O-line problems, it made sense to limit Pindell to the short horizontal throws but that doesn't back the defense up... and our wr's weren't breaking those initial tackles. So, after a good first drive, the three and outs start mounting and DP starts pressing. I think Kris1 had it right when he talked about DP getting frustrated and having the game speed up on him a little bit. Even in that 10-15 yard range, the ability to attack the second level forces the defense to back off. I think that was the difference between the two qbs. I'm not sure DP can't operate in that range, I think it's more that we were trying to make things easy on him but it didn't really work.

 

[uconnphil2016]

I asked UCYamsMD who should start and she suggested that Pindell start and then we yank him again because we did that last game and won...

 

[huskymedic]

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 3m3 minutes ago
Shirreffs listed as starting QB on depth chart

 

[Exit 4]

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 3m3 minutes ago
Shirreffs listed as starting QB on depth chart

Oh boy - here comes the peanut gallery.

 

[jbdphi]

Oh boy - here comes the peanut gallery.

I don't think anyone will be pissed about BS starting.

My question is what happens if he struggles in the first half to move the ball. Are we going to stick with him or do you switch back again and when does it stop?

 

[Exit 4]

I don't think anyone will be pissed about BS starting.

My question is what happens if he struggles in the first half to move the ball. Are we going to stick with him or do you switch back again and when does it stop?

We switch back in that scenario if BS throws in the double coverage repeatedly and has a couple turnovers.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Jeff Jacobs‏ @jacobscourant 2m2 minutes ago
Shirreffs official starter at qb vs USF

 

[huskymedic]

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 3m3 minutes ago
Shirreffs listed as starting QB on depth chart

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 19s1 9 seconds ago
Edsall on naming Shirreffs starting QB: "You make the decision that you think is best for your team."

 

[SirHypeAlot]

RE2.0 baby!!

 

[CTMike]

It's earned not given...

 

[Excalibur]

Jeff Jacobs‏ @jacobscourant 2m2 minutes ago
Shirreffs official starter at qb vs USF

The correct decision.

 

[SubbaBub]

I watched a replay last night and the two played very similar. I forgot that DP drove the team down the field only to have a 4th down run stuffed in the red zone.

They both completed a high percentage.

The differences?

BS had more run support.
BS's drives ended touchdowns.

And here is the big one, which I didn't see live but was pretty clear on TV. DP threw into double coverage a bunch of times in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. BS made better reads.

That and his connection to a lot of his teammates will defend this regardless of the outcome.

We are now looking at a game by game and maybe a half by half until someone shows consistency. BS can cement the job Saturday or he can give DP another shot.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Even if you were in the DP camp, you can't get too upset with this decision. I can see the coaches going either way on this, and I will trust that RL and RE know what is best for the team.

One of the nice things about having a competent staff in place, is that you don't believe you know better than the coaches.

 

[Exit 4]

One of the nice things about having a competent staff in place, is that you don't believe you know better than the coaches.

Bingo

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Good. While USF is ranked, the fact Stony Brook hung around with them so long gives me some hope.

As other's have mentioned, we may project the W/L record and we may think we can only win 3 or 4 games, but Randy is clearly sending the message to the team that he is playing for the present and giving them the best shot to win a conference game.

Pindell may end up being better, but I think you have to ride the momentum that BS brought to the team Thursday and carry that forward to the game Saturday.

 

[Huskyforlife]

Pindell better prepare like he's the starter. This switch won't last long imo.

 

[blue93]

I would have been okay either way, but this was probably the right decision based on the momentum BS has going. I expect a short leash though. Need Pindell to be ready to go.

 

[BlueDogs]

Pindell better prepare like he's the starter. This switch won't last long imo.

The nice thing is we have two decent QB options. Pindell unraveled and got frustrated. BS came in and asserted needed confidence and leadership and the team responded. The kid had a smile in his face the entire time... if that doesn't build confidence I don't know what does. Maybe it was a fluke and I have no doubt there will be some WTF throws given his lack of accuracy, but he brought the undervalued but critically important intangible - leadership and confidence on the field. The players started believing they could get it done and they did. Pindell will be better for this change and understand there is more to the game than just making good reads and throwing to open receivers. He has to lead in crisis. He will get his shot again and I guarantee he will be more mentally prepared to exert his will.

 

[JMick]

Would not have been my choice but oh well. At least we have options for once

 

[jostar1]

At 1:12, Edsall talks to the team with Shirreffs standing next to him.

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I don't think anyone will be pissed about BS starting.

My question is what happens if he struggles in the first half to move the ball. Are we going to stick with him or do you switch back again and when does it stop?

That is the question.