How important do you think it is for a QB to "win the team over"?

[Freak]

I saw this article on what Aguilar has been doing, so I thought I'd ask how far do you think this type of thing goes?

 

[Vol49er]

Overrated stated. I think in general “intangibles” are overstated as reasons teams win or lose football games. For example it’s both simpler and more entertaining to most to craft a narrative that Tennessee whipped Oklahoma last year bc the players wanted to do it for Heupel, when in reality it was clear then and clearer by the end of the season Tennessee just had a better football team (and a ravenous D line)

 

[allstar34bd]

I think the players hated Nico.. I'd rather our players like our QB. I think this is great.

 

[MemphisVol77]

I think it's important, but I don't know that a QB has to win the team over. The team just has to believe they can win with that QB.

Fluff article. Dinner, video games, and pool parties are irrelevant if he can't win them over on the field. He can't win a team over off the field.

 

[cherokeeeVOL]

I think there's something to it. Build camaraderie with the guys, especially the ones protecting you.

 

[Ned Ray McWorkher]

I think it's important for the coach to "win" the team. And for the coach to pick the qb that moves the team downfield the best. Not the best thrower of the ball or who has the prettiest spiral or who's the most popular.

 

[#1fulmerite]

We just need Steamin’ Willie Beamen to come off the bench! If we can get a QB like him, they will follow

 

[TAF]

How important do you think it is for a QB to "win the team over"?​

 

[DonDiego]

I'd say it's pretty important that teammates like each other. The chemistry will be better, so the results should be too. On the other hand, I'm sure Merk and McIntyre are showing up to the same pool parties and interacting too. Hopefully, they are bonding with Joey. Having a cohesive QB room would really have to help with the learning curve.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

We just need Steamin’ Willie Beamen to come off the bench! If we can get a QB like him, they will follow

They all hated Willie Beamen until the last game . Al Pacino gave the greatest pre game speech in history and Willie figure it out

 

[VOLLeeann]

I think the players hated Nico.. I'd rather our players like our QB. I think this is great.

Hate? No. Uninspired? You bet.

 

[a vol n tears]

Overrated stated. I think in general “intangibles” are overstated as reasons teams win or lose football games. For example it’s both simpler and more entertaining to most to craft a narrative that Tennessee whipped Oklahoma last year bc the players wanted to do it for Heupel, when in reality it was clear then and clearer by the end of the season Tennessee just had a better football team (and a ravenous D line)

I agree that Tenn didn’t beat Ok because they just wanted to win for Heupel, but I think my definition of “intangibles” is underrated by fans, but it is what successful coaches have, that leads to continued success year after year. Even with the turnover in today’s game, it is the coaches who create a real team atmosphere, know how to select and create leaders, can motivate at the right times, these are intangibles I think lead to success.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

It was said that the team really liked Joe Milton. Unfortunately, that didn't mean Joe Milton was the better QB than Hooker. That's not to imply the team didn't like Hooker, they did but Joe was apparently really well liked in the locker room.

Leadership matters. Being the new guy, coming in late after the drama with Nico, being relatively unknown (not a highly sought after blue chip QB like Merk or G-Mac,) Joey Aguilar is right to try to establish himself as a voice on the team.

It'll be even better if he can establish himself as a leader on the field but some of that starts off the field.

 

[vegasvolfan]

I would be surprised if Heupel has created a culture where the teammates don't welcome whomever and one where the understanding is you have to put in the work to get the job. He is quoted speaking about in the latter part in the article. As far as his efforts to connect with his team goes, I think it's less about winning them over than it is about building team chemistry. If he does win the starting job, that will go far.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

It is important, but you could “win the team over” while being unable to play dead.

 

[Dougie_D]

He’s not coming into TN with bunch of media hype and NIL contracts. Less “distractions” and it puts everyone else in the same boat. You gotta “earn” it.

 

[Skooter]

IMO there’s a good chance a team rallies around an underdog leader who didn’t sign for 8M. There was little chance of no jealousy within our program or any others if an 18 yr old comes in and gets paid like Nico did. You have upperclassmen who’ve put in the sweat and blood who make a fraction of that. It’s impossible for jealousy about $ among 100 18-23 yr males not to exist with the landmark deal he got. Then the clothing line etc.