Nakos reporting Aguilar is trending to be named the starter

[EastTNVol95]

This is not earth shattering news to anybody, but the sooner Heupel pulls the trigger the better. We need Joey getting as many first team reps as possible with the opener approaching in just a couple weeks.

Unless something drastically changes I wouldn't be surprised to see Heupel make the call at some point soon after Friday's scrimmage.

 

[volfever007]

This is not earth shattering news to anybody, but the sooner Heupel pulls the trigger the better. We need Joey getting as many first team reps as possible with the opener approaching in just a couple weeks.

Unless something drastically changes I wouldn't be surprised to see Heupel make the call at some point after Friday's scrimmage.

Merk still has time... I hope.

 

[LegionnaireOfTheMiserable]

Merk still has time... I hope.

Yeah he has 4 years if he wants them.

 

[OrangeInKy]

He’d have to get a limb amputated to not start.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Excellent work Pete Nachos!

 

[volfever007]

Yeah he has 4 years if he wants them.

Yep and I was hoping a couple here.

 

[volfever007]

He’d have to get a limb amputated to not start.

What does that say about the other QB's on the roster?

 

[volmandu]

Merk had solid spring and even looked better than Nico at times .. he completely botched his chance this fall (some say he is behind GMac now) .. i hope he does not get discouraged ..Even Hooker did not win the job .,

 

[WillisWG]

is Tennessee trending or is Aguilar trending, regardless Pete isn't providing anything new

 

[Volador]

I like trending.....

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[volfever007]

Merk had solid spring and even looked better than Nico at times .. he completely botched his chance this fall (some say he is behind GMac now) .. i hope he does not get discouraged ..Even Hooker did not win the job .,

I feel like Merk gives us the best chance right now.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

I feel like Merk gives us the best chance right now.

Heupel disagrees

 

[volfever007]

Heupel disagrees

Remember that time Heupel thought Milton was better than Hooker?

 

[volfever007]

Remember that time Heupel thought Milton was better than Hooker?

 

[volfever007]

Do I need to use the Allen Iverson quote about practice?

 

[Rocky Top T]

Merk still has time... I hope.

Merk is not as good as Gmac. Aguilar should be the starter.

 

[MajinBooCarter]

interesting, there was a random surplus of rumors coming out earlier today that gmac was performing his way into the conversation

 

[EastTNVol95]

If Merk can't outplay a true freshman and a transfer who's barely been here three months I don't see it happening in the future. Nico leaving was his golden ticket to seize control of the job and by all accounts that has not happened.

Maybe he pulls a Hendon Hooker if Joey struggles or goes down this year but I'm starting to doubt he is ever the guy here. QB room will only be more talented next season.

 

[VFL9798]

I remember the last time Bi7ch Nakos was right on our QB room

 

[Rocky Top T]

Merk had solid spring and even looked better than Nico at times .. he completely botched his chance this fall (some say he is behind GMac now) .. i hope he does not get discouraged ..Even Hooker did not win the job .,

From what I've seen and heard, Gmac is better for sure

 

[Rocky Top T]

I feel like Merk gives us the best chance right now.

He is not our best chance. Gmac is better than Merk. Aguilar will start.

 

[Bearkat_Vol]

My two cents after looking at the data from last year. Nico was:
1. 7th in completion percentage (63.8%), just above the conference average of 62.8%.
2. 8th in passing yards.
3. 7th in TDs.
4. Above average in INTs (5) which is good.
5. 7th in passing yards per attempt.
6. 11th in passing yards per completion (lots of shorter passes).
7. 7th in QB rating at 145.3.

In all, Nico was average last year. Despite having an average QB, Tennessee made the playoffs. Will we make the playoffs this year with average QB play?
My guess is no, given that we play Alabama and Florida away and Georgia at home.
If, however, the defense is really good and our starting QB is just a little better than Nico, then who knows.
As the old adage goes, "If the offense scores, we may win. If the defense keeps them from scoring, we will win."
GO VOLS!

 

[temptn]

I hope Josh waits until right after the coin toss to let everyone know who the starter is.

 

[CamVol8]

I mean Merk looked horrible in the spring game so not sure why or what would lead anyone to believe he’s the better option?

 

[volfever007]

Merk is not as good as Gmac. Aguilar should be the starter.

I'd have to disagree. If GMac is the best option, he should start then. I don't see any signs that JA is the best option and I'm sure he's a great guy.