Heupel Says Nico Good to Go in Current Presser

[Clad in Big Orange]

I remember when a concussion was just called “getting your bell rung” and the athlete would usually keep playing. It’s better now out of precaution but it sure causes a lot of drama.

 

[Mccage]

Sorry, but there’s no special preparation necessary for Gaston.

But there is for Nico

 

[OrangeInKy]

Thank you for enlightening us.

I'm here to serve

 

[TheMookieMonster]

I have to believe he is fine and going to play because it would be a pretty bad look for Heupel to say “he’s going to be ready to go” both Saturday and Monday and then Nico not play this weekend.

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Especially considering what’s waiting at home. I’d be Burt Reynolds coming home from Texas.

Blondes he apparently can hit.

WRs, notsomuch.

 

[OrangeInKy]

The not-so-good at quarterback gameplan?

Lots of jet sweeps in that one I'd assume

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Lots of jet sweeps in that one I'd assume

Bounce passes.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Sorry, but there’s no special preparation necessary for Gaston.

Just watch Beauty and the Beast.

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

If Gaston does end up playing, I hope they are willing to let him run, at least in the second half. Seems like that the intermediate passing game isn't his strength, and he’s athletic enough to pick up 10-15 yards if he has space. Can’t just hand off and sling it 50 yards all game.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

If Gaston does end up playing, I hope they are willing to let him run, at least in the second half. Seems like that the intermediate passing game isn't his strength, and he’s athletic enough to pick up 10-15 yards if he has space. Can’t just hand off and sling it 50 yards all game.

I think he’s a more capable runner than people realize. And I agree that if he has to play, running him should be a significant part of the plan. I know that’s dangerous though because if he gets hurt….

 

[volpadre]

Uh,…vague at best

 

[UTodd01]

Per Heupel moments ago, practiced today.
First question asked:

I don’t think saying “he was with us” means he practiced.

 

[Volbrando]

The not-so-good at quarterback gameplan?

the more mobile vs less mobile qb gameplan

 

[DaddyChad]

I don’t see anyway they keep Nico off the field unless he has a set back. Criticize him if you want for some early struggles but the kid is tough as hell and I can’t see him not playing.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

We don’t even know if it was a concussion or that he’s in protocol.

That's why the word "if" was used and it was posed as a question. I know none of us know what's really going on. Just wondering what the "then" is "if" we operate on assumption.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

I don’t think saying “he was with us” means he practiced.

He may practice very little this week and even then just passing drills. That’ll give Gaston more reps which is good. Let Nico have “mental reps” as Butch Jones liked to say.

 

[Mountvol]

He was at practice suited up. I’ve been explicitly asked not to comment on player injuries or private health matters until it gets into the public sphere. My own personal opinion is that he’s going to play, but it is an ongoing day to day situation.

Thoughts on Thornton, Bishop or West being able to go?

 

[farmdogvol]

Defensive staffs study tendencies of qb's, and the offensive strategy/formations could change with a diff QB which chages the way the Defense plans. Could also affect the personnel.

Not sure there is enough tape on Moore to study to get any of his tendencies. Probably don't have to worry about him running as much. The play calling is different when Moore is in though.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Not sure there is enough tape on Moore to study to get any of his tendencies. Probably don't have to worry about him running as much. The play calling is different when Moore is in though

I saw Jack Sells at Kinkos faxing photocopies of Moore from practice to UGA

 

[SN-A-C Orange]

He referenced the Wednesday report twice ... Nico and Donte will both be listed!
He was "with us" does not sound like "he practiced"
I suspect that he is playing the game and they will both be listed as "probably" on Wednesday.
Just my take on ... JH's words .... he could be messing with Georgia mind readers and throwing out smoke ....

 

[WoodsmanVol]

I remember when a concussion was just called “getting your bell rung” and the athlete would usually keep playing. It’s better now out of precaution but it sure causes a lot of drama.

Kids these days are soft. Just look at the playground equipment in 50s and 60s, and what's there now. And the amount of time spent outdoors running, bicycling, and climbing trees so high up it would make a towering spruce tree topper dizzy.

 

[Jackcrevol]

I'm not sure this even matters; Beck is happy winning or losing.

Man, he was nutso in Starship Troopers

Per Heupel moments ago, practiced today.
First question asked:

You better fumigate before coming back to RF.

 

[Volfan39]

Kids these days are soft. Just look at the playground equipment in 50s and 60s, and what's there now. And the amount of time spent outdoors running, bicycling, and climbing trees so high up it would make a towering spruce tree topper dizzy.

I agree for the most part but the advanced focus on concussions and head trauma is without a doubt a positive.

 

[Nico ee-ah-MAH-LAY-ah-va]

Kirby already knows there's no way we want to start anyone except Nico against GA.

Whether Nico starts, and he likely will even if his shoulder is held together with baling wire and duct tape and he's wearing 3 stacked guardian helmets, or Gaston Moore starts, Kirby is going to stack the box and go after the QB aggressively.

If he can rattle either of our QBs early, he gets momentum and goes for the throat at home.

I am not saying that Gaston is the better option, but loading the box is not the best move. Gaston was more than capable on short and mid range passes, and with our 12 man package he would have time even on bring the house type blitzes.

With our defense, I think Heup will be happy enough if we stay within a score and play ball control until the end. I’m not anticipating a lot of fast pace stuff unless it works early.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

If Gaston does end up playing, I hope they are willing to let him run, at least in the second half. Seems like that the intermediate passing game isn't his strength, and he’s athletic enough to pick up 10-15 yards if he has space. Can’t just hand off and sling it 50 yards all game.

So you want the 2nd string QB to run, when the starter is hurt?